photography by mike finley
landscapes
Norfolk Island
Norfolk Island on Ullswater in the English Lake District. Taken on a rainy winter day to separate the island from the hills behind.Castlerigg stone circle
The Castlerigg stone circle is an ancient monument near Keswick in the English Lake District. This black and white photograph was taken at dawn, with the sunlight breaking through the clouds.Patterns in the sand
Patterns in the sand at St. Bee's in the English Lake District. A naturally monochrome image, rendered in black and white.Mersey ferry
This monochrome photograph shows the Mersey ferry terminal in a backlit view across the River Mersey. The sun shines through a break in the cloud producing a patch of brightness on the river. A single seagull is just visible in the bright patch in the sky. The ferry terminal is visible in the foreground in partial silhouette.Thirlmere #2
A view along Thirlmere on a cold winters morning, with snow visible on the distant fells. A very calming and peaceful view, showing the solitude sometimes available even in popular places during the winter season. This image is available as a limited edition print.
Treeline
A line of trees at the base of fells viewed across Loweswater in the Lake District. This photograph was taken using monochrome infrared film, and shows the lightening effect this has on the foliage of deciduous trees. (The effect is far less evident on coniferous trees.) This image is available as a limited edition print.
branches
Black and white image showing a tracery of snow-laden branches against a background of snow covered fields and a clouded sky. This image is available as a limited edition print.
Thirlmere #1
A misty morning view of Thirlmere in the Lake District. Thirlmere in late winter, with snow on the distant hills. This image is available as a limited edition print.
Iron Keld plantation clearance
Iron Keld plantation in the English Lake District. This plantation has recently been cleared, and so is now a scene of devastation rather than beautyUllswater #2
A morning view across Ullswater as the mist slowly lifts on a cold October morning.Snow
A wintry image of snow and trees. Freshly fallen snow on trees at the edge of a small wood in the Dane valley near Holmes Chapel, Cheshire, UK. This image is available as a limited edition print.
Ullswater #1
Ullswater in the English Lake District viewed from Hallin Fell.old wheels
A pair of old wheels left to rust in a meadow in the Lake District. The slightly dreamy feel results from the use of infrared film. This image is available as a limited edition print.
Puff - the magic dragon
Giving the appearance of a dragons head resting on a river bank, this image is actually a piece of tree root, but reminded me of the song title Puff the magic dragon. The picture was photographed using infra-red film to increase the slightly surreal nature of the image. This image is available as a limited edition print.
Woodland Stream
Monochrome image of a woodland stream, located in the Lake District. The stream wends its way slowly down towards the waters below.Autumn mist
Monochrome photograph of a majestic oak tree standing in the autumn mist in a Cheshire field. This image is available as a limited edition print.