Discovering more at Blea Tarn

In this video entitled, "Discovering more at Blea Tarn" I prove there is always more to photograph after capturing the honeypot locations!
A few weeks ago I headed to the Lake District National Park to photograph the gorgeous location know as Blea Tarn. It's a very popular location with landscape photographers and sightseers alike. It's popular mainly due to how easy it is to find. It's literally an easy 1-minute walk away from a National Trust car park.
I have photographed the area before and I have also visited the location several times during workshops. Whilst it's always busy I rarely see photographers venturing away from the main location. The main composition is what we call honeypot locations.
I set myself a challenge. Can I create other nice images from close by? I don't intend to walk more than 10 to 15 minutes away from the a1 position and I don't intend to climb up any mountains.
Well, how do you think I got on?
Please leave a comment
Cheers
Gary
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[@williammilnthorp276]

Great video Gary, smashing place is Blea Tarn.

[@GaryGough]

Cheers 👍👍

[@rodscherich9973]

All gotta do is look around! Thanks for sharing Gary!

[@gb00726]

Excellent, as always. Thank you.

[@rogersteele9890]

Great shots and great advice to fully work an area before moving on

[@SteveZodiac777]

Thanks for another inspirational video - great work!

[@SimonWillig]

You are always such An inspiration! Thanks.

[@johnpunnett1426]

Nice vlog Gary - enjoyed that & some great shots... thank you.👍

[@globally123]

Another Gem, cheers Gary

[@andyfotheringham8561]

Beautiful location and photos Gary, great work 👍

[@davidgreenhouse9715]

Nice one Gary. Loved the music....kept expecting Huggy Bear to come strutting down the fells!!!

[@ianflint4610]

A go to place in winter too. The honeypot is transformed into a different place when much of the water is frozen. You don't need to blur the water and you can get just a little unfrozen water around the rocks leaving them in their own little pools adding something extra you don't get at other times. Snow on the Langdales too. What's not to like?

[@joanantonicorbalanvicario178]

I like so much this video and, of course, your intro

[@lonewolfphotography01]

Super video Gary, thank you

[@arcanics1971]

There's a nice shot that I took from the other side of the tarn, down a sort of ghyll. It leads right down to the tarn and is awesome. But it's a bit of hike. And more than ten minutes from the honeypot.

[@GaryGough]

I'm definitely intrigued now :)

[@paulcomptonpdphotography]

What a nice idea spend the day out walking around. Only been there once and we did only do the shore line as we had a large group meet up.

[@RM831BC4E4]

Home from work ✅ Glass of wine 🍷 poured ✅ Gary Gough Photography for viewing ✅ Perfect end to a Sunday. Richie x

[@ChrisW.Fuji_Canon]

🥰wow

[@randyschwager84]

Great advice!

[@GaryGough]

Cheers Randy 👍

[@SteveP_2426]

Very true Gary, and I try to stop myself now from just doing 'run & guns'. First time I went to Blea tarn I did the 'Honeypot' location then walked clockwise part way around the lake. Second time I walked anti-clockwise to the white house then went up the slope before returning to the 'Honeypot' shot again. Neither time I had good light so it's on my list of 'To Do's' for this year.

[@markjutsum6187]

Another corking vid. Great advice - return if the lights not right once you’ve nailed the location and composition. I hope the wellies are now fixed, cosy and dry. MJ

[@claudiaphillips7063]

We are in The Lake District and leaving tomorrow after a lovely stay. Long journey back to Cornwall but it has been worth it. We felt that we had to visit Blea Tarn following your video. However, here is the thing..... we got lost. We did find it eventually, just in time for sunset, and my husband being fed up and cross over all the pot holes and mud his poor car had to go through was putting a fair bit of pressure on me to get the perfect shot or else. As I had dragged him there I was expected to come up with the most iconic shot. The wind was blowing, the rain and been bad and the Tarn was full so no big stones or reeds could be seen. However, I did get a shot that has pacified him enough to stay married to me. I didn't push it to go any further to get other shots as by this time there was steam coming from his ears. I did get some from further around the Tarn though at the detriment of my socks getting a tad wet. Thankfully he still loves me as I treated him to fish and chips after.

