I captured this on a barn near the beautiful village of Blanchland in Northumberland - I was struck by the richness of the colours and textures rust rusty hinge Rusty Hinge
This view is near Bled in the beautiful country of Slovenia. The structure in the free photo is a 'kozolec' - a type of hayrack constructed mostly of wood, this is a permanent, free standing, open-sided but roofed device used for drying and storing hay and grain. It is unique to Slovenia, so is an important part of the country's vernacular architecture Bled Slovenia field Slovenian cornfield and hayrack
Colours, textures and shapes - a collection of richly coloured and textured fishing ropes in a boat. | | This image is taken at Beadnell in Northumberland, in the North East of England coast sea harbour Fishing Ropes
A series of views showing the bridges over the River Tyne that link Newcastle and Gateshead. | | This is the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge, carrying the Tyne and Wear Metro across the river Tyne Newcastle Gateshead Bridges of the Tyne 5
Shots taken through an overhead canopy of leaves, sparkling with colour and light leaves garden gardening Leafscape 2
Landscape shots from the beautiful High Tatras of Slovakia, August-September 2008. | | This is a route marker on one of the waymarked trails landscapes Slovakia High Landscapes of the High Tatras 1
A series of views showing the bridges over the River Tyne that link Newcastle and Gateshead. | | Many Tyneside landmarks can be seen in this picture. In the foreground is the famous Tyne Bridge, with the Gateshead Millennium Bridge behind. On the right bank (the Gateshead side), you can see the Tuxedo Princess floating nightclub (since removed), the Sage Gateshead concert hall and the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art Tyne Newcastle Gateshead Bridges of the Tyne 2
A view looking along a windbreak fence, with the light filtering through the gaps between the slats creating interesting patterns and colours fence fencing fences Abstract Stripes
Located on the Northumberland coast, Dunstanburgh Castle was a Lancastrian stronghold during the Wars of the Roses (1455 - 1485). Heavy cannon damage left the castle in ruins, the condition in which it remains today. It's now owned by the National Trust and managed by English Heritage Dunstanburgh castle castles Dunstanburgh Castle 5
A variety of shapes and textures, taken at Beadnell on the Northumberland Coast coast sea beach Texture - Stony Beach
Everyone has been so nice about my Christmas Tree collection from last year I thought I'd create some more :) Last year's theme was silver and red - this year it's purple. Enjoy and, as always, I'd love to hear where you're using the photos xmascomp02 Christmas Xmas Graham's Christmas Tree 7
Merry Christmas to all SXC members! This series celebrates the colours, sparkle and joy of the festive season. | | To view all my Christmas-related photos click here comp02 Christmas Xmas Festive Sparkle 2
Merry Christmas to all SXC members! This series celebrates the colours, sparkle and joy of the festive season. | | To view all my Christmas-related photos click here comp02 Christmas Xmas Festive Sparkle 4
Rosslyn Chapel ( was founded in 1446 by Sir William St Clair, and is part of what was intended to be a larger cruciform building with a tower at its centre. Today it is well known for its key role in the book and film 'The Da Vinci Code Rosslyn Chapel Roslin Rosslyn Chapel, Midlothian 2