Quality Pictures to Enhance your Home and Office http://janmanprints.com/ 30 December 2011 11:30:00 en-us The Coast http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=cc0001 The rugged landscape of Crackington Haven. Thousands of years of water erosion carving out the landscape. A small rock pool in the mid-ground reflecting the rocks around it, a cliff face to the right with waves breaking in the background. The Coast http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=cc0002 The rugged rocks of Boscastle high above the harbour, backlit by the setting sun. Rainbow colour radiating out through the blue sky. Grass and moss growing in the crevices of the rock. The yellow gorse visible on the hill opposite and the cold, blue Atlantic ocean below. The Coast http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=cc0003 The tide having withdrawn a long way out from the shore the vastness of the exposed beach is exposed. The light shimmering in one of the many pools along the beach. In the distance stands Southerness Point Lighthouse. The lighthouse was taken out of use in the mid 1930's. The lighthouse was built in 1749 and is, unusually, square in shape. The Coast http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=cc0004 A seaweed covered groyne reaching out as the cold North Sea breaks over it. The groyne reflected in the water left by the receeding sea. The water slightly misty in appearance with a moody English sky above. This picture is a great gift idea as it is always commented on by the ladies. The Coast http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=cc0005 This is definitely coastal living! A large, comfortable house set into the hillside at Tintagel. The white walls and the yellow gorse in the foreground bright in the sunlight. The dark blue of the Atlantic ocean against the lighter blue of the sky and wispy cloud. The Coast http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=cc0006 A picture showing the layers of rock that make up the coastline of Crackington Haven. The calm Atlantic ocean, cold and blue, breaking over the rock that protrudes from the sea. The Coast http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=cc0007 Standing in Southern Scotland looking across the Solent when the tide is well and truely out. The beach wet with small pools of water glistening in the light. The Cumbrian hills in front of you with a thick cloud cover above them. The multi-coloured cloud appearing thick enough to touch and almost too heavy to stay in the sky. A break in the cloud gives a view of the blue sky above the cloud and allows the sunlight to shine through and illuminate a small portion of the hills. The Coast http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=cc0008 Crackington Haven coastline, a difficult place to walk but worth the effort. The jagged rock smoothed by the incessant tides washing over it. A beautiful rock pool reflecting the rock built up around it. The calm Atlantic ocean waves breaking in the background with the cliffs standing proudly pointing out to sea. The Coast http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=cc0009 Mullion Cove, part of the beautiful Cornish Coast. Rocks standing just outside Mullion harbour creating a gulley that the sea rushes through with each high tide causing a bubbling, frothing mass of white water. The vivid, eye catching natural colours of the coast, the light blue sky with clouds in a wispy, washboard style stretched across, contrasts with the deep blue of the Atlantic Ocean. The Atlantic stretching away into the distance, the Cornish coast in the area of Mousehole just visible. The Coast http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=cc0010 A lone fishing trawler at anchor in the Celtic Sea near the historic, and private, village of Clovelly. The light blue sky and dark, foreboding clouds reflecting across the almost flat water. The coast of Devon in the background. The Coast http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=cc0011 The rugged Cornish coast at the village of Polperro. This part of Cornwall being designated An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The coast line is also a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). The picture of a cove, the water so still it mirrors everything around it. The overhanging rock and the clouds in the sky. The water so clear that the bottom of the pool can be seen in places. Although the waves can be seen breaking on the rocks, the rock barrier at the end of the cove protecting the cove sufficient to keep the water perfectly still. The Coast http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=cc0012 Beautiful Boscastle harbour, teardrop in shape. The sun sparkling in the water. A fishing boat moored to the quay side, it's work done for the day. The sun glinting off the rock footpath with the whitewashed houses in the background. The Coast http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=cc0013 Trebarwith Bay, a beautiful part of the Cornish coast. The late afternoon sun perfectly lighting the rugged coastline and the waves of the cool Atlantic ocean lapping at the shore line. A popular destination for those who like to surf. The Coast http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=cc0014 A picture capturing the beauty of the morning light on the rugged Cornish coastline of Tintagel. The deep blue of the Atlantic ocean against the lighter blue of the sky. The low sun selectively lighting the parts of the coast that it can reach. The Coast http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=cc0015 The bay of Treyarnon lit by the sun that managed to