Heather Moorland

Week 34 Rosedale West Moor

The end of August and the heather 'is out'. There is very little time to photograph heather at it's best, it comes into flower, is very vivid, but soon starts to die to a pale brown colour. I had very little time this year, but just managed a drive up the Blakey Ridge road over the North York Moors.

The Waltzers

Week 33  Bridlington

Not a night time shot, just close to the action on the seafront at Brid. I never have been a 'big ride' person, I don't have the stomach for it. However, I have always been fascinated by the type of people who ride on the 'Waltzers' and the 'Speedway' at fairgrounds, probably as much to do with the loud rock type music that accompanies these rides, the background smell of fried onions and the ride operator bellowing, "Do ya wanna go faster?" - "Yeah".

'Goddards', York

Week 32 Home of Noel Terry - Terry's chocolate

Visited this hidden gem off Tadcaster road in York. Now owned by the National Trust, it was the home of Noel Terry of the famous York chocolate manufacturer. It is a beautiful home, built in the arts and crafts style in the 1920's. This view is the back of the house, which has four acres of gardens and a gate which opens onto York Racecourse, so that Noel could walk from his home to the factory on the other side of the racecourse.

Humber Bridge at night

Week 31 Humber Bridge

The iconic Humber Bridge. Built during the 70's and opened in June 1981 linking Lincolnshire and the East Riding of Yorkshire. I love this bridge. The first time I saw it was on a driving course just after the bridge opened and we made a bee line for the viewing area. I remember standing there in awe of a fantastic feat of engineering. Later whilst visiting north Lincolnshire on a number of occasions, I was more than happy to stump up the high costs of the toll and feel privileged to cross the bridge. This view from the south bank i.e. Lincolnshire.