Thirlmere from Helevllyn Low Man, The Lake District

Evening light fighting through a band of rain as it swept in from the south

Ullswater and Catsycam, The Lake District

Engulfed by dark clouds prior to descending down the zig-zags and back into daylight on the longest day of the year

Ullswater from Helvellyn Low Man, The Lake District

Branch, Hawes End, Derwent Water

At first glance this may look like a short depth of field photo, making the more distant branches blurred. It is actually a long exposure on a windy day, the blur being caused by movement. One of the attractions of long exposures is how the camera records a scene differently to how it appears at the time. I expected to see more blur in the key branch, so was pleasantly surprised at how the main shape remained sharp.

Pike o' Stickle and Harrison Stickle over Blea Tarn, The Lake District

One of the iconic views in the Lake District, and a favourite view that I like to rephotograph in different conditions. This version was taken one evening as light began to fail.

Reftections on Blea Tarn, The Lake District

Taken towards the end of a wonderful warm sunny day in the Lake District. Clouds were beginning to build and with a complete lack of wind were reflected perfectly in the tarn.

The ferry pier at Hawes End, Derwent Water, The Lake District

Dead Sheep, Grasmere, The Lake Distict

Red Tarn at dusk, Helvellyn, Lake District

Last light illumination rocks in the tarn with Striding Edge in the background and the summit of Helvelllyn disappearing into the gloom on the right.

Fleetwith Pike from Buttermere, The Lake District

Taken on a very windy day. This was the second time I've stood in this location. It was equally windy the first time! Keeping the lens dry was a constant problem.

Study 3: Slate Mine in mist, Coniston Old Man, The Lake District

Study 1: Slate Mine in mist, Coniston Old Man, The Lake District

Study 2: Slate Mine in mist, Coniston Old Man, The Lake District

Flooded Field, Buttermere, The Lake District

The Hoad Monument (Sir John Barrow monument), Ulverston, Cumbria

Little Langdale, The Lake District

Moonrise over St Sunday Crag

The wall leads towards Striding Edge and Red Tarn, the slight downhill stretch before the path divides. The gap shows where Grizedale Tarn sits, Dollywagon to the right slope.

Ribblehead Viaduct, North Yorkshire

A few seconds earlier this magnificent structure was concealed behind a blanket of low cloud. I had a friend visiting from California and wanted to show him some of our local highlights - only it was invisible! Then he said he thought he heard something. I questioned him, then I heard it too and immediately went running to find a vantage point as The Fellsman crossed over the bridge.

Snow trees near Esthwaite Water

We'd driven into the Lakes for a leisurely amble around High Dam when it started to snow. I know I should have checked the forecast, but this flurry caught us unaware in what has been the mildest weather since records were invented. I'd forgotten what snow looked like. A quick change of plan took us to Elterwater where we enjoyed a few short walks looking for photos. This is my fave photograph of the day. I almost didn't see this view. You can see my footprints by the left hand gate post where I took the typical 'lone clump of trees' square crop composition. I then walked a little further up the road to look for other angles but as my fingers chilled I turned back towards the car - walking on the other side of the road. Note this is another full colour monochrome shot.

Clump of trees in snow, Esthwaite Water

The classic square crop approach to trees in snow. Full colour monochrome.

Soft light, Esthwaite Water

With the snow still falling there a misty depth to the scenery. Barely a breath of wind completed the tranquil scene with a lone fishing boat drifting in the far distance.

Trees and reflections, Esthwaite Water

A compositional approach I visit from time to time, long sweeping branches dominating the foreground.

Snow on trees

Lovely soft colours in snow near Esthwaite Water

Inverted trees in snow

The matching shapes of the near branch and distant tree was too good to miss, snow highlighting the shapes.

Wastwater, The Lake District

Wastwater is the most dramatic of the English lakes by far. The steep screes plunging into the water are unmistakeable. It is a long drive round whichever way you choose, but the effort is always rewarded whatever the weather. On this occasion the sun was just breaking through the clouds and starting to tickle the slopes into life.

Langdale Pikes from Blea Tarn at dusk, Lake District, UK (Study 4)

There had been a variable breeze causing constant shifts in the patterns on the water. Some shots showed no reflections of the Langdale Pikes, later shots had mirror-like reflections.

Langdale Pikes from Blea Tarn at dusk, Lake District, UK (Study 2)

I took a series of shots during a breezy evening - this is one of the later images when the wind suddenly dropped.

Ennerdale, Study 1

Pillar from Ennerdale

Trees, Ennerdale Water, The Lake District