Sluice Tapestries

Sunrise on a cold December morning at Collywell Bay, Seaton Sluice in Northumberland on the North East coast of England. The silhouette of St Mary's Island and Lighthouse can be seen breaking the horizon on a calm winter's morning, and a seagull is nicely silhouetted against the dawn sky.

This image was taken on an overcast September July morning from Old Hartley, Seaton Sluice in Northumberland looking south past the cliffs towards St Mary's Island and Lighthouse. The image has been converted to monochrome to emphasise the sky structure.

Rocky Island is near Seaton Sluice in Northumberland on the North East coast of England. This image was shot on a bitterly cold January morning just after a storm with a hind of blue in the cloudy sky and a slight covering of snow on the clifftop footpath.

January sunrise over the North Sea from Collywell Bay, Seaton Sluice in Northumberland looking towards the lighthouse on St Mary's Island. A beautiful, calm start to the day with a colourful sky and the promise of a fine day to come.

This image was shot at Seaton Sluice in Northumberland on the North East coast of England, looking south over Collywell Bay towards St Mary's Island which can be spotted on the horizon on a hot, sunny morning in August.

The view looking south from the promenade at Blyth, Northumberland on the North East coast of England towards Seaton Sluice and St Mary's Island past the beach huts and the replica six inch guns of Blyth Battery. The image was shot on a blustery August morning with the North Sea looking a bit choppy as high tide approached and has been given a panorama crop..

This image was shot at Seaton Sluice in Northumberland on the North East coast of England, looking south over Collywell Bay towards St Mary's Island which can be spotted on the horizon on a sunny but breezy June morning.

Image taken from the beach at Blyth, Northumberland 'on Christmas day, in the morning' The sun was just creeping over the horizon casting its light on the clouds and showing up the ships and the silhouette of St Mary's Lighthouse and the headland at Seaton Sluice.

Sunrise over the North Sea from Collywell Bay, Seaton Sluice in Northumberland looking towards the lighthouse on St Mary's Island and a cargo ship on the horizon. A beautiful start to a January day just as the sun was clearing the horizon with the promise of a fine day to come. The image has been given a slight panoramic crop.

The view looking south from the end of the promenade at Blyth, Northumberland on the North East coast of England towards Seaton Sluice and St Mary's Island. The image was shot on a blustery August morning with the North Sea looking a bit choppy as high tide approached.

Sunrise over the North Sea from Collywell Bay, Seaton Sluice in Northumberland looking towards the lighthouse on St Mary's Island and a cargo ship on the horizon. A beautiful start to a January day just as the sun was clearing the horizon with the promise of a fine day to come.

Sunrise over St Mary's Island looking south from Collywell Bay, Seaton Sluice, Northumberland illuminating the whispy clouds over the North Sea and silhouetting the island and lighthouse as well as a sole seagull in mid flight.

November sunrise over Collywell Bay in Northumberland with the golden warmth of the sun seeming to drive off the cold blue pre-dawn sky. The island and lighthouse of St Mary's can be seen on the horizon.

Rocky Island is near Seaton Sluice in Northumberland on the North East coast of England. This image was shot on a bitterly cold January morning just after a snow storm with the bright winter sunshine casting long shadows, snow on the ground and some welcome blue sky showing.

Lovely golden sky just after sunrise on the beach at Blyth looking south over a wonky groyne towards St Mary's Island and Seaton Sluice on a blustery December morning.

There is an abundance of wild flowers amongst the dunes along the four mile stretch of beach between Blyth and Seaton Sluice in Northumberland, including many delicate Harebells (Campanula rotendifolia) such as the ones photographed here after an overnight rain storm. The delicate nodding bluebells flower between July and September and these ones have attracted an inquisitive snail.

My beautiful Keeshond dog Lily sitting among flowers at Rocky Island, Seaton Sluice, Northumberland under a lovely blue sky with fluffy clouds

Sunrise on Blyth beach, Northumberland on the North East coast of England looking south towards Seaton Sluice with St Mary's Island and lighthouse on the horizon and a flock of seagulls having just taken flight.

