December is here on we're on the last month where's this year gone.

December is here and this year has flown over, It's been a big year of changes, good times and bad times the same as everyone else but it hasn't half flown over. Thank you for your continued support throughout the year its meant a lot.
Thanks again
John

See the slideshow for 2019 here on youtube 

Happy New Year and all the best for 2020

A big thank you to all my followers and thank you all for all the business and likes and loves, it's lovely to get some feedback.

Well if you are not too busy and have 14 minutes to spare, I have done a slideshow of my project 2019. It's also got a cracking soundtrack hope you enjoy it

see the link here a let me know what you think and give my youtube channel a like if you can thanks John

Chasing the light III 2019

Photo 197 of my 365 Project 

Trimdon Village Church. 

Took this photo tonight this is a beautiful tree and church but it seems like the other two Trimdon are neglected. The tree at Trimdon Grange with next to nothing on it, and Trimdon Colliery the same. We seem like the poor relations.

Taken with Fuji X100F with Std Lens. 
Details f13 ISO 200 28 sec exposure.

Photo 196 of my 365 Project 

Frosty Evening at Hardwick Park. 

Hardwick Park, it's a lovely place and I know I keep telling everyone but it is so tranquil. There's loads to see whether its wildlife, plants or flowers there's something for everyone.

Taken with Fuji X100F with Std Lens. 
Details f5.6 ISO 200 1/320 sec exposure.

November is here on we're on month eleven the month of long shadows

November is here on we're on month eleven the month of long shadows, I will try to post a few more photos this month.
I will be doing a couple of sample calendars this year again these will be on preview over the next few days, with a mixture of local, Cumbrian - Lake District and Yorkshire photos. I have had quite a few enquiries already please let me know if you are interested. Thank you for your continued support.

Photo 195 of my 365 Project 

Sunset over Walney Island Barrow. 

You would think we lived in a different country we have had nothing but rain the last couple of weeks. Took this photo last night just as the sun was going down over a beautiful beach.

Taken with Fuji X100F with Std Lens. 
Details f16 ISO 400 1/400 sec exposure.

Photo 194 of my 365 Project 

Panoramic View of St Johns in the Vale Cumbria. 

Took this view of this beautiful valley with the mist rolling off the top of the fell. Theres nothing to date this photograph it could have been taken a hundred years ago.

Taken with Fuji X100F with Std Lens. 
Details f5.6 ISO 400 1/120 sec exposure.

Photo 193 of my 365 Project 

Stormy Sea Hartlepool Headland. 

Took Elaine and Kim out today they wanted to get some shopping and some fish and chips in the cafe along the sea front. We noticed how rough the sea was getting so we called along the Headland to take a couple for photos. Turned it black and white for a more dramatic photo.

Taken with Fuji X100F with TCL Lens. 
Details f8 ISO 400 1/550 sec exposure.

Photo 192 of my 365 Project 

Scary Backlit Trees Whinlatter Pass. 

This is a lovely road through the fells and it doesn't make much time difference if you are in the area. I have always loved these trees they remind me a bit if the game of thrones tree lined road.

Taken with Fuji X100F with Std Lens. 
Details f 4 ISO 320 1/150 sec exposure.

Photo 191 of my 365 Project 

Cumbrian Scene. 

Lovely little peaceful valley edge at cumbria with a couple of sheep keeping an eye on me. I love this in black and white for its timeless qualities.

Taken with Fuji X100F with Std Lens. 
Details f 5.6 ISO 400 1/800 sec exposure.

September is here on we're on month nine already

September is here on we're on month nine already, I will try to post a few more photos this months.

Photo 190 of my 365 Project 

Halloween at Whitby . 

Called to Whitby on the way home tonight, I couldn't resist when I was coming over the moors and noticed the Abbey all lit up in all its glory with lots of different colours. The grounds were packed and you can see a light trail at the bottom right from a passing torch.

Taken with Fuji X100F with Std Lens. 
Details f8 ISO 640 8 sec exposure.

Photo 189 of my 365 Project 

Lone Tree. 

I was down Yorkshire again and in the middle of nowhere when I noticed the single track road and a lone tree, I love it in black and white.

Taken with Fuji X100F with Std Lens. 
Details f8 ISO 320 1/300 sec exposure.

Photo 188 of my 365 Project 

Durham at Night. 

Called to Durham the other night dropping a wedding album off had my camera with me and I popped down to the river to take a photo.It was lovely to see the cathedral without its bandage on the tower.

