There is something magical about the sunlight in Langdale Valley, Cumbria - a quality that transforms the landscape and creates an almost ethereal atmosphere. It is a light that is both dramatic and soothing, depending on the time of day. This special sunlight plays a big part in what makes Langdale such an enchanting place, and it influences not only the way the valley looks, but also the way you feel it.
In the early morning, when the valley is still shrouded in a veil of mist, the sunlight is soft and golden. The first rays gently break through the mist drifting over the fields and mountain peaks. This soft, diffused light creates an almost dreamlike atmosphere, giving the green hills and rocky peaks of the Langdale Pikes a sheen that seems to change depending on your position. The air is cool and crisp, with a subtle glow that awakens the world, but the silence remains deep.
As a photographer, though, it's staying alert. The sun's rays appear, but change position in seconds.
What started out as the work of pure hobbyists on bright winter days, grew into a large collection of beautiful photographs at all kinds of locations and through all seasons, right across Brabant. Now it is an ever-growing collection of photographs of landscapes, cities, churches and.. Read more…