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Kirkstone Pass Sunset

James — Sat, 16 Dec 2017 15:08:08 +0000

A quick visit to the Gallery at Glenridding today and a great opportunity to visit Ullswater again, even if very briefly. As the day went on I was keen to make it to the summit of Kirkstone Pass to catch Sunset. Here’s how that turned out. A magnificent vantage point to capture a lovely sunset over Windermere below.

First Shoot of 2016 – Troutbeck Valley

James — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 10:31:09 +0000

It has been a long while since I last picked up a camera let alone made a photograph. October 2015 on the Isle of Skye was my last Landscape Photography shoot which seems like so long ago now. Truth be told, I haven’t really missed it, it’s been a nice break. However as spring approaches I am hoping to regain some inspiration and start making images again and today my goal was to capture an inspiring Troutbeck Valley Landscape Photography Print.

For my first shoot of 2016 I chose the Troutbeck Valley for no other reason that I was heading over Kirkstone Pass to the Glenridding Gallery. I was hopeful I’d be able to capture an inspiring Troutbeck Valley Landscape Photograph today as the conditions we beautiful.

Here is a selection of the Troutbeck Valley Landscape Photography Prints I captured.

The Troutbeck Valley with Troutbeck Tongue above the Farm house. The higher fells of Yoke, Ill Bell, Froswick and High Street above covered in snow. Prints of this image are available here.

A tight 2:1 Crop emphasises the building within the Landscape.

A portrait take on the scene giving more perspective to the foreground. Prints of this image are available here.

The remains of the Drystone wall leading into the building. Prints of this image are available in my Gallery.

A Panoramic view of the surrounding area. Prints of this Panoramic Image are available in my Gallery here.

The sun eventually illuminated the building in the foreground as I was leaving.

Here you can see more of my Troutbeck Framed Photography Prints for sale and the the Kirkstone Pass here in my Gallery.

Troutbeck Hut Shoot

James — Thu, 15 Oct 2015 20:58:35 +0000

The old derelict Hut above the Troutbeck Valley has such an amazing vantage point above this wild and unspoilt valley. A location I have visited several times before at various time of year. However I feel this is probably my most successful visit in terms of what I managed to capture.

Hart Crag above Brotherswater as I start to climb the Kirkstone Pass from Ullswater.

High on the Kirkstone Pass looking back over Brothers Water.

Looking down towards Windermere form the Kirkstone Pass.

The Derelict Shepherd hut above the Troutbeck Valley. An exercise in composition to follow.

The Troutbeck Valley with The Tongue, foreground right with Yoke above, Ill Bell (ironic) Froswick, High Street (No Costa here), Stony Cove Pike and according to the OS Map, John Bell’s Banner???

A beautiful Vista up the Troutbeck Valley

A stitched Panorama showing context of the surrounding Landscape

John Bell’ Banner, I wonder what that’s all about…..

I’ve put together a collection of my Lake District Landscape Photographs that are now available for purchase as Gallery quality framed prints here.

The Struggle to Kirkstone Pass

James — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 15:51:36 +0000

Heading over to Ullswater form Ambleside, the road aptly named the Struggle is always an interesting encounter. Here are some typical Summer Lakeland shots.

On the Struggle heading towards the Kirkstone Pass.

A Herdwick Tummy Tickler…

A fine vista.

Kirkstone Hut

James — Sun, 22 Mar 2015 16:56:55 +0000

Every time I drive up the Kirkstone Pass I take a look at this wonderful building. What a shame it has fallen into this state. Or maybe it shows more character for times gone by than a modern building in the Landscape. Either way it has the most enviable position. I shall continue to take time to capture this fascinating scene and hopefully one day I will capture a really strong image from here.

The Black and White tone of this image suit the scene in my opinion.

What an amazing outlook.

Locals…

I don’t think you can see another building from this one. Such a great outlook.

If you’d like to see more of my Lake District Landscape Photography check out my collection here.

The Kirkstone Pass – Early Spring

James — Sun, 15 Mar 2015 16:58:32 +0000

Wonderful golden browns from Kirkstone Pass looking down to Brothers Water

All these photographs were taken with my pocket size Sony RX100M3. A fantastic little camera.