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Lakeside scene, Cumbria a080500

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Filename: aa080500.jpg

Size: 4233 x 4456 (7.1MB)

Date: 20th January 2009

Source: Historic England

Credit: Historic England Archive

Source: English Heritage Images

Job Title: Photographer

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Lakeside scene, Cumbria a080500

A windswept tree silhouetted against bright sunlight, growing on the rocky shore of a large calm lake in the South Lakeland district of Cumbria, most likely either Lake Windermere or Coniston Water. Photographed by John Gay. Date range: January 1956 - December 1956

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Media ID 1378175

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Lake Silhouette Tree Water


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> Historic Images > Famed Photographers > John Gay Collection (1945-1990)

> Historic Images > Historic Images 1900s - 1910s

> Landscapes > Rural Landscapes > The Lake District


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This evocative photograph captures the raw beauty and tranquility of the Cumbrian landscape, as a lone, windswept tree stands proudly against the backdrop of a serene and expansive lake. The image, taken by renowned photographer John Gay between January 1956 and December 1956, most likely depicts the South Lakeland district of Cumbria, with either Lake Windermere or Coniston Water as the picturesque setting. The tree, its silhouette starkly defined against the bright sunlight, clings to the rocky shoreline, a testament to nature's resilience in the face of the elements. The calm waters mirror the sky above, creating a sense of harmony and peace, while the tree's branches reach out as if in an embrace, inviting the viewer to bask in the natural splendor of this timeless scene. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the power and beauty of nature, and the enduring allure of the English Lake District.

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