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Time lapse video of clouds over Ullswater in England's Lake District #2

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The story behind this video

Some of the loveliest countryside in the UK is to be found in the magnificent Lake District.

And amongst so many stunning locations it's hard to pick a favourite.

So to overcome this dilemma my wife Liz and I have many favourite places that we re-visit every time we spend some time in this special part of the world, along with new views and vistas that we seek out to explore.

This time lapse video features a new view of an old friend, Ullswater, to the north of the much better known and heavily developed Windermere.

Encompassed by high peaks, including the stately Helvellyn, Ullswater lake is a wild place with only a few outcroppings of civilisation around its perimeter.

And that suited Liz and I just fine, as we sat by the side of the lake watching and filming as summer cumulus clouds formed, decayed and re-formed over the surrounding mountains while a gentle breeze ruffled the waters below.

We had planned to drive on after a few minutes but in the end we were so entranced by this view of Ullswater that we stayed for an hour or so, revelling in the peaceful beauty that encompassed us in this prime example of God's creation.

Video data

Filename - ullswater timelapse 02

Camera - Canon EOS 6DMK2

Lens - 24-105mm zoom @ 32mm

Exposure (start of sequence) - 1/640 sec @ f/4, ISO100
Exposure (end of sequence) - 1/640 sec @ f/4, ISO100

Filters - 2 stop neutral density graduated filter used to balance the brightness of the scene and its reflection in the lake.

Shooting interval - 2 seconds

Music - White River - Aakash Gandhi

Location - Ullswater, lake District, England

Video processing - Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Premiere Pro

This clip - HD 720p, 30fps (4K and 1080p HD formats also available)

Clip duration - 24 seconds