Lake District Mistiness
Good day everyone and welcome to my latest blog recording my recent visit to Elterwater . June has been a quiet month for me photography wise, until I looked at the weather apps, we were heading for a morning of pre, and post sunrise mist followed by some sunshine, ideal conditions I thought. The alarm … Continue reading “Lake District Mistiness”
My Photography Exploits for the month of May
The month of May was split into two defined timescales, the first two weeks produced only one photography activity, whilst the last two weeks of the month produced a flurry of activity. Garden Photo Shoot The month began with a ad hoc photo session with Cody, a short and fun session in the garden with … Continue reading “My Photography Exploits for the month of May”
Light: How it impacts on everyone’s photography
As a Lake District Photographer, light is the essential, creative element in photography, acting as both the source of illumination and the primary tool for creating mood, depth, and texture. Controlling light through natural or artificial sources determines the subject’s prominence, contrast, and overall atmosphere. Understanding Light To fully appreciate the importance of light in … Continue reading “Light: How it impacts on everyone’s photography”
A Marvellous March (For my photography)
March has been a marvellous month for me, during this time I have been reasonably busy with my photography. Wasdale I started the month with a visit to Wasdale, which produced some reasonable photographs which I shared on social media, including a couple of drone shots. Isle of Harris and Lewis Shortly after this I … Continue reading “A Marvellous March (For my photography)”
Frustrating Summer Mornings.
As summer heads towards Autumn, from my least enjoyable season to my most eagerly awaited season, photography wise, I planned to be out on two consecutive mornings, the first was to get to Crummock Water for an image that I wanted to re-capture in more pleasing conditions, and the second morning would be decided on … Continue reading “Frustrating Summer Mornings.”
My June & July Photography Journey
As I have mentioned previously, I always find the summer months a difficult time of year, photography wise. So, what have I been up to during the months of June and July, you could be thinking, not much, but here is a brief record of my summer exploits. 11 June 2025 Early June saw me … Continue reading “My June & July Photography Journey”
Summer Solstice Sunrise
We have been experiencing exceptionally warm weather in Cumbria over the last couple of days, I decided to head to Wasdale for a sunrise session, not realising that the day was the summer solstice. Upon approaching Wast Water, I could not believe my eyes, every parking place was taken with cars of campervans, I drove … Continue reading “Summer Solstice Sunrise”
Using my new Camera for the first time
The proof is in the eating, so they say, so after waiting for several weeks to trade my old photography system and receiving my new, Its finally time to try the camera and lenses out. The light as been pants for the last two weekends, but I had to bite the bullet and get out, … Continue reading “Using my new Camera for the first time”
Ullswater: My Nemisis
Ullswater is a bit of a nemesis for me, I’ve visited it many times, but rarely have I come away with many portfolio images. This weekend was a fine example, the forecast for Saturday was ideal, but my glass back ensured that I was unable to make the trip, so the second best option was … Continue reading “Ullswater: My Nemisis”