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Title: Is this the best Lakeland view?
Post by: henryb on 22:22:59, 08/10/18
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Title: Re: Is this the best Lakeland view?
Post by: richardh1905 on 22:39:47, 08/10/18

Beautiful.


Langdale from Bowfell?
Title: Re: Is this the best Lakeland view?
Post by: Innominate Man on 23:48:28, 08/10/18
Beautiful.


Langdale from Bowfell?


While looking across the the Great Slab.


And in answer to henry's question .......... quite possibly  O0


Or ...... ?


(http://i64.tinypic.com/35jjdap.jpg)


Not sure how to rotate it back to vertical (which is how it was photographed and how it appears on my laptop   :-[
I took this Sunday 30th September, while walking from NDG to Pike O'Blisco - across to Crinkle Crags and down The Band & back.

Title: Re: Is this the best Lakeland view?
Post by: Percy on 07:51:21, 09/10/18
In answer to the question posed in the thread title: no.
Title: Re: Is this the best Lakeland view?
Post by: richardh1905 on 10:06:17, 09/10/18

While looking across the the Great Slab.




Only been up there once, and that was decades ago! Glad that my memory hasn't let me down. :)


Just open your photo on your PC with any photo editing software, or even Paint; they all have simple 90 degree rotate functions.
Title: Re: Is this the best Lakeland view?
Post by: dave_p on 13:02:22, 23/10/18
Needs more 'lake'
Title: Re: Is this the best Lakeland view?
Post by: Troggy on 15:00:03, 23/10/18
It's a beautiful view; but I'd hesitate to say it's the best, as I think it is subjective to people about what they consider to be the best view. My own favourite is from the top of Walla Crag, looking down on Derwentwater and away over to Bassenthwaite...and if I ever learn how to load a pic on her, I'll put it on. It'd  be nice to see what views hold a special place in others hearts.
Title: Re: Is this the best Lakeland view?
Post by: Petrolhead on 16:10:54, 23/10/18
In answer to the question posed in the thread title: no.


As someone about to make their first visit, I'd be interested to know what your favourite is Percy.
Title: Re: Is this the best Lakeland view?
Post by: Petrolhead on 16:11:51, 23/10/18
Glorious photo Henry. Nice to see something along one of our planned walks for the weekend. Especially when it looks so spectacular!
Title: Re: Is this the best Lakeland view?
Post by: Woody on 21:24:52, 23/10/18
It is a cracking view but i'm with Dave_P on this one............. needs more lakes.
My personal fave is looking west from the top of Grey Knotts / Brandreth, looking down both Ennerdale and Buttermere, out to the Irish sea. If it existed, its what heaven would look like :)
Title: Re: Is this the best Lakeland view?
Post by: Hillhiker1 on 21:31:29, 23/10/18

One of my favourite views is from part way up Loughrigg
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1932/45525714161_ffc007af6e_k.jpg) (http://)
Title: Re: Is this the best Lakeland view?
Post by: Percy on 21:42:12, 23/10/18

As someone about to make their first visit, I'd be interested to know what your favourite is Percy.
Where to start? I could list dozens but looking at the list on your other thread I’ll mention one:


The view of the Langdale Pikes from Blea Tarn is much finer. It’s on a thousand calendars for a reason.


And then contradicting myself and going on a bit:


I particularly like the Scafell Massif as viewed from the western side of Wastwater. Buckbarrow, Middle Fell, Yewbarrow, any of them will do.


Mosedale from Dore Head.


Great Gable along Wastwater.


Buttermere and Crummock Water from anywhere between Red Pike and Haystacks.


Buttermere from Fleetwith Pike and vice versa.


It may be a tiddler but the view from Dodd is amazing.


Looking north from Brock Crags


Along Ullswater from Arnison Crag.


I’ll stop there!


