Landscape Photography: Lake District - BIG Adventure Part 2

[@richardhurst1969]

Sometimes the weather just doesn't play ball but there is a great saying for that "a bad day out with the camera is always better than a good day in the office"

[@jbairdexp]

Richard, never a truer word said. Even when it was chucking it down at the top of Cat Bells, I never thought for a moment that I'd rather be in the office! :-)

[@allandavies1187]

Lovely to see Catbells Ridge again, I climbed it for the first time in the early 1990's. The Lake District is a beautiful place and over the years it has been photographed to death. However, there has been a recent revival of the area and that's great to see. Continued success Julian ...

[@jbairdexp]

Thanks Allan. The Lakes has definately become very popular, especially with photographers, but for good reason. :-)

[@JamieBulloch1]

another exemplary example of perseverance, well done Julian, looking forward to pt3....

[@jbairdexp]

Thanks Jamie...perseverance is one of describing it! lol

[@martinjn2920]

Hi Julian, great videos of your lakes adventure, cannot wait for part 3. Love the advert for Tunnocks Caramel biscuits, my favourite biscuits and always accompany me on a trip. Look forward to more biscuits (sorry video's) from you :)

[@jbairdexp]

Cheers Martin, I really appreciate you watching and taking the time to leave a comment. I'm sure the sponsorship deal from Tunnocks is just around the corner! lol Part 3 will be up same time next week. :-)

[@timscanlanphotography]

Challenging conditions to say the least Julian. I've never had Cat Bells to myself but it looked like your early start paid dividends. Enjoyed the team up with Chris. I've got a great location for you both - get yourselves across the the Brecon Beacons. Not sure where Chris is based but it's just across the Severn bridge from you, so come to Wales and get a taster of the great landscape photography to be had here. Looking forward to part three - hope you had better light !! Thanks for sharing.

[@jbairdexp]

Thanks Tim. Yes, meeting up Chris really brightened up a rather grey day. He lives not far from the Lake District, so the BBs isn't too far in the big scheme of things. Wales in general is very much on my radar for next year. :-)

[@ianbrown704]

Julian. I am down in London on business for a couple of days and after a busy day, I got back to the hotel and watched Part1 and Part2 , just brilliant. Very inspiring and thank you for all the hard work it takes to produce these vlogs. Look forward to Part 3

[@jbairdexp]

Cheers Ian, I really appreciate that comment. :-) I hope you enjoy part 3 which will be up the same time text week. :-)

[@scotthughes290]

Just watch both parts of your weekend up in the Lake District Also Chris's vlog I think you two work well together and hope to see more from you both

[@jbairdexp]

Thanks Scott! Part 3 will be up same time next week. Chris and I will definately be doing more videos together. :-)

[@Snowcatnz2]

Great video Julian, loved the images. Looking forward to part 3!!

[@jbairdexp]

That's great to hear Tim. Thanks for watching another one of my videos. Part 3 will be up same time next week. :-)

[@nigelmorley8092]

A nice "real world" video Julian...illustrates the truth behind lot of trips up the hills..dark, gloomy, coffee and Tunnocks bars ! (they kept me going on Mull last year in November waiting for Otters !!)

[@jbairdexp]

Thanks Nigel. :-) Never under estimate the power of a Tunnocks bar! lol

[@SimonBoothPhotography]

Great double act...I love Caramel biscuits! I'm so sorry about our northern weather!

[@jbairdexp]

I come from Scotland so I'm used to rubbish weather! lol

[@markvasquezphotography9306]

Excellent. A pleasure to watch

[@jbairdexp]

Thanks Mark, that's great of you to say! :-)

[@PaulTimlett]

Love your optimism! And that double act is going to work really well!

[@jbairdexp]

Thanks Paul, you've got to stay optimistic or you'd stay home and drink coffee. Chris and I are working on a couple of things so stay tuned. :-)

[@RobOutenPhotography]

Great follow-up to part 1 Julian. It's always better photographing with fellow Photographers, least both of you had to suffer the same weather conditions. On that point it looks as if you have the same luck as me whenever I decide to venture out and take landscape images! Great work and thanks for sharing.

[@jbairdexp]

Thanks Robert, glad you also enjoyed part 2. Part 3 will be up the same time next week. I had a great time with Chris and having some good company is always a bonus. I have a lot of bad luck with the weather but it makes the good moments seem even better when they do come!

[@adrianf9876]

It looks beautiful in that area...I'm glad you have the opportunity to experience it. The photos are great, thanks for sharing! I just recently came across your vlog and I think it's fantastic.