This image was taken at Collywell Bay, Seaton Sluice on the North East Coast of England in the County of Northumberland on a calm December morning looking out over the sea stack (known locally as Charlie's Garden) towards the rising sun.

The Manx Loaghtan is a small, primitive sheep, one of the rare breeds of sheep on the watch list of the Rare Breeds Survival Trust. This four horned example is a splendid fellow!

Misty December morning on Blyth beach in Northumberland and a small flock of Oystercatchers is reflected in the wet sand with St Marys Island and Lighthouse showing on the horizon under a bright red and yellow sky.

Rocky Island in Seaton Sluice, Northumberland was formed when a channel was cut between the small tidal harbour and the North Sea in the eighteenth century. The buildings on the island are whitewashed and are viewed here over a meadow from Collywell Bay before being converted to monochrome to emphasise the drama in the sky.

October dawn with the sun rising behind the Watch Tower on Rocky Island, Seaton Sluice in the County of Northumberland on the North East coast of England. St Mary's Island can be seen on the extreme right of the image. T

Sunrise over the North Sea from Collywell Bay, Seaton Sluice in Northumberland looking towards the lighthouse on St Mary's Island and a cargo ship on the horizon. A beautiful start to a January day just as the sun was clearing the horizon with the promise of a fine day to come.

Sunrise over the North Sea from Collywell Bay, Seaton Sluice in Northumberland looking towards the lighthouse on St Mary's Island and a cargo ship on the horizon. A beautiful start to a January day just as the sun was clearing the horizon with the promise of a fine day to come.

Sunrise over the North Sea from Collywell Bay, Seaton Sluice in Northumberland looking towards the lighthouse on St Mary's Island and a cargo ship on the horizon. A beautiful start to a January day just as the sun was clearing the horizon with the promise of a fine day to come.

The beach, dunes and bay between Blyth and Seaton Sluice in Northumberland on the North East coast of England on a blustery August morning with a single seagull in a cloudy sky.

St Mary's Lighthouse and island lie north of the River Tyne and Whitley Bay on the North Sea coast of England. The lighthouse is no longer in operation and is now a museum and tourist attraction which is only accessible at low tide when the causeway is not under water. The image was taken on a cold, clear December morning just after sunrise with a golden sky reflecting on the still, calm North Sea.

A view over Rocky Island, Seaton Sluice in Northumberland on the North East coast of England. This image was taken on a very cold but bright February morning from the area around Collywell Bay looking north towards the whitewashed buildings on the island all under a clear blue sky.

A view over Rocky Island, Seaton Sluice in Northumberland on the North East coast of England. This image was taken on a very cold but bright February morning from the area around Collywell Bay looking north towards the whitewashed buildings on the island all under a clear blue sky.

October dawn with the sun about to rise behind the Watch Tower on Rocky Island, Seaton Sluice in the County of Northumberland on the North East coast of England. St Mary's Island can be seen on the extreme right of the image.

A beautiful golden winter sunrise off the coast of Northumberland. The image was taken on the stretch of beach between Blyth and Seaton Sluice in late October looking south towards St Mary's Island which can be spotted on the horizon together with a passing tanker. The sun is partially hidden behind cloud, but is beautifully reflected in the wet sand and the waters of the North Sea.

This image was taken from the beach at Blyth in Northumberland on a morning with the storm clouds gathering in the east over Seaton Sluice and St Mary's Island. There is just the possibility that the strong sun might burn away the cloud, but probably not before a downpour.

St Mary's Lighthouse and island lie north of the River Tyne and Whitley Bay on the North Sea coast of England. The lighthouse is no longer in operation and is now a museum and tourist attraction which is only accessible at low tide when the causeway is not under water. The image was taken on a cold, clear December morning just after sunrise with a golden sky reflecting on the still, calm North Sea.

A view of Rocky Island, Seaton Sluice in Northumberland on the North East coast of England. This image was taken on a windy June morning from the area around Collywell Bay looking north towards the whitewashed buildings on the island.

A view over Rocky Island, Seaton Sluice in Northumberland on the North East coast of England. This image was taken on a very cold but bright February morning from the area around Collywell Bay looking north towards the whitewashed buildings on the island all under a clear blue sky.