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Les + Jan Bell - Photographers Diary - Sept. 2006

30 September 2006 - North Blyth, Northumberland.

A visit to North Blyth today to stock up on Port Photos. It was a bright sunny day with enough wind to keep the wind turbines along the pier moving.

In this photo a ship is unloading Aluminium Ore at the Alcan Terminal for delivery by rail to the smelter.

North Blyth

North Blyth



28 September 2006 - Bakethin Reservoir, Kielder.

After a walk on the north shore of Kielder Water in Northumberland we took a late afternoon visit to Bakethin Weir, near Kielder Village.

After very heavy rain this part of the reservoir was much higher than on a previous visit in July. The weather was changeable but good for moody type photos.

This photo was taken from the shore beside the weir looking up Bakethin Reservoir towards Kielder.

Kielder - Bakethin.

Kielder - Bakethin.



27 September 2006 - Hawick, Roxburghshire, Scotland.

Today we visited Hawick in the Borders. It was a dull day, not very good for colour photography, but good for black and white photos.

This is a shot of the old bridge over the River Teviot - in black and white there is little to give away the fact that this has just been taken - it could be many years old - like the bridge and surrounding buildings.

Hawick

Hawick



21 September 2006 - Hulne Park, Alnwick, Northumberland.

Hulne Park is one of Northumberland's great places. Unknown to many it is part of the Estate of Alnwick Castle and the public are allowed access to walk on some of it's many miles of tracks.

We were heading to Hulne Priory to visit the Priory remains - a lovely place and well worth the walk.

On the way we noticed a bull standing on his own looking a bit lonely in a field beside the road. He was a magnificent animal so we stopped to take his photo. He wandered up to the fence and poked his head over to greet us and seemed a very friendly beast (while we were on opposite sides of the fence anyway!)

Here he is - the friendly Bull.

Friendly Bull

Friendly Bull



18 September 2006 - Amble Marina Northumberland.

Today we set out to try a new piece of equipment to aid taking panoramic photos. Amble seemed a good nearby location to try it out.

We took quite a lot of photos some of which will be made into panoramic photos at a later date.

In between we took other photos for our websites - this one shows some of the many boats moored in Amble Marina.

Amble Marina.

Amble Marina.



12 September 2006 - Amble, Northumberland Coast.

There is a funfair on the waterside at Amble this week and in the evening it illuminates the area around the harbour and pier.

This photo from the pier shortly after darkness fell shows the funfair lights and harbour floodlights reflecting in the water.

Amble funfair at night.

Amble funfair at night.



10 September 2006 - Belsay Gardens, Northumberland.

Today we went to Belsay gardens near Ponteland in Northumberland. There was a vintage car show and the whole place was very busy.

After looking at the cars we went for a walk around the gardens. It was a warm sunny afternoon and In some parts of the gardens Butterflies and Bees were abundant.

In this photo a Butterfly is leisurely going about it's business while hovering just above is a Bee waiting his turn and looking rather impatient!

Butterfly and Bee.

Butterfly and Bee.



09 September 2006 - Amble, Northumberland Coast.

Today we visited Amble Harbour at high tide on one of the biggest tides of the year.

The river was very busy with lots of boats coming and going and lots of people fishing.

Just as we arrived able Lifeboat was leaving the river and shortly afterwards the inshore rescue boat followed at high speed. They both headed up the coast towards Alnmouth.

In this photo the inshore rescue boat is leaving the River Coquet past Amble North Breakwater.

Amble Inshore Lifeboat.

Amble Inshore Lifeboat.



08 September 2006 - Tynemouth Pier.

A visit to Tynemouth Pier today to take photos of shipping on the River Tyne brought an unexpected bonus - a rough sea.

As high tide approached waves were breaking over the pier and people were "running the gauntlet". A little later the pier was closed as the waves got even higher.

This chap is trying to make his escape from a drenching while others look on. In the far distance a large cargo ship has just left the River Tyne.

Tynemouth Pier

Tynemouth Pier



07 September 2006 - Hexham, Northumberland.

A visit to Tynedale today for stock photos. Afterwards we visited Hexham town centre.

It was a day when it was sunny one minute and dull the next, but just as we passed the Abbey the sun shone for a late afternoon photo.

Hexham Abbey - for more photos visit the Church Photos Section of our Northumberland website.

Hexham Abbey, Northumberland.

Hexham Abbey, Northumberland.



01 September 2006 - Delaval Hall, Northumberland.

Today we visited Tynemouth to take photos of the North Pier Lighthouse. Afterwards we went to Delaval Hall, a large Hall just outside of Seaton Sluice in Northumberland.

Late afternoon in summer is the best time to get a good photo of the hall as it faces north.

This photo was taken from beside the entrance gate to the grounds of Delaval Hall.

Delaval Hall, Northumberland.

Delaval Hall, Northumberland.



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