No3 Eagle Crag

 

No3 Eagle Crag

 

The response to this new idea has been really encouraging considering that the only way it has been publicised has been either by blog followers or from those of you who see my posts on the Facebook page. Thank you to those who have sent me personal messages or emails requesting copies of these prints or to add their favourite fell to the list of sketches to be produced.

 Eagle Crag is now complete as you can see, a winter scene in the late afternoon as seen from the Borrowdale road. This will soon be off to the printers so if you would like to register your interest in obtaining a copy then just drop me an email. info@theteesdalegallery.co.uk

 I must also thank those of you who have taken time to contact me regarding the sad loss of Zeta last week. Your thoughts and comments have been really touching. Thank you.

 

Self Portrait?

 In all the Pictorial Guides of the Lakeland Fells, Wainwright did a sketch of himself in at least one of the scenes. As part of the Wainwrights in Colour project I decided to emulate his idea so instead of putting him in the scene I will add myself to the spot where he was standing/ sitting.
 In the Central Fells (Book Three) AW places himself on the edge of the cliff of Raven Crag overlooking Thirlmere. I personally think he just added himself at a later date and didnt have a photo of himself actually standing there. Possibly there was no one to take the photo for him "on location" and also his camera didnt have a self timer. Fortunately I usually carry a tripod and my camera has such a facility.

Thirlmere from Raven Crag

Ok so its not a brilliant self portrait but surely you recognise that stance and of course the lack of head hair? The trees on the left have now gone and the once on the right have seen better days. Non the less, this is a fine place to stand and admire the view.