An Evening of Photography in the English Lake District

Today I head into the mountains of the English Lake District for an evening adventure to capture some landscape photography.
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0:00 Intro
0:50 Hiking up the mountain
1:45 First Image of a lone tree
4:41 Top of the Mountain & 2nd Image
8:45 Squarespace ad read
10:31 Is there alwyas a composition?
12:30 Sunset magic!!

[@davidglaser537]

In todays world that has gone nearly off the rails here in the US, Adam you fill me with inspiration before I close my eyes for sleep at night.

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thanks so much. It's what i like about these comments too, hearing from good and decent people.

[@andrewsimpson5436]

Good to see you post and enjoyable to watch, that said you have to do things at your pace. Screw the algorithm, you understand and I'm sure most of us do too that you need to do it at your pace!

[@Firstmanphotography]

Exactly!! Thanks Andrew

[@davelindey8023]

The pano from the summit is absolutely stunning the even distribution of light rays in the haze over the range calms my visual senses and makes me feel as though I an actually there. Well captured

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thanks you very much.

[@pepper6253]

Love your enthusiasm and joy for landscape photography and story telling.

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thanks so much!

[@juliacruttenden5907]

Absolutely stunning photos. That panorama wow no words. Thank u for continuing to share and inspire

[@keithw8646]

Thank you! I sometimes find myself in a beautiful area wondering why there isn’t any specific subject to shoot. What a struggle. You put into words what I feel in those situations. It is nice to know it isn’t just me not having the skills, but sometimes, there just isn’t something there no matter how nice the area looks.

[@randyschwager84]

Stunning images! What a great way to start my day! Thanks for taking me along!

[@robertwhitemoto]

Adam... long time subscriber/viewer from Texas. Thank you for all you do. I enjoy watching each time !

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thanks Robert, always love to hear from my Texan friends.

[@markromoff7097]

I so appreciate your videos. I’m kind of stuck in the house for a while after undergoing a shoulder replacement being a mobilized for two weeks involving my dominant arm you’re clearly helping with my recovery

[@fardawndavid5321]

Love watching your videos over the past few years , like you have certain things in life happened and I lost my love of photography. It's not I didn't want to do it but I felt guilty of allowing myself to show happiness through my images. I shouldn't be happy but it's been a long hard road and still have my moments but watching your videos helps me allow myself to find happiness in taking images and not feel guilty of being happy. Images for me are a way of showing people the beauty of this world even though certain things in life happen to us all, photography has helped me find that peace and I am able to be happy within myself through my photography. Keep up the great work and thank you .😊

[@wimscheenen3535]

Great images. I especially love the last one where you captured the golden bloom on the ground but still have the colors from the grass coming through.

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thank you so much 😀

[@brucedelorme5026]

That was some amazing light Adam. Wow, fantastic work, beautiful shots and stunning adventure.

[@tudorciobanu3895]

Wow. The One, the Only One. Excellent lesson, thank you so much for your effort, for everything that you share eith us

[@benoitvallier7771]

Hello, I’m a french farmer with my wife. I love your Spirit and Watch your video because they inspire me a lot. Not only because I love photography but because each day of our life looks like an adventure and a challenge. I feel that when I’m looking your vidéo. See you

[@Firstmanphotography]

Wow, thank you so much

[@scotty4418]

Adam, you are a naturally gifted narrator and a talented photographer and both of these combined make enchanting and educational content. Your images today were case in point, especially that pano with the sun rays shining through. In that moment we were vicariously living that experience alongside you, and I for one are grateful that you share these experiences with us

[@Firstmanphotography]

Cheers Jim, that means a lot.

[@clansman66]

Genuinely always look forward to your videos Adam, one of the few I’ve actually stuck with because of the passion you clearly have for your craft and you are not releasing more frequent and inferior quality videos because you are constantly chasing the KZbin algorithm, thank you.

[@gary.kenyon]

Lovely to see you again Adam. As always great watch with stunning images. Thank you for making these videos and for taking us on your adventures. We really do appreciate the effort you put in to entertain us and you inspire me to get out taking photos 🙂 Gary

[@barbarachamberlain6918]

A lovely video, as always. I love your spirit of adventure and the beautiful results! Thank you for sharing these journeys with us.

[@michaelhale416]

Yet another great video. Thanks for sharing those stunning images. I really resonate with your comment of how photography can help the healing process from trauma. In my case, it may not be trauma, but rather the amount of stress in my life. When I do get a chance to get out with the camera, the stress melts away for a while. It is hard to describe the feeling, other than being weightless. I very much appreciate your channel, for both the learning about photography and learning about life. Cheers.

[@JohnDoe-ws5iv]

I’m always happy when I see that you’ve posted a new video!!!

