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Dean Tait's Lane - City of Carlisle.

This is a shot I've had planned in my head for many years now, but has been almost impossible to pull off due to many factors. Urban photography throws up many challenges; from traffic and construction to parked cars and generally people going about their everyday lives. For this shot, I had planned to capture the view through the arch of Dean Tait's Lane looking towards the empty cobbled street of Paternoster Row, and I really wanted to capture it on a moody morning with the lights of the Abbey Court salon building illuminated to draw the eye into the scene.

I have returned time and time again to this spot in order to get the perfect shot, but almost all of the time there are parked cars along the street, and there was also a prolonged period of building restoration along Paternoster Row with scaffolding and construction vans continuously in view for many months. There have also been a couple of occasions when the street has been empty, but unfortunately the lights of Abbey Court weren't on which was an important factor of my final image (this is only possible in the winter months when the building is lit up at this time of day).

However, yesterday morning I returned to this spot for another attempt at this picture, and I was finally rewarded with all the elements I had pictured in my mind: an empty street, illuminated building, moody morning sky, and the street lamp still lit up. I managed to capture a few images only moments before a car appeared and parked right up in the centre of the scene.

The final image was created from 6 separate vertical frames stitched together in Photoshop, as the whole view was too wide to capture in a single image. I used a head torch to illuminate the stonework above the arch, and merged multiple exposures in order to bring out the details in the shadows.

I hope you all appreciate the effort that went into planning and creating this picture, and enjoy the final result 🙏

#dean tait's lane #carlisle #city of carlisle #arch #architecture #street #urban #cumbria #lamp post #street lamp

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Seathwaite from Base Brown - Lake District.

Just over a week ago, myself and my friend Dale were treated to this enchanting pre-sunrise moment in the Lake District. There is a magical quality about climbing a mountain at dawn, as if you're the only person existing in the world. Even though I was accompanied by Dale on this trip, the feeling of seclusion was still abundant. I captured some images both with and without him included, but this one was definitely my favourite from the trip as it encapsulates that sense of exploration, contemplation and solitude. Here, Dale can be seen absorbing his surroundings including the prospect over Seathwaite and Borrowdale, with the precarious Hanging Stone balanced to the left of him.

#hanging stone #base brown #seathwaite #lake district #cumbria #morning #dawn #hiking #hiker #landscape #view #fog #mist #mountain

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Great Dodd - Lake District.

The noble fell of Great Dodd looking very impressive from the slopes of Great Mell Fell. The great thing about this time of year is that the light can be pretty majestic at any time of day, as was the case here with this unplanned shot. I was originally heading to the Yorkshire Dales in the morning, but the roads turned very treacherous near the Cumbria/North Yorkshire border with heavy snowfall down to ground level, so I headed back to safer territory and opted for Great Mell Fell as a short hike with great views.

Usually, from this angle Great Dodd blends into the long ridge of summits that extends north from Helvellyn, but when I glanced back over my shoulder on the ascent it seemed to really stand out here; especially with the lovely side light and white crown of snow seen pictured here. I really liked the golden glow on the foreground pasture, with the flock of sheep adding some scale to the scene.

#great dodd #national trust #lake district #cumbria #landscape #landscape photography #great mell fell #mell fell #winter #snow #hill

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Amazing winter walk yesterday up the Sticks Pass to Raise and White Side in the Lake District. Interestingly, White Side was actually Molly's very first Wainwright summit 10 years ago last month, and she has since gone on to complete all 214 🐾🐾❄️❄️

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Amazing winter day in the Lake District up the Sticks Pass to Raise and White Side. Interestingly, White Side was Molly's very first Wainwright summit 10 years ago last month, and she has since gone on to complete all 214 🐾🐾

#lakedistrictnationalpark #lakedistrictnpa #lakedistrict #cumbria #cumbriaguide #cairnterrier #dogvideo #stickspass #raise #whiteside #winter #snow #ice #hiking #getoutside #winterhiking #thegreatoutdoors

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Skiddaw and Little Man - Lake District.

