Hey guys,
So like the previous autumn/winter I thought it would be nice to start a spring/summer thread, as it seemed pretty popular last time
. Basically a thread to show the beautiful places you live, places you see/been, the cars you drive, your situations/adventures you get into and anything else that you have photographed!
Basically introduce yourself, what you were doing, where you were and for the gear guys like me, would be great to know what you were shooting with
Il start us off
Been crazy weather in Cumbria recently and although a pain... I kind of love it. Been getting out as much as a can. But it would be nice to see a bit more spring, more like February than April, anyway I digress.
The lakes are particularly beautiful in the snow, but really very treturous. Was time to get the ice axe and crampons on and lug the camera to as many places as possible. Thankfully to my surprise the Mini Cooper S has been a godsend and hasnt let me down once with the heavy snow. Last week in particular was bad most of the lake road had 8ft snow drifts like driving through a tunnel of snow not knowing really where you were, most of the roads were closed or left to one lane. But didnt have any real problems. Only prob was the Z was tucked up for over 6 weeks
Anyway heres the pics
Feb - first signs of spring
First signs of Spring St. Andrews Church, Penrith, Cumbria, by TomScottPhotographyCumbria, on Flickr
Spring Light, alleyway, Penrith, Cumbria by TomScottPhotographyCumbria, on Flickr
March - sets in the snow
Penrith Beacon Sunset March 2013 by TomScottPhotographyCumbria, on Flickr
Slightly ominous....
Greystoke Estate, looking south toward Ulswater by TomScottPhotographyCumbria, on Flickr
Greystoke Estate Silhouette by TomScottPhotographyCumbria, on Flickr
Ullswater Yacht Club pier, Cumbria by TomScottPhotographyCumbria, on Flickr
Ullswater Yacht Club, Cumbria by TomScottPhotographyCumbria, on Flickr
Aira Force, Ullswater, Cumbria by TomScottPhotographyCumbria, on Flickr
Aira Force Waterfall Ullswater, Cumbria by TomScottPhotographyCumbria, on Flickr
Aira Force Waterfall Ullswater, Cumbria by TomScottPhotographyCumbria, on Flickr
Ullswater, Cumbria by TomScottPhotographyCumbria, on Flickr
Penrith Castle in snow by TomScottPhotographyCumbria, on Flickr
Greenside Lead Mine, Helvellyn, Cumbria by TomScottPhotographyCumbria, on Flickr
Helvellyn, Cumbria by TomScottPhotographyCumbria, on Flickr
Helvellyn, Cumbria by TomScottPhotographyCumbria, on Flickr
That last one was this weekend, shot at the bottom of Helvellyn (haven't finished editing the rest yet). Its had so much snow that the rope tows for skiing and snowboarding have been running for 6 weeks which is unheard of. I was on my way to striding edge although I had crampons and an ice axe, there was around 12-20" of snow toward the summit (I dont usualy stick to the paths but it was too much hard work) the wind was up and it was just too dangerous to cross striding edge. For those that haven't heard or seen striding edge it is as sharp arête which leads to the summit but I was doing it the other way round so would be going down. This is what it looks like:
Not my image but close to what it would have looked like that day. Its really pretty dangerous place, at 3,117 ft above sea level winds get up to 70mph and at around 3-4ft at its widest people who aren't prepared get blown off it or fall so I decided not to risk it although the photographs would have been incredible
Nice in better weather tho
Top two taken with my Sony Nex5N with 18-55mm or 16mm lens. The rest with a Canon 5DMKIII with a 24-105mm L, 50mm and 100mmm L
Couple of nice shots I took for a local restaurant
Foundry-34 spring/summer new menu, Penrith Cumbria by TomScottPhotographyCumbria, on Flickr
Foundry-34 spring/summer new menu, Penrith Cumbria by TomScottPhotographyCumbria, on Flickr
Foundry-34 spring/summer new menu, Penrith Cumbria by TomScottPhotographyCumbria, on Flickr
Foundry-34 spring/summer new menu, Penrith Cumbria by TomScottPhotographyCumbria, on Flickr
Foundry-34 spring/summer new menu dessert, Penrith Cumbria by TomScottPhotographyCumbria, on Flickr
All taken with 5DMKIII and 100mm L
Sorry for the long post. Looking forward to seeing your images
So like the previous autumn/winter I thought it would be nice to start a spring/summer thread, as it seemed pretty popular last time
. Basically a thread to show the beautiful places you live, places you see/been, the cars you drive, your situations/adventures you get into and anything else that you have photographed!Basically introduce yourself, what you were doing, where you were and for the gear guys like me, would be great to know what you were shooting with
Il start us off
Been crazy weather in Cumbria recently and although a pain... I kind of love it. Been getting out as much as a can. But it would be nice to see a bit more spring, more like February than April, anyway I digress.
