Since Cumbria I have not taken a single photo. Work has been hectic and then I got swine flu. Now just about recovered the snow is melting and the mist has gone. I must be one of the only humans in this area to wish it would return.
Next year I have a couple of ecological projects to do, which I am looking forward to. I am also considering an offer of a book on The North Yorkshire Coast, but Blurb may be a better option.
Happy New Year to all.
12 December - Whohub interview
I was invited to give a Whohub interview about my photography. Check it out here.
04 December - stroll around Elterwater and in Little Langdale
Sunrise over Coniston Water from Blawith Common
Elterwater and The Langdale Pikes
Skelwith Force
We then wandered into Little Langdale before returning along the riverside path. There was significant flood damage to a lot of the paths making walking difficult in places. In fact everywhere we have been the impact of the flooding in the environment is huge. The National Trust and National Park teams will have a huge job ahead of them to clear it up and make the paths safe for next year's tourists. I cannot imagine the impact on some of the farmers.
Reflections in Elterwater
03 December - a day of rest
We stayed in Coniston and looked around The Ruskin Museum and it rained most of the day.
02 December - Fog and snow
Last night we went to see 'New Moon' at Bowness. Unfortunately it snowed and we could not get up the hill out of Skelwith Bridge and so we returned to Ambleside and stayed at The Low Wood Hotel on the banks of Lake Windermere.
Lake Windermere from Low Wood
By the morning the roads were clear, although we nearly collided with a snow plough. We then went to Keswick and Buttermere, with the morning giving dramatic skies and light with snow and fog. The Honister Pass road was closed and we could not get to the Buttermere Lake though.
A wet pine tree at Waterhead, Coniston Water
River Brathay at Brathay
01 December - Ascending the Coppermines Valley to Levers Water
A pleasant walk admiring the waterfalls. We joined a procession of walkers up to the Youth Hostel in the valley and then left most behind as we continued. It was a leisurely walk as we appreciated the scenery and avoided the ice. It had been -7 at lake level the previous night. The Old Man and Wetherlam were covered in cloud and showed their summits only briefly.
The entrance to one of the mines
The engine house
Interesting ice formations at the base of the rocks
Levers Water
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