nvubu,
Sorry, I missed your reference to Waterbird. I think the picture was taken from Waterbird, but it might have been Waterhen, the successor aircraft.
BTW, your link doesn't work.
The picture was taken by Gertrude Bacon, who marvelled at the fact that she could see the lake bottom. From her book "All About Flying". I have always felt that she must have been Roger Bacon's favourite aunt.
This is a fascinating but little known piece of English aviation history. Lots more information here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lakes_Water_Bird
Britain's First Seaplane
Waterbird
Gertrude was an amazing person, with lots of aeronautical firsts to her name:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gertrude_Bacon
I see that Herbert Stanley Adams was her pilot. You have to admire an Edwardian lady, who not only goes for a joyride in a floatplane, but takes a camera with her!
This photo had been on my list for a long time, but my copy of the book is in storage. However, I have discovered that a reprint is available and amazingly, the whole book is online, including the pictures!
http://bookdome.com/science/All-Abou...l#.WGWZuJImTJo
Recommended. The picture of Bowness is in Part 6.
nvubu has the helm!
PS Beatrix Potter was one of group protesting about the aviation activities on Lake Windemere. I've just looked on GE and have seen what the lakefront at Bowness looks like now. Ms. Potter must be rolling in her grave!