County Durham Pins and Buttons

An image taken of Durham Cathedral, Durham City, captured with a view over the trees from Wharton Park as a storm was clearing.

A view from the roadside next to the Cow Green Reservoir, located in County Durham, close to the borders with Teesdale and Cumbria. The view into the distance is to the west and to Alston Moor.

An HDR photograph of The Bridge Hotel pub in Durham City, Count Durham (UK)

The weir of the Cow Green Reservoir, located in County Durham, feeds water from the reservoir, over the weir and Cauldron Snout waterfalls and into the River Tees via Maize Beck

An HDR art print photograph of the railway viaduct running through the centre of Durham City, County Durham, (UK)

Northumberland County Flag - Eight Yellow Rectangles on a Red Field.

An HDR art print photograph of Durham Cathedral above the watermill, viewed from the banks of the River Wear. Durham City, County Durham (UK)

Tommy 1101 is a sculpture that sits on permanent display next to the cenotaph on the coast at Seaham Harbour. Created and named to commemorate the end of hostilities and to remember of all of the war dead and injured from World war One, Tommy sits with head bowed. The stone poppy and the embroidered poppies are added in the run up to the anniversary of Armistace Day.

An image of an old coal mine lift wheel fronted by two anchors sitting above the Port of Seaham in County Durham, England.

A war-weary Tommy sits thoughtfully, head bowed, rifle in hand, as he reflects upon the sheer horror of World War One during the first minute after peace was declared in 1918. This imposing metal sculpture, entitled 1101, owing to the fact the armistice went into effect at 11am on November 11, 1918, stands 9ft 5ins tall and weighs 1.2 tonnes. Built out of special corteen steel, it has been installed on Seaham seafront in Country Durham to mark the centenary of the start of the Great War. Created by local artist Ray Lonsdale, the sculpture is also intended to represent Post Traumatic Stress Disorder which many of the returning soldiers endured.

An image of a Brittish Tommy soldier from the First World war that sits proudly on the seafront at Seaham Harbour. In the background is a Lancaster bomber on a fly past. A composite of two images, the Lancaster fly-past is in memory to the British Tommies of the first world war.

A war-weary Tommy sits thoughtfully, head bowed, rifle in hand, infant of a poppy created from pebbles on the local beach. He reflects upon the sheer horror of World War One during the first minute after peace was declared in 1918. This imposing metal sculpture, entitled 1101, owing to the fact the armistice went into effect at 11am on November 11, 1918, stands 9ft 5ins tall and weighs 1.2 tonnes. Built out of special corteen steel, it has been installed on Seaham seafront in Country Durham to mark the centenary of the start of the Great War. Created by local artist Ray Lonsdale, the sculpture is also intended to represent Post Traumatic Stress Disorder which many of the returning soldiers endured.

The Slope Beach and Pier at Seaham Harbour. The slope is a sheltered sandy beach located between two piers at the harbour entrance. It was once an area where families visited and children learned to swim. Following refurbishment of the North Pier and the marina, it now attracts more visitors. The sunrises at low tide give some great images, as do the winter waves that pound the pier.

The Cow Green Reservoir, located in County Durham feeds water via its weirs to the River Tees. As the water is released into the weir, it tulles over the rocks, to the Cauldron Snout Waterfall, before plunging into Maize Beck and on towards the Tees.

A war-weary Tommy sits thoughtfully, head bowed, rifle in hand, as he reflects upon the sheer horror of World War One during the first minute after peace was declared in 1918. This imposing metal sculpture, entitled 1101, owing to the fact the armistice went into effect at 11am on November 11, 1918, stands 9ft 5ins tall and weighs 1.2 tonnes. Built out of special corteen steel, it has been installed on Seaham seafront in Country Durham to mark the centenary of the start of the Great War. Created by local artist Ray Lonsdale, the sculpture is also intended to represent Post Traumatic Stress Disorder which many of the returning soldiers endured.

A war-weary Tommy sits thoughtfully, head bowed, rifle in hand, as he reflects upon the sheer horror of World War One during the first minute after peace was declared in 1918. This imposing metal sculpture, entitled 1101, owing to the fact the armistice went into effect at 11am on November 11, 1918, stands 9ft 5ins tall and weighs 1.2 tonnes. Built out of special corteen steel, it has been installed on Seaham seafront in Country Durham to mark the centenary of the start of the Great War. Created by local artist Ray Lonsdale, the sculpture is also intended to represent Post Traumatic Stress Disorder which many of the returning soldiers endured.

