The Frame Game
Whether you're a pro or an amateur, if you're looking for photographic inspiration the network has so much to offer
Windermere for...
Landscapes through your lens
It's nearly impossible to take a boring photo of the Lake
District, but many of its locations require hiking boots,
waterproofs and a stout constitution. As an accessible alternative,
try Windermere.
Just a short walk from the station is England's largest natural
lake, a ribbon of water 10.5 miles long that mirrors the colours
and moods of the surrounding sky, trees and fells. Wander around
the edge along the Windermere Way, picking out details such as
jetties and sailing boats, or take a cruise to see them from a
different angle. Alternatively, head uphill from Windermere Station
to Orrest Head. The panoramic views from this modest peak were
enough to inspire guidebook author Alfred Wainwright when he
visited in 1930.
Glasgow for...
Urban grit and polish
For everything from bleak industrial relics to futuristic
architecture. Take a snapshot of the work of Art Nouveau designer
Charles Rennie Mackintosh, including The Lighthouse arts centre and
Queen's Cross Church. At Clydeside, hulking cranes from the days of
shipbuilding share the skyline with eye-catching new structures,
such as the 127-metre Glasgow Tower.
York for...
A close-up on the past
Once you've marvelled at York Minster's* imposing scale, discover the
intricate stone tracery of the West Front and the carved figures
which lend a human element. Inside, soak up the Great East Window,
the largest expanse of medieval stained glass in the world.
Finally, brave the gargoyles as you climb the 275 steps to the top
of the Central Tower.
*Get 2FOR1 entry at York Minster - just shouw you rail ticket at
the admissions desk
Manchester for...
People pictures
If it's people rather than places that make you snap-happy, then
Manchester is
the city to visit. To see the residents' party spirit at its best,
make a date with one of the many community celebrations that take
place throughout the year. The annual Manchester Irish Festival in
March includes a Saint Patrick's Day parade, with the Caribbean
Carnival following in July and Manchester Pride in August. The only
danger is that,
caught up in a whirl of floats, sequins, feathers, food and
dancing, you might just forget to press that shutter!
Scarborough for...
Sparkle by the seaside
Amusement arcades, flashing signs, shops selling sticks of rock,
candy floss and gaudy souvenirs. The Grand Hotel as a vision of
Victorian pomp, and the North Bay's row of rainbow-hued beach huts.
Explosions of colour are everywhere in Scarborough.