Brim Fell, Levers Water, Wetherlam, etc: The Coniston Fells

I could never have lived with myself hadn't I not chosen to battle the bitter gale that gave its all in a bid to prevent me capturing this light. As the scene blossomed, I had to retreat around to the south slopes of the 'Old Man,' seeking a little shelter in order to set things up. A scurry back round into the 'firing-line' ensued, where the ferocious updraft resulted in me having seven attempts, ONE of which somehow managing to avoid camera-shake. This was despite the use of my tripod coupled with the impressive stabilization feature on my camera.

 

The visual impact of the old mine workings below were avoided as much as possible. The modern interest in old industries has understandably lent a considerable amount of new-found value to this scene of devastation. Time my not have healed the scars, so the emphasis now is seemingly to celebrate & promote the endeavour, rather than bemoan the exploitation & rampant disfiguring of beautiful fell-country.

Done