I find it extremely challenging energy wise to safely get myself off the beaten track and up there so to speak. Today, I was determined to give it a go and just head out and see what I could achieve. Perhaps my confidence was high after my Birthday walk around Buttermere. However lately I have really been struggling energy wise. It is extremely frustrating. Soul destroying.

I headed up to the Car Park at the foot of Coniston Old Man, had lunch, charged ourselves up for a bit then set off. Some days I can walk a good few miles on the flat, however as soon as I come to a hill I struggle. General fitness I’m sure, I’m also 10kg heavier than I’d like at 94kg, I find it very difficult to exercise regular enough to burn off weight and also I can eat for energy just to get through a day of being housebound and awake. I’m due to see a Nutritionist next month to help put together a plan for eating for maximum energy but not at the cost of weight gain if that is at all possible. Regards weight, I feel I did well last year losing about 8kg. However I need to lose at least another 10kg, as way fo reference, I was 78kg before I got ME/CFS. At my peak weight I was just over 100kg so over 20% additional weight to carry about. Anti Depressants had a lot to do with this weight gain, well everything to be honest, I can see it on my FitBit app from the three occasions I’ve been taking them since I became unwell in 2013 my weight just shot up uncontrolabley. Not sustainable.

Anyway back to today and as predicted I didn’t get very far. I tried though and I’ll keep trying….

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I like the convenience of the location and the sweeping view over Coniston Water up to Coniston Old Man. Best shot in the morning as the sun rises to the left in front of this scene, illuminating the Old Man of Coniston. Although you can often catch good Sunsets from here too as well as some great colours after sunset.

Todays shots were captured a little later than I would have liked due to stopping at Tarn Hows on the way over Hawkshead Hill.

Landscape Photography of Coniston Water

An old favourite of mine. Coniston Old Man above Coniston Water. A little covering of snow higher up.

A 30 second exposure to smooth out the ripples on Coniston Water.

Here you can see more of my Landscape Photography Prints from Coniston and the surrounding area.

Regardless of how many times I visit one location I am always amazed at how each time can be different if you look….

A fierce Sunset behind the Old Man of Coniston.

The Summit Cairns clearly visible along with a lone figure descending the Old Man…See below.

The 400mm Lens and the 50 million pixels of my new setup really bring out the details in these Landscapes. See below for a 100% crop. Not bad for a handheld shot in low light.

100% Crop of the Old Man of Coniston Summit with Summit Cairn, Trig Point and a Lone Hiker….

Fire

The Langdale Pikes above Tom Heights.

A Black & White version of the previous photograph.

You can see more of my Landscape Photography Prints that I’ve made available for purchase as framed prints here.