Following in the footsteps of local artists Sheila Fell RA (1931-1979) and Percy Kelly (1918-1993). Above is Allonby, the subject of a number of paintings by both artists. Percy Kelly lived in Allonby from 1958 to 1970.
Below is a scene looking towards Aigle Ghyll farm and Criffel. Sheila Fell made paintings of the farm which is close to Aspatria where she was born.
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Simon Howlett Photography 
Stunning photos, beautifully crafted.
Thanks Paula. Planning to visit these places more often, will always return to Allonby, it’s a lovely place.
Love that full-ranged contrast.
Took quite a while to process these in Lightroom – eventually achieved the look I was after. Will be visiting Allonby on a regular basis. Thanks John.
Love both those. Allonby really suits black and white and the light on that second photo is wonderful. Well captured! (and developed)
Thanks Carol, much appreciated.
Great images Simon, they do have a full tonal range and you manage to take such good landscapes in black and white
Thanks Barbara. The processing was done in Lightroom, I find it works very well for black and white. Silver Efex Pro is good too, but I’ve not used that for some time. Enjoyed visiting these places – LS Lowry locations are next on the list, he painted at Cleator Moor which is close by.