Having returned from four trips away in two months I grounded myself at home until I had caught up with all jobs. As a reward for my diligence I decided to visit Hole of Horcum on what was forecast to be a lovely sunny day.
A Day Out in Kettlewell
I realised that I hadn't visited the Yorkshire Dales in over a year which is a scandal now that I have so much on my hands so I decided to drive to Kettlewell.
Isle of Harris: There are Other Beaches
My itinerary started with a visit to Luskentyre Beach as this is the place that everyone raves about as it has some wonderful sand dunes, white sand and glorious blue sea with a background of mountains. However, I did visit some other beaches and I have to say that it was Scarista that stole my heart.
Isle of Harris: Not Just Sand
Whilst the Isle of Harris is renowned for it's fabulous white sand beaches there are so many other places to visit and photograph. There are mountains along the North Harris border and on Lewis there are many neolithic and historic sites that are really atmospheric and wonderful to explore.
Isle of Harris: Luskentyre Beach
I have just returned from a week in the Outer Hebrides where I was able to fill my days with exploration and photography.
Peak District Thoughts
There is so much variety in the Peak District to photograph and also some amazing places to explore and just enjoy for their own sake.
The Yorkshire Wolds: Shapes and Textures
The Yorkshire Wolds are a large area of chalkland starting near the Humber estuary and describing an arc around Flamborough and Scarborough, They end at Garrowby Hill escarpment forming the border of the Vale of York
Curbar Edge Evening
As soon as I arrived in The Peak District for my week's holiday I quickly unpacked and then set off for a new location on the east side of the National Park called Curbar Edge
Urban Leeds
A few weeks ago I was involved in a York Photographic Society project called "Urban". As most of my landscape images wouldn't qualify to fill the brief I set off for Leeds.
#Cumbriaisopen
On Sunday 21 February Mark Littlejohn and Doug Chinnery organised a Photography Charity Fundraiser in aid of the Cumbria Flood Appeal. I was fortunate enough to secure a place on one of the walks. It was a gentle ramble from Glenridding up to Lanty's Tarn and Keldas with Russ Barnes, Mark Littlejohn and Colin Bell.
The Flying Scotsman
The Flying Scotsman has been out of view and almost out of mind for 10 years whilst it has undergone an major refurbishment.
South Gare
Whilst in Whitby I took the time to explore other areas of the coast. Having watched Joe Cornish's DVD With Landscape in Mind I decided to drive 40 minutes up the coast and see what South Gare had to offer.
Whitby Sunset
Every evening when I was on holiday I walked down to the North Pier to take in the air and admire the sea.
Saltwick Bay Sunrise
I got up at 6.30am to get there before first light. As I was putting on my wellies I could see that the sky was starting to turn an amazing deep red and there was still an hour left before sunrise but I didn't want to miss a moment.
York Floods 2015
Storm Eva struck the North of England on Boxing Day and after a day of horror in Lancashire I returned home promptly.
Northumberland in November 2015
As I haven't had a seaside holiday this year I decided that I would book myself into a cottage in Amble from which I could fill my boots with sea, photography and walks
#Wexmondays Sunrise at Bamburgh Castle
I recently went to Northumberland for a week for some R&R after my mum died. The plan was to take photographs in some of my favourite locations, find some new beaches, and to walk along them to clear my head.
Padley Gorge and Bole Hill Quarry
When I wasn't freezing and getting blown to bits on Higger Tor and Millstone Edge I explored the area around Grindleford: Bole Hill Quarry and Padley Gorge.
Peak District Sunsets
A few weeks ago I booked myself on a last minute break to the Peak District and took full advantage of the change in the clock back to GMT.
Byland Abbey Woods
When I went to Byland Abbey recently what I witnessed was so spectacular that it took my breath away. The morning mist was still lingering in the trees and the strong sunlight created some amazing sunbeams.