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Les + Jan Bell - Photographers Diary - July 2006

28 July 2006 - Warkworth Castle, Northumberland.

This morning we visited Warkworth Castle, which overlooks the River Coquet and can be seen from miles around.

Arriving at 10am we hoped to beat the other visitors but were wrong as there was a queue to enter.

Although most of the castle is in ruins the keep is almost intact apart from it's roof and so the castle is well worth a visit.

This photo shows the keep seen from the south end of the castle above the entrance.

Warkworth Castle

Warkworth Castle



21 July 2006 - Warkworth Beach, Northumberland Coast.

This evening we went for a walk along Warkworth Beach to Amble Breakwater.

It was a very warm evening - even the water did not feel too cold (for the North Sea!)

In this photo Amble Breakwater can be seen in the distance while beyond and to the left is Coquet Island.

Warkworth Beach

Warkworth Beach



19 July 2006 - Ladyburn Lake, Northumberland.

Tonight we went for a walk around Ladyburn Lake which is part of Druridge Bay Country Park.

After the hottest day of the year it became very hazy near the coast during the evening. Not good for landscape photography, but OK for taking photos of the wildlife.

These two Geese were feeding on the lakeside and made a good subject for a close-up photo.

Geese at Ladyburn Lake.

Geese at Ladyburn Lake.



19 July 2006 - Bothal, Northumberland.

A visit to Bothal this afternoon to stock up on photos of the castle.

Early afternoon is a good time to photograph this castle in summer as it lies in a deep valley and the sun is high enough and at the right angle to get a good blue sky.

This photo was taken from the roadside using a zoom lens as no access is available to get closer.

Bothal Castle

Bothal Castle



18 July 2006 - Bamburgh, Northumberland Coast.

Tonight we went for a circular walk from Bamburgh to Budle Bay. After a hot sunny day the weather turned very hazy and dull. It wasn't a very good night for photography but we did manage few decent shots.

This photo shows Bamburgh Castle seen from the Village.

Bamburgh Castle

Bamburgh Castle



17 July 2006 - Near Mitford, Northumberland.

An evening walk near Mitford, west of Morpeth to a very quiet part of the countryside - so quiet it's location is not being given away on-line!

In this photo a row of pines is glowing in the evening sunshine.

Nunriding

Nunriding



17 July 2006 - Felton, Northumberland.

Returning from Alnwick the sun was just at the right angle to get some photos of the old bridge over the River Coquet at Felton.

In this photo of the bridge a "real" telephone box contrasts nicely with the white painted houses behind.

Felton

Felton



17 July 2006 - Alnwick Castle, Northumberland.

An early start today to take advantage of the fine weather for some photos of Alnwick Castle.

The best time to take photos of this castle is early morning as the main face is in shadow later in the day.

This photo was taken from across the River Aln, zooming in on the main part of the castle.

Alnwick Castle

Alnwick Castle



14 July 2006 - North Shields Fish Quay.

An afternoon taking photos at North Shields Fish Quay today.

Some of the photos are for our Tyne Photos website and others are stock photos for commercial use.

In this photo a small sailing ship is moored at the quayside while a much larger cargo vessel is leaving the River Tyne and heading out into the North Sea.

River Tyne, North Shields.

River Tyne, North Shields.



13 July 2006 - Bamburgh, Northumberland Coast.

An early start today to photograph the sunrise at Bamburgh in north Northumberland, followed by photos further down the coast.

The sky was completely clear when the sun rose over the North Sea, casting a warm glow over the dunes and castle. Not a soul was in sight along the beach at that time in the morning.

This photo shows Bamburgh Castle shortly after Sunrise, and just after high tide as well.

Bamburgh Castle shortly after Sunrise.

Bamburgh Castle shortly after Sunrise.



11 July 2006 - Amble Harbour, Northumberland Coast.

We were going to Alnwick tonight but the weather inland looked dull, so instead we went for an evening walk around Amble Harbour.

It was not long after high tide and fishing boats had just returned with their catch for unloading into waiting trucks.

This brightly coloured boat was still busy unloading when we passed and looked sparkling in the evening sun.

Amble Harbour

Amble Harbour



10 July 2006 - Bedlington, Northumberland.

We are in the process of making a new section on our Northumberland Photos website for churches throughout the county. This means taking photos of churches at places we visit for other photos to build up a stock.

A while ago we were asked for photos of Bedlington by an ex-pat, which we took, but it was winter so we said we would add some summer photos. Today was a fine sunny morning so we combined the two visits.

This is a photo of St. Cuthberts Church, Bedlington which was consecrated around 900AD.

St. Cuthberts Church, Bedlington.

St. Cuthberts Church, Bedlington.



04 July 2006 - Kielder Water Reservoir, Northumberland.

A visit to Kielder to take photos of the lake around Leaplish Waterside Park, including a boat trip around the lake on the Kielder Ferry. Midges are a problem here at this time of year and we got well and truly attacked!

The photos from the circular boat trip will be used on the Kielder section of our Northumberland Photos website.

This is a photo of Kielder Water looking east from Leaplish Waterside Park.

Kielder Water Reservoir.

Kielder Water Reservoir.



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