Spring Blossom

Spring Blossom by the River

On this visit, a beautiful blossom tree beside the River Leven was in full bloom, its pink flowers reflecting softly in the water below.

As I was photographing the blossom, another scene caught my attention. A pair of moorhens were busy looking after their tiny chicks, quietly making their way along the riverbank. It's often this unexpected wildlife that make a visit even more memorable.

A selection of the photographs from this visit are also available as greetings cards and fine art prints in my Etsy shop for anyone who would like to bring a little of Yorkshire's springtime into their home.

Richmond

A Walk Through Richmond

We spent the day exploring Richmond, wandering along the river before making our way up through the town.

There are lots of old buildings to photograph, and a castle that sits high above the river, looking out across surrounding countryside.

One of my favourite parts of the visit was the waterfall. It reminded me of Aysgarth Falls, although on a much smaller scale, and was another lovely spot to photograph along the river.

A Walk Along the Coast

A Walk Along the Coast

Our trip to the coast started with a couple of unexpected encounters. As we were driving along, two turkeys wandered across the road in front of us, and a little further on, we passed a farm where a peacock was perched on top of a pile of hay bales.

When we reached the coast, we walked along towards Kettleness, taking in the views across the sea towards Runswick Bay.

The coastline here is dramatic, with steep cliffs and rocks showing the effects of years of erosion. There was plenty to photograph, from the cliffs to the wide views across the bay.

Spring Blossom

Spring Blossom

Spring blossom is one of my favourite things to photograph, especially when the cherry trees are covered in their pink flowers.

I love walking underneath the trees when they're in bloom, looking up through the branches and trying to capture the blossom from different angles. It never seems to last for long, so I always make the most of it while I can.

Yarm

Spring by the River in Yarm

We spent a spring day wandering along the River Leven in Yarm, enjoying the quieter feel of the countryside.

The viaduct was one of the things that caught my eye. Standing beneath it gives you a completely different perspective, and it's hard not to appreciate just how tall and impressive it is when you're looking up at the arches above you.

With the river, spring greenery and the old viaduct all coming together, there was plenty to photograph on a simple walk along the water.

Robin Hood's Bay

A Spring Day at Robin Hood's Bay

On what was probably the hottest day of the year so far, we headed to the coast and visited Robin Hood's Bay for the first time.

With the tide coming in, we started with a walk along the beach, keeping an eye out for fossils amongst the stones and sand. Along the shore were little towers of carefully balanced pebbles, some of them surprisingly tall.

After wandering along the beach, we made our way back through the village. The steep, winding lanes are lined with little cottages, their orange rooftops standing out in the bright summer sunshine. At the top, we were rewarded with a beautiful view back down across the village and out towards the sea.

It was my first visit to Robin Hood's Bay, and although the heat made it a very warm day for exploring, it was lovely to finally see somewhere I'd never photographed before.