Cumbria Collection (#93)

European Flounder (Platichthys flesus) immature, on beach at low tide, Cumbria, England, june

Shetland Pony, mare and foal, interacting in pasture, Tebay, Cumbria, England, july

Domestic Pig, Vietnamese Pot-bellied Pig, sow with two piglets, on straw bedding in trailer, Cumbria, England, november

Domestic Pig, Tamworth sow, with Micro Pig (Vietnamese Pot-bellied x Tamworth) piglets suckling, Cumbria, England, november

Domestic Sheep, Swaledale ewes with ram, flock standing in snow covered pasture, Cumbria, England, december

Domestic Cattle, Limousin cow with calf, close-up of heads, in pen at market, Carlisle Livestock Market, Cumbria, England, november

Domestic Cattle, beef herd, grazing fodder roots in snow covered field, near Penrith, Cumbria, England, december

Domestic Pig, Micro Pig piglets, on straw bedding, Cumbria, England, november

Domestic Pig, Micro Pig (Vietnamese Pot-bellied cross) piglet, walking beside farmhouse and wellington boots, Cumbria, England, november

Domestic Pig, Gloucester Old Spot sows, smaller selectively bred sows, part of micro pig breeding process, Cumbria, England, november

Domestic Pig, Gloucester Old Spot sow with piglets, litter on straw bedding in arc, Cumbria, England, november

Domestic Pig, Gloucester Old Spot sow, with smaller selectively bred Micro Pig, part of micro pig breeding process, Cumbria, England, november

Domestic Sheep, flock, feeding on fodder roots in snow covered field, Plumpton, Penrith, Cumbria, England, november

Domestic Sheep, mule flock, going through auction market ring, Borderway Mart, Carlisle, Cumbria, England, august

Queue of traffic behind horse drawn Gypsy caravans on road to Appleby Fair, Cumbria, England, may

Lorry on motorway in snow, M6 Motorway, Tebay Gap, Cumbria, England, december

Goods train carrying load of coal in snow, Settle to Carlisle Railway, Aisgill Rise, Cumbria, England, december

North West Air Ambulance, helicopter in upland valley pasture, Buttermere, Lake District, Cumbria, England, july

Domestic Sheep, Swaledale flock, crossing bridge, gathered off hillside, Baugh Fell, Howgills, Cumbria, England, august

Domestic Pig, Micro Pig (Vietnamese Pot-bellied x Gloucester Old Spot) sows, beside drystone wall, Cumbria, England, november

Domestic Sheep, flock, standing on snow covered pasture with drystone walls in late afternoon sunlight, Orton, Cumbria, England, november

Domestic Sheep, Texel, two adults, feeding from organic feed block, in snow covered pasture, Cumbria, England, november

Domestic Sheep, Swaledale flock, running on snow covered upland pasture, Cumbria, England, november

Domestic Sheep, Aberdale Texel tups, Aberdale is based on British Texel breeding but carrying naturally occurring Inverdale prolificacy gene, flock standing in pens, Knock, Cumbria, England, july

Domestic Pig, Vietnamese Pot-bellied Pig sow, close-up of head, Cumbria, England, november

Sundials on the Countess Pillar, Cumbria
Sundials on the Countess Pillar. The pillar was erected in 1656 by Lady Anne Clifford, the Countess of Dorset, in memory of her mother Margaret. Photographed near Penrith, Cumbria, UK

Rising river level
Rising water level on the River Eden in Appleby-in-Westmorland prior to flooding

Flood defences outside a fish and chip shop in Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, UK

Copses and fields in autumn
Autumn landscape. Deciduous trees and fields in autumn. Photographed in the Lake District, near Underbarrow, Cumbria, UK

Peat extraction. Aerial photograph of excavated land in a peat mire at Bolton Fell. Bolton Fell is among the ten largest lowland raised peat bogs in the UK

Delivering building materials using a lorry-mounted crane. Photographed in Kirkby Thore, Cumbria, UK