get past the heavy, foreboding storm clouds. A house on the cliff lit by the sun, making it stand out of the picture. The sea becoming angry and beginning to crash against the coastline. The Coast http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=cc0016 Dark, foreboding storm clouds roll across the horizon while the Atlantic ocean crashes against the coastline. An attractive, but cold, marble seat placed to watch the drama unfold. Seagulls circling above the cliffs. The Coast http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=cc0017 The odd, lone house sitting on the cliff top watching over the rolling seas as Padstow RNLI station, independent of the UK coastguard, sits waiting for the call. Storm clouds roll past as the waves of the Atlantic crash against the cliff face. Just a hint of what the brave volunteers of the RNLI put to sea in. Countryside http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=cs0001 The brilliant white of a majestic, graceful swan, proudly gliding along the river in front of the young cygnet. In contrast to the perfectly preened parent the young cygnet still has the dark downy feathers and inquisitive look of youth. The water lillies in the foreground just breaking up the reflections of the birds. Swans naturally look proud but you can almost see the additional pride of swimming with her young. Countryside http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=cs0002 The evening of a beautiful August day draws closer. The heat of the day having receeded the cattle wander down to their local watering hole for a refreshing, cool drink from the river Nene. Some choose to carry on grazing while others watch the people on the opposite bank. The blue sky gradually becoming lost behind the whispy cloud as it builds. The river, although not perfectly still, gently reflects the trees, clouds and cattle. Countryside http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=cs0003 The picture places you in a field having just emerged through a hedgerow. Before you the slowly ripening crop sways in the wind with the sun highlighting the golden glow of the ripened portions. The path stretches off across the field leading your eye, and you, to the gap in the next hedgerow. If you stare and listen carefully you can hear the hiss of the wind in the crop. Countryside http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=cs0004 An old tree that has come to the end of it's life. Finally the ravages of the elements became too much and the tree snapped, falling to the ground. Other trees stand behind it growing from the green grass witha blue sky overhead. Countryside http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=cs0005 A particularly striking tree stands proudly dominating the other trees surrounding it. The grass is green, the sky blue and the clouds fluffy. Countryside http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=cs0006 Picture of Fort Henry, located in Exton Park. Fort Henry has been a Grade II listed building since 10 December 1981. Surrounded by a colourful variety of trees, Fort Henry was built in 1788 and is fronted by a beautiful lake. Countryside http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=cs0007 An idyllic lake in the countryside, late afternoon sun, a swan serenely gliding towards you under a wispy bright sky, the perfect picture! Countryside http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=cs0008 Close up picture of the vibrancy of nature! The gorgeous red/yellow/orange of the plant appearing to come out of the page at you owing to the extremely constricted focus. We spotted it growing in a church yard that we happened to be passing and the fading sunlight of that day really brought out the beautiful colours. Countryside http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=cs0009 Close up picture of the year's fresh blossom. The foremost flower crisp and clear while the other flowers blur into the background. The clean white of the petals, the green fruit pastille in appearance centre with the fine filaments reaching out to project the pollen carrying anthers into the air. Seen at a distance in numbers the blossom is very attractive. When viewed closely each flower is a wonder in it's own right. Countryside http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=cs0010 The look of a loving mother captured on the face of a yew with her new born lambs. She appears to have a content smile on her face with a loving glint in her eye. One of the youngsters, getting hungry and restless, stands in front of her to observe what we are doing. One of the others with it's face raised as though enjoying the first of the spring sun. Minutes after this was taken all the lambs were on their feet badgering their mother for a feed. She gave in quickly! Countryside http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=cs0011 Bright yellow dandelions lead you across to a colourful, textured spinney. A white stone path curving around in front of the spinney. All under an, almost, clear blue sky. Countryside http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=cs0012 Normanton Church Museum, beautifully lit by the winter sun. The sky with a cold blue look and feel. The church was originally built in the late 1820's. Countryside http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=cs0013 Picturesque and beautiful country church, framed by the trees and lit by the golden sun. The footpath leading you past the front of the church while the gate leads you into the church grounds. St Andrew's Church, Harlestone has been a Grade 1 listed building since 2 November 1954. Countryside