Lakes, Lochs,Reservoirs,Tarns, Ponds

Taken from Park Brow foot showing the new boat pier.

The word Tarn is another word for a small lake. We have a few of these here in the Lake District and this is perhaps the most beautiful and also hence the most popular. Its easy to get to with ample near parking and even a wheelchair path that goes all around the lake now. For me, its been quite a few years since I last visited but its charms still hold true. Enjoy

Walking along the South banks of this fine Lake District Mere we stumble into a small outside cafe that includes a hire boat service if required. For me the photo location takes some beating and the coffee and cakes aren't bad either.

Sit back with me here and wonder at how sometimes man's involvement with nature can harmonise so well. Taken on the shores of one of the lesser known lakes: Brotherwater in our Lake District. HFF to all, and enjoy your weekend, Herb

In the Northern mountains of Mallorca lies this stretch of water. Very low now after a particularly hot and dry Summer. Not only a delight to photograph but also to stroll around.

Looking over ' Loweswater in the English 'Lake District' towards 'Low Fell'. Enjoy/

As the morning mist rises from the water in my local park, the sun starts to show its head. Enjoy with me this moment of tranquillity whilst it last.

One of our 'Lake District' lakes -Loweswater on a calm day like today is a lake of dreams. I am almost afraid to make a sound with the camera in fear of braking this mirror spell. Enjoy!

The river outlet at the Northern end of this wonderful stretch of water here in the English Lake District is an ideal spot to relax and take in the splendours of this scene.

Seen on a pond near the place our caravan was sighted in the Rhineland of Germany.

Enjoy with me this fine view, even in this hazy sunshine of this natural park. Taken just above the lakes of 'Embalse del Conda de Guadalhorce' about 45km NW of Malaga.

Otherwise know as 'Lake in the Clouds'. High above Lake Louise, we arrived here mere minutes before these delightful reflections were to disappear for the day. As can be seen, we are above the snow line and ice still covers most of this lake. The first 'tea house' of this national park stands close but unfortunate for us we had no time to explore nor sample it. The lake was so called 'Lake in the Clouds by the 'Stoney Indians'. The present name stems from two famous lady visitors: Agnes Knox -the first white woman to visit the lake and then Lady Agnes Macdonald, wife of Canada's first prime minister who visited a few days later.

A special view of his splendid world famous lake. Taken with my back to the chateau. Enjoy

For a big lake fed by such snow and ice, I am amazed that this was the only river out. Not withstanding, still a splendid view point.

The right hand side of the lake when looking from the Chateau. The first pointed mountain being Mt Whyte 2983m, the Big Beehive in front of it with Lake Agnes behind that. Mount Niblock next at 2976 (The high peak furthest right).

Not normally the view that one takes on here but nevertheless a fine viewpoint. As you might guess the views out of the Chateau windows are even more breathtaking. Just behind me here is a bench for lake strollers to admire the views whilst having a snack perhaps. enjoy

There are many kinds of fences, some more practical than others. Here we see a fence of two wires and three post. Purpose and practicality ??? - Seen in the middle of a lake ( Las Salinas) in the town of Calp, Spain.

This part of my local Dove Stone reservoir never fails to impress me with its calm tranquillity ad subtle colours. Autumn is always a great time to enjoy and explore around here. Notice the seats, maybe one day I shall actually see someone sitting there :)