Haweswater reservoir 2010 drought
Exposed shores at head of Haweswater reservoir, Cumbria, UK. Picture also shows remnants of walls near the drowned village of Mardale. Photographed during the drought of summer 2010

Stock car racing near Appleby, Cumbria UK
Stock car racing near Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, UK

Woodland flowers in the Spring
Greater Stitchwort (Stellaria holostea) and wood Forget-me-not (Myosotis sylvatica) flowering in the Spring. Photographed in Cumbria, UK

Turbot on the seabed
Turbot (Psetta maxima) on the seabed. The Turbot is a large left-eyed flatfish. It is found primarily close to the shore in sandy shallow waters throughout the Mediterranean, the Baltic Sea

Ferns in a limestone pavement
Ferns growing in a gryke (crevice) in a limestone pavement. Photographed in Gait Barrows National Nature Reserve, Cumbria, England

Fern (Dryopteris submontana)
Rigid buckler fern (Dryopteris submontana) growing on a limestone pavement. This fern, which is rare in the UK, is also known as Dryopteris villarii montana. Photographed in Cumbria, England

Herb robert (Geranium robertianum) in flower, growing in a crevice in a limestone pavement. Photographed in Cumbria, England

Fern (Phyllitis scolopendrium)
Hart s-tongue fern (Phyllitis scolopendrium) growing in a gryke (crevice) in a limestone pavement. Photographed in Cumbria, England

Turbot concealed in sand. European turbot (Psetta maxima, speckled, centre) part hidden on the sea floor in shallow water. The Turbot is a large left-eyed flatfish

Wood sage (Teucrium scorodonia) in flower, on a limestone pavement. Photographed in Cumbria, England

Dwarf ash tree (Fraxinus excelsior) growing in a gryke (crevice) in a limestone pavement. Photographed in Gait Barrows National Nature Reserve, Cumbria, England

Wrapped hay bales
Hay bales wrapped in polyethylene. Photographed in Cumbria, UK

Solar powered street light, UK
Solar powered street light. Photographed near Appleby, Cumbria, UK

Padlocked gate. Photographed at Lambrigg Wind Farm, Cumbria, UK

Chimneys at a lime works. Photographed at Shapfell lime works, Cumbria, UK

Wind farm, Cumbria, UK
Wind farm. Cows in a field with wind turbines in the background. Photographed near Great Orton, Cumbria, UK

Recycling centre. Clothing recycling banks either side of a books & music bank, at the Flusco Household Waste Recycling Centre, Cumbria, UK

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Cumbria, a picturesque county in England's Lake District National Park, is a haven for nature lovers and adventure seekers. With its stunning landscapes and iconic landmarks, it offers a wealth of opportunities to explore and immerse oneself in the beauty of the great outdoors. One such attraction is Striding Edge, a thrilling ridge walk that leads to Helvellyn, one of the highest peaks in England. As you traverse this exhilarating path, you'll be rewarded with breathtaking views of Cumbria's rugged terrain. Derwent Water, nestled amidst rolling hills and framed by the majestic Blencathra mountain, is another gem within Cumbria's crown. This tranquil lake provides an idyllic setting for boating or simply enjoying a leisurely stroll along its shores. For those seeking awe-inspiring vistas, Wastwater beckons with its dramatic backdrop of Wasdale Head and Great Gable. The sheer grandeur of this scene epitomizes the raw beauty that defines the Lake District National Park. Slaters Bridge in Little Langdale showcases Cumbria's charming countryside charm. This ancient stone bridge stands as a testament to centuries gone by while offering visitors an enchanting spot to pause and soak up their surroundings. Elterwater village captures the essence of rural life against the backdrop of Langdale Pikes. Here you can experience traditional English village life while surrounded by panoramic views that will leave you breathless. Great Gable and Yewbarrow dominate the skyline at Lake Wastwater, providing hikers with challenging trails and photographers with endless inspiration. The untamed wilderness here truly embodies what makes Cumbria so special. Whitehaven boasts not only natural beauty but also historical significance as home to an impressive lighthouse guarding its outer harbor entrance. This coastal town invites visitors to discover both maritime heritage and scenic splendor.