Fleetwith Pike, Green Crag and Hay Stacks reflecting in the beautifully calm waters of Buttermere in the Lake District. Beautifully captured by Dave Massey, you can see the clarity of the water as it refelcts the stunning landscape encircling it. 

Buttermere lake, famous for its beautiful setting among the northern fells, is correctly called just ‘Buttermere’. This means ‘the lake by the dairy pastures’. It is 1.24 miles (2 km) long, 620 yards (570 m) wide and 75 feet (23 m) deep.

The classic combination of lakes and mountains has made this popular with visitors since the beginning of tourism in the Lake District. A visit to Buttermere is principally for its natural attractions – as the area offers some of the best walking country in Lakeland. There is a footpath running round the perimeter of the lake, and lovely walks to the summits of Haystacks and Red Pike.

Dave began his career in recording studios, composing and producing music whilst doing the graphic design and photography for album covers. Around 10 years ago he exchanged the studio for wide open spaces as he began taking his lifelong passion for photography seriously.

Having grown up taking family holidays in Ullswater, the Lake District remains one of his favourite places to photograph. He is inspired by the landscape through the seasons and the challenge to capture the changing beauty of nature to “Chase the light”.

Fine art quality print, hand trimmed and packed with care in the UK. The given print sizes include the white border around the image.