Dawn at Hallin Fell

After the slight disappointment of missing an ascent of Blencathra in my previous blog post, I was eager to finish my Lake District weekend on a high. With the worst of Storm Amy having passed through, the weather forecast for Sunday morning was looking positive. Sure, the winds were still strong, but a sky with broken cloud could provide light on the landscape. But where to go?

**Hallin Fell Towards Martindale #1, The Lake District** - Nikon Z8 with Nikkor Z 14-30mm f/4 S at 30mm, f/13, 1/50 sec at ISO 800.

Fortunately for me I knew the best person to ask, my good friend and fellow professional photographer, Chris Sale. I’d already met with Chris for a Friday morning shoot on Latrigg Fell and when I suggested he join me for a Sunday morning shoot he knew just the place and jumped at the chance.

**Hallin Fell Towards Martindale #2, The Lake District** - Nikon Z8 with Nikkor Z 14-30mm f/4 S at 27mm, f/13, 1/100 sec at ISO 500.

It was a very pleasant walk up to Hallin Fell, until we reached the summit where we hit with the full force of the wind! Getting stable shots was going to be a challenge but the views were amazing and the thought of getting light on the hills kept us positive. I had to wrap up warm to keep my positivity, but the cold didn’t seem to be bothering Chris!

**Hallin Fell Towards Martindale #3, The Lake District** - Nikon Z8 with Nikkor Z 14-30mm f/4 S at 20mm, f/13, 1/60 sec at ISO 500.

It was a test of our patience though as it was a good 45 minutes before the sun finally broke through the cloud and bathed the hills in glorious morning light.

**Hallin Fell Towards Martindale #4, The Lake District** - Nikon Z8 with Nikkor Z 24-120mm f/4 S at 70mm, f/10, 1/320 sec at ISO 500.

It was one of those mornings where you remember why you love landscape photography so much. You battle wild weather, your patience is tested, you question your life choices, and then you get break in the weather and you run around with a smile on your face taking pictures. What a way to finish my weekend in the Lake District.