Around the Forest (Kielder)

As opposite to around the lake, these are the contrasting views, where I’ve allowed myself some play with the photos to create some dramatic effect, like the one for Kielder Castle and the dark skies.

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England

Around the Lake (Kielder)

This is some of the stunning scenery that you can see around Kielder Lake and its dam. There is also a nearby RAF base, which allowed me to capture the plane shots.

England

The birds without the bees

This is a chaffinch, one of the most common and most colourful birds in the UK. They are certainly a common sight at Kielder Park and seem to be used to the sight of humans, getting quite close which has allowed me to take these shots. For those who like wildlife here’s some more information…

England

The Forest Head

The Forest Head (or Silvas Capitalis) is an alien like sculpture located in the middle of Kielder Forest in Northumberland. It was created by a group of Chicago artists and is inspired by local mythology. The idea is to sit inside to hear and see the forest around you through heightened senses! Kielder Forest provides…

Scotland

Scottish Spring

Green leaves, flowers and sunshine, spring has arrived!

Seaweed catching

I can only guess this will end up on someone’s plate.

Kite Flying

A typical Sunday in the park in China, where everybody comes out to enjoy the fresh air and the sunshine, basking on 30 degrees heat!

China in Black & White

Just some photos of a lazy Sunday in Xiamen (aka Amoy).

Yellow Sea

Aberdeenshire, Spring 2012, a yellow sea of rapeseed flower. This is probable one of the most common sights in the Scottish countryside each spring, that nonetheless makes for a pleasant view.

SHO(R)T STORIES

Because there is a story behind every shot

Around the Forest (Kielder)

Around the Lake (Kielder)

The birds without the bees

The Forest Head

Scottish Spring

Seaweed catching

Kite Flying

China in Black & White

Yellow Sea