From March to April, the bare branches become smothered in an abundance of fragrant, deep yellow, bell-shaped blooms.
Taken on a rather chilly Spring day. When walking around this field, I spotted plenty hares, but they are hard to capture.
Despite the chill of a north wind (which brought snow earlier in the day that soon melted), the landscape is showing signs of life and new growth.
I love the shapes created by the fence and its shadow.
A enhanced the evening hues a little to bring out the shapes of these beautiful trees.
A cold spring day slowly turning into a cold spring night.
A cold but beautiful evening. I did enhance the sunrays and colours a little more to bring out the golden hour of sunset.
A cold but beautiful evening. The sun casting a golden glow on the fields.
Another chilly spring day, but nice enough for an evening walk.
A decaying shower of graupel (soft hail) made for an impressive sunset. I love the shape of this tree and creates a nice silhouette.
A decaying shower of graupel (soft hail) made for an impressive sunset.
A sudden spring snow storm started to cover the woods and landscape in white within minutes.
Spring Snow settling on fresh spring leaves.
The snow shower did not take long to cover everything in a blanket of white.
Taken at Wharton Park with my macro lens. Love how it captured the tulip against the dark background.
Hanging slices of orange are a great way to feed birds and insects. This is something I may have a go myself, especially in the colder months.
Taken at Wharton Park - this view always takes a breath away. Durham Cathedral as evening starts to set in. The flag is at half mast to mark the death of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh.
A nice sunny reflection in the River Wear.
This narrow lane can be found to the north of Durham Castle and links Silver Street to Saddler Street. The lane was in the past a dry moat, a crucial line of defence to protect the Castle. Some parts of the lane are very narrow and slippery in places and also quite spooky but great for urban photography.
This narrow lane can be found to the north of Durham Castle and links Silver Street to Saddler Street. The lane was in the past a dry moat, a crucial line of defence to protect the Castle. Some parts of the lane are very narrow and slippery in places and also quite spooky but great for urban photography.
I love how the setting sun casts a vibrant light against the tree and the church causing strong shadows. Taken at the bottom of Dun Cow Lane.
The birds roost in Durham Cathedral's West Towers. Not the usual angle for taking pictures of the Cathedral, especially in almost direct sunlight. But I am glad I managed to capture the birds heading to their roosting spots in the towers.
Found next to Durham Cathedral, it can make for some interesting silhouettes
Taken at North Road in Durham. This is the Durham Viaduct that carries the East Coast Mainline. At sunset, the viaduct and Durham Cathedral in distance are lit up while lower reaches of the city end up in shadow.
A view of west Durham taken from Wharton Park. You can just make out the viaduct that carries the East Coast Mainline. The tilt-shift effect done in camera.
This narrow lane can be found to the north of Durham Castle and links Silver Street to Saddler Street. The shutters and bricks create some interesting textures.
This narrow lane can be found to the north of Durham Castle and links Silver Street to Saddler Street. The shutters and bricks create some interesting textures.
This narrow lane can be found to the north of Durham Castle and links Silver Street to Saddler Street. The shutters and bricks create some interesting textures.
Taken at Wharton Park, Durham
Taken at Wharton Park, Durham
Taken at Wharton Park, Durham
A close-up of a Prickly Teasel seed head. A favourite in dried flower displays, the teasel is a tall and distinctive wildflower. The teasel is so called because textile makers used its spiny combs to 'tease' cloth - cleaning it (carding) before spinning and raising the 'nap' or fuzzy surface.
St Cuthbert's is located near Wharton Park in Durham City. I quite like these windows.
The setting sun casts a golden light on Durham Viaduct and Cathedral, while lower down is placed in shadow.
Looking up at one of the many arches found on the Durham Viaduct. Lots of wonderful shapes, textures, light and shadows. Photography does allow you to admire things that are often overlooked.
I found this poster of text on a wall near the Durham Viaduct, interesting set of words just randomly placed on a wall.
This man has a fantastic voice, he is such a character. Taken on Framwellgate Bridge, Durham City.
The wavy shape of these petals and the vibrant colours create an unusual macro.
The wavy shape of these petals, the textures and the vibrant colours create an unusual macro.
It is a nice sight to see bees flying around the flowers after a long winter.
I love the repeating pattern of the arches found on the Durham Viaduct that carries the East Coast Mainline.
Durham Viaduct makes an interesting shot above the rooftops.
Flass Vale is a beautiful and historic area of woodland that starts almost at the edge of Durham City and extends out to Durham Johnston School and the A167
Flass Vale is a beautiful and historic area of woodland that starts almost at the edge of Durham City and extends out to Durham Johnston School and the A167