[@stephenoliver7386]

Great video thank you

[@martinlacey621]

Was there two weeks ago, but now must go back for a better look round. Thanks Gary, nice shots despite the harsh lighting.

[@HKDAVIS]

Been busy lately, start to come back and enjoy your videos, always so enjoyable and there is always something to learn from your video, keep up the good work. - Dave from Hong Kong

[@marktaylor9579]

I went there with my wife, took the "honeypot shot", and wanted to go through the gate and down the stream, but in the interest of saving my marriage, had to agree with her that I'd got the shot and we'd move on somewhere else.The things we do for love!

[@SteveP_2426]

That resonates with me Mark!

[@cosmofoxgaming1268]

Sort of the same thing happened to me hahaha

[@richiepool8930]

Guessing it will happen to me in the morning too 😂

[@richardknapper7533]

I'm going there tomorrow. I suspect that the same thing may happen too. Although I may try a little bribery fingers crossed

[@marktaylor9579]

@@richardknapper7533 I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!

[@DennisMcDermott]

Hi Gary, that music was terrible, I normally watch your videos, but with this one I was happy when KZbin started playing the ads, much quieter 😉 I have been to blea tarn, but it just poured with rain, so didn't even get the honeypot shot 😢

[@ison5622]

that's some bad hat Gary ... nice vid :)

[@normstangl3499]

This series will really illustrate the point of the question; what is the best camera? Why it’s the one that you own of course! You’ve also given me great inspiration to deeply explore Fairy lake near Honey Harbour on Georgian Bay in Northern Ontario. It’s a small lake on a small island that is located in the greater Georgian Bay. Previous visits have always been with another couple so there’s little opportunity to explore. I’ll have load the kayak and head there selfishly on my own after the winter thaw.

[@martinmcderby2956]

Another thought provoking vlog Gary. Many thanks for sharing. Plenty of "food for thought".

[@GaryGough]

Cheers Martin 👍👍

[@ianhamer4294]

Always enjoy your videos Gary, you talk sense, give good advice and show us how to take better shots. Best 12 mins we could have.

[@singingexpertspg]

Great video, maybe even better with some more appropriate calming music?!

[@bernym4047]

Another inspirational video. I've cycled past Blea Tarn but never stopped for a photography session. I will remedy that the next time I'm up there. Thanks mate.

[@GaryGough]

it's a great place Berny, cheers

[@rosssayer6524]

Always enjoy your videos, there were some amazing images that you captured after walking through that gate. Thanks for sharing 👏👏👏

[@tonymckeage1028]

Good Morning from New Zealand, Great Blea Tarn Video, thanks for sharing, have a great week

[@robbybred5702]

Fabulous location! Great photography! Cool background music!

[@philiplogue2344]

Smashing video Gary. Your advice gives hope to those of us that are struggling for competitions right now. Thank you.

[@joetagg1961]

I always struggle to find compositions when I’m out. This was good inspiration. Thanks Gary !!!

[@RM831BC4E4]

Your an absolute legend when it comes to photography. Your work is simply awesome. Richie x

[@timrosenburgh9485]

Another brilliant video Gary with some great images. Loved the waterfall /stream images. Nice one mate.

[@lakesrhino1]

You're spot on. I have discovered so much more from initially going to a "honey spot location" and then exploring. Great vlog again, thanks.

[@chrisbull6244]

Great video Gary, I love the backings track.

[@benelliott8745]

Great to see a small amount of travel so productive. Thanks, Gary

[@DaciaandtheDude]

I visited there a few years ago, took the honey pot shot, then walked to the woods on the left hand side of the tarn, there's a lovely little waterfall in there, captured some great long exposure shots. Great video, great destination.

[@dcallan812]

Great video, I showed my carer your Saltburn pier video and a few days later we went on a white knuckle ride down a slippy grave footpath, down to the bottom prom. spent an hour or so doing some photos. Thank you.

