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Les + Jan Bell - Photographers Diary - June 2006

29 June 2006 - Pauperhaugh, Northumberland.

This morning we visited Brinkburn Priory in the Coquet Valley near Rothbury in Northumberland. Preparations were underway for a music festival so we didn't stay long.

Instead we headed further up the valley to nearby Pauperhaugh where a fine stone bridge built about 1825 crosses the River Coquet next to a weir.

This is a photo of Pauperhaugh bridge and weir from the south side of he River Coquet.

Pauperhaugh Bridge.

Pauperhaugh Bridge.



24 June 2006 - Hartburn Grange, Northumberland.

We had a request from someone in Poland to take some photos around Hartburn Grange, which is between Morpeth and Scots Gap in Northumberland.

The photos have been used on our Northumberland photo website.

This photo shows swans on the lake at Hartburn Grange.

Swans on the lake at Hartburn Grange.

Swans on the lake at Hartburn Grange.



15 June 2006 - River Tweed, Berwick, Northumberland.

A visit to Berwick during warm, but unfortunately mainly dull weather meant not many good photos.

However, at high tide a ship was leaving the River Tweed and gave the opportunity for a few photos taken from a distance with a zoom lens.

This view shows the Dutch Ship Elise, negotiating the deep water channel out of the River Tweed.

Ship leaving River Tweed at Berwick.

Ship leaving River Tweed at Berwick.



09 June 2006 - Mitford Castle near Morpeth, Northumberland.

A return visit to Mitford Castle for stock photos at the right time of day this time.

Late afternoon is the best time for photos here due to the elevation of the ruins and to get a good blue sky effect.

This view shows the ruins of what was once an important castle perched on a hill top.

Mitford Castle, near Morpeth.

Mitford Castle, near Morpeth.



08 June 2006 - Belsay Gardens, Northumberland.

After we left Newcastle we visited Belsay Gardens knowing that the Rhododendrons would now be in full colour.

There is a superb display of colour here, surely one of the best in the country.

This photo shows the outlet from Belsay Lake with Rhododendrons in the background.

Belsay Gardens

Belsay Gardens



08 June 2006 - River Tyne, Newcastle.

A visit to Newcastle today to take stock photos of the Swing Bridge over the River Tyne.

It turned a bit hazy due to the heat but photos without sky in them were not affected.

This photo shows the Swing Bridge and was taken looking down from the Tyne Bridge.

Swing Bridge, River Tyne, Northumberland.

Swing Bridge, River Tyne, Northumberland.



07 June 2006 - Hulne Park, Alnwick, Northumberland.

A walk in Hulne Park at Alnwick, Northumberland.

Hulne Park is part of the Estate of Alnwick Castle and the Duke of Northumberland. The park is open to the public providing that you keep to the designated roads. It is a very nice place to walk in peace and quiet.

This photo shows Brizlee tower which was recently restored, It sits at the top of Brizlee Hill.

Brizlee Tower, Hulne Park, Alnwick.

Brizlee Tower, Hulne Park, Alnwick.



06 June 2006 - Mitford Castle near Morpeth, Northumberland.

A visit to Mitford castle later in the day than planned due to business discussions.

The sun was not at the best angle for good photos of the front of the castle ruins and it was getting a bit hazy.

This photo was taken from inside the ruins looking up to the front wall.

Mitford Castle, near Morpeth.

Mitford Castle, near Morpeth.



03 June 2006 - Cresswell, Northumberland Coast

After a hot sunny morning we decided to visit the coast at Cresswell. The sun must have been waiting for us because when we arrived it disappeared.

Most people who had been at the beach also seemed to have gone, leaving an empty view.

This photo looks north towards Cresswell Village.

Cresswell

Cresswell



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