A walk from The Sun pub to John O'Gaunt reservoir – spring 2025

a circular walk of 4 miles around fewston reservoir – spring 2025

a spring walk through the harewood estate.

A small collection of images which have been interpreted into black and white which creates a dramatic emotion to the viewer.

My first visit to this former open cast coal mine in yorkshire, which has now been transformed into a nature reserve that's alive with wildlife.

the annual raptor fair at duncombe park, helmsley 2024

First time on a Virgin balloon flight from York racecourse. A wonderful experience which gives you a different perspective on a place you know - york and surrounding areas.

The Deep is a public aquarium situated in Hull on the Humber Estuary. The exhibits contain thousands of sea creatures (including seven species of shark), 2,500,000 litres of water and 87 tonnes of salt housed in a purpose built building.

In March 2024 around 350 tractors set off from Harrogate to Pateley Bridge then back to Knaresborough on a 40 mile run, in aid of Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

A train day trip from Gargrave to Carlisle

small creatures in the wild

The Yorkshire Sculpture Park is an art gallery, with both open-air and indoor exhibitions.

Meeting on top of my garage

A visit to Hull's award-winning aquarium – a marvel of magnificent marine life.

A revisit to yorkshire wildlife park images in black & white

The annual national centre for birds of prey fair at helmsley, yorkshire - including wild red kites who got into the act

The Goldcrest is Europe's smallest bird. Very friendly, allowing me to get within a couple of feet.

a small collection of commercial photography

Not a sight you see every day a very skillful lady re-thatching a roof across the road from my house in Yorkshire. Great to see that some traditions are not lost.

a stroll around Tropical world in leeds, west yorkshire - a wondrous collection of species.

a stroll around staverley nature reserve near knaresborough - an area of the yorkshire wildlife trust

a stroll around harrogate town – December 2022

a stroll around otley chevin in west yorkshire – april 2022

The National Centre for Birds of Prey hosted the annual Raptor Fair in June 2022 and is situated at the magnificent Duncombe Park estate in Helmsley. Set within the world famous North York Moors National Park.

A stroll around Knaresborough in spring on a sunny day. A market and spa town in the Borough of Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England, on the River Nidd 3 miles east of Harrogate.

The National Centre for Birds of Prey is situated at the magnificent Duncombe Park estate in Helmsley. Set within the world famous North York Moors National Park – the following images taken in march 2022. Many of the birds of prey take to the skies in flying demonstrations, from the tiny terrestrial Burrowing Owl to the mighty and majestic Steller’s Sea Eagle the National Centre for Birds of Prey houses the largest collection of birds of prey in the north of England.

Harewood has been home to a deer park since the medieval era with three types of deer spread over 4,000 acres of land.

Studley Royal Park and the ruins of Fountains Abbey is a World Heritage Site in North Yorkshire. A medieval deer park, where St.Mary's church stands, is home to between 300 – 350 deer.

Bempton Cliffs is on the spectacular Yorkshire coast and is home to one of the UK's top wildlife spectacles. Around half a million seabirds gather here between March and October on towering chalk cliffs which overlook the North Sea.

covid restrictions being eased – first visit to the yorkshire wildlife park for such a long time. wonderful to see the huge development thats happeningand many new residents.

A STROLL OUT ON THE 5 april 2021 to this beautiful area near yorkshire water john o'gaunts castle and reservoir

A STROLL OUT ON THE 1 april 2021 to this beautiful area near yorkshire water scargill reservoir

A STROLL OUT ON THE DAY BEFORE RESTRICTIONS ARE EASED (28 MARCH 2021)

...it's now March 2021 and still many restrictions apply, restaurants, pubs, entertainment venues and golf clubs closed – but there is light at the end of the tunnel with 25 million people in the uk having had the Oxford-astrazenica vaccine as of mid-march. I've had my first jab and waiting for the second. so as not to forget the workings of my camera I have trying out various things to shoot (and to avoid getting totally bored !)– hope you enjoy.

On March 23, prime minister Boris Johnson announced unprecedented limits on where and how people can meet and gather during the coronavirus pandemic - Covid 19. The lockdown officially started the next day. Housebound, due to the lockdown I found myself exploring the garden and skies – here are a few examples of images to alleviate any boredom.

The UK’s No.1 walk-through wildlife adventure which is home to some of the most amazing animals on the planet, from the only Polar Bears in England to majestic Lions, Tigers, Giraffe, Rhino and so much more.

The Shuttleworth Collection is an aeronautical and automotive museum located in Bedfordshire, England. It is one of the most prestigious in the world due to the variety of old and well-preserved aircraft.

The River Washburn originates high in the Yorkshire Dales and ends where it meets the River Wharfe. Included in its path Swinsty, Fewston and Thruscross reservoirs.

A unique walk-through wildlife park located just outside Doncaster, South Yorkshire. YWP brings people in touch with some of the world's most beautiful and at risk species including Polar Bears, Black Rhino, Lions, Tigers and Giraffes plus around 400 other animals including 70 different species! Yorkshire Wildlife Park is a fantastic place to experience a breathtaking walkthrough wildlife adventure!

The National Centre for Birds of Prey is situated at the magnificent Duncombe Park estate in Helmsley. Set within the world famous North York Moors National Park. Many of the birds of prey take to the skies in flying demonstrations, rom the tiny terrestrial Burrowing Owl to the mighty and majestic Steller’s Sea Eagle the National Centre for Birds of Prey houses the largest collection of birds of prey in the north of England.

Mallorca is the largest island of Spain and has two mountainous regions, the Serra de Tramuntana and Serres de Llevant. Both are about 43 miles in length and occupy the northwestern and eastern parts of the island respectively. We spent a week at Port de Sóller which is a village and the port of the town of Sóller.

The reserve is part of a larger area known as Staveley Carrs, has been renowned for rare plants for centuries. Today, this large, site has been sculpted through quarrying activities followed by decades of work by Yorkshire Wildlife Trust and dedicated volunteers.

The Yorkshire Sculpture Park is an international centre for modern and contemporary art displays by some of the world’s finest artists.

One of the reasons Menorca is so special is due to its unspoiled nature and stunning scenery, and some of the things I guarantee you'll love about Menorca are the natural landscapes and beautiful views you'll stumble upon.

As an art student back in 1972, I undertook a national photographic challenge for students which I won a bursary for. Armed with my camera I decided to take myself of to Rome in 1973 – a few of the results are shown below.