Helsfell Nab, Kendal, Cumbria, Spring
This weekend, it really feels like Spring has arrived.
Temperatures rose to the mid-teens, finally, and the skies have cleared up. The daffodils are out in full, and this year’s lambs are alternatively dosing in the sun and sucking at their mums.
Despite everything going on in the world—globally, locally, familially—Lisabet and I managed to get out for a good walk in the local area. I’ll never take living in Kendal for granted; 10 minutes out from the front door, and I can be hiking up the fellside with vast views in every direction.
I am very, very fortunate.
All photos taken on my Fujifilm X-T2 using my Fujinon 23mm f/2.0 and my adapted Pentax SMC 55mm f/2.0. Images developed in Lightroom, finished in Affinity Photo.
A clear day above Kendal clock tower, the Ukrainian flag flying high and proudly.
One of the oldest surviving pubs in Kendal, Ye Olde Fleece Inn. Built in 1634.
Despite Brexit, war, economic turmoil, and a global pandemic, it’s wonderful to see the 1657 Chocolate House still going strong.
The ruins of Kendal Castle above the football fields and cricket pitches.
Heading up Beast Banks, free books on offer for anyone who wants them. Also, No Sexists Allowed.
On the Helsfell footpath branching off Queens Road, pigeons are kept as pets, left to freely fly around the area.
The views open up as I climb higher above the town.
Windows XP.
This year’s spring lambs, happily dozing in the sun.
Not a bad place to chill out with your dozing lambs.
Still just a smidgen of snow left on the Kentmere/Longsleddale fells.
The curving shadow of the wall lends itself as a lovely leading line towards the sheep in the field and ultimately to the distant Lake District fells.
Heading back towards town, a curving drystone wall proves an irresistible temptation for a photo.
Layers and layers.