Beatrix Potter's Garden
I am sure I don’t need to tell you who Beatrix Potter was, her love of the Lake District and nature is World famous.
Though she is known to have lived at Hilltop Farm near Ambleside for much of her life, she owned many properties and farms in the area and on her death she left them to the National Trust so that the natural beauty of the area could be enjoyed for all time. There was over 4000 acres in her estate.
This was one of her houses on Belle Isle on Windermere, in the large grounds she planted every species of tree that was native to the United Kingdom, it looks so beautiful from my viewpoint on a lake leisure steamer.
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Gary L. Suddath
wow thats a beautiful place…...excellent color and composure
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you very much Dary,
Regards, Rod.
dmarie
beautiful capture…great colours, scenery…love it :-)
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you so much Dawn,
Regards, Rod.
Pat Yager
Rod, this home and setting looks so much like what Beatrix must have loved! I have a cookbook from the Lake District that has her anecdotes as well as great recipes from that area. You’ve indeed captured all the charm that the name “Beatrix Potter” has come to mean to so many. It’s lovely! – Pat
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you so much Pat, I am sure the Lake District would still be a popular area to visit without Beatrix Potter’s history there but an awful lot of people go there especially because of the legend she has left, she was a great person in many ways,
Regards, Rod.
Mayina
Rod, this is so extremely lovey, a great image and of course, fabulous history…......
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you very much indeed Gwenda,
Regards, Rod.
C J Hummel - ...
Great photo.
I have been to the lake district many many times, in fact I used to stay not to far away from there over the summer, but I never visited, How weird is that.
rodsfotos replied
You must visit the next time you go, I only had a 1 hour trip on the steamer and they get in nice and close and keep you updated with all the information, many thanks,
Regards, Rod.
WJPhotography
Beautiful rod :))
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you very much Wendy,
Regards, Rod.
Clark Thompson
This is quite lovely, Rod. I am sure Beatrix Potter would’ve been proud to see it. Was the shot taken from the shoreline or a boat?
rodsfotos replied
I took it from one of the Windermere steamers on a cruise of the lake, I don’t know how this garden would have looked in her lifetime but it has matured so beautifully, she had good vision, many thanks Clark,
Regards, Rod.
missmoneypenny
She was a very lucky lady – beautiful spot and lovely capture
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you very much Chris,
Regards, Rod.
rodsfotos
Tom Gomez
Absolutely stunning Rod. What a wonderful view …
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you very much Tom, I trust you have had a boat trip on Windermere when you were there,
Regards, Rod.
Marjorie Wallace
Rod, so wonderful to see this here on Webshots. I love Beatrix Potter and how generous and giving she was to put all of her properties into a trust for the people. I have seen the movie that tells her story and am inspired and in awe of her generosiity. This is a lovely shot and I know that I must put it on the list of places to visit in this lifetime. Meanwhile, a set of these cards is a must too be able to share with others. Warm regards, Marjie
rodsfotos replied
She was indeed a wonderful lady Marjie, so many people only associate her with peter rabbit but she certainly left her mark on the Lake District for many other reasons, she was an avid farmer who championed the local herdwick sheep amongst countless other things.
I do hope you make it over here sometime and visit the Lake District, it would be an experience to remember, if you are buying some cards, a huge thank-you in advance,
Regards, Rod.
jell
so colourful with all the shades of green. What a shot well caught Rod
rodsfotos replied
Hi Jell, thank-you so much my friend,
Regards, Rod.
Donna Adamski
Absolutely stunning Rod….terrific capture and a fav :)
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you so much Donna, appreciated as always,
Regards, Rod.
davesphotograp...
great capture lovely sunny day makes the reflection lovely
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you very much Dave,
Regards, Rod.
LYN EVANS
So beautiful Rod, we drove up here when we went to the Lakes. It was gorgeous there. Stunning photography as always.
rodsfotos replied
It is a beautiful part of the country Lyn, if you get good weather there’s little to beat it, many thanks my friend,
Regards, Rod.
amarica
What a fabulous place to get to live and work, she is really fortunate. Geat shot Rod!!!
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you very much Ann, she did a lot for many people and things she loved in her lifetime,
Regards, Rod.
jacqi
It looks like a beautiful garden Rod.
rodsfotos replied
It is Jacqi though she probably never saw it like this in her lifetime, many thanks,
Regards, Rod.
