This is a great place to explore at any time of the year, but late August is an obvious highlight because of the heather. When it comes to Yorkshire landscape photography, Malham stands out as a geological marvel in the Dales. With its awe-inspiring Cove, the dramatic Gordale Scar, the mystical Janet’s Foss, and the tranquil Malham Tarn, this location offers a diverse range of subjects to photograph. The Witch of Janet’s Foss and Local Legends In September, as the days begin to draw in and mild daytime temperatures meet cooler nights, many of those same valleys will be filled with mist in the mornings, with the higher ground appearing to give a view from above the clouds.

It is best to get down low here, so you are level with your subject, and there are ample opportunities to get creative by shooting through the surrounding vegetation, generating interesting foreground. 8. Askham Bog This particular view looks down into Robin Hood’s Bay with an old waymarker stone in the foreground but, if you walk over the moor from the parking area, you can get some slightly closer views of the bay, as well as the patchwork pattern of the cultivated fields below. Time your visit to coincide with peak heather season, and the sun will bathe the heather in soft light during the first couple of hours of the day. Just around the corner from the river view is the Castle itself which is fantastic to shoot. Again when illuminated it can look pretty cool at night. I plan to take some more shots here at night in the near future. The castle is mainly ruins but there's a small part which you can still pay to have a look around inside.

Geological Wonders: The Making of Malham

A longer focal length lens is an advantage at this location as many of your potential subjects may be small or at a great distance.

Waves: The area is known for its powerful waves, providing excellent opportunities for capturing their motion, either freezing them in time or creating silky smooth long-exposure shots.Janet’s Foss isn’t just a pretty waterfall; it’s steeped in local folklore. According to legend, Janet, the Queen of the Fairies, lived in a cave behind the waterfall. The word ‘Foss’ is actually Old Norse for a waterfall or force. Some even say that the area around Janet’s Foss is enchanted, and it’s not hard to see why when you’re there, capturing its ethereal beauty through your lens. Geological Wonders: The Making of Malham Located just 25 minutes away from Whitby by bus, Robin Hood’s Bay is a photographers dream. With picture-perfect spots around each corner, you won’t be able to put down your camera! Due to this, the unique village is a must-see on any trip to Yorkshire. Robin Hood’s Bay, Yorkshire One of the most photogenic villages in the UK! The Yorkshire Dales You have to work and adapt your vision to your surroundings to make successful images, which will surely only make you a better photographer. Without the usual stream of images popping up on the internet, you’ll head out with no pre-conceived ideas about what or how you’re going to shoot. This stops you becoming ‘blinkered’ to other types of images.