I’ve not been actively engaged with photography in recent months, especially during the coronavirus lockdown. However, I have spent time looking through photos I made in December 2019.
This one is from a walk I completed on Christmas Day. The photo was made from Catbells, the final summit of the Newlands Horseshoe. A 12 mile walk and 3900 ft of ascent, visiting the summits of Robinson, Hindscarth, Dale Head, High Spy, Maiden Moor and Catbells. It was a truly spectacular day, one of the best walks I’ve done.
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Very beautiful – winter does seem to provide nicer photos with the clearer air and all that. I find evenings are great too – I should take my camera to work more often for my after-work walks…
It was a stunning day, winter is my favourite time of year to head out with a camera. Keswick is a lovely spot to go for an after-work walk, looks like things have picked up in town when I was there last week.
It’s massively busy in Keswick post ‘lockdown’. I’m finding it hard to park as all the tourists are cheapskating and parking in the free parking out of town which means us poorly-paid shopworkers are struggling to park! 😦
I know how you feel Carol, I have the same problem when doing art fairs in Keswick. Pesky cheapskates, nothing but trouble!
£3 for a whole day and the proceeds to the Football Club wouldn’t put me off if I was visiting somewhere. Visitors should pay – more local people shouldn’t have to!
How stunning, how utterly stunning.
Derwentwater was in view for the last section of my walk, the view got better and better as I neared Catbells. Very nearly did not photograph the lake from this point. I was tired and felt like heading back to the car but pleased I stayed longer – the evening light was wonderful.
What a beautiful scene … I love the spots of light and color. Do you think you will be getting out to shoot soon? Going out with my camera is the only thing keeping me sane! I pass people in the car or might see someone in the distance but never have to share a spot with anyone. I always need new images to work on.
I’ve recently been heading out with a camera again. There was no access to the Lake District fells during lockdown so I spent some time making a few still life photos. Will be spending two weeks in Scotland later this year which I’m very much looking forward to. Staying at Thurso for a week and then Ullapool where I’ll be photographing lighthouses and mountains 🙂 Pleased to hear you’re still venturing out with your camera during these difficult times.
Hello – you haven’t posted for ages so wondering whether you’ve survived the heath holocaust?!
Hi Carol, Thank you for getting in touch. I’m pleased to say I’ve come through all this unscathed. I’m now double jabbed + flu jab! No photography trips since Scotland in 2019 but I’m hoping to visit Wales in the new year. How have you been keeping since I last saw you?
It’s not been fun in the shop with all the unmasked idiots coming in now they’re ‘allowed to’ – I’m debating about leaving to be honest! Apart from that and my ageing, widowed mother (Dad died last Nov) causing me endless problems with her shenanigans, I suppose I’ve been okay. Having lots of car troubles though! 😦
So sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. The world is in turmoil – let’s hope things will improve. The customers in the shop sound like a problem. Hopefully we can continue our exploration of the Howgills at some point.
That would be good.
I’m well used to my Dad having died as I’ve had so much to do since! It’s non-stop admin and then all the stuff I have to do for my mother. I have little time for myself nowadays and everything at home doesn’t get done any more. I do still get up the hill though – I think it’s essential to health and sanity!