Lake District trip

[snapper1609]

Just returned from a weekend in the Central lakes. Stayed on Van site at Shoulthwaite Farm near Thirlmere. I can recommend the walk that takes you through the farmyard and into the forest then follow the path onward and upward to the summit of Raven Crag with fantastic views of Thirlmere and the surrounding area.

The squirrel and chaffinch photos were taken at the Caravan site at the feeders just off the path.







the above taken with e3 + 70 -300







The views with the e3 + 17.5 - 45

(as an aside - is there a lens hood available for the 17.5 - 45?)

[PeterD]

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Brilliant colletion of images - well done. I just love the red squirel. I have not seen any in the wild before - only zoos

Peter

[jdal]

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That last shot's the best of the landscapes I think, that's Iron Crag on the left - a very forbidding crag in real life and it looks that way on the shot.

The first squirrel shot is excellent as well, I'm still waiting for a decent Red Squirrel shot, I don't think I get up early enough, there are plenty around where I live.

[Jim Ford]

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I just love the red squirel. I have not seen any in the wild before - only zoos

But Brownsea Island's only a stone's throw from you, Peter!

Jim

[Vokesie]

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Great set of images, I love the Red Squirrel Im off down to dorset this afternoon so I may make the trip over to Brownsea Island.

(as an aside - is there a lens hood available for the 17.5 - 45?)

I havent seen an olympus hood for this lens but I think you could order a rubber one which matches the filter size, most shops i.e Jessops do them

Regards

Dave

[PeterD]

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But Brownsea Island's only a stone's throw from you, Peter!

Jim

Thanks Jim for that tip. Unfortunately, I cannot hurl a stone 50 miles or so

Peter

[snapper1609]

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Thanks folks for the comments. I sent the first squirrel shot to Pip who does the weather forecasting for Border TV Lookaround and it featured on Weds Lookaround programme

[PeterD]

Re: Lake District trip

Thanks folks for the comments. I sent the first squirrel shot to Pip who does the weather forecasting for Border TV Lookaround and it featured on Weds Lookaround programme

Well done and may I add, well deserved.

Peter

[Ellie]

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Thanks folks for the comments. I sent the first squirrel shot to Pip who does the weather forecasting for Border TV Lookaround and it featured on Weds Lookaround programme

Congratulations, they're fine pictures of these gorgeous squirrels

I'm hoping somebody will organise a trip to Brownsea Island this year, it's likely to be the best chance of seeing any down here.