I've just returned from a week's holiday in the Lake District, a National Park in Cumbria, in the north-western corner of England. It's not far from Yorkshire (about a two hour drive from Saltaire), but I haven't visited for years. I went on a geography field trip to the North Lakes when I was at school (how many years ago?...) and I've had a couple of short visits since, but I have rather neglected this beautiful corner of England. This time, I went on a photography holiday and it was great fun and very inspirational to be with a group of like-minded people. We had some very skilled tuition and I learnt a lot - about photography and about myself as a photographer. I'm going to indulge myself by putting a few photos on this blog. (Even though it's not Saltaire, I think people don't mind seeing other parts of the UK too). When I have time, I'll probably put some more information and a series of photos on my other blog as well (but first there's the small matter of my club's Photography Exhibition on 27-29 May to attend to).
This was the view from my bedroom window the evening I arrived. I stayed in Braithwaite, a small village just outside Keswick, in the North Lakes. I took the rainbow as a good omen - though of course it means rain is not far away and we did see quite a lot of heavy showers throughout the week.
I don't know if I've ever seen a stronger rainbow - hope it brought you luck or maybe some gold!
ReplyDeleteA very clear rainbow and the fells look so moody in the background!
ReplyDeleteOh, the rainbow starts here! Stunning photo, no words is needed! Just awesome.
ReplyDeleteI visited the Lakes District with my parents the year I finished school (December/January 1972/3)and I was absolutely 'blown away' by the immense beauty of the area. I have always felt it would be somewhere I'd like to spend more time. Your beautiful pictures rekindle those delicious memories I have carried all these years.
ReplyDeleteOh a very good omen indeed! That rainbow was meant especially for you, what a grand start to your photographer's holiday! ~Lili
ReplyDeleteFirst the ooh and aah for your stupendous capture of the rainbow. Now I must tell you I very rarely feel envy, very very rarely, but a tinge of green crossed my face as I read that your holiday was a photography tour! :-D I've been wanting to do that for YEARS! I've seen your skill get better and better and I am so happy for you. Will be enjoying the results, even if I can't comment every day. Just earlier I was thinking that soon you can give up your day job, whatever that is... unless of course that too gives you great satisfaction.
ReplyDeletegorgeous :)
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