We stayed in the town of Keswick, which is right on Derwent Water. With trees changing color, layered hills in the distance, and the expanse of the lake itself, it was a very pretty place to be. I could see why it attracts English tourists.
Saturday, December 29, 2007
Thicket
Even though the overcast day took away from the potential of crystal blue lake photos, the red berries of this bush add some nice color.
Derwent Water
Every once in a while, an image calls out to be displayed in black and white. While the lake scene is quite beautiful, the day was overcast and muted all the colors. But mostly, the shapes and tones are what made this photo for me, not the color.
At Rest
Walking around the lake, I saw a seagull perched on a branch in the middle of an otherwise empty patch of water. I composed a photo like this in my head and then found the way to frame it.
Running Water
I've like the misty effect of time-lapse waterfall photos I've seen, so I was excited to have a chance to shoot my own. This small falls is around the far end of Derwent Water, part of a stream that feeds the lake.
Standing Guard
For all the world, Caerphilly Castle reminds me of a batleship floating in a lake. This one's got a drawbridge and ducks in the water, though.
Ruin
One tower at Caerphilly Castle cracked completely at some point in its history and now leans precipitously towards the moat. We pushed, but couldn't knock it down.
The lighting threw off my camera's meter so badly that I almost couldn't execute this shot. What you see is digitally enhanced (mostly for contrast and brightness).
The lighting threw off my camera's meter so badly that I almost couldn't execute this shot. What you see is digitally enhanced (mostly for contrast and brightness).
Arches in Conwy
Conwy Castle is a ruin, and a lovely one at that. Combined with the remains of an ancient stone wall that circled the city (and now cuts through it at a few interesting places) and some of the best Indian food I've eaten since...well since Delhi, it made for a really nice overnight stay.
The walls, towers, and arches were mostly intact even though the roof was completely gone.
The walls, towers, and arches were mostly intact even though the roof was completely gone.
Nice View for Sheep
Driving through Snowdonia, we came across this pastoral landscape, complete with a rock wall and flock of sheep in the background.
Along the river
Snowdonia is a beautiful area. Unfortunately, we saw most of it in the dark. But we returned to this river and lush green area near Betws-y-coed.
King of the Hill
Cardiff Castle is a varied collection of styles and buildings reflecting its varied history. This keep is from the original Norman castle.
The Path Stretches On
Crossing back over the river in the middle of Cardiff city offered this very fine view.
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