All posts tagged: UK

The Lake District, England

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Another highlight from 2024 was a couple of days in the Lake District. As a kid, I spent many weeks on family trips and school camps in Grasmere and Borrowdale. Back then I’d be scrambling along Helvellyn’s Striding Edge or climbing a pitch on Shepherds Crag, but this time it was gentle strolls with the extended family. I saw a red squirrel for the first time in decades, and had a lovely birthday lunch at the fabulous Zeffirellis in Ambleside, Even mid-August, it was cool and a little drizzly, but that is almost to be expected in this green and pleasant land.

Buxton, High Peak, England

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One of the highlights of 2024 was visiting the UK with the family. We were based in Manchester, but spent several days exploring the beautiful nearby countryside including the Peak District, Lake District, and Cheshire plains. Buxton is a market town in the High Peak an hour from Manchester. It is famous for its mineral water spa baths which, similar to Bath in the south of England, attracted visitors from across the country. Although we didn’t stay there, it was impressive to see the completely restored Buxton Crescent Hotel a stunning Georgian building. From the centre of town it was a short walk up to Solomon’s Temple,  a Victorian folly on the summit of Grin Low hill. Lovely area to spend a couple of days relaxing with the family.

London Calling

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Back in Okinawa, after a 3-week trip to the UK. Uploading images from SD cards to the computer while unpacking. Revisited the Lake District, London, and Paris. Shot some new images for my travel portfolio and spent time with family. I’ll put up some pics on the blog as the images get organized. The photo above is of Yuki crossing London’s Millennium Bridge in front St. Paul’s Cathedral. (Rebuilt after the attack of the Death Eaters…) Looks like the rest of 2016 is going to be busy with numerous workshops, editorial and commercial work already on the calendar. I’m also taking bookings for family sessions in Motobu between now and December.  

The Lake District, U.K.

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Here’s a photograph for all of ewe. The model’s looking a little sheepish. She probably thought she might get fleeced. I said I wasn’t trying to pull the wool over her eyes. I apologize for the pun run. I’m being hunted down by the comedy police. As of now, I’m on the lam.