http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=cs0014 A swan glides across the water in the late afternoon sunshine. It's cygnet plumage still visible, an indication of the swan's young age. The image appears to capture the moment that the young swan sees itself for the first time... and wonders who that is looking back! Countryside http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=cs0015 A countryside picture of the reed beds at Sywell Country Park, Northants. The 'fluffy' cotton buds reaching into a deep blue sky against a background of varying green from the woodland. Countryside http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=cs0016 Countryside picture showing some of the new life brought about by spring. Fresh new blossom on the trees gently shading the new born lambs grazing beneath. The fields rolling into the distance beneath a clear blue sky. Countryside http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=cs0017 Countryside picture of wild flowers growing alongside farm land. Seed pods about to burst into flower alongside recently flowered pods. The red of wild poppies and the purple of other flowers contrasting. The green farm land behind with the distant trees blurring into the background. Countryside http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=cs0018 Countryside picture of wild poppies in a field. Taken close up so that only the poppies are visible. The foreground poppies sharp blurring back to a field of red. Makes an ideal wall picture. Countryside http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=cs0019 Spring in the woodland. The sun filtering through the trees gently lighting the path and illuminating the bluebells. The path leading to a bench on which to sit and admire the view across the bright yellow fields of rape. A fallen branch creating an arch over the path. Countryside http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=cs0020 A clear blue sky with an odd wisp of cloud above a vibrant yellow field of rape. The morning sun really making the crop glow. A winding, country road cutting it's way through the fields to disappear over the horizon. Countryside http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=cs0021 The wonderful colours of autumn displayed in the trees. The soft sunlight filtering through lighting large and small patches of leaves still on the trees. The sunlight really emphasising the red, rusty colour of the leaves that have already fallen. Whatever the temperature is on a day like this, the gorgeous colours and soft sunlight make it feel warm! Winter http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=wt0001 A striking winter picture of a snow covered landscape. A lone bare tree whose branches are silhouetted against the bright blue sky, wispy cloud seemingly radiating from the tree. Winter http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=wt0002 A beautiful, thatched country cottage in a snow covered landscape, a perfect scene! Snow on the thatch, snow on the ground and the blue of the clear sky reflecting in the snow. The footpath sign pointing the way for those wanting a brisk, invigorating walk. Winter http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=wt0003 A dilapidated storage shed with an attractive local stone wall, sits nestled amongst glistening trees on a beautifully cold winters morning. The temperature having dropped to its lowest this winter the whole area looked as though it was covered in a light dusting of fine snow. The weight of the frost pulling the finer branches straight down. A weak winter sun lighting the land causing the frost to sparkle in the trees and bushes. As the very gentle warmth of the sun shone down the frost fell from the trees like icing sugar. Winter http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=wt0004 Winter is not all bad! When the conditions are just right the season can produce some stunning scenery to match the best days of spring and summer. The temperature the night before and this particular day had dropped to a record low. This had caused all moisture in the air to freeze and combined with the sunny morning it made for a beautiful day. Frost had formed on all the branches of this tree and the sunlight made it sparkle. The exceptionally clear blue sky being a perfect backdrop to the tree. The foreground grass and trees in the distance also glazed with frost. The sheep in the next field having to eat frozen food this day! Winter http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=wt0005 Picture of a gnarly old log pointing towards a broken down, neglected shed. Set in a snowy winter woodland landscape with the winter sun lighting it all beautifully. Winter http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=wt0006 A snowy woodland footpath leading through the wood. The footpath sign showing the way as the sun plays across the path. Sunset http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=ss0001 The field in front of you in shadow, leading to the row of tree silhouettes at the edge of the water. The golden evening sun shining on the water and spotlighting a little island poking out into the water. Sunset http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=ss0002 The sun low in the sky in late afternoon, early evening. The whole sky a beautiful golden colour as the sun's rays dance across Pitsford Reservoir highlighting the light ripples caused by the light breeze. A romantic image and a wonderful wall picture. Sunset http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=ss0003 A beautiful golden sunset over the harbour area of Aldeburgh. The sky almost on fire in it's golden