Title: Re: Is this the best Lakeland view?
Post by: Hillhiker1 on 21:45:49, 23/10/18

Or this from the Back of Grange fell
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/891/40292690925_29d6ecfc46_k.jpg) (http://)
Title: Re: Is this the best Lakeland view?
Post by: Petrolhead on 21:56:03, 23/10/18
One of my favourite views is from part way up Loughrigg


Absolutely glorious!


ETA - AND the other one!
Title: Re: Is this the best Lakeland view?
Post by: Petrolhead on 21:59:25, 23/10/18
Where to start? I could list dozens but looking at the list on your other thread I’ll mention one:


The view of the Langdale Pikes from Blea Tarn is much finer. It’s on a thousand calendars for a reason.


And then contradicting myself and going on a bit:


I particularly like the Scafell Massif as viewed from the western side of Wastwater. Buckbarrow, Middle Fell, Yewbarrow, any of them will do.


Mosedale from Dore Head.


Great Gable along Wastwater.


Buttermere and Crummock Water from anywhere between Red Pike and Haystacks.


Buttermere from Fleetwith Pike and vice versa.


It may be a tiddler but the view from Dodd is amazing.


Looking north from Brock Crags


Along Ullswater from Arnison Crag.


I’ll stop there!


Percy, that's a mega response, thanks very much!


Fills me with anticipation for Blae Tarn, might aim for sunset or sunrise there then. And most of the rest (the ones I didn't have already) have been added to my hitlist.


Appreciated.
Title: Re: Is this the best Lakeland view?
Post by: Hillhiker1 on 22:00:36, 23/10/18
Cheers Petrolhead O0
Title: Re: Is this the best Lakeland view?
Post by: Rob Goes Walking on 18:21:00, 25/10/18
One of my favourite views is from part way up Loughrigg

I've got a photo from a very similar location but yours looks much better. Maybe I should get myself a Sony DSC-RX100 instead of using my phone for a camera, although it's a bit disappointing as my phone was rated the best camera phone of 2015, it's one of the reasons I bought it. Here I'll put them next to each other for comparison:

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1932/45525714161_1f96305563_z_d.jpg)(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1929/44699976054_122992da1c_z_d.jpg)


Look how much better yours is.
Title: Re: Is this the best Lakeland view?
Post by: Hillhiker1 on 20:18:28, 25/10/18

Very kind of you to say so Rob. :)

I don't think a phone will ever perform as well as a camera.  I sometimes use my phone when I've not got my camera with me but the results can be very hit and miss. The camera will have a better lens, bigger sensor and optical zoom and you'll have control of the aperture, shutter speed and focus.


Also, looking at our pictures, I'd say I had the advantage of better weather and a nice reflection, whereas it looks like your day was a bit hazy and overcast.
 I shoot in 'RAW' format with the Sony and edit the photos in Lightroom so I can use software to bring out the best in the photo. A phone will almost certainly take JPGs which are 'edited' and compressed by default so your options for rework later are limited.

If you are into photography, then I would recommend getting a proper camera, and I do recommend the RX 100 it's a great camera. I also have a Canon EOS but don't often take it out because it's pretty bulky - that's why, after loads of research I bought the Sony. The Panasonic Lumix range (both compacts and 'bridge') are also very good. I'm sure others will also have their favoured cameras too. There are several threads on here about them. Have a look around the 'Photography' part of the forum to see what others think.



Title: Re: Is this the best Lakeland view?
Post by: Rob Goes Walking on 20:36:17, 25/10/18
Maybe your photo looks better because you know what you're doing with your camera and Lightroom as much as having a better camera. I am into photography but only recently got into it. Thanks for the info I'll think about getting a better camera and learning Lightroom.
Title: Re: Is this the best Lakeland view?
Post by: pdstsp on 13:50:49, 26/10/18
Don't really have a favourite view of the Lakes, though I often think something is fantastic and then my photo lets it down.  I love this view taken in late November last year from Loughrigg, but looking the other way, and for once I think the photo is ok;
(http://i68.tinypic.com/iydb3d.jpg)
Title: Re: Is this the best Lakeland view?
Post by: Rob Goes Walking on 14:58:51, 26/10/18
Don't really have a favourite view of the Lakes, though I often think something is fantastic and then my photo lets it down.