[@jbairdexp]

Hi Adrian, thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. Very happy to hear that you are enjoying my content. Your support is greatly appreciated. :-)

[@ianlivermore2981]

Great work Julian and superb shots 👍

[@jbairdexp]

Thanks Ian, I really appreciate you watching and leaving a comment. :-)

[@anthonyhedger4301]

You did manage to get some great shots Julian in spite of the weather and it’s as you said: just getting out there with the fantastic views was good enough and you had a laugh with Chris so all wasn’t lost eh? Nice one buddy

[@jbairdexp]

Cheers Tony. I certainley did have a laugh with Chris. That, and just been outdoors made the whole trip worth it. :-)

[@richpwrr]

Another great video Julian. Shame about the weather but just goes to show that regardless of the conditions we should get out and shoot.

[@jbairdexp]

Thanks Rich. Definately, always good to get out and shoot and do some practice. That way you'll be better prepared when the weather conditions finally are great! :-)

[@tonyhansom3160]

A good video and some nice images for such poor conditions.

[@jbairdexp]

Thanks for watching and leaving a comment Tony. Appreciate it :-)

[@verdonrocksphotography3510]

The first picture is GORGEOUS, when you been spinning around I was thinking this is calling for long lens, and you didn't disappointed me, nice to see my favorite photographers both together.... Trying to came out with some kind of idea (for long time) how to promote, engage, challenge and some kind of game to make more funny or interesting, my brain is spinning , nicely and creatively done, cheers!

[@jbairdexp]

Thanks mate, I really appreciate that. Had a great time with Chris - he brightened up a rather grey day! :-)

[@JamesRBurnsVLOG]

An adventure well told. A great place to be n no doubt you’ll return for better light some day

[@jbairdexp]

Thanks James. Be sure to watch part 3 though....my luck might just change. ;-)

[@JamesRBurnsVLOG]

Julian Baird - Landscape Photography Now that sounds like a good plug! You bet I will

[@cillyede]

Very good!

[@jbairdexp]

Thanks! :-)

[@helenhiggs6171]

I've been chomping Tunnocks Caramel Wafers for 50 years Unchanging and dependable in an uncertain world Thanks for sharing

[@jbairdexp]

I'd never thought of it that way before, but I think you are right Helen! :-)

[@jasonjonesphotography610]

Good vlog Julian and images

[@jbairdexp]

Cheers Jason, always nice to see you over here. :-)

[@GingerPhotographer]

Brilliant, very nice video! As a Brit living in Germany I'm hopeful that one day I can visit the lake District for some photography. As for challenges, how about restricting yourself to a single lens i.e the 50 mm or even a 35 mm or maybe 10 photos in 15 minutes or something along those lines.. Just a couple of ideas that I've seen other tog's do here on KZbin :)

[@jbairdexp]

Hey Ginger, thanks for watching another one of my videos. Thanks for the ideas... I'll add them to the list. :-)

[@andywhiteside16]

another good blog Julian, even when the weather is bad in the lakes its still beautiful , i guess you were using the D850 judging by the quality of the images

[@jbairdexp]

Thanks Andy. You're right, the Lake District is still amazing, no matter what the weather. Yes, I was using the D850 and I was thankful of the weather sealing on a few occasions! :-)

[@buc71x24]

Enjoyed!

[@jbairdexp]

Thanks! :-)

[@ChrisSalePhoto]

What a great day that was! Already looking forward to seeing what we get up to next. Have you seen that Casey and Peter McKinnon have already started to copy our double act thing? Sorry for swearing on your channel - it's neither big nor clever.

[@jbairdexp]

That's right Chris, it was neither big nor clever! But it was funny! lol Yeah I did watch the McKinnon and Casey videos. I think we're funnier though! lol

[@DjmartinphotographyUk124]

Hi Julian , I’m off to the Lake District in December to do some photography so could you advise me on a map or book , I’m staying near Lake Windermere, thanks, David Martin

[@jbairdexp]

Hey David, that's an easy one. Get yourself a copy of Photographing the Lake District by Stuart Holmes - amzn.to/2hZJfbn

[@DjmartinphotographyUk124]

Julian Baird - Landscape Photography . Thanks for that 👍🏽. Great video by the way ....

[@jbairdexp]

No worries David. Glad you liked the video! :-)

[@obroadieswimmer]

Much enjoyed Julian. Cracking images too.

[@jbairdexp]

Glad you liked part 2 as well Ollie. Part 3 will be up same time next week. :-)

[@mandurahchess]

Would you do me a favour please? Next time you photograph something with your 16-35, also photograph a key part with your 70-200. Crop into the wide shot and compare the compression you see.

[@jbairdexp]

I'll try and remember but it's rare that I have both lenses out. :-)

[@chriseastty2874]

Challenge, you can only use the phone on your phone, and edit on your phone..... on your marks get set go

[@jbairdexp]

Chris, good suggestion mate. I like that one. :-)