light here and there

 23rd August 26, Hauxley, 6am

Not much of a birthday sunrise but subtle and gentle.

I loved the light through these trees just inland.

heather today, gone tomorrow

 22nd August 26, Rothbury, 9am

The heather is in full bloom even as the ferns turn to autumn hues.

autumn cometh

 20th Aug 26, Morpeth, 7:30am

This time in August often brings the first hints of autumn in the air.

This was the only autumnal patch along the riverside path.

working and after work

18th August 26, Embleton Bay, 5:30pm

A very bonny afternoon run up and down the coast from Embleton Bay up to Low Newton by the Sea. 

18th Aug 26, Bamburgh Castle, 9am

Lovely light waiting for a coach trip to arrive at the castle.

blooming

 17th August 26, Rothbury, 5pm

A lovely late afternoon wander among the bonny blooming heather.

delayed

8th August 2026, Warkworth, 6:30am

A beautiful morning for a run.  When I got up to the Alnmouth cross it was just too beautiful to rush back again... 

I’m meant to be on my way 
But I was delayed 

You see the sun was just up 
And the sea was shining 
Curlews were calling from the sand 
(And I haven’t heard them all summer) 
House martins and swallows 
Young and old 
Swooped over my head 
And linnets sang 

The only sounds were nature 
Wind, sea, birdsong. 

I’m meant to be on my way 
But I was delayed

warming up

 4th Aug 26, Howick, 6pm

A run after work.  The day started rainy but it warmed up as the day wore on...