The first rays of a winter sun illuminates the slopes of Catbells, the intense colours of the trees at Brandelhow and the tiny boats in the marina. A frosty start to the day leaves ice untouched on the surface of Derwentwater.
As Crow Park drops to the shores of Derwentwater beautiful views open up across the lake towards the Lingholm Estate. On this winter afternoon, the sun drops early throwing gorgeous gold light behind the treeline.
Low cloud and mist hangs over the lake and hillsides at Derwentwater on an early winter morning. The first rays of the sun illuminate the clouds in a golden hue against a clear azure sky, promising a perfect crisp day to come in the beautiful surroundings of the Lake District.
A lone gull enjoys the splendour of an early morning at Derwentwater in the Lake District. Low cloud carpets the hillsides not yet reaching the summit of Catbells.
A winter sunrise creates a beautiful sky which is reflected down the full length of Derwentwater as viewed from Keswick. The silhouette shape of Catbells is prominent. A low haze lies across the water and white frost still clings to the treeline leading around to Town Cass and Crow Park.
Mirror perfect reflections on Derwentwater give the illusion of walking out onto clouds. Taken at Ashness Jetty looking towards the beautiful treelined slopes at Brandelhow.
Beautiful Autumn colours still persist into winter at Friars Crag on Derwentwater. A calm sunny day creates lovely reflections of the trees and the slopes of Swinside on the opposite shore.
One of the cottages at Stable Hills near Keswick overlooking Strandshag Bay in Derwentwater and surrounded by the beautiful trees of Great Wood and the peaks of Walla Crag.
Looking across the calm waters of Derwentwater from Barrow Bay to Catbells.
A popular spot to rest, surrounded by nature on all sides and overlooking the calm, sunny waters of Derwentwater in the Lake District. Time to take a breather, listen to the birds and simply soak up the peaceful setting.
A gull mid dive feeding with its partner at Derwentwater. The rising sun creates beautiful colours in the sky and a winter frost still clinging to the reeds. The silhouette of Catbells dominates the skyline.
The Lake District lends itself to beautiful sunsets, with calm waters reflecting back the colours of the sky. Near the Keswick launch jetties a fabulous view is afforded along the length of Derwentwater to fully appreciate the splendour, with Catbells and Derwent Island on the right.
A stunning sunset is reflected in the calm lake waters. The collapsed fence leads the eye to Derwentwater Island with the distinctive silhouette of Catbells providing an iconic backdrop.
The iconic view of Catbells from Friars Crag. The pine trees perfectly frame the view out over the lake towards the slopes opposite.
A cold morning sees low cloud in the valley and mist over the surface of the lake at Derwentwater. The early winter sunshine is yet to get to work on burning it off. Yachts in the marina await their owners and Catbells stands tall waiting for the hikers that will flock to climb its summit.
From the northern shores of Derwentwater, an uninterrupted view is afforded of the sun rising across its calm, misty surface and onto the surrounding hills. Such a great expanse of water provides a glorious opportunity for cloud reflections, seeming almost to create a halo of gold.
The early beginnings of a winter sunrise create golden pink colours in the sky. As a stark contrast the sub zero temperatures from the night before have left a thick crust of ice around the lake shore.
A winter glory sunrise over Derwentwater with frost clinging to the reeds and low cloud hanging in the valley, perfect for catching the colours of the rising sun. The silhouette of Catbells is part of this iconic scene from the northern shores of the lake, close to the lovely town of Keswick.
Early morning on a winter's day sees lovely golden colours reflected in Derwentwater. Low cloud still sits in the valleys and sweeps across the slopes of the surrounding hills. The distinctive summit of Catbells breaks through to complete the scene.
The slopes of Catbells provide distinctive silhouettes as sunset deepens over a still Derwentwater.
A hazy but beautiful dawn looking down the length of Derwentwater towards Catbells with low cloud in the valleys.
