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North East Calendar 2020

an early morning image of The Infinity bridge in Stockton on Tees.
January – early morning at The Infinity Bridge Stockton.

When it comes to photography, weddings, portraits and predominantly people are my thing, but to relax I love photographing local landscapes.

Salburn pier photographed early in the morning.
February – a quiet start to the day at Saltburn Pier.

Michael Poole Estate Agents asked me if I’d like to work with them on a North East Calendar 2020. They have branches in, Billingham, Coulby Newham, Eston, Ingleby Barwick, Middlesbrough, Nunthorpe, Redcar, Stockton and Yarm. So images of local interest are very important to both me and Michael Poole Estate Agents.

a night shot on The Infinity Bridge, Stockton on Tees.
March – evening view by the River Tees.

I don’t have a library of local scenes, but over the last couple of years I’ve managed to build up a small collection of images around the Teesside area.

the bandstand at Ropner park in Stockton
April – morning tranquility by the bandstand in Ropner Park.

Mike (the big boss) also needed a feature image for his new all singing all dancing Stockton High Street branch. I asked him what he had in mind and he mentioned a few key Stockton landmarks, but when he spoke about Ropner Park and his regular walks past the bandstand, I knew I had to grab a shot of this. So, very (very) early one September morning I headed out to Ropner Park with my camera and tripod. The landscape gods were very kind to me that morning, and my image of the bandstand now features on his wall and his calendar. Sometimes I get lucky…

bluebells photographed at the foot of Roseberry Topping.
May – bluebells at the foot of Roseberry Topping.
a solitary tree photographed on a windy afternoon in East Harlsey
June – a windy afternoon in East Harlsey.

I love a walk out with my camera, it helps me relax and, as I’m not usually commissioned by a client, I can please myself with what and how I shoot. If I was going to give an aspiring landscape photographer any tips, one of the main things I’ve learnt is to be patient. For example, if you’re looking at photographing a sunset you need to arrive at your location with enough time for you to work out the best spot to set up your camera and then you wait for the best light, a tripod is essential for low light conditions and if you want to capture moving clouds and water.

Roseberry topping photographed in early morning light.
July – an early morning walk to Roseberry Topping.
blue sky and sunshine photograph of Yarm viaducts
August – Yarm viaducts in summer sunshine.
an early evening sunset image of the Transporter Bridge.
September – a pink hue in the sunset sky at The Transporter Bridge Middlesbrough.

Don’t worry about perfection. Nature doesn’t grow in straight lines. – Lisa Lubell

a silhouette sunset image of British Steel Redcar
October – a burning Redcar sky.
a night shot of Yarm town hall
November – a busy evening on Yarm High Street.

I hope you’ve enjoyed looking at my North East Calendar 2020 images and big thanks go to Mike for asking me to be involved. My plan is to shoot more local landscapes in 2020.

early morning image of Norton Green covered in snow.
December – a sleepy cold start by Norton Duck Pond.

Proceed & Welcome 2020…

2 comments

  1. I’ve set up friends of Eston on Facebook, however I need some photos of Eston in the 1970s-80. Have you any I can use. I can’t use copyright ones unless I have your permission , can you help

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