Tom Gomez
I certainly have Rod, and on Coniston as well …
Barry Norton
Stunning capture and colour, beautiful view
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you very much Barry,
Regards, Rod.
naturelover
I was there with the school- many moons ago- brought back great memories- a stunning shot Rod!!!
rodsfotos replied
That wasn’t so long ago Pauline, many thanks my friend,
Regards, Rod.
danapace
I was looking forward to your next one…
Beautiful again..
She must have been a generous woman!
rodsfotos replied
Thanks so much Dana, she was indeed, I often wonder what kind of money she would earn today if she was still alive, Peter Rabbit seems to be popular in every country in the world,
Regards, Rod.
DottieDees
This is beyond beautiful…! amazing place and capture~
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you very much Dottie,
Regards, Rod.
BarbaraManis
A beautiful home for a beautiful lady. Stunning shot. Everything looks so green and lush. Wonderful capture! I wouldn’t mind living there!
rodsfotos replied
Me too Barbara, and we would even have a boathouse each by the look of it, thanks so much my friend,
Regards, Rod.
Béla Török
Wonderful scene my friend!
rodsfotos replied
Many thanks Bela much appreciated,
Regards, Rod.
photosbylefty
Rod, this is definitely top shelf. The color is so vivid anr rich! Bravo, my friend
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you so much John,
Regards, Rod.
Evita
Stunning capture Rod!! absolutely gorgeous place and wonderful history… :D
rodsfotos replied
Hi Evita, thanks so much my friend,
Regards, Rod.
cherylc1
Wow- what a fabulous place to live!! gorgeous capture and wonderful history!
rodsfotos replied
It’s on the only inhabited island on Lake Windermere Cheryl, and it must be so peaceful there, many thanks,
Regards, Rod.
TFFDavid
I went to the Lakes for the 1st time in my 51 years back in April but never seen nor visited this place Rod, it will definitely have to be on the list next time I go, which hopefully will be in a couple of weeks time. I won’t be getting a photograph as good as this one Rod, but I’ll give it a shot.
rodsfotos replied
Hi David, It’s on the island almost opposite Bowness on Windermere, we took the short boat trip that goes round all the islands, worth it if the weather is good, many thanks my friend,
Regards, Rod.
DIANEPEAREN
THANK YOU FOR THIS WONDERFUL CAPTURE ROD….AND ALL THE INFORMATION ABOUT BEATRIX POTTER HERSELF.MY GRANDCHILDRN HAVE HER BOOKS…AND SLEEPERS..AND PICTURES…..SO AFTER READING ABOUT HER…I THINK IT IS TIME FOR GRANDMA TO BORROW SOME OF THE BOOKS TO READ TOO.
DIANEPEAREN
THANK YOU FOR THIS WONDERFUL CAPTURE ROD….AND ALL THE INFORMATION ABOUT BEATRIX POTTER HERSELF.MY GRANDCHILDRN HAVE HER BOOKS…AND SLEEPERS..AND PICTURES…..SO AFTER READING ABOUT HER…I THINK IT IS TIME FOR GRANDMA TO BORROW SOME OF THE BOOKS TO READ TOO.
rodsfotos replied
It’s amazing how far her books and subsequent products have reached all over the world Diane, someone is still making a lot of money out of what she did so many years ago, she is better known in the lakes for her farming and love of nature but gift shop businesses in the Lake District are full of Peter Rabbit pottery and the like,many thanks,
Regards, Rod.
Jane Best
This is a lovely photo and composition. Thanks too for posting the commentary about Beatrix Potter who was a brilliant and imaginative writer and artist. I enjoyed the movie, Miss Potter, too.
Hope you will post some more photos from her beloved Lake District area.
rodsfotos replied
I have quite a few from the Lake District Jane and will in time be posting some of them, many thanks my friend,
Regards, Rod.
DesignsByDeb
A fantastic shot of a very beautiful place!
rodsfotos replied
Thanks so much Deb,
Regards, Rod.