yellow intensity. Sunset http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=ss0004 The sun's rays cutting through the overhead storm clouds, lighting the tops of the waves and the shingle on the beach. It was amazingly windy the day this image was taken. Sunset http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=ss0005 Late afternoon in early November. The low sun making the sky, the cloud and the water really golden. The time of day and the cold making the water, the sky and the cloud, really blue. The bench seat and some whispy bushes silhouetted against the golden water. The trees on the other side of the water silhouetted against the sky. Minimalist http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=mn0001 A green rolliing field leads gently up the hill to two lone trees near the horizon. Clear blue sky overhead with fluffy clouds whose shadow can be seen on the field in the distance. A very calm picture and perfect for the stressful office desk! Minimalist http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=mn0002 The shingle beach at Dunwich on a clear late autumn, early winter day. A lone red rowing boat lies tethered to the beach, it's varnish shining in the sun while the waves of the North Sea lap the beach. Minimalist http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=mn0003 Photo of a wild poppy, taken in natural daylight. The original background has been replaced with plain black to enhance the poppy itself. Another picture that draws the ladies' eye so is a good gift idea! Minimalist http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=mn0004 A close up picture of the wonderful shades and shadows of a white rose. The centre of the rose just seems to pull your eye into the picture. When your eye escapes, notice the soft, delicate curves of the petals, each petal always seeming to have another wrapped within it. Look carefully and you will see the feint capillaries running along the petals. This picture was created for a female friend. Obviously one to consider if you are trying to find a picture gift for a woman in your life! Minimalist http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=mn0005 A close up picture showing the interconnectivity of the fine hairs on the head of a dandelion. The multitude of hair hubs connected by the fine hairs to all the hubs around it. The dark centre of the dandelion head radiating the stalks of the hubs. We find that as you look at the picture it just keeps pulling your eyes into it's centre. Minimalist http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=mn0006 Picture created on the beach near to Southerness Point, south west Scotland. The beach was absolutely littered with empty sea shells of varying colours and shapes. The multitude of colours, shapes and textures really appealed to us. There is so much to look at in the image that it's hard to keep your eyes still! Minimalist http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=mn0007 Close up picture of a Spindle Tree leaf in autumn. The picture was taken with the leaf still on the tree but the background has been replaced with black to highlight the glorious autumn red of this particular leaf. In autumn the leaves turn yellow before turning red. Parts of these plants can be poisonous to humans. Minimalist http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=mn0008 A particularly cold day during the winter of 2010, the temperature down at -8 degrees on the morning this picture was taken. Any moisture in the air had frozen to whatever it was near, making everyday objects, such as this wire fence, very attractive. The ice crystals growing out from whatever they had formed on. Minimalist http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=mn0009 The head and wonderful colours of a spring Daffodil. These beautiful flowers are the sign that spring is upon us for the year. Villages have long planted large quantities of Daffodils in their approach verges. Town roundabouts now spring (no pun intended!) to life with the colour of these flowers. The world seems a cheerier place once the Daffodils have appeared! The Waterways http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=tw0001 A beautiful sunny day on the Grand Union canal, close to Stoke Bruerne. A crisp, bright and fresh narrow boat is moored while being treated to some more TLC. One of the boat's passengers, man's best friend, was sitting at the rear of the boat until we approached. Either feeling the need to guard his home or to pose, he jumped down and stood proudly by the boat. The sun filtering through the hedgerow and dappling the canal footpath around him. The Waterways http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=tw0002 Close up photo of the greased rachet mechanism that raises and lowers the water release gates of a canal lock gate. The canal stretches away to the next lock gate in the series where a narrowboat has just exited the next lock in the series. This series is just along the canal from the well known Stoke Bruerne, a tourist attraction. The Waterways http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=tw0003 A peaceful canal side scene. The towpath and canal rounding a gentle bend, heading towards the well known Stoke Bruerne. Narrowboats moored alongside the towpath, the blue sky, fluffy white cloud and canal side foliage perfectly reflected in the calm water of the canal. Lake District http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=ld0001 Large grey boulders in the foreground with lush green foliage just behind. The cool blue water of Ennerdale leading the eye to one of the magnificent Lake District hills. The