[@Firstmanphotography]

Appreciate it

[@Twobarpsi]

Freezing in the middle of June!? Crickey! Great photos mate!

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thanks 👍 Like I said, I was being a massive wimp!!

[@johnmccarthy1148]

Great light and great images, well done again, thanks for your video, genuine experiences from you again, I appreciate your style

[@pauloviegasphotography]

It's slways a pleasure going on your adventures. I'm not forseeing on a near future, a trip to the UK so being able to discover those amazing places with someone with an immense/intense spirit filled with positive energy is a gift. Thx for sharing your videos and your photos. I ONLY wish the south of Portugal could benefit from all the seasons, unfortunately it's Summertime most of the year and blue skies are no fun. Cheers

[@linda9031]

Hi Adam, love that you are back as I always enjoy your videos. Thank you for making them, but do take care of yourself too 😊

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thank you! Will do!

[@andybamforth]

Adam, too right, if I couldn't go out with the camera I don't know how I'd cope. It's a huge amount of solace and calm, the way when you come across a scene when out walking and completely lose yourself in the making of an image. All your cares and woes disappear in that moment.

[@stevechilvers1322]

Thanks Adam for another great video. Been following you for a good few years now & your videos are ALWAYS of a high quality & your passion for photography always comes across. Keep up the good work.

[@QuicknStraight]

I wondered where you'd got to, Adam. Just do what makes you happy. I am sure most of us subscribe not just for the photography, but because you're a relatable guy. As an ex-copper myself, too, I say just go where the journey takes you. Those of us that get it will tag along, those that don't aren't worth worrying about!

[@Firstmanphotography]

Really appreciate that. Thanks

[@northstarcreative]

Lovely video and images Adam. Looks like you had one of those days we all yearn for ❤

[@Firstmanphotography]

Absolutely

[@ddki9094]

Hi Adam, I agree with you on seasons. Meteorological Spring, Meteorological Summer, Meteorological Autumn, Meteorological Winter..I don't know when meteorologists started misrepresenting the seasons but I don't recall hearing about these when I was a kid. Where I live in Wisconsin, sometimes we get snow in May; other years, it doesn't snow in December...Anyways, I appreciate your honesty that you bring to the conversation and also the photography you share with us here.

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thanks so much, i appreciate your time

[@peterfritzphoto]

Nice to see you again, Adam. As always, your images are gorgeous, but more importantly, your thoughts and views resonate. The trick, I’m learning (slowly), is not to overthink, or take much of anything too seriously. Our only obligation, aside from that to those we love, is to LIVE while we’re alive.

[@Firstmanphotography]

Well said Peter!! Great to hear from you too, appreciate you.

[@peterfritzphoto]

@@Firstmanphotography Ditto, mate.

[@slope1957]

Adam, as always, beautiful images. And as Billy Connolly says, "There's no such thing as bad weather, just the wrong clothes."

[@Lukas_Kramer]

German idiom.

[@stephencleary2231]

I really enjoy your videos. They are entertaining and your an amazing photographer. They inspire me to work harder at improving my photography. Thanks

[@brucetuck8334]

I really liked this one. I enjoy the images you capture and often try to see other compositions in the scene your are shooting.

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

I loved it up here, me and young Mikey spent a lovely evening up here. You got some stunning images, the long Pano towards Helvellyn, superb! I gotta get myself back up there. A classic Adam video and I'm with you on KZbin.

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thanks mate, lets hit the fells together again soon.

[@simeonbennettphotography9111]

Excellent video and great photos Adam 📸👏🏻🌅👍

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thanks mate, always appreciate your support

[@andrewmogg9960]

Adam, thanks for explaining about flare... i hadnt put two and two together! Love the videos .. keep getting out there to keep them coming

[@chriscummins4282]

Thanks for sharing ! Great stuff . From. Australia 🇦🇺

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thanks for watching!

[@RickCarroll-Canada]

Thanks Adam. Nice to see you from Canada.

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thanks Rick, always a pleasure.

[@RickCarroll-Canada]

@@Firstmanphotography Likewise

[@darrenmay3578]

Cracking video, Adam. Please keep doing what you do! 👍

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thanks mate 👍

[@nigelwest3430]

Keep making the videos, we enjoy them

[@timnightingale4325]

Love that pano.

[@sharonsuskin6859]

I like your images and videos. It is always a joy to listen to you explain your thinking and seeing the final result.

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thank you very much Sharon, appreciate it.

[@AlBeeston]

Adam, All the images were fantastic , but my favourite was the Pano, that was Spectacular 😎😎👍 Great to have you back on my TV. 😊😊

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thanks 👍 More to come!!

[@tomfoord8860]

I'm rooting for you, and have been for several years. You inspire me. Thanks for hanging in there and know that your efforts and talents are admired and appreciated.

