The United Kingdom, made up of England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland is renowned for its splendid countryside all year round, along with a cool temperate climate and substantial rainfall.
It is with great pleasure I have been fortunate to see much of this very beautiful country, in both rural and urban settings. I am happy to share my landscape & wildlife photography from various trips and seasons.
I have a deep fondness for the Lake District National Park in Cumbria in the North West of England and I take every opportunity to hike and climb the mountains & fells with my camera. The shear change between the seasons is magical and hopefully I can portray some of these changes in my photography for those who have not yet visited this beautiful national park.
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Beautiful spring Bloomed Chestnut tree in a paddock at the base of the rapidly rising Screes - Lake District National Park - England
Great Langdale mountain captured here half in the cloud from the bank of the River Brathay, which homes many wonderful bird species - Cumbria
Traditional Cumbrian country house and the picturesque reflections of the spring trees in Rydal Water - Rothay Valley, Cumbria, England
Very well preserved from the 15th Century Hawkshead Old Courthouse, formerly part of Furness Abbey until the Monasteries were dissolved during the year 1537 AD - Hawkshead, Cumbria
A quaint little boat shed absorbing beautiful reflections on Rydal Water - Rothay Valley, Cumbria, England
St. Michael and All Angels Church prominently standing above the quaint little town of Hawkeshead, Cumbria
Low Wood, The River Irt & Wast Water (the deepest lake in the Lake District at 74m deep) - Wasdale, Cumbria, England
Tarn Hows holds peace & tranquility - Cumbria,
The rugged "Screes" emerging steeply from the shore of Wast Water - Wasdale, Cumbria
Wast Water with Pillar peak in the distance, captured from a ravine adjacent to Illgill Head, Wasdale, Cumbria
Probably one of the most picture perfect views in the English Lake District, picturing Wast Water, Yewbarrow, Kirk Fell, Great Gable and part of the western Scafell range which elevates up to England's highest mountain "Scafell Pike"
The Wateredge Inn & the town of Ambleside captured at late dusk from Wray Castle on the opposite side of Lake Windermere - Cumbria
Overwhelming smell of wild garlic growing close to a farm paddock - Cumbria
Ducks play on the edge of the Loch in the Cairngorms National Park - Scotland
Dune Head Lighthouse - The most northerly point of the British mainland
The Walter Scott Monument aka "The Gothic Rocket" - Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh, Scotland
From North Berwick Law in Scotland, looking down over the town and Bass Rock in the distance which is home to a large colony of Gannet sea birds
Autumn / Fall reflection of the changing trees at a reservoir near the Pentland Hills - Scotland
The beautiful Pentland Hills
Reservoir Reflections around the Pentland Hills
More beautiful reflections of the tree line near the Pentland Hills - Scotland
Sunset at Harlaw Reservoir at the base of the Pentland Hills - Scotland
Still and quiet "Reflections" of Harlaw Reservoir - Scotland's Pentland Hills
Beautiful Scottish sunset at Harlaw Reservoir
Early evening sunset lighting the sky at Blakeney Quay in Norfolk - England
Dusk falls over the Scottish Highlands leaving this winter picturesque scene
Urquhart Castle catching the last few moments of winter sun, with rich blue waters of famous Loch Ness beyond
Edinburgh Castle standing on the mound in winter
A light rain shower passes over Loch Tay
Tranquil Loch Tay not far from Aberfeldy, Scotland
Photographers heaven in the Scottish Highlands
Winter up high up in the snowy Scottish Highlands
Beautiful Swans cleaning themselves on Glencorse Reservoir - Scotland
Pristine Beach at Tongue in the extreme north of Scotland
Barley Crops at Holkham Norfolk under a beautiful late spring sky
Lady Bird Bug enjoys feasting on the young Barley Crops at Holkham Norfolk
Rear side of Holkham Hall Norfolk showing its beautiful architecture and fountain
Holkham Hall St George's Day Fountain Norfolk
Vintage Red buses at Holkham Hall Norfolk perfectly placed for a wedding in late spring
Holkham Hall St George’s Day Fountain through the trees
Bumble Bee taking Nectar from this Borage in Sheringham Park Norfolk
Beautiful Chilean Lantern Tree in Sheringham Park Norfolk
This very unusual tree intrigued me at Sheringham Park Norfolk
Boats on the quay at Burnham Overy Staithe Norfolk
Union Jacks flying in the background of the Boats at Burnham Overy Staithe Norfolk
Old broken boat at Burnham Overy Staithe stranded on the squelchy mud
Lovely Willow tree at Horning on the Norfolk Broads
Perfect Opium Poppy at Horning on the Norfolk Broads
A traditional English thatched cottage at Horning Village on the Norfolk Broads
This striking flower is called “Love in a Mist” at Horning Village on the Norfolk Broads