We've been treated to some very nice winter conditions here in Cumbria over the last week or so; with fog, snow and ice and cloud inversions. Got a few more sunrises and sunsets planned throughout December on my days off so I'm hoping the season continues as it is now.

This image was captured on the summit of Carrock Fell, looking towards the snow-capped gentle giant of Skiddaw and the subsidiary summit of Little Man. I really liked how the freezing fog was creeping up the valley below, with just a glimpse of the River Caldew through the clag.

#skiddaw #skiddaw little man #lake district #cumbria #river caldew #caldew valley #landscape #landscape photography #england #mist #fog #winter #snow #mountain

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Helvellyn beyond Borrowdale - Lake District.

It's a while since I've captured an intimate landscape shot like this, as usually my wide-angle lens is glued to my camera body. After a sunrise walk up Great Gable with my friend Dale in classic winter conditions, we descended by the Plumbago Mines in the early afternoon and had an exploration of some of the excavations. Nature called just before our final descent to the car, and whilst answering to that call of nature I stood and appreciated this tremendous view towards the distant snow-capped mountain of Helvellyn. I just loved the layers of landscape dissecting the scene, especially as it created such dramatic contrasts between the warm light and freezing shadows. I have to say, it was definitely the most worthwhile toilet break I've ever had 😅 otherwise I probably wouldn't have appreciated this aspect.

#national trust #helvellyn #borrowdale #lake district #cumbria #england #landscape #landscape photography #snow #winter

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Hanging Stone, Base Brown - Lake District.

I visited this location a little while ago on a hike with my dad but without my camera, and didn't quite expect how amazing the Hanging Stone on Base Brown would be so wanted to revisit with my photographic equipment. Last week, myself and my friend Dale had an epic hike back up to this spot, before continuing onto Base Brown to help him tick off one of his last few Wainwrights. As we were at this point, the swirling mists made for some truly memorable conditions. Here, a vertigo-inducing perspective showcases the Hanging Stone perched precariously above the upper reaches of Borrowdale as well the small hamlet of Seathwaite. Not long after this picture was taken, the mist cleared and we were treated to a blue sky day for the majority of the walk thereafter.

#hanging stone #base brown #lake district #cumbria #england #lake district national park #borrowdale #seathwaite #mist #fog #landscape #landscape photography

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Ullock Pike - Lake District.

Happy December everyone!

Positively looking forward to conditions like this materialising over the next few months as I'm definitely feeling the transition from Autumn to Winter in the air now.

This picture was captured on a December day a couple of years ago on the slopes of Sale Fell looking towards Ullock Pike. Usually the lake of Bassenthwaite is visible from this point, but on this occasion it was completely blanketed in a sea of fog. Additionally, from this angle Ullock Pike normally blends into the backdrop as it is a subsidiary summit of the larger Skiddaw mountain which sits directly behind. However, here I really liked how Ullock Pike itself wasn't completely dusted with snow, so the dark slopes contrasted against the snow-capped parent fell of Skiddaw beyond.

#ullock pike #lake district #cumbria #skiddaw #winter #snow #fog #landscape #landscape photography #england #lake district national park #lakedistrictnpa #sonyalpha #sonyshooters

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St Cuthbert's Church - City of Carlisle.

Who loves the rustle of autumn leaves beneath their feet?

I certainly did while capturing this autumnal scene at St Cuthbert's Church a few days ago, with this beech tree in particular being the star of the show. I composed the picture so that the tree and foliage framed the entrance to the church. The scattering of fallen leaves on the ground also provided some extra interest, as did the illuminated lamp post.

#carlisle #city of carlisle #autumn #stcuthbertschurch #autumn leaves #autumnal #fall season #fall leaves #church #city #architecture #urban

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West Walls - City of Carlisle.

A rather moody autumnal morning along West Walls in Carlisle earlier today. I've hardly had a chance to photograph any of the autumn foliage this year, so decided to get out and capture some of the fallen leaves before they've completely disappeared for winter. Some of the Carlisle Cathedral Precinct buildings, including the Prior's Tower, can be seen along this street which runs on top of the ancient city walls.