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thanks Tom, means a lot

[@andy_simmo]

Loved the video Adam The big pano image is a blinder! 💪

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thanks so much

[@mondohand71]

Beautiful Images my friend. 👏🏽

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@djstuc]

Great to see you back Adam. I have a bit of a conflicting thought process on this, whilst im gutted when you don't post content for us to enjoy, the concept of expecting you to post it is utterly ridiculous..... so it's a strange on. Either way, another belter for us to enjoy with you. Stu.

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thanks mate, always appreciate your support.

[@StephenGreenCrowthorne]

Good to see you back, full of the joys of Spring. Good timing for me as I am parked on the settee for weeks with my foot in the air!

[@Firstmanphotography]

I'm here for you!! Hope you recover soon.

[@martinjordan5172]

Great to have you back. Your images, as always, are stunning as is your passion for what you do. You touch on the healing power of landscape photography - this is so true.

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thanks Martin

[@karenbergmann209]

Gorgeous pano!!

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thanks Karen, very kind

[@petemellows]

Welcome back! It's so important to have a break, even when we miss your videos :)

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thank Pete

[@briansquibb999]

Simply splendid, Adam. Thank you.

[@Firstmanphotography]

Appreciate it, thanks

[@Lukas_Kramer]

Visited the Lake District in April, which unfortunately was mostly just rainy. Nevertheless, I really enjoyed the time there, it just meant that photos did not turn out spectacularly. Definitely worth a revisit.

[@musiqueetmontagne]

Some great images of the wonderful Lakeland fells. Good to see you looking so upbeat too. Thanks for uploading.

[@Firstmanphotography]

Many thanks!

[@uncledavesplace]

Sometimes our photos are good for our memory. While I try to make them really good, I don't care very much if my vacation photos are great and commercially viable. It's for the memories.

[@gregdarroch1946]

That panorama is epic❤

[@Firstmanphotography]

Humbled, thanks

[@trevorsneath4665]

Wow, that pano!

[@lightandlenz]

Amazing photos! Could you teach how you improve them in post! That’s pano was outstanding.

[@wayneyang9733]

Very beautiful pictures! Please keep sharing !

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thank you, I will

[@lashanrashmitha2116]

wow love that shots...i get some shots of rain forest in my country using 8mp camera but that shots are not sharp like yours ...wish i had a camera like this....❤

[@martindavison4510]

Great video again Adam and that pano is amazing. I am booked on your sunrise Peak District workshop with Verity and can't wait, still have a lot to learn and hoping I can get my mojo back ☺️, as I've been struggling to motivate myself the past couple of years. Love your passion as always.

[@Firstmanphotography]

Excellent, can't wait!

[@Twa-Dags]

Couple of nice image there, Adam. I keep meaning to go back up there for a sunset, last time was with Mali and we decided not to go up towards the tarn as there were dozens of folk heading up to camp! Not sure if going further over towards Buck Crag would help balance the Tarn in the scene? Although it was a grand image anyway.

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thanks Mikey, its a lovely spot and there were a few campers around the tarn. Personally if i was camping, id head further along to Place Fell for the view over Ullswater.

[@Twa-Dags]

Yeah, I reckon place fell would be fairly quiet, not having the draw of a tarn and it being a bit more of a slog up than Angle Tarn, which a lot of folk use as an overnighter before heading over to High Street, which is a great walk from Patterdale in itself.​@@Firstmanphotography

[@dalemartin6828]

Good to see you back in the field! I enjoy watching your excitement. Are you still running the Canon 5D Mark iv? I have one and wondering what mic you're using? It's something I need to get because I have been thinking about taking my channel in a different direction

[@Cyprinetv]

Which camera are you using please

[@Brock_in_the_North]

I was born with degenerative bone disease which I've always live with, had my hips replaced when I was 16 and since then I've been getting on with life but I'm 37 now and hill walking, which has always been difficult for me, is now becoming increasingly painful. I've done all the wainwright's so I've not real urgency to climb anymore but as a result of pain I've stopped going for photography and taken up my other passion which is Macro a lot more visiting nature reserves and helping with butterfly conservations recording while I'm out doing that. Along with photography I always feel like I need another reason to be there. Before is was, well I'm hiking so I'll take my camera for a shoot and now it's well I'm going to help this charity with it's recording I'll take my camera while I'm out. I don't know why but I always feel there needs to be a purpose to it or the images mean nothing to me.

[@Firstmanphotography]

Sorry to hear about your health condition. One of the great things about photography though is that it will often adapt with us. Have you tried water drop photography yet? I know what you mean about 'purpose' too. I often feel the same.

[@msthasan]

Is there a Chinese lake District ?

[@Firstmanphotography]

Probably yes. Just catering for the majority of my audience who are not based in the UK.