Photographing the Lake District: The Most Beautiful Places to Visit (Fotovue Photographing Guide)

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It’s a short if a little steep climb to the top of the crag, and there are various viewpoints on the way up that give you breath-taking views of both Little Langdale, and as you climb further up, Great Langdale. From the screes on Illgill Head, which drop sheer into the water, to the mountains that guard all around the lake, the views are as dramatic as you could imagine. The place has both beauty and grandeur in measures that are hard to compete with. There is sometimes a brooding air to this great valley and the water can be foreboding; it’s not surprising to learn that this is the deepest of the lakes. At the head of the lake, you can capture stunning images of the iconic shoreline pine trees, but ideally shoot them in perfectly still conditions when there are mirror-like reflections. What equipment would you recommend a photographer takes when visiting the Lake District? (clothing and camera equipment)

If you want to visit the most beautiful places in the Lake District and return with a great set of photographs this is the guidebook for you. It’s a fabulous location that creates a real sense of scale and perspective. For this particular image I used the golden rushes as a bit of a leading line and the broken ice not only creates some contrasting texture, but also adds to the foreground interest. The broken ice combined with Blencathra's first dusting of snow that winter gave the image a real wintry feel and added to the overall power of the image. Buttermere Valley. This is a place where you can’t go wrong. The whole area around the lake is beautiful and you can go see the famous Lone Tree near the village end of the lake. Because we tend to carry quite a bit of kit, I’d probably recommend taking the path that starts near Manesty and avoids a slight scramble to the peak, which is required from the paths on the other side. And as I mentioned in Tip 2 above, always inform someone of your planned route. You’re heading out into the wilderness; better safe than sorry! Must-visit Lake District locations

An easy walk from Skelwith Bridge to Elterwater takes you along the River Brathay with small copses of trees accenting the scenes beautifully. It’s easily accessible for walking, making it a popular location all year round. The Lake District is photogenic throughout the seasons but, in the summer months, the number of tourists can make roads and locations busy. While, it would be impossible to produce an exhaustive guide to this area without writing a book, I will instead guide you to a handful of its must-visit hotspots. 1. Derwentwater The National Trust own vast chunks of the area, so members will benefit from free parking at many beauty spots. Carry a good, versatile range of focal lengths, a sturdy tripod, and essential filters too. Most importantly, dress for the conditions and terrain, and wear good footwear and water and wind-proof clothing. Local roads are well maintained but many are narrow and twisty, so take care and make use of the pull-ins to slow down and pass other cars. There are several steep mountain passes in the area; Hardknott and Wrynose are the most challenging driving conditions with hairpin bends, blind summits and steep inclines so make sure you test your clutch and brakes before setting off and don't attempt them if you are not a confident driver. Others include Honister, Kirkstone, Newlands Hause and Whinlatter. Surface water after heavy rain will make conditions even more dangerous so avoid driving on these roads if very wet. There is more to explore toward Glenridding, with the south shore quite accessible in places and home to some good photo opportunities. Look for roadside parking and laybys along the A592 and just park up and explore.

The views into the Newlands Valley are also very good and offer lots of potential for images. Early and late shooting times provide the best chances of some low-angled, soft light. But, with inclement conditions, light can break through the cloud at any time of day, creating a layered effect with the surrounding hills and fells. 7. The Duke of Portland Boathouse,Ullswater The Lake District (or Lakeland) is by far the UK's most popular national park and it's easy to see why. The Lake District, is a mountainous region in the northwest corner of England, in the county of Cumbria and home to England's highest mountain, Scafell Pike (978m). Known for its panoramas of craggy hilltops (or fells), mountains, tarns and lakes, this area attracts over 15 million visitors a year and is a real draw for photographers. Unlike many national parks around the world, people live and work within the park and their lifestyles, working practices, homes and traditions are intertwined with the location making it a fascinating place to explore and photograph. Of the many jetties positioned around Derwent lake (see above), Ashness Jetty – situated a few miles along the east shore of Derwent Water – is one of the most photographed.

Photographing THE LAKE DISTRICT is a comprehensive photographic-location guidebook to the most beautiful places to take photographs in the English Lake District. The book guides the reader to beautiful places and gives advice on how to take the best photographs when there.

There are a number of little islands on Ullswater; this particular one is called Wall Holm, and I love for it Scots pines which can be beautifully silhouetted. The second section consists of chapters offering photographic advice on how to improve your photography including: camera and lens choice, composition, exposure, depth of field, sunrise and sunset photography, how to catch a rainbow and how to photograph waterfalls.The Lake District is one of the UK’s most stunning national parks and one of the absolute best places in the world for landscape photography. It features glacial lakes, rugged fells, and mountain views, as well as picturesque inns and attractive market towns.