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Out of the blue, I received a telephone call from Matthew explaining that he and his wife Rachel were visiting the Lake District the following week, and that they were expecting their first child, and would like some photos taken to record the event. Over the following couple of days, a time and date were … Continue reading “Maternity Photo Shoot”

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”

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”

For all the years that I have been taking photographs, I have always found that I encounter a rollercoaster of emotions, I am either really enjoying the experience, or I am in a slump and find it difficult to find the enthusiasm to get out with the camera. An example of this is that at … Continue reading “Photography: is it enjoyment or a chore?”

Allt Chranaidh Waterfall Our next stop was the Allt Chranaidh Waterfall, also known as the Wailing Widow Falls. The volume of water flowing down this stream did not look too promising.  The waterfall was huge and by god there was a sizable volume of water cascading down the falls. The waterfall plunges about 50 feet … Continue reading “Arguably, Possibly, Probably, the best weeks photography ever. Part 2”

I have an affinity with Scotland for my photography, we regularly visit Glencoe, the Isle of Skye and have visited many other locations in Scotland. Each has its own merits, and compositions, the common denominator being the Scottish weather, this can never be taken for granted and must, always be accounted for when visiting the … Continue reading “Arguably, Possibly, Probably, the best weeks photography ever!! Part 1.”

Me and my wife (Carole) had booked a week’s visit to the Isle of Skye with the aim of having a relaxing time, and to try and secure some decent photography, weather depending. We were staying in the excellent Cuillin Hills Hotel in Portree, a hotel we have stayed at on several occasions in the … Continue reading “A Winters visit to the Isle of Skye”

I have an image in my head which I would love to capture at Tewet Tarn, to achieve this I need some early morning light, and a clear view of Lonscale Fell and Blencathra. First Visit I first visited Tewet tarn on the  23rd December, when the forecast was promising, and on arriving at the … Continue reading “A recent obsession with Tewet Tarn”

Right after Christmas we took ourselves off to Glencoe for a few nights stay, it’s a beautiful part of the world, we love staying at the Kingshouse Hotel, and I was planning to fit some photography in at sometime during our stay. The weather forecast was far from pleasant, but you must expect some inclement … Continue reading “My Last Photography of 2024”