Cromer Pier in Norfolk where the famous "Cromer Crabs” are hauled out of the North Sea
Fishing in peace in the North Sea from Cromer Pier in Norfolk
Cromer Beachfront in Norfolk from the Pier
Old buildings on Cromer upper Sea front in Norfolk
Blakeney Quay under an early dusk sky in Norfolk
Bulrushes on the edge of Whitlingham Broad at Whitlingham Country Park in Norfolk
Cromer Parish Church (St Peter & St Paul) at dusk - Cromer North Norfolk
Common Ivy creeping up this young Oak Tree at Whitlingham Country Park - Norfolk
People relaxing outside the Cromer Pier Pavilion Theatre - North Norfolk
Beach Huts at Cromer during the sunset hour - North Norfolk
Cromer Beach huts opposite the Beach at sunset hour - North Norfolk
Flax Grass standing proud in the foreground of an interesting sky and cloud formation at Whitlingham Country Park - Norfolk
Narrow residential street in Cromer - North Norfolk
Fantastic old tractor of the beach at Cromer - North Norfolk
Old rusty JCB Tractor at Cromer Beach - North Norfolk
Old rusty Vintage Tractor & Old Ford at Cromer Beach - North Norfolk
Purple Loosestrife on Whitlingham Great Broad’s waters edge - Norfolk
"Tell the time" Dandelion at Whitlingham Country Park - Norfolk
Whitlingham Broad Bird Lookout “Hide” at Whitlingham Country Park - Norfolk
Whitlingham Great Broad - Whitlingham Country Park Norfolk
3 beautiful trees together in Arley Arboretum - Worcestershire
Boats in Diglis Marina - Worcester
Beautiful colour changing of Sycamore leaves - Arley Arboretum, Worcestershire
Great Malvern Priory through its surrounding pine trees in Great Malvern, Worcestershire
Lock Gates to raise or lower boats to a alternative stretch of water between canal and river in Worcester
17th Century Witley Court Mansion & Beautiful Gardens - Worcestershire
Destroyed by devastating fire in 1937, only little more than an empty shell remains of Witley Court Mansion. Easy to imagine how extravagant this mansion was in its prime.
Witley Court Fountains reveal themselves every 30 minutes
Witley Court Front Pool surrounded by beautiful trees and nature
The isolated overgrown remains of a staircase at Witley Court Mansion
Spectacular Gardens and maze at Witley Court Mansion - Worcestershire
Witley Court Mansion and it’s grand fountain - Worcestershire
Empty shell of Witley Court Mansion - Worcestershire
Witley Court Mansion Orangery , now laced with beautiful lavender flowers - Worcestershire
Witley Court Fountain between 2 of the original mammoth pillars - Worcestershire
Witley Court Church - Worcestershire
Old Stained Glass Windows inside Witley Court Church - Worcestershire
Incredibly crafted and fascinating interior decor of Witley Court Church - Worcestershire
Perfectly crafted arches of Worcester Bridge stretch over the River Severn - Worcester City
The River Severn & Worcester Cathedral on the right beyond it's banks - Worcester City
Lovely warm September day by the River Severn in Worcester, noticing some leaf colour changing just prior to the Fall/Autumn
Truly Breathtaking Lakeland Scene here at Grasmere - The Lake District, England
September Acorns for the Squirrels from the old Oak Trees -The Lake District - England
Rich green healthy Lakeland trees -The Lake District - England
Hilltop area the home of the amazing children’s stories author and artist Beatrix Potter -The Lake District - England
Hilltop area the inspiration for Beatrix Potter’s story books -The Lake District - England
Beautiful slate walls and green paddocks of sheep and trees at Hilltop - The Lake District - England
Rugged Mountain top overlooking Rydal Water & Grasmere - The Lake District - England
A lakeland rainbow over a beautiful slate wall - The Lake District - England
Arthur’s Pike in the distance & beautiful Ullswater - The Lake District - England
Beautiful Screes rising from Wastwater, Nether Wasdale - The Lake District - England
Graceful Colwith Force Waterfall with low shutter speed for the whisky water effect - The Lake District - England
Another variation of Colwith Force Waterfall -The Lake District - England
Colwith Force Waterfall near Elterwater - The Lake District - England
Coniston Water surrounded by the Fells and the beautiful late summer vegetation
Another view of Coniston Water with the surrounding mountains and some late summer yellow Gorse and Bracken - The Lake District - England
Coniston Water looking to the north towards Tarn Hows and Skelwith - The Lake District - England
Interesting cloud formation over Lakeland - The Lake District - England
Nice clouds towards "The Old Man Of Coniston” - The Lake District - England
Cows resting in a paddock in the Eskdale Valley - The Lake District - England
Lakeland sun rays through the beautiful trees of Rydal Water - The Lake District - England
Leafy art at Colwith - The Lake District - England
A lakeland Ghyll snakes it’s way beside the Wrynose Pass - The Lake District - England
Great Gable standing proud at the head of Wastwater - The Lake District - England