[@jimcooke5590]

Brilliant Gary, very inspirational vlog and the images were just awesome

[@analogoutdoors]

I cannot imagine going to a location for a single photo. Of course I'm going to roam around. But I'm primarily a wildlife/bird photographer, so I take near a thousand shots to get 10 percent of that. Another fantastic video, Gary.

[@johnhare6652]

Bleamoss Beck offers so many lovely compositions as does the Valley itself.

[@carlb401]

I went there fir the 1st time just over a week ago for the sunrise, it was a spur of the moment thing and it was a bit of a trek from birmingham. My timing was spot on as there was snow on the langdales again. I wandered down through the gate after getting my intended shots, but didn't find anything at the time that floated my boat, but as you have shown i missed out on a lot. However i also went through the forest and to the wall beyond it and not sure my shots there worked, but it is one to revisit. :)

[@MrsMinx50]

Love it Gary stunning images as always , I always wonder where I can my mobility is not great but I'm trier lol , look forward to next one 👍

[@DavidMiller-xw7jc]

I agree Gary, shoot them because (a) you learn about what composition makes a good photo (b) there are likely to other good shots around and (c) you never know, you might get some unique lighting or weather conditions that just happen to make your shot stand out from the thousands of others. Subscribed.

[@G0FUW]

Nice one Gary! I was there last week doing exactly what you recommended and made a great image from the gate at the far end of the tarn, looking back at the 'honey pot' end, then had coffee looking down into Langdale/Mickleden/Oxendale and grabbed another 'new' pano. Just got back from a week of looking for new images in familiar locations around the Langdales and, yes, bagged a few 'classic views' but also made some unexpected discoveries and experimented with mono and long exposures; great fun after being locked up for so long. This weekend is going to be a post-processing fest! Keep up the good work Gary, and stay safe.

[@Phil-earnshaw]

great stuff Gary well done

[@steveworthington930]

Very well composed images Gary, a wooly hat in May? British weather for you.

[@RM831BC4E4]

Glitterati Fox Morrow nice beat 👌🏻

[@toke7560]

045. I do as well. After years on Flikr etc i have given up all that stuff. My pictures are now just for me.

[@stephenthompson1998]

A great spot for photos last visit low cloud very moody even in “poor light” you produced some wonderful shots. Agree with comments you made you either need to be on your own or a very laidback partner.. It’s on a great circular walk from the Langdale valley. Now going to check my phots I took, think I avoided the honeypot one.

[@aniquewaseem6259]

Not a word about technique. It look like a documentary about Honey Pot

[@Bluenoteguitar]

I hate to admit, I'm a photographer and I've never been to the Lake District.... :( I will go one day... when the kids have left home and don't come on holidays with us anymore.... As always cracking video Gary :)

[@Biscuit761YT]

The mountains in the background could be from a wild west film 😲

[@TimberGeek]

An interesting exploration, I'll definitely keep it in mind. I did find the music painfully loud but my ears are probably overly sensitive.

[@bcegerton]

Hope to get to Blea Tarn if there’s an easy path and nearby car park when we go to Windermere for a week in October. I’ve seen so many videos on it and as you say it’s “the” go to place, some of the surrounding hills don’t look too steep either. Cheeky question, is that coat from “SuperDry”? Only asking as I’ve seen one practically the same online and I’m looking for a new waterproof jacket that’s not heavy, I’ve got my winter ones.

[@nickyfoulkes8476]

Could you clarify the timings for how long it took to walk to anywhere. It's just that I suffer from "Ducks Disease" & you are 6ft 4 ish. my poor little legs wouldn't keep up.! I am fortunate at the moment that honeypots are not well known, but I am sure that is about to change. Stay safe my friend & thank you.

[@NeilJonesCoach]

Which Blea Tarn? There are three Blea Tarns and two Blea Waters in the Lake District.

[@garybeaumont1373]

New hat?

[@MrEnglishgolfer]

Anyone else get nervous when Gary flies his drone over water?

[@matssandquist9258]

You wearing hat and gloves and some one come swiming in the background...

[@AyrBlues]

I usually really enjoy your videos but that music.......please, no more like that, it was dreadful. ☹️

[@paultuckley9413]

Great video, awful intrusive music.