Lockdown cycle today with yet another new image

I have cycled most days for the past month. Today I brought a small camera ( Fuji XE-1)as most other days the light has been nice but my cheap phone has not been up to the task of getting a decent image. My usual ride is approx 15 miles through the undulating Northern Cumbrian countryside. This is the view towards the Lake District hills approx 25 miles away but my focus was on the small copse lit by the sun. It has only rained briefly 3 times in the last 6 weeks despite the clouds and we need the rain, not the usual comment here. Ken

Inquisitive young bullocks with gorse in full flower

Dandelions look great at this time of year

I cycle past this tree every day, today I stopped and waited for the sun to appear.

This is the tree from the road with a typical Cumbrian farmhouse in the background

I like the rolling hills and the clouds overhead. The patchy light is a neat bonus.

This reminds me a bit of eastern Washington's Palouse area. For the record the Pacific Northwest in the US is likewise way behind compared to our usual rainfall totals.

Love those clouds.

Nice pastoral scenes. The aspect ratio works well with these.

What a great set of images, and a wonderful subject....the last one really stands out to me.

What an awesome place to ride your bike. I am glad you brought the Fuji along as these are all really sweet views.

#1 and 3 are my favorites.

Looks like a nice place to ride. #1 is my favorite.

Wow - this thread has grown. I commented when there was just one image. I still like #1 but #3 and #4 grab my attention as well. I like that old tree featured in both of these.

Great set. I also cycle, sometimes w/camera. You've stirred me

Ken.. really nice set. I love the 1st one and also think it would make a beautiful B/W ..enjoy the rides.

Dean said:

Ken.. really nice set. I love the 1st one and also think it would make a beautiful B/W ..enjoy the rides.

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Thanks Dean I have just quickly converted it and the low clouds pop and the right hand copse and foreground soil shows promise so will spend some time converting it. Presently getting 8 images prepared for the Landscape Photographer of the Year Competition so it may be next week before I get round to it. Ken

Great set of images, Ken, thanks for sharing! Best regards,

Vieri