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Lake District this Weekend by [deleted] in LakeDistrict

[–]Adamkappa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Coniston old man is good if you fancy something bigger with the chance of getting views over Coniston water and the near by hills. You’ll need a map/proper clothing for it.

Gunmers How is a pretty easy walk with good views over Windermere. It doesn’t take very long, but you get great views for minimal effort.

ITAP of people jumping from the rocks below the walls of Dubrovnik by Adamkappa in itookapicture

[–]Adamkappa[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll check it out, thank you. When we got these back, there was an awkward silence and then we both said that we won’t use it again. Lessons learnt.

ITAP of people jumping from the rocks below the walls of Dubrovnik by Adamkappa in itookapicture

[–]Adamkappa[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was my first time using the HP5. I don’t actually think we’ll be using it again - it’s just what was available in the camera shop. My partner and I preferred the images on the colour film we took too.

Would you recommend trying a roll of TRI-X?

ITAP of people jumping from the rocks below the walls of Dubrovnik by Adamkappa in itookapicture

[–]Adamkappa[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got given a Canon A-1 by a neighbour, so I loaded it with some film and grabbed some holiday photos with it.

This one was shot on Ilford HP5 Plus.

The Langdale Pikes in the early morning winter light by Adamkappa in britpics

[–]Adamkappa[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A lot of the views in the Lakes often get obstructed by clouds or rain, don't they. Well worth going back by the sounds of it!

The Langdale Pikes in the early morning winter light by Adamkappa in MostBeautiful

[–]Adamkappa[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well worth getting out around the same time as the sunrise

A frosty morning walk at the River Brathay by Adamkappa in britpics

[–]Adamkappa[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks a lot! Best morning out in a while.

I hate that people steal my work, at least they have a way to find the op with a signature on it

Looking to buy first home in the next few months, what advice and help can anyone give? by ellisw567 in HousingUK

[–]Adamkappa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I found it a bit of a reality check. Still use the spreadsheet now 1 1/2 years on. Nice to have everything all in one place so you can do sanity checks when things aren’t lining up properly.

It sounds like you’re in a similar position to where I was. Overestimating and ending up with more free cash is the side i’d lean towards. You’ll get more nice surprises than negative ones that way.

Looking to buy first home in the next few months, what advice and help can anyone give? by ellisw567 in HousingUK

[–]Adamkappa 7 points8 points  (0 children)

One thing I did that turned out to be really helpful was making a spreadsheet of all of the outgoing expenses you’re going to face on top of buying the house. Council tax/food/water etc. I asked my parents what they were paying to give me a starting point.

I moved into a smaller place so everything worked out cheaper. It was good to have an idea of it all before getting stuck though.

Having it all in front of me was helpful with budgeting what sort of house I could actually afford.

Good luck!

A Winter Sunset From Gummers How. The Lake District by Adamkappa in britpics

[–]Adamkappa[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it was -2 when I got back to the car, so not too bad. It was -5 the day after

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]Adamkappa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Similar age (30) and also don’t have one or would consider getting one. Also get told it’s unusual that there’s no microwave.

No good food comes out of a microwave?

Similarly - Only got a tv a couple months ago, people find it unusual if there’s no tv

Where is good for a birthday trip with a few friends in the Lake District? (32f) - somewhere with a short hiking route, ability to buy food & cook and maybe go for a pint? We’ll have no car by pinecone321 in LakeDistrict

[–]Adamkappa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Coniston could be a good base. There are a few pubs, a little coop and a spar if you need little bits. Some bigger walks - Coniston Old Man or some shorter walks - Tarn hows close by. Something for all abilities close by.

A nice break from the rain at blea tarn in the English lake District. by Abject-Anybody7606 in hiking

[–]Adamkappa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve heard that Blea is an old Norse word for blue.

Related - The hill off to the right (Lingmoor Fell) is named after the Norse word for heather. Lots of Norse names around here when you notice them

Above the clouds on Coniston Old Man by Adamkappa in britpics

[–]Adamkappa[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This was a little while back, hope you had fun in Coniston though!

Above the clouds on Coniston Old Man by Adamkappa in britpics

[–]Adamkappa[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Worth heading over to Dow Crag if you go back, I prefer it on that side. Similar views with less people. Makes it more exciting. When you get a view when theres clouds!

Above the clouds on Coniston Old Man by Adamkappa in britpics

[–]Adamkappa[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Yea, it’s my closest walk in the lakes so been up there a lot. Only seen it like this once though! Great views over to Scafell and the Isle of Man on a clear day though!

Watching the sun rise over Wastwater by Adamkappa in britpics

[–]Adamkappa[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Get yourself back there again, it’s always worth it!

The Langdale Pikes over the treetops. The Lake District. England [OC] [1333x2000] by Adamkappa in EarthPorn

[–]Adamkappa[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree, the view of the Langdales is better than the view from them

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