Hi
personally I dont find windermere that aesthetically beautiful, nor inspiring for photography - the lakes is full of such places though - Buttermere, Derwentwater and Keswick to name but two examples?
Loads to see at Bowness Pier. This may be where buckas has mentioned there are lots of pleasure craft there and also this is the main port of call for all the ferries including an old paddle steamer iirc. may be a fake. I park anywhere round there but at peak times it is VERY busy so just be aware. bloody tourists
Have a great time and post some photos when you get back.