About

My photography continues to grow from my base in Ambleside, and I aim to capture the beauty, the majesty and the exclusivity of this unique corner of the world that makes The Lake District so compelling.

It is details within the landscape that draw my eye, and this may be a tiny patch of light, a pattern, or an interesting feature. In my photographs I will show these details either within the whole panorama, or it will become the sole feature of the picture. Over the years I have enjoyed building an intimate knowledge of locations, which has required repeated visits throughout the seasons and at different times of the day. This helps me to have a plan and a vision of what I want to achieve through the camera.

I often go to extreme lengths to take the photographs that I envisage. I need to know at the point of releasing the shutter that my images are of the highest standard I can manage, and for that end I have invested in only the best quality kit available.

For many people, it is only the photograph and not the kit that is of interest, but for those of you who are interested: I currently use a Canon 5D mkII, which offers class-leading professional image quality and resolution whilst maintaining robust portability. I use the Canon's range of 'L' series professional lenses, primarily the 17-40L, 24-105L and 70-200L. These lenses are often used in conjunction with my range of Neutral Density and Neutral Density Graduated filters, which are all hand made and tested by LEE Filters. In addition, I also sometimes use a B+W Kaseman 105mm Circular Polariser filter. All of my photographs are taken from a Manfrotto carbon fibre tripod, using a Manfrotto 808RC4 head. A Canon cable release is used whilst the camera's mirror is locked up to reduce the possibility of any camera shake. Also include a head-torch, a torch, penknife, compass, spare batteries, memory cards, water-bottle, flask of coffee, sandwiches- and that is what accompanies me in my Lowepro Rover AW II backpack: around lakes and up mountains, round the year in all weathers!

Barry Hutton