Taken with Fuji X100F with Std Lens. 
Details f11 ISO 320 30 sec exposure.

Photo 187 of my 365 Project 

Grosmont Railway. 

I had a few jobs in Yorkshire and I had to divert back to York when I was on the moors the sat nav took me through Grosmont and i was luckily enough to be going through when the train was going through the station.

Taken with Fuji X100F with Std Lens. 
Details f8 ISO 400 1/110 sec exposure.

Photo 186 of my 365 Project 

Rainbow Trimdon Village. 

Took this a couple of weeks at the top of Trimdon Village. The sun had just came out again a gave us this stunning, Im pleased i was just in the right place at the right time.

Taken with Fuji X100F with Std Lens. 
Details f8 ISO 200 1/75 sec exposure.

Photo 185 of my 365 Project 

Transporter Bridge. 

Popped out to Seaton Carew this evening and came home via seal sands and noticed the sky and the bridge on the horizon so detoured for a quick photo.

Taken with Fuji X100F with Std Lens. 
Details f8 ISO 200 1/200 sec exposure.

Photo 184 of my 365 Project 

Durham Castle. 

I was doing a photo job for the Toni and Guy awards at Durham Castle on Tuesday evening. When I was leaving the event I took this on the way out. Had a great night with a great crowd looking forward to the next event with them

Taken with Canon 6dMk11 

Photo 183 of my 365 Project 

My Beautiful Pups Lily and Luna. 

Its been at least two months since I have had the pups over Hardwick Park I have been that busy, they're a year old now. The 10 months have flown over since we got them, I've been out delivery wedding albums etc and took the pups with me. We called at the park as it was a lovely evening and had a lovely walk around the lake, what a beautiful place this is and it's on our doorstep.

Taken with Fuji X100F with Std Lens. 
Details f5.6 ISO 400 1/70 sec exposure.

August now we missed July.....

August 2019, Well we have already started our eight month and now it's really flying this year its going too fast. I have been missing a month or so because of other commitments and family bereavement of losing my Dad so I decided to take a break. I don't think that I will be posting everyday unless I see something really good. A few people have said they miss seeing the daily photos so I will try my best to keep it going, Thanks again for the comments and likes 
John x

Photo 181 of my 365 Project 

Beautiful Sunflower Field. 

I stumbled on this beautiful sunflower field in Yorkshire on Wednesday. This is the first time I have ever seen a full field of Sunflowers and what a sight it was, I'm posting two photos for it it was so pretty. I think you will agree how lovely they look and I was astounded how beautiful they are. I never thought they grew them in this country. 

Taken with Fuji X100F with TCL Lens. 
Details f11 ISO 400 1/800 sec exposure.

Photo 182 of my 365 Project 

Beautiful Sunflower Field. 

I stumbled on this beautiful sunflower field in Yorkshire on Wednesday. This is the first time I have ever seen a full field of Sunflowers and what a sight it was, I'm posting two photos for it it was so pretty. I think you will agree how lovely they look and I was astounded how beautiful they are. I never thought they grew them in this country. 

Taken with Fuji X100F with TCL Lens. 
Details f7.1 ISO 400 1/1900 sec exposure.

Well here's to June 2019 light nights are here.

June 2019, We are starting our sixth month now and it's flying this year is going too fast. We are now well and truly in the light nights my favourite time of the year, the pups were nine month today and they don't have take a lot of my time, but they are worth it for the joy they bring to the family. Thank you all for your continued comments, loves and likes it keeps me going for another month John.

Day 180 of my 365 Project 

Crab Apple Blossom. 

Took the pups for a walk down Wingate Nature reserve today it's years since I have been there but definitely go back. We had a lovely hour walk I took this photo while I was there.

Taken with Fuji X100F with TCL Lens. 
Details f5.6 ISO 200 1/550 sec exposure.

Day 179 of my 365 Project 

Paul Goffy Gough

I have known Paul for quite a few years , I first meet him at the Lobster Festival  when he was doing an interview with the comedian Brian Conley. Paul got in touch with me after to do some new headshots for his radio and social media work. Had a great laugh here's one from today 
Taken with Canon 6dMk11

Day 178 of my 365 Project 

Gems, Livi and Lolla. 

These have to be the best VW Campers in the north east and definitely the best Iv'e seen at any wedding. These all belong to Steve's of Exclusive Wedding Cars Wingate, he has four campers and a classic soft top vw beetle

Taken with Canon

Day 177 of my 365 Project 

Local Poppies. 