A war-weary Tommy sits thoughtfully, head bowed, rifle in hand, as he reflects upon the sheer horror of World War One during the first minute after peace was declared in 1918. This imposing metal sculpture, entitled 1101, owing to the fact the armistice went into effect at 11am on November 11, 1918, stands 9ft 5ins tall and weighs 1.2 tonnes. Built out of special corteen steel, it has been installed on Seaham seafront in Country Durham to mark the centenary of the start of the Great War. Created by local artist Ray Lonsdale, the sculpture is also intended to represent Post Traumatic Stress Disorder which many of the returning soldiers endured.

Tommy now sits proudly on the seafront of Seaham Harbour, County Durham, England. This image has been converted to black and white to give the viewer a bolder dynamic on the sculpture..

The Blast Beach as it is locally known, is located just south of Seaham Harbour, in the area of Noses Point on the County Durham coastline of North East England. The beach was once a dumping ground for the old waste from the mines and chemical works - with the Chemical Beach, being close by. The sea stack, is unusual in that it has never been named.

Tommy now sits proudly on the seafront of Seaham Harbour, County Durham, England. This image has been converted to black and white to give the viewer a bolder dynamic on the sculpture..

The lower falls on the River Tees known as Low Force - these smaller falls sit down river from the bigger and more famous High Force falls

The incoming tidal flow of the sea as it begins to submerge the remains of the old groynes. Captured using an extended shutter speed to enhance the outgoing flow, then converted to black and white to add drama to the image.

The statue 1101, locally known as Tommy is of a First World War British Tommy, striking a pose of tiredness. Tommy sits on the seafront at Seaham Harbour in County Durham and was recently voted the best art work in the UK. Here the image has been enhanced with the important words 'Lest We Forget'. The stone poppy is recreated each year on the approach to Remembrance Sunday and differs in style.

An HDR photograph of rowers under Prebends Bridge, reflecting on the River Wear at Durham City (UK)

The coastal town of Seaham Harbour is in County Durham on the north east coast of England. Once a very busy port exporting coal from the numerous mines in the area and chemicals and glass from the chemical works, it is now a much quieter area. A search of the beaches in the area still show the history of the area, with old wagon tracks and uprights visible on the less frequented beaches. Here a set of old wagon wheels sit in the sea, only visible a low tides......they stand proud against the sea, with Seaham pier and lighthouse in the background, a reminder of the history of the area.

My love and I, we work well together But often we're apart Absence makes the heart lose weight, yeah, Till love breaks down, love breaks down Oh my, oh my, have you seen the weather The sweet september rain Rain on me like no other Until I drown, until I drown

Summerhill Force waterfall descending down into Bow Lee Beck as it meanders to the River Tees.

An HDR photograph of a weeping willow tree, reflecting on the banks of the River Wear at Durham City, County Durham, England

An HDR photograph of the watermill that sits below Durham cathedral, along the River Wear, Durham City, County Durham, England (UK)

HDR landscape image of Chester-Le-Street, County Durham (UK), viewed across the local golf course, with Durham CCC's Riverside Stadium floodlights in the immediate background

Lone tree sitting in a snow covered field close to the Derwent Reservoir in County Durham is silhouetted by a beautiful sunset.

The Blast Beach as it is locally known, is located just south of Seaham Harbour, in the area of Noses Point on the County Durham coastline of North East England. The beach was once a dumping ground for the old waste from the mines and chemical works - with the Chemical Beach, being close by. The sea stack, is unusual in that it has never been named

Vintage Winston-Salem, NC

A fine art photograph of the ruin, Chapel of hospital of St Mary Magdalene, near Gilesgate, Durham City, County Durham, England

The Hisehope Reservoir, is the smallest of a group of three reservoirs located on Muggleswick Common, County Durham. The reservoir was opened in 1906. All three reservoirs are located across the Muggleswick, Stanhope and Edmunbyers Commons and the Blanchland Moor, which form part of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Canon 5D Mk3 16-35 L series lens

A seascape photograph of Glass Beach, at Seaham, Count Durham, Northeast England