A rainy day in early may. Time for the raincoats and umbrellas.
A rainy day in early may. Time for the raincoats and umbrellas.
Taken on a typical wet bank holiday monday (May Day). These soldiers are standing in front of St Nics Church in Durham Marketplace.
Looking down towards Elvet Bridge in Durham. The wet cobbles and pavements can be great to photograph, one drawback, rain on the lens.
On Elvet Bridge looking back towards Old Elvet. Kingsgate Bridge can be seen spanning the River Wear in the far distance. A very wet Bank Holiday (May Day) afternoon.
Quite a busy image but the eye tends to go under Framwellgate Bridge towards the lone chap walking along the riverside path.
Durham Cathedral creates an amazing backdrop and looks dramatic, even on a wet day.
Located just off the A690, this is a lovely building. The Catholic church was founded in 1864 to accommodate the ever growing Catholic population in Durham City.
Godric of Finchale (or St Goderic) (c. 1065 – 21 May 1170) was an English hermit, merchant and popular medieval saint.
A view of the East Coast Mainline as it heads off into the distance on its way to Newcastle-upon-Tyne and beyond. In the distance you can just make out Lumley Castle and Chester-le-Street Cricket Ground. Tyne and Wear is found in the far distance, you can also just make out Penshaw Monument, a small speck on top of the hill on the right. The large building jutting out of the landscape near the centre of the image is Durham House, located in Washington Town Centre, this building is home to a principal office of the UK Government Department for Works and Pensions.
A lovely spring shot of the River Wear as it winds its way through Durham. Taken from Milburngate Bridge looking towards Framwellgate Bridge. The new development
Abstract shapes and textures can be found in urban areas if you know where to look. Taken in Durham City.
Plenty of arches and detail on Durham Cathedral's West Towers.
There are some beautiful flowers in front of the Durham University Library. Slightly blurry as it was a little windy, always a challenge when taking macro shots of flowers.
There are some beautiful flowers in front of the Durham University Library. Slightly blurry as it was a little windy, always a challenge when taking macro shots of flowers.
This lamp is found on Owengate, a road that leads up to the Palace Green.
This lamp is found on Owengate, a road that leads up to the Palace Green.
Framwellgate Bridge looms above the Riverside Walk. The trees are starting to open their leaves and spring is in full swing all be it dampened by heavy showers and thunderstorms earlier in the day.
Durham Castle often gets overlooked even though it looms over the city. Perhaps being partially obscured by trees (especially in summer) and also having Durham Cathedral as a neighbour is the reason. The Castle is home to the students of University College, part of Durham University. You can only visit the castle via guided tours (hopefully these will start up again soon).
A nice peaceful walk in the spring sunshine.
Taken at Framwellgate Bridge in Durham City.
Found on the the river walk, underneath the new buildings that house the Odeon Cinema, etc.
The water flowing over a weir can create some interesting shapes and patterns. The image has been rotated 90 degrees. Water is flowing through the River Wear in Durham.
Looking straight through both telephone boxes, I managed to capture a woman walking past.
Established more than 350 years ago, Old Durham Gardens provide a place to relax and enjoy some peace and quiet. Looking through the lower gardens towards the Gazebo and Terrace. The walled garden is located behind the walled area.
Taken at Old Durham Gardens
Such as peaceful place.
The the usual view of Durham Cathedral. As the crow flies it is about 0.85 miles away (1.37km) from Old Durham Gardens.
Taken at Old Durham Gardens
The abutment of the demolished railway bridge. It once carried a railway line from Sherburn to Elvet over the river Wear in Durham. The line closed to normal passenger traffic in 1931, but continued as a goods line and annual passenger trains to the Durham Miners' Gala until 1954
Trying a few action shots of a local cricket game being played at Durham. I managed to capture the action of bowling and even the ball in mid-air.
I quite the happy emotions captured here.
A view of Durham Cathedral under cloudy skies.
A passing shower left waterdrops on every surface including metal railings.
The fence casting some nice shadows, makes a great abstract shot.
Provided by Brown's since the 1900’s. You can hire a rowing boat and spend a pleasant hour or so on the River Wear.
The freshly opened leaves cast a lovely green that surrounds the Storyteller’s Chair, a sculpture created by David Gross. This is located on the riverbank underneath Prebends Bridge in Durham.
Durham Cathedral taken from Wharton Park, surrounded by lush greens of late spring.
The church tower has some lovely details.
This is located above the main door of St Cuthbert's Anglican Church in Durham City.
The church entrance has some lovely details including St Cuthbert holding the head of St. Oswald.
Some very old graves found here. It is a peaceful place where the odd rabbit or two were spotted.
Interesting juxtaposition of the very old and the very new.