PrairieRose
Hi Rod, Such amazing beautiful scenery you have to photography in your neck of the woods….....AND….....you do it sooooo well! What a gorgeous capture my Friend! :)))
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you so much Rose, we are blessed with lots of interesting subjects but rarely get the light and weather so I just take photographs when I know the weather is good,
Regards, Rod.
blondiegirl
what a great shot of a beautiful place!! well done!!!
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you so much Selina,
Regards, Rod.
Cheryl Lunde
Magnificent! Instant fave!
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you very much Cheryl,
Regards, Rod.
WingsOfAngels
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you so much, that’s made my day,
Regards, Rod.
Evita
Congratulations on your feature Rod!! well done!! very much deserved!! such a stunning capture!! :D
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you so much Evita,
Regards, Rod.
WingsOfAngels
Hi Rod :o) Nice to meet you .. and I am so happy I was able to do that for you !! Hope it’s an AWESOME One for you!!! Be Safe!! .... Cindy
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you so much Cindy,
Regards, Rod.
Magee
Truly a shot to be proud of Rod. Well done!
rodsfotos replied
I was surprised at how it came out, one of those rare occasions when I had to hand hold the camera, I was on a steam boat trip so no tripod,
Regards, Rod.
Jason Connolly
Fab shot Rod, I didn’t know this house was owned by the lady herself…Mind you, I bet she owned half the lake district, maybe a bit of exaggeration LOL, anyway mate, lovely..
rodsfotos replied
Many thanks Jason, it was the guy on the boat trip that gave us the info on the tannoy, those different species of trees look amazing planted togerther,
Regards, Rod.
handprintz
Wow just beautiful as were her stories,great capture Rod and such pretty colours
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you very much Trudi, she was a wonderful lady,
Regards, Rod.
Trainman
I will comment on this one again Rod if you have any spare tickets on that leisure steamer,send them over regards Dave
rodsfotos replied
The boat trips on Windermere are very popular Dave, most run from Bowness-on-Windermere which is opposite this island, they are the best way to appreciate the scenery around the lake and the on board guide keeps you well informed, many thanks my friend,
Regards, Rod.
shanemcgowan
awww nicely done my friend.
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you very much Shane,
Regards, Rod.
henrihan
A great shot of a lovely place Rod, so much green and beautiful trees.Beatrix Potter did a wonderful thing giving all her land to the National Trust when she died. A remarkable woman.Regards,Henri.
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you so much Henri, she was indeed a remarkable woman and her legend will live on forever in the Lake District,
Regards, Rod.
Arrowman
A great shot Rod, reminds me of the Brilliant film about her life – Colin
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you very much Colin, I haven’t seen the film yet but really must do soon, I have heard from so many people how wonderful it is,
Regards, Rod.
Linda Syms
Wonderful scene Rod
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you very much Linda,
Regards, Rod.
Alice Oates
Sure is beautiful…nice!
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you very much Alice,
Regards, Rod.
Joyce Dickens,...
Such a beautifuly composed image Rod….......the rich colors and contrasts are very effective…..an amazingly peaceful spot and a wonderful capture of that moment in time…well done!
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you very much indeed Joyce,
Regards, Rod.
Shelby Stalnaker
Stunning is all I can say. Lovely work
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you very much Shelby,
Regards, Rod.
Mui-Ling Teh
Your photos are great; love how your colours are so bold yet so natural.
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you very much, I always use a circular polarizer if the sun is out, having used film cameras for over thirty years it always paid to try to get it right first time and I just use the same techniques now that I use Digital SLR’s, so much better than relying on photoshop I think,
Regards, Rod.
JayVee
Excellent shot Rod. A beautiful manicured garden wonderfully taken Rod
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you very much indeed Jay,
Regards, Rod.
shanemcgowan
Awww tis my o’ my, what a great capture. So stunning image.
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you very much Shane,
Regards, Rod.
SueAnne
Ooh How I wish I could live there…. Such a beautiful place
rodsfotos replied
It is indeed a beautiful home and gardens, I think it might take a lottery win to buy it though, thanks so much,
Regards, Rod.
Rachel Stickney
Rod, this is so beautiful! A very lovely sight! Great color and composition. I’d love to see this in person some day.
rodsfotos replied
I’m sure you would not be disappointed if you ever do get the opportunity to visit it one day, thanks so much Rachel,
Regards, Rod.
