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Great Gable dominates Wasdale Head and Wastwater

Wast Water or Wastwater is a lake located in Wasdale, a valley in the western part of the Lake District National Park, England. The lake is almost 3 miles (4.8 km) long and more than one-third mile (500 m) wide. It is a glacial lake, formed in a glacially 'over-deepened' valley. It is the deepest lake in England] at 258 feet (79 m). The surface of the lake is about 200 feet (60 m) above sea level, while its bottom is over 50 feet (15 m) below sea level. It is owned by the National Trust.

The head of the Wasdale Valley, Wasdale Head, is a scattered agricultural hamlet. It is surrounded by some of the highest mountains in England, including Great Gable 899 m (2949 ft).
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41 comments

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Awesome reflections; just like a mirror !!
20 months ago ( translate )

Doug Shepherd replied to Jaap van 't Veen:

Thank you Jaap for your visit and kind comment.

Best regards, Doug
20 months ago

Günter Klaus said:

Da zeigst du wieder eine sehr schöne Aufnahme von diesen Gletschersee lieber Doug,eine herrliche Gegend und sehr schön ist auch noch die Spiegelung im ruhigen Gewässer :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Abend,ganz liebe Grüße Güni :))
20 months ago ( translate )

Doug Shepherd replied to Günter Klaus:

Thanks so much for your visit and very kind comment Güni, glad you like it.

Have a good day, Doug
20 months ago

©UdoSm said:

A fantastic picture, and a unique postcard was created therefrom...
20 months ago

Doug Shepherd replied to ©UdoSm:

Many thanks for your kind comment Udo, always appreciated.

Best regards, Doug
20 months ago

Ulrich John said:

Fantastic landscape and a great view, Doug !
20 months ago ( translate )

Roger (Grisly) said:

Fabulous reflections and great composition in a wonderful capture from the lake district Doug
A tack sharp shot that highlights the landscape perfectly
Have a good week, and thank you for posting in the www.ipernity.com/group/landscape
20 months ago

Josiane Dirickx said:

Grandiose !
20 months ago ( translate )

Ecobird said:

Wow! Awesome reflections and a fabulous shot Doug. The way you have captured this up close makes the landscape even more dramatic and beautiful.

Have a good week
20 months ago

Pam J said:

MY FAVOURITE IN THE LAKE DISTRICT

THE DEEPEST WATER BY THE TALLEST MOUNT
20 months ago

Herb Riddle said:

A super capture of this iconic scene Doug. The reflections really make this, even as much as that grand mountain. Even though I have photographed the water a few times, I have never quite got a shot like this. ⭐ Very well done.

Thanks for sharing in The English Lake District Group, Herb
20 months ago

Rosalyn Hilborne said:

A superb shot Doug. The reflections are wonderful and really make the picture!
The Lake District is another place I would love to visit again. I spent 3 very enjoyable days there in 2007 (I think it was) so another trip is well overdue!

All the best, Rosa.
20 months ago

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A great shot and a landscape of breathtaking beauty!
20 months ago

Patrick Brandy said:

Un endroit de rêve avec un beau reflet bonne journée.
20 months ago ( translate )