shadow of a passing cloud visible on the hill with a clear blue sky behind. Other hills 'just' visible in the far distance. Lake District http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=ld0002 A large piece of Lake District stone covered in light lichen, the blue of Ennerdale water centre image with the beautiful Lake District hills in the background, appearing pastel in colour. Lake District http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=ld0003 Mellbreak hill perfectly reflected in Crummock Water, Lake District, Cumbria. A traditional dry stone wall in the foreground with the beautiful yellow of gorse in the sunlight. We were so lucky to capture this image. Within minutes of the image being made the water had rippled and the reflection had gone. Lake District http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=ld0004 Picture this, you are standing on the shore of Ennerdale Water. You are looking through the limbs of a beautifully shaped tree, it's roots poking through the path, as you gaze across the cool blue of the water towards the hills. Lake District http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=ld0005 A misty, damp day and you are looking across Buttermere to the low cloud topped hills of High Crag/High Stile. The ground embedded slate of the area in the foreground. Lake District http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=ld0006 The foreshore rocks, clear water and shimmering reflections creating an arrow head pointing across Ennerdale Water to the hills of The Lake District. Some wispy cloud and some larger cloud. A setting so beautiful it's almost surreal. Lake District http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=ld0007 The rusty wheels and drive gear of an apparently abandoned piece of old farm machinery, through which can be seen the hills of The Lake District. Lake District http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=ld0008 Three rowing boats moored at the end of Crummock Water. Light just getting through the low cloud/mist to light the foliage at the base of the mist topped hills behind. Lake District http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=ld0009 Mellbreak hill perfectly reflected in Crummock Water, Lake District, Cumbria. The bushes in front of the lake and the branch of a tree in the top right corner. We were so lucky to capture this image. Within minutes of the image being made the water had rippled and the reflection had gone. We couldn't make our minds up which viewpoint we prefered and so offer both! Lake District http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=ld0010 The Cumbrian Fells, looking along a valley between the hills known as Mellbreak. One end of Crummock Water can be seen at the end of the valley. The fluffy white clouds just hanging in the air, the watery yellow sun casting their shadows onto the hillside and lighting the scene wonderfully. Just staring at the hills feeling very insignificant in the vastness of it all you really can imagine the massive glaciers that carved out this magnificent scenery. Lake District http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=ld0011 A perfect blue sky albeit a little threatening with the odd dark cloud lurking. You walk the path across the green fields from the farm and begin the long ascent up the fell towards High Crag. As you look around, Buttermere is so blue, the grass and trees so green that the picture before you is so perfect it could almost be your imagination if you were not present and looking at it. The Lake District, a truely beautiful part of the UK. Lake District http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=ld0012 A beautiful blue sky with small, white, whispy cloud here and there. The rocky hill path running away from you to the bottom of the hill. The hill to your left looking like the glacier ice has only just retreated, the shadows and stone making the hill appear as though it has just been excavated by a massive earth mover. The path continues across the floor of the valley towards the beautiful blue water of firstly Buttermere and then onto Crummock Water. Lake District http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=ld0013 Buttermere water in the Lake District to the right, Buttermere Fell in the distance, the whispy white cloud curling it's fingers around the fell. To the fore of the picture the sunlight filtering through the trees, lighting the exposed tree roots in the bank and highlighting the beautiful autumnal colour of the bracken and just showing the changing colour in the trees. The footpath already wet enough to be a small trickle even before the onset of winter. Lake District http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=ld0014 On the shore of Ennerdale Water, Cumbria, in the Lake District National Park. The water so still it creates wonderful mirror images of the Cumbrian fells behind. The fell's reflection creating an arch in the water that keeps drawing the eye back to it. Old trees , almost in silhouette, leaning out over the water in the foreground. Light grey cloud over a pale blue sky allowing a little light through onto the fells. So much beauty to take in the eye finds it hard to keep still! Lake District http://janmanprints.com/index.php?page=ld0015 Rustic autumn colour showing in the leaves of the tree overhanging Buttermere water. Dead wood lying in the water with it's branches reaching to the sky through the surface. The Lake District hill, known as Dodd, hidden in the mist in the background. The shore line curving around and into the water before turning away again. A wonderful October day in the Lake District.