The lakes are particularly beautiful in the snow, but really very treturous. Was time to get the ice axe and crampons on and lug the camera to as many places as possible. Thankfully to my surprise the Mini Cooper S has been a godsend and hasnt let me down once with the heavy snow. Last week in particular was bad most of the lake road had 8ft snow drifts like driving through a tunnel of snow not knowing really where you were, most of the roads were closed or left to one lane. But didnt have any real problems. Only prob was the Z was tucked up for over 6 weeks
Anyway heres the pics
Feb - first signs of spring
First signs of Spring St. Andrews Church, Penrith, Cumbria, by TomScottPhotographyCumbria, on Flickr
Spring Light, alleyway, Penrith, Cumbria by TomScottPhotographyCumbria, on Flickr
March - sets in the snow
Penrith Beacon Sunset March 2013 by TomScottPhotographyCumbria, on Flickr
Slightly ominous....
Greystoke Estate, looking south toward Ulswater by TomScottPhotographyCumbria, on Flickr
Greystoke Estate Silhouette by TomScottPhotographyCumbria, on Flickr
Ullswater Yacht Club pier, Cumbria by TomScottPhotographyCumbria, on Flickr
Ullswater Yacht Club, Cumbria by TomScottPhotographyCumbria, on Flickr
Aira Force, Ullswater, Cumbria by TomScottPhotographyCumbria, on Flickr
Aira Force Waterfall Ullswater, Cumbria by TomScottPhotographyCumbria, on Flickr
Aira Force Waterfall Ullswater, Cumbria by TomScottPhotographyCumbria, on Flickr
Ullswater, Cumbria by TomScottPhotographyCumbria, on Flickr
Penrith Castle in snow by TomScottPhotographyCumbria, on Flickr
Greenside Lead Mine, Helvellyn, Cumbria by TomScottPhotographyCumbria, on Flickr
Helvellyn, Cumbria by TomScottPhotographyCumbria, on Flickr
Helvellyn, Cumbria by TomScottPhotographyCumbria, on Flickr
That last one was this weekend, shot at the bottom of Helvellyn (haven't finished editing the rest yet). Its had so much snow that the rope tows for skiing and snowboarding have been running for 6 weeks which is unheard of. I was on my way to striding edge although I had crampons and an ice axe, there was around 12-20" of snow toward the summit (I dont usualy stick to the paths but it was too much hard work) the wind was up and it was just too dangerous to cross striding edge. For those that haven't heard or seen striding edge it is as sharp arête which leads to the summit but I was doing it the other way round so would be going down. This is what it looks like:
Not my image but close to what it would have looked like that day. Its really pretty dangerous place, at 3,117 ft above sea level winds get up to 70mph and at around 3-4ft at its widest people who aren't prepared get blown off it or fall so I decided not to risk it although the photographs would have been incredible
Nice in better weather tho
Top two taken with my Sony Nex5N with 18-55mm or 16mm lens. The rest with a Canon 5DMKIII with a 24-105mm L, 50mm and 100mmm L
Couple of nice shots I took for a local restaurant
Foundry-34 spring/summer new menu, Penrith Cumbria by TomScottPhotographyCumbria, on Flickr
Foundry-34 spring/summer new menu, Penrith Cumbria by TomScottPhotographyCumbria, on Flickr
Foundry-34 spring/summer new menu, Penrith Cumbria by TomScottPhotographyCumbria, on Flickr
Foundry-34 spring/summer new menu, Penrith Cumbria by TomScottPhotographyCumbria, on Flickr
Foundry-34 spring/summer new menu dessert, Penrith Cumbria by TomScottPhotographyCumbria, on Flickr
All taken with 5DMKIII and 100mm L
Sorry for the long post. Looking forward to seeing your images