Maybe you're being too hard on your photos? I take plenty of photos and none of them look as good as
Hillhiker1's but they still look good, it's hard to take too bad a photo of the Lake District it's just so photogenic!

I love this view taken in late November last year from Loughrigg, but looking the other way, and for once I think the photo is ok;

It is a nice photo.
Title: Re: Is this the best Lakeland view?
Post by: Petrolhead on 15:17:45, 26/10/18
for once I think the photo is ok;


I'd call it spectacular and not just ok!


 O0
Title: Re: Is this the best Lakeland view?
Post by: Hillhiker1 on 20:29:01, 26/10/18
Nice pic Pdstsp! O0 O0
Title: Re: Is this the best Lakeland view?
Post by: pdstsp on 20:45:45, 26/10/18
You should see the other 2000  O0 , but thanks - it was a lovely morning
Title: Re: Is this the best Lakeland view?
Post by: richardh1905 on 16:56:56, 28/10/18

Great Gable is the most photogenic mountain in the Lakes, in my opinion, with maybe Blencathra in second place.


All the shots below were taken on the same day - I just love the way the mountain changes as the light changes.


(https://image.ibb.co/gqD3gV/01-Great-Gable.jpg)


(https://image.ibb.co/kFtfTA/03-Tarn-Mirror.jpg)



(https://image.ibb.co/nQkoFq/10-Great-Gable.jpg)



(https://image.ibb.co/i8tm1V/12-Wast-Water.jpg)





Title: Re: Is this the best Lakeland view?
Post by: - Dave - on 17:03:24, 28/10/18
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Title: Re: Is this the best Lakeland view?
Post by: - Dave - on 17:04:28, 28/10/18
Shout out to Loweswater Fell


(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1aMyk3S6GOI/WOP1U_rOsuI/AAAAAAACCvw/2roYYIDqwE0I2Olplgh5P86CTdtGYKe8QCLcB/s1600/IMG_1680%2B-%2BIMG_1685_fused.jpg)
Title: Re: Is this the best Lakeland view?
Post by: Hillhiker1 on 18:02:24, 28/10/18
I'm liking the inversion pic Dave.  O0
Title: Re: Is this the best Lakeland view?
Post by: Rob Goes Walking on 19:37:30, 28/10/18
Shout out to Loweswater Fell


I really like this as a picture, one of my favourite views.
Title: Re: Is this the best Lakeland view?
Post by: photonut on 08:46:22, 29/10/18
Where to start? I could list dozens but looking at the list on your other thread I’ll mention one:

The view of the Langdale Pikes from Blea Tarn is much finer. It’s on a thousand calendars for a reason.

And then contradicting myself and going on a bit:

I particularly like the Scafell Massif as viewed from the western side of Wastwater. Buckbarrow, Middle Fell, Yewbarrow, any of them will do.

Mosedale from Dore Head.

Great Gable along Wastwater.

Buttermere and Crummock Water from anywhere between Red Pike and Haystacks.

Buttermere from Fleetwith Pike and vice versa.


It may be a tiddler but the view from Dodd is amazing.


Looking north from Brock Crags

Along Ullswater from Arnison Crag.

I’ll stop there!


Hi Tim,

You missed one... the view from High Raise (Langdales).  Then you can sit and try to name all the visible Wainwright Fells as you possible can  :)


Cheers
Lee
Title: Re: Is this the best Lakeland view?
Post by: Petrolhead on 12:05:55, 30/10/18
Amazing photos Richard and Dave. Usually I'd be jealous as hell but as we've just been I can just enjoy them!

:)