Ashness Bridge

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One of the classic Lake District views. It is somewhere I have enjoyed photographing many times; this is my favourite.

Location: Nr Derwent Water, Lake District, England

Below Haystacks

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Every time I passed this scene I could see its potential. Eventually I was lucky enough to capture it with a wonderful palette of colours and the moody low clouds.

Location: Buttermere, Lake District, England

Buttermere Reflections

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The Scots pines of Buttermere and crisp early light provide the perfect reflections for the fascinating rocky ridge up to Haystacks.

Location: Buttermere, Lake District, England

Calm Morning

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Near the end of a circuit walk of Buttermere, I found this rowing boat nestling in a hidden cove. It provides a wonderful feeling of calm and tranquillity.

Location: Buttermere, Lake District, England

Crummock Classic

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A Christmas day walk provided great scenery and subtle low light, ideal conditions to capture pure Lake District beauty.

Location: Crummock Water, Lake District, England

Crummock Ripples

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A great location and a splash of winter light on the fellside with the added interest of the ripples.

Location: Crummock Water, Lake District, England

First Light

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An early start to the day was needed to capture the moment the first light hit the boat house. This image is a particular favourite of mine.

Location: Ullswater, Lake District, England

Looking North

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Taken at midday during winter, proving it is possible to get great results all day during these colder months.

Location: Crummock Water, Lake District, England

Loughrigg Tarn

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This is a classic case of the elements, light and scenery coming together. On an overcast day I waited for a burst of light between the clouds to highlight the beauty of the scene.

Location: Loughrigg Tarn, Lake District, England

Mackerel Sky

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A last minute detour took me to Bass Lake, the elements very kindly rewarding me with a still mirror like lake and the most amazing mackerel sky I have ever seen.

Location: Bassenthwaite Lake, Lake District, England

Mirror Lake

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I was particularly lucky on this morning when, arriving just after sunrise, I was greeted by a perfectly still lake and wonderful early summer light.

Location: Buttermere, Lake District, England

Caldbeck Fells

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The low light captures beautifully the meadow and the sheep against the stunning backdrop of the Caldbeck Fells.

Location: Caldbeck, Lake District

Ashness Jetty

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The crisp frosty conditions bring out the pleasing texture of the jetty along with subdued lighting, allowing me to capture the silky smooth water with a longer exposure.

Location: Nr Derwent Water, Lake District, England

Blea Tarn

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An overcast November day still couldn't detract from the beauty of Blea Tarn.

Location: Blea Tarn, Lake District, England

Brandelhow

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The focal point of the stone barn is surrounded with an amazing show of colours that nature provides.

Location: Derwent Water, Lake District, England

Derwent Dawn

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There are countless beautiful places to photograph sunrise in the Lake District; this is just one of them.

Location: Derwent Water, Lake District, England

Facing South

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The still waters of Buttermere and the delightful greens around the shores complement each other to make this alluring scene.

Location: Buttermere, Lake District, England

Fleetwith Heather

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The captivating mass of purple heather covers the hillsides in late summer adding even more charm to the Lakeland steams as they wind there way down to the valleys below.

Location: Fleetwith Pike, Lake District, England

Skiddaw

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The impressive sight of Skiddaw stretching down the east side of Bass Lake along with the mackerel sky and still water make a great reflection.

Location: Bassenthwaite Lake, Lake District, England

Fleetwith Valley

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A stunning view of Buttermere with Crummock Water in the distance, taken while descending Haystacks via Fleetwith Pike.

Location: Buttermere, Lake District, England

Fungi

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I tend to forget about close ups, but couldn't ignore these wonderful fungi sprouting from a fallen tree trunk.

Location: Derwent Water, Lake District, England

Lillypad Stream

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I loved the strong colours of the lilypads providing wonderful foreground for the stream with its reflection of fast approaching rain clouds.

Location: Derwent Water, Lake District, England

Manesty Path

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An abundance of lush green ferns guide you along a root littered woodland path around the delightful shores of Derwent Water.

Location: Manesty Woods, Lake District, England

Northern Lakes

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A stunning view down the valley with the purple heather highlighting the hills.

Location: Buttermere & Crummock Water, Lake District, England

Otter Island

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On a walk around the shore of Derwent Water you are rewarded with many fantastic bays, secret corners and secluded islands.

Location: Derwent Water, Lake District, England

Slaters Bridge

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The frosted white grass is frozen in time only temporarily as the warmth of the winter's sun advances on this wintry scene.

Location: Little Langdale, Lake District, England

Through the Pines

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The red tinged path escorts you through the orderly pines deep into the scene.

Location: Buttermere, Lake District, England

Fleetwith Pike

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The plenitude of burnt orange bracken spread across the fell sides make this late Autumn shot remarkably vibrant even with the impending low cloud ready to engulf the whole scene.

Location: Fleetwith Pike, Lake District, England