Photographers are being challenged to try for different angles as a competition deadline at Windermere is extended.
The most unusual photograph of Windermere is being sought by one of the leading hotels in the Lake District. The Cedar Manor Hotel, which is a few minutes’ walk from the shore of England’s largest lake, launched a competition to find the best shot from the most distinctive angle.
And while owners Jonathan and Caroline Kaye have received many classy entries, they say that only a few meet the “unusual” request.
“Both online and in magazines we see so many shots of the Langdale Pikes across the head of the lake, for example. We want to see something different, unusual, quirky,” said Jonathan.
“We have our own favourite views, from the top of Orrest Head, a small but perfectly formed hill not far from our hotel. We think that by extending the deadline we will get some entries from summer holidaymakers.”
He added: “Maybe get into the water or onto the water with your camera?”
The idea for a competition came when they couple noticed that the most recent lake-view photos on their own website were actually of Wastwater and Coniston, not their own local lake, just half a mile from the hotel. Some of the rooms have views of the fells across the lake.
Entries should be submitted digitally to cedarmanorpix@gmail.com with the entry form available here https://www.cedarmanor.co.uk/cedar-manor-photo-competition. The revised closing date is August 30 27.
The prize is a two-night midweek stay for two people, out of season, subject to availability.
Jonathan said that it would be interesting to see pictures of the lake taken on dull or misty days. “Not that we have many of those,” he said.
The Cedar Manor is a luxury boutique hotel and restaurant which has won a string of awards in recent years, including best small hotel in Cumbria, and recently the Best Hotel in the UK in the boutique hotel awards.
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