busy, busy

30th Nov11, Embleton Bay, 8am

Lots to do at the moment so the blog's not being updated as often...

Nell's first training course was on a lovely morning and we were on location and ready for the sun to come up.

The Skaith was calm and reflective at first...

...once the sun was up the winds started stirring across the surface of the pool.

Don't forget the 2012 calendar is now available. Click here to have a sneak preview You can buy direct from my website or by contacting me direct.

This year there are 10 A3 sized but also 20 smaller desk calendars

They are priced at £20 and £10 respectively.


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evening skies

20th Nov11, Howick Gardens, 3pm

Shaggy Ink Cap - We've eaten these before but there was only one so we left it in peace.

My favourite tree in Howick is this tall, slender multi-trunked Scot's Pine.. I've photographed it before and it's particularly striking against the late afternoon sky.

Mist was forming in the fields giving a very English view across to the winter trees.

22nd Nov11, Low Newton, 3pm

Very calm and peaceful as the sun dipped behind the dunes.

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2012 Northumberland360 calendar

The 2012 calendar is now available. Click here to have a sneak preview You can buy direct from my website or by contacting me direct.

This year there are 10 A3 sized but also 20 smaller desk calendars

They are priced at £20 and £10 respectively.

Andy

weekend catch up

18th Nov11, Embleton Bay, 3pm

Fred the Doberman lives in our village and he and Daisy get on fine. Today Fred nicked Daisy's ball as she looked on helplessly

The sunset reflected in a beach hut window.

19th Nov11, Embleton Bay, 8am

Kerstin's training course and we had a lovely morning. The Skaith is dammed by seaweed just now so the water is high and gives lovely reflections.

Where The Skaith empties across the sand there are nice textures in the water but you have to down close to make a nice photograph out of the scene.

Up closer to Dunstanburgh Castle and the 'cannonball boulders' make a nice foreground. With the tide in, it's nice to see a hint of sea.

Details in amongst the rocks.

20th Nov11, Fallodon Woods, 8am

Unidentified fungi around a beech tree.

Lovely autumn colours and textures in the woods

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running up that hill

18th Nov11, Embleton Bay, 8am

Embleton Bay's quieter at this time of year but you rarely get it to yourself. It's a popular place. Daisy and I took to the dunes and her athleticism as she sprinted up the dune is awesome.

She had a well deserved rest at the top while she surveyed the golf course and watched a couple of distant dogs.

With the tide this high, the curve of the bay is emphasised and the view in this direction (North, away from the castle) is much more pleasing to the eye.

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Look, The Sun!

17th Nov11, Low Newton, 8am

First time I've seen the sun for a few days it seems. At this time of year it gives off no direct heat whatsoever and it just seems to dimly illuminate the landscape.

The textures of the sand, waves and open sea are beautiful in this light.

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silly moos

13th Nov11, Newton Links, 7am

Best morning for a while with hints of colour in the clouds out towards the sunrise.

Meanwhile out West a full moon hung in the sky. Here's its reflection beside Daisy.

Finally the sun made its appearance weakly through the clouds.

As we walked back a herd of cows meandered towards us on the beach threatening to cut off our retreat. Fortunately they wandered further along the sand without giving us a 2nd glance allowing us to reach the safety of the dunes.

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roaming free

7th Nov11, Beadnell Bay, 8am

Another lovely morning (once the ice was scraped off the car). Daisy was roaming free but 3 dogs have been poisoned in our village recently so I'm watching her like a hawk.

Most likely poisoned bait has been left somewhere for 'vermin' to eat and the dogs have found it too. It's nasty, dangerous, selfish, and illegal.

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Sunny Daisy

4th Nov11, Newton Links, 3pm
Bright and sunny on the beach and, at nearly 15 degC, as warm as some days this summer.

Daisy met lots of doggy friends so was feeling very pleased. She stood over me as I lazed on the sand for a while...

As the shadows lengthened we headed for home.

Up North for me this weekend. Sleeping in a cold, damp bothy to remind me what a nice home I have...

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contrasts

1st Nov11, Howick coast, 3pm

This is one of my favourite places for a walk (especially as the livestock are now grazing the dunes for the winter). Where else can you start your walk down a farm track, pass through beautiful, sun-dappled (muddy) woodland, and, within yards, emerge out onto a sandy beach?

First though, Daisy (being a sight-hound) likes to pause for a view across a field. Here she is at her level...

...and here she is from my viewpoint!

Here's our walk in 4 pictures...

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