Sorry for the delay been really busy doing my year end accounts and have been busy editing weddings. Took this near Trimdon Village I think we are about finished for the poppies this year but please message me if anyone knows of a good patch of them locally.

Taken with Fuji X100F with TCL Lens. 
Details f8 ISO 200 1/400 sec exposure.

Day 176 of my 365 Project 

Appleby Bridge.

I was in Appleby this morning, it was still wet and overcast like Sunday, but it was still very pretty. I love the bridge reflection in the river.

Taken with Fuji X100F with TLC Lens.

Details f11 ISO 400 11/90 sec exposure.

Day 175 of my 365 Project 

Imac Keyboard.

Well what a bad day today rained most of the time not what you would expect for the end of June. Ive been busy doing my year end accounts so haven't been far today.

Taken with Fuji X100F with Std Lens.Details f2.8 ISO 5000 1/80 sec exposure.

Day 174 of my 365 Project 

What do you See ? 

Took this photo down the village fields while I was out with pups, I think you can see a mouth in the tree and at least one eye hahaha. It could be a tree ghost!!!

Taken with Fuji X100F with Std Lens. 

Details f4 ISO 400 1/350 sec exposure.

Day 173 of my 365 Project 

Trimdon Grange Armed Forces Fun Day. 

I called down this morning for an hour and took a few quick photos. I have chosen this photo for my photo of the day basically because its timeless. Hats off to all the volunteers at the community centre for put this event on long may it continue.
Taken with Fuji X100F with TCL Lens. 
Details f2.8 ISO 400 1/1250 sec exposure.

Day 172 of my 365 Project 

Todays Lovely Wedding at Bowburn Hall. 

Took this photo today at Susan and Tony lovely wedding reception room at Bowburn hall. The couple are not on facebook so I didnt want to publish a photo of them. The room looked so beautiful today since the major refurbishment at the hotel, also a big thank you to all the staff for their help at the hotel.

Taken with Canon 

Day 171 of my 365 Project 

Lake View of Hardwick Hall. 

Took this photo tonight, It's been a while since Lily and Luna have been over Hardwick Park. Took this view of the hotel from the lake it was looking very stately. We even had two swans graced us with their presence to finish off the picture perfectly. 

Taken with Fuji X100F with Std Lens. 
Details f11 ISO 200 1/220 sec exposure.

Day 170 of my 365 Project 

Sunset Poppies back of Lauren. 

Took this photo tonight, It's been long day today over Cumbria then out with Lily and Luna no matter where I've been they always want to go out. Then for a quick sociable pint at the Dovecote.

Taken with Fuji X100F with Std Lens. 

Details f8 ISO 200 1/680 sec exposure.

Day 169 of my 365 Project 

Sunset Back Road to Kelloe. 

Took this photo tonight, I have been editing all day, designing wedding albums and taking the pups out.... I went out tonight to get away from the computer and look for a photo and caught a beautiful sunset looking towards Kelloe, I love the sun rays on this photo.

Taken with Fuji X100F with Std Lens. 

Details f8 ISO 400 1/120 sec exposure.

Day 168 of my 365 Project 

My Little Village. 

Took this photo today, you wouldn't think it the weather we have had lately. I always know I'm nearly home when I see the vicarage with the lovely flowering Laburnum trees and the gables, I took this while I had the pups out this afternoon.

Taken with Fuji X100F with Std Lens. 

Details f5.6 ISO 400 1/1250 sec exposure.

Day 167 of my 365 Project 

Armed Forces Day Sign 

Took this photo today, this should be a really good day out. Theres been loads of work put into putting this event on next Saturday by the volunteers at the community centre please show your support and get behind it hopefully it could be come a yearly event something for the village.

Taken with Fuji X100F with Std Lens. 

Details f4 ISO 400 1/420 sec exposure.

Day 166 of my 365 Project 

New Crop of Barley. 

Took this photo down the village fields while out with the pups, I love the look of this crop especially when it blowing in the wind making a swirling patterns its hypnotic. I have been struggling with a bad foot the last few days so the pups haven't been getting there long walks of late.
Taken with Fuji X100F with Std Lens. 
Details f4 ISO 400 1/280 sec exposure.

Day 165 of my 365 Project 

Lily and Luna with their New Bandanas. 

Took this photo when the pups were sunbathing and modelling their new bandanas that Elaine made for them, they love a bit sunbath.
Taken with Fuji X100F with Std Lens. 
Details f5.6 ISO 400 1/1400 sec exposure.