Dramatic scene from Wastwater of Red Pike, Kirk Fell & Great Gable - The Lake District - England
Wastwater in the foreground of Red Pike, Kirk Fell, Great Gable & Scafell - The Lake District - England
Wastwater in the foreground of Kirk Fell, Great Gable & Scafell from left to right - The Lake District - England
Peeka boo through a gap in the slate wall near Coniston Water - The Lake District - England
Striking Red Leaves of the Japanese Maple Tree in the Rydal Church grounds
On the Car Ferry From Far Sawrey to Bowness on Windermere looking towards Troutbeck -The Lake District - England
Bright red berries grow to feed the bird throughout the winter months near Coniston Water - The Lake District - England
A bright red berry tree growing near Coniston Water - The Lake District - England
Typical English country lane and scene just inland west from Coniston Water near Torver - The Lake District - England
Cows grazing through the trees in Nether Wasdale in the heart of Cumbria - The Lake District - England
Lakeland Cows grazing near Elterwater & Little Langdale - The Lake District - England
Very unique Lakeland farmhouses in Elterwater - The Lake District - England
Little River Brathay just south of Little Langdale - The Lake District - England
Screes through the trees at Nether Wasdale -The Lake District - England
Typical Lakeland view near Elterwater - The Lake District - England
Lakeland Farm scene near Coniston Water -The Lake District - England
Beautiful Lakeland farm near Coniston Water -The Lake District - England
Little Langdale (Part of The Langdale Pikes) on a walk to Elterwater - The Lake District - England
Sheep grazing at Nether Wasdale in the heart of Cumbria - The Lake District - England
Little Langdale (Part of The Langdale Pikes) on a walk to Elterwater - The Lake District - England
Great Langdale, The Langdale Pikes and Elterwater from Silverthwaite - The Lake District - England
Rain shower over the Wrynose Pass from Slaters Bridge - The Lake District - England
Rain shower over the Wrynose Pass and Lingmoor Fell to the right - The Lake District - England
A rainbow appears amidst the fresh September rain over Little Langdale & Elterwater area - The Lake District - England
The Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway Steam Locomotive just turned on the turntable at Eskdale Station - The Lake District - England
Eskdale Station Turntable at Eskdale Station surrounded by the beautiful lush Fells and Valley - The Lake District - England
The Eskdale Station Turntable for the narrow gauge railway Steam Locomotive - The Lake District - England
Some creative photography with the beautiful Lakeland trees - The Lake District - England
A dramatic view of Red Pike standing bold above Wastwater, with Kirk Fell in the distance - The Lake District - England
A very clear Wastwater & The Screes with sunlit Scafell and part of Great Gable to the left in the shade - The Lake District - England
Rydal Cave on an old slate quarry at Rydal Water - The Lake District - England
Rydal Water from the south west side with a view of Nab Scar & Low Pike on the north side -The Lake District - England
Iconic wooden signpost in Eskdale - The Lake District - England
Sunset in a very quaint Glenridding with a very welcoming feel with all the elegant flower pots on this slate wall - The Lake District - England
Beacon Fell Tarn here is a well hidden mini lake on the top of Beacon Fell which was a very pleasant discovery whilst out hiking - The Lake District - England
Last of the late summer Heather on the shore of Beacon Fell Tarn - The Lake District - England
Nooks & Crannies in the Screes rising out of Wastwater in Nether Wasdale - The Lake District - England
The road winding through the Wrynose Pass featuring Blea Tarn & the Lingmoor Fell - The Lake District - England
Incredible moss growth on this leaning Lakeland tree at Wastwater, Nether Wasdale -The Lake District - England
Another Rainbow over Little Langdale during quick fresh downpour - The Lake District - England
The small waves on the waters edge at Ullswater during dusk - The Lake District - England
The southern side of Ullswater just before dusk - The Lake District - England
The River Eamont feeding into Ullswater late afternoon from Pooley Bridge - The Lake District - England
A vivid cloud formation over Ullswater and surrounding Fells - The Lake District - England
A little boathouse tucked away in in south side of Wastwater from Low Wood with the rugged Screes towering above - The Lake District - England
This breathtaking iconic view of Wastwater looking towards Red Pike, Kirk Fell, Great Gable & the edge of Scafell - The Lake District - England
Wild Rose hip fruits growing next to a small road near Coniston Water - The Lake District - England
Another iconic Lakeland view with a rickety old gate keeping the sheep in their paddock near Coniston Water - The Lake District - England
Heathy prominent native Silver Birch trees in the heart of the Lake District - England
