photography by mike finley
landscapes
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.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.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.
Devastation 2
Two trees remain amongst the devastation of plantation clearance at Iron Keld in the English Lake District.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.
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.
Woodland Stream
Monochrome image of a woodland stream, located in the Lake District. The stream wends its way slowly down towards the waters below.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.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.
Clints Crag
Tree at the edge of Clints Crag in the Lake District.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 beautyThirlmere #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.
Ullswater #2
A morning view across Ullswater as the mist slowly lifts on a cold October morning.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.Ullswater #1
Ullswater in the English Lake District viewed from Hallin Fell.