Day 164 of my 365 Project 

Maryport Harbour. 

Took this photo today over in Cumbria caught this in between the torrential rain showers. I love the brooding clouds with the lovely little white lighthouse to guide the boats in. I turned the photo black and white to give it the timeless feel. 
Taken with Fuji X100F with Std Lens. 
Details f16 ISO 200 1/70 sec exposure.

Day 163 of my 365 Project 

Poppy Field.

What a beautiful sight to see a lovely poppy field, they are such a thing of beauty.

Taken with Fuji X100F with Std Lens.

Details f6.4 ISO 200 1/420 sec exposure.

Day 162 of my 365 Project 

Farming Scene on the Fells near Ulveston.

Took this photo today over in Cumbria lovely day here compared to home. Took this farming tranquil scene, the calfs were very inquisitive and wondering what I was doing.

Taken with Fuji X100F with Std Lens.

Details f11 ISO 200 1/200 sec exposure.

Day 161 of my 365 Project 

Wind Turbines on Fire.

Took this photo tonight best part of the day he evening, I have taken these a few time now but they are on the doorstep.

Taken with Fuji X100F with Std Lens.

Details f5.6 ISO 200 1/320 sec exposure.

Day 160 of my 365 Project 

Dog Daisies.

Took this photo tonight I had a little ride out because I had seen these flowers a couple of days ago, but I was waiting for the light to be right.I do love dog daisies I love the stray light from the top left really adds to the photo.

Taken with Fuji X100F with Std Lens.

Details f5.6 ISO 200 1/250 sec exposure.

Day 159 of my 365 Project 

Steph and Gary's Wedding Hardwick Hall.

Another lovely wedding at Hardwick Hall, the weather has been pretty miserable all day until later this afternoon. I managed to get the Bride and Groom out for a couple of photos when the downpour stopped just before the wedding breakfast big thank you to the staff at Hardwick for helping on the day.

Taken with Canon 6D MK11  

Day 158 of my 365 Project 

New Pine Cones.

Took this tonight on the pit heap while I had two wet pups out for a walk. Very wet night hope the weather picks up tomorrow for my next wedding. I love the rain drops on the ends of the spines.

Taken with Samsung Note 9 Phone

Day 157 of my 365 Project 

Bomber Memorial RAF Lissett.

I have been down into Yorkshire today, I made a little detour between Driffield and Bridlington to see this memorial again its such a wonderful sight. I thought today it was even more special with it being D Day. So many young lives lost...... to make a better life for us R.I.P. 

Taken with Fuji X100F with Std. Lens.

Details f5.6 ISO 200 1/750 sec exposure.

Day 156 of my 365 Project 

Hardwick Hall Gin Bar.

Never stopped today again I have been over Cumbria, then I was at the Wedding Open Evening at Hardwick Hall from 5 till 7pm. A big thank you to all the people that popped in to say hello, it was a big success. I love this portable 'Gin Bar' courtesy of Jon Hill the hotel's manager which is also available for events outside of the hotel too. 

Taken with Fuji X100F with Std. Lens.

Details f2.8 ISO 1600 1/45 sec exposure.

Day 155 of my 365 Project 

Rutter Falls.

My first job was in Appleby this morning so I took a little divert and visited Rutter Falls on the way to my next job. It's such a lovely place with a couple of little cottages next to it, you could be anywhere in time over the last two hundred years. I used a neutral density filter to slow shutter speed to blur waterfall.

Taken with Fuji X100F with TLC Lens.

Details f16 ISO 200 1.3 sec exposure.

Day 154 of my 365 Project 

Lily and Luna's 1st Cut and Trim.

Took the pups for their grooming session at 'Woof Cutts' Sedgefield, Luna looked rough and curly and Lily was growing a Mohican along her back. They were really good and they look really neat and tidy now for a few weeks.  

Taken with Fuji X100F with Std Lens.

Details f5.6 ISO 800 1/550 sec exposure.

Day 153 of my 365 Project 

Another Lovely Sunset.

Took this tonight the weather picked up again on the night as its done quite a lot lately normally the best part of the day.

Taken with Fuji X100F with Std Lens.

Details f3.2 ISO 400 1/210 sec exposure.

Day 152 of my 365 Project 

The Poppies are Flowering.

Took this tonight when I had just finished another lovely wedding at Hardwick Hall. The weather has been pretty miserable all day until tonight when we got a bit of colour and sun in the sky. I do love poppies.

Taken with Fuji X100F with Std Lens.

Details f5.6 