#west walls #carlisle #city of carlisle #street #urban #autumn #street photography #photography #urban photography #architecture #cumbria #city

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A tiny Coal Tit, the smallest in the European Tit family, perched on top of a conifer cone in the early morning sunlight. This was captured on a lodge holiday in Galloway Forest Park where there was a regular flock of visitors in the surrounding woodland. I was very lucky to capture this fleeting fellow as the morning sun broke through at precisely the perfect moment.

#coal tit #bird #animal #wildlife #scotland #galloway forest #galloway forest park

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Skiddaw Summit - Lake District.

The Ordnance Survey triangulation pillar on the summit of the Lake District's 4th highest Wainwright Peak and England's 6th highest mountain - the mighty Skiddaw. Here, the trig point can be seen at sunset with a huge red rainbow as a backdrop. It was a rush to capture this as I was actually photographing in the opposite direction, and only noticed the rainbow behind me after glancing over my shoulder. I managed to capture a couple of shots only moments before the sun disappeared over the distant horizon.

#skiddaw #skiddaw summit #lake district #lake district national park #cumbria #rainbow #red rainbow #ordnance survey #trig point #lakedistrictnpa #england #sonyalpha #sonyshooters #trig column #triangulation point #triangulation column #mountain #sunset #landscape #photography #landscape photography

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Abbey Street from Abbey Gatehouse - City of Carlisle.

Captured on Molly's morning dog walk first thing yesterday, this building is the original gatehouse into the grounds of Carlisle Cathedral and dates back to 1528. I thought the archway would frame the view towards the cobbled Abbey Street perfectly, and I visited early while the lamp was illuminated in order to highlight the stonework and contrasts. This picture was created using a blend of different exposures in order to bring out enough detail in the shadows, and I also used a torch while photographing to illuminate some of the archway interior.

#carlisle #city of carlisle #cumbria #urban #architecture #building #abbey gatehouse #abbey gate and gatehouse #street lamp #lamp post #cobbles #city

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Great Langdale from Side Pike - Lake District.

Can't beat a morning up in the mountains like this; feeling like you're the only person in the world. This was a stunning start to the day in the Lake District, standing on the edge of Side Pike overlooking the famous Great Langdale bathed in the first rays of golden sunlight. The majestic Langdale Pikes, including Harrison Stickle, Loft Crag, Pavey Ark and Pike of Stickle, can be seen central in the scene rising dramatically from the green pastures right up to the iconic peaked summits.

This photograph is a panorama composed of numerous landscape images stitched together in order to showcase the wide-angle vista from this viewpoint. It was a pretty dark and moody start to the day, but a sudden break in the clouds allowed this fabulous sunlight to emerge and illuminate the scene perfectly. I chose Side Pike for this point of view as it offers such an amazing vista of the valley and surrounding mountains, despite being quite a lowly summit itself.

#great langdale #side pike #the langdale pikes #langdale pikes #lake district #cumbria #lake district national park #world heritage site

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Carlisle Cathedral - City of Carlisle.

I wanted to try and capture a different view of Carlisle Fireshow last week, as I tend to head to the Castle because the display takes place on the adjacent Bitts Park so it usually provides the best viewpoint and is a safe bet. I knew the Cathedral would be a bit of a risk as it is further away and a taller building, so I wasn't sure if any of the pyrotechnics would be visible from where I was standing. Luckily, a few of the larger and louder fireworks were high enough in the sky to be visible, as seen here. Hope you all had a great Guy Fawkes Day!

#carlisle #cumbria #guy fawkes day #carlisle cathedral #city of carlisle #guy fawkes night #bonfire night #fireworks #pyrotechnics #architecture #night #night photography

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Carlisle Cathedral from West Walls - City of Carlisle.

The spectacular laser display at the amazing City of Lights experience just over a week ago, seen from West Walls looking towards Carlisle Cathedral and The Fratry. It was quite difficult getting a clear shot from this angle due to the narrow pavement and the amount of people and cars passing by, but every now and again there would be a brief lull where I was able to get some shots! The lasers were very fast moving across the sky, and the colour sequence changed sporadically, so I had to be quick to capture certain elements of the light show. These piercing lasers were the most eye-catching and definitely provided a dramatic backdrop to the historic urban scene.

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