Collywell Bay Tank Tops

The sea stack in Collywell Bay, Seaton Sluice, Northumberland is known locally as Charlie's Garden from the time when it was much bigger and the top was alive with vegetation. This image was taken on a cold, wet and stormy November morning as the rough seas were splashing around the stack giving a good example of why it is constantly eroding.

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.

Stormy skies over Collywell Bay, Seaton Sluice in Northumberland on the North East coast of England. The waves lead the eye towards St Mary's Island and lighthouse on the horizon and the sea stack known as Charley's Garden can be seen in the bay. The image has been converted to monochrome to emphasise the drama of the scene.

The sea stack in Collywell Bay, Seaton Sluice, Northumberland is known locally as Charlie's Garden from the time when it was much bigger and the top was alive with vegetation. This image was taken on a cold, clear December morning as the rough seas were splashing around the stack, (and over the shoes of the photographer!) and then converted to black and white to emphasise the drama.

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.

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

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.

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.

This beacon can be spotted near Collywell Bay, Seaton Sluice in Northumberland on the North East Coast of England and is seen here silhouetted against a Christmas Day Northumbrian sunrise.

This image was taken on a beautiful bright July morning from Collywell Bay, Seaton Sluice in Northumberland looking south past the cliffs at Old Hartley towards Mary's Island and Lighthouse.

Sunrise over the North Sea from Collywell Bay, Seaton Sluice in Northumberland looking towards the lighthouse on St Mary's Island. A beautiful start to the day with a fiery sky turning to blue, reflected in the calm waters on the bay.

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 two seagulls are nicely silhouetted against the dawn sky.

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.

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.

Sunrise on New Year's Day 2018 from Collywell Bay, Seaton Sluice in Northumberland. The silhouette of St Mary's Island and Lighthouse can be seen breaking the horizon on a calm mild morning.

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.

Sunrise on New Year's Day 2018 from 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.

Image captured from Collywell Bay, Northumberland at sunrise on Christmas day with the sun showing over the horizon and casting a lovely red sky which is reflected in the calm waters of the North Sea. All things bright and beautiful!

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.

December sunrise photographed from Collywell Bay, Seaton Sluice in Northumberland on the North East coast of England. The sun is just beginning to show above the horizon lighting up the sky which is reflected in the calm North Sea and silhouetting the headland at Old Hartley and St Mary's Island.

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.

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.

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.

The sea stack in Collywell Bay, Seaton Sluice, Northumberland is known locally as Charlie's Garden from the time when it was much bigger and the top was alive with vegetation. This image was taken on a cold, clear November morning as the rough seas were splashing around the stack, (and over the shoes of the photographer!)