David Clark
thanks Rod for the bit of history – makes the photo really come to life
- like a mini Kew gardens with all the species of trees – what a great gift to the nation -impecable photo as we now all expect – daverodsfotos replied
Many thanks Dave, much appreciated,
Regards, Rod.
Sandy Stewart
Nicely composed photo of Beatrix Potter’s estate! So lush and beautiful! :)
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you very much Sandy,
Regards, Rod.
Lynda McDonald
yes we sure all know the story, a lovely image again
rodsfotos replied
She did a lot for the Lake district as well as those worldwide popular stories Lynda, she owned several farms and was a keen breeder of the local lakeland Herdwick sheep amongst many things, many thanks,
Regards, Rod.
Lois Bryan
Oh, Rod … what a glorious green heaven!!!!! Emerald … jumps up off the computer monitor and gives the eyes a kiss!!!!! Delightful beauty!!!!!!!
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you very much Lois, she must have good vision to know how well this garden would mature and look years after she had passed away,
Regards, Rod.
emolena
WONDERFUL VIEW !
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you very much Emolena,
Regards, Rod.
Mammalia
Very beautiful scenery and rich colours rod!
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you so much,
Regards, Rod.
Sharon Davey
AWESOME Beautiful color and capture GREAT WORK!!!!!!!!!
STUNNING Natural ART WELL DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you so much for the wonderful comment Sharon,
Regards, Rod.
Sharon Mau
It is a beautiful stone house and I love that she planted so many native trees. It is a very beautiful garden. How wonderful to have such a lovely home nestled in a forest on the waterfront. This is a lovely view Rod and I very much enjoy reading your commentary. I hope you are doing well! I wish you a peaceful evening my friend,
Aloha e Malama pono,
Sharon
rodsfotos replied
Hello Sharon, thank-you so much for the wonderful comment my friend, she was indeed a legend in the Lake District that she loved all her life,
Regards, Rod.
Rebecca Lee
Wow! How fun! I love Beatrix Potter! It is so neat to see one of her properties! Beautiful image!
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you very much Rebecca, she was a remarkable lady,
Regards, Rod.
Marjorie Wallace
Hi Rod; just wanted to let you know that I have received your card from Bed Bubble and it is just gorgeous. Beatrix Potter’s Garden by rodsfotos is on the back with the website listed below in discreet lettering and a little miniature of your photo. A nice heavy quality with a rich satin finish. You would be proud to see it. I am so glad that I had ordered it and it will be proudly displayed. Thank you, Marjie
rodsfotos replied
I’m so pleased you received the card Marjie and that you are pleased with it, thank-you for letting me know it arrived and that you were happy with the quality, again, thanks so much for buying the card,
Regards, Rod.
krafty
Rod..this has to be the most picturesque image I have seen to date..the entire image is gorgeous and one day hope to visit the Lake district to see some of the glorious landscapes in the UK.
Such beauty and Beatrix Potter was an icon and loved so very much.
Thankyou for giving me the push to make this on my “To do List”..it is beautiful…Bravo.xxxxxxx
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you so much for the wonderful comment Cynthia, I am sure you would fall in love with the Lake District if you manage to visit it,
Regards, Rod,.
chen cohen
beautiful image rod!!! awesome colors, wow!!!! stunning shot!!!
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you very much indeed Chen, I liked the textures of the many different species of trees in the gardens,
Regards, Rod.
daffodil
What a magnificent capture Rod ! Beatrix Potter’s was in effect a
remarkable woman for having selected the most beautiful trees for her property. It’s a delight beholding this charming view with all the tones of green.
Lake District area is an amazing and attractive place. My favourite picture !
Thank you Rod for your interesting commentary !
Amicales pensées ,Daffo
rodsfotos replied
She was indeed a remarkable lady Daffo, as well as the many Peter Rabbit books she wrote she was also a hill farmer in the Lake District and did so much for the area, thank-you so much,
Regards, Rod.
rightasrain
What a beautiful spot. I love the song that is sung on the children’s series Tales of Peter Rabbit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeVV2KD1GqU
rodsfotos replied
She was a wonderful lady and just loved the English Lake District, so many tourists visit the area just because of the Beatrix Potter connection then fall in love with the scenery, many thanks again Hillie and for the Youtube link, I’ll check that one out,
Regards, Rod.