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Lake District Photography Information for Outdoor Photographers
The Lake District is a very special place whether you want wild rugged mountains, tranquil lakes and tarns, magnificent waterfalls, quiet woodlands or wind blasted moorland; it has something for everyone. The colours change with the seasons from the first hints of green at the beginning of spring through to green bracken bedecked fellsides in June and July, purple heather clad tops in august and into the autumn when the bracken dies down to turn the fell sides a fiery red and if you’re very lucky you may even catch some of the white stuff in the winter.
In setting out for a shoot adopt the three P’s of photography: Planning, Preparation and Patience! Planning involves researching websites, tourist information and in particular maps. Also think about the logistics of being able to travel from one location to another. Check the weather forecast the day before setting out and think about the time that you’ll be on location as the warmer light at either end of the day is often preferable to the starkness of midday sunshine.
Finally remember to take a bucket load of patience with you. The Lake District is a popular destination and can get busy so having carefully chosen your shot, set the camera up, waited for the right light someone is sure to walk into your picture- and another- and another. Just be patient, remember everyone has a right to be there. Fortunately if you’re there at the beginning and end of the day to get the best light, these are usually the quietest periods as well. Images
taken by Keith
Wood, Lake District Photographer |
If
the three golden rules of Landscape Photography are Location,
Location, Location, then The English Lake District must be photography
heaven with its lakes, fells and valleys to focus the camera on.
Walkers
will be able to combine both their passions; going for a walk
together with a photo shoot; always take a camera with you wherever
you go and whatever the conditions.
Preparation
is the fairly obvious preparation of equipment; making sure all
your gear (cameras, lenses etc) is clean and in working order.
Also make sure you’ve plenty of film or digital media-there
is nothing worse than arriving at a great location at the end
of a day and having to start rationing shots for fear of running
out! Don’t forget to take money for parking and remember
to keep safe and comfortable whatever the conditions; in summer
it’s important to keep cool and to have plenty to eat and
drink when out for a day, but in winter it’s even more important
to be prepared for the conditions; warm and dry clothes including
hat and fingerless gloves, a hot drink and sturdy shoes or boots
depending on where you’re going.See all Accommodation in The Lake District | Privacy Policy | Lake District Cumbria Accommodation All Rights Reserved © Copyright Search Cumbria Accommodation. |