Reflected sunset colours at Seahouses, Northumberland, UK. Inner Farne in the distance.
Bamburgh Castle in Northumberland. / This is probably one of the most photographed areas on the North East coast and I keep returning. / The sun setting behind me gave the castle a warm glow and the reflected light from sun on a window adding to the reflection on the wet sand.
St. Mary’s Lighthouse at night. Taken with a Sony a350.
This week I had the pleasure of meeting Chris Carss (carss66 on Redbubble) and seeing him work on his paintings. Chris has just finished a fantastic portrait of the late Sir Bobby Robson and is wanting to auction it in aid of the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation. Chris wants 100% of the profit to go to the charity and is seeking someone who an organise this. Here is the portrait, followed by other example of Chris’s work. Please visit his portfolio on Redbubble Don’t forget – carss66
St. Mary’s Lighthouse is on the tiny St. Mary’s Island, just north of Whitley Bay on the coast of North East England. / The lighthouse and adjacent keepers’ cottages were built in 1898 by the John Miller company of Tynemouth, using 645 blocks of stone and 750,000 bricks. / During the 19th century there was an inn, known as the ‘Square and Compass’, on the island, run by a Mr. George Ewen. In 1895, after complaints about rowdy customers trespassing on nearby land, the landlord , Lord Hastings, had Mr. Ewen and his family evicted from the island.
Lindisfarne Sunrise Not sure if I should crop it more or not? D200
Epipsychidion A ship is floating in the harbour now, / A wind is hovering o’er the mountain’s brow; / There is a path on the sea’s azure floor, / No keel has ever plough’d that path before; / The halcyons brood around the foamless isles; / The treacherous Ocean has forsworn its wiles; / The merry mariners are bold and free: / Say, my heart’s sister, wilt thou sail with me? Percy Bysshe Shelley 1821 Cullercoats, Tyne and Wear, UK / Canon 40D, 100-400 L series lens, 75 second exposure
Northumberland has lots of castles and old buildings. Bamburgh castle is one of them. I did this painting for my cousin Steve in Canada. THIS WAS FEATURED IN THE CASTLE MAGIC GROUP – 2nd December 2008 THIS WAS FEATURED BY THE HAND PAINTED OR DRAWN BUILDINGS AND ARCHITECTURE GROUP – 13th July 2009. THIS WAS FEATURED BY THE NORTH EAST ENGLAND GROUP – 13th July 2009
Day break at Dunstanburgh Castle nr Craster in Northumberland, UK HDR info: 3 Exposures, bracketed +/- 1.7, tripod mounted and combined in Photomatix Pro 3, Light smoothing set high when tone mapping.
This is a fun shot of Michael Oubridge…..he was wearing his hard hat so that the Terns wouldn’t get him. He made a lot of people smile that day…..
I ended Sunday nights session with a visit to Seaton Sluice harbour to capture the reflections in this blue hour shot.
The Gateshead Millennium Bridge is a pedestrian and cyclist tilt bridge spanning the River Tyne in England between Gateshead on the south bank, and Newcastle upon Tyne on the north bank. / The bridge was lifted into place in one piece by the Asian Hercules II, one of the world’s largest floating cranes, on 20 November 2000. / Also on view ,The Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, and the Sage Gateshead. / Which is a centre for musical education, performance,and conferences.
Newcastle upon Tyne, U.K. / Canon EOS 40D + 17-85mm Lens
The Cherubim (singular “Cherub”) are beyond the throne of God; they are the guardians of light and of the stars. It is believed that, although they are separated from Earth, the divine light that they filter down from Heaven still touches the lives of living things. / Taken in the beautiful old cemetery in Newcastle upon Tyne. / ________ / Used my now trusty Canon 5D
When I took this photograph I was standing in the middle of the Gateshead Millennium Bridge looking up the River Tyne towards the Tyne Bridge, the Swing Bridge and the High Level Bridge. The sky was amazing and so were the reflections in the water. BEST VIEWED LARGE :-) Camera used – Canon 350D / Lens used – Canon 18-55 / Exposure – 20 seconds @ f16
Featured in Black and White Photographers Showcase Nov 21st 2009 Here is my attempt at a photograph of the Millennium Bridge, the Baltic & Gateshead Quays and of course the River Tyne in black and white. PLEASE CLICK THE IMAGE AND VIEW LARGE. Camera Canon 350D / Lens Canon 18-105 / Exposure 20 seconds @ f11
Northumberland, U.K. / Canon EOS 40D + 17-85mm Lens
England’s largest waterfall is on the River Tees a few miles upstream of the village (small town) of Middleton in Teesdale.
Photograph taken at about 4.30pm Tuesday 17th November, 2009. Here you see the River Tyne, The Baltic, The Sage Gateshead and 5 Bridges that link Gateshead (left) and Newcastle (right) PLEASE CLICK ON IMAGE AND VIEW LARGE. Camera used – Canon 450D / Lens used – Sigma 70-300
Taken looking out of the mouth of the River Tyne towards the North Sea. ________ Taken with a Canon 5D/24-70. 2 mins exposure at f11. 10 stop ND + 2 and 3 stop grads.
Sunday market on the Newcastle Quay has many stalls selling views of the Sage and the Baltic – many in black and white. Thought I could do it but messed around and ended up with this!
Northumberland, U.K. / Canon EOS 40D + 17-85mm Lens
Bolam lake, Northumberland, U.K. / Canon EOS 40D + 18-270mm Lens
Canon EOS 40D + 18-270mm Lens / Alnmouth, Northumberland, U.K. / Image overlayed and prepared in PS CS3
This group (North East England) features work by local and visiting Photographers, and Artists. The North East of England is blessed with some of Englands most beautiful landscapes, miles of rugged coastline, exciting, vibrant cities, and Castles, don’t forget the Castles, we have dozens of them.
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1 – All work must be of / about the North East of England. The North East of England means within the Counties of Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham and Cleveland.
2- Please say in your description where the photograph was taken, remember it must be in the North East of England.
3 – Please submit no more than 3 pieces of work per day.
4 – Writings and Journals are allowed but they must be about the North East of England, if not they shall be deleted without warning or explanation.
5- There are not that many rules to follow but anything submitted which is outside these few simple rules shall be rejected.
Thank you.
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The feature of the week goes to Angela Harburn for her image “Butterknowle Sunset ”. There will be a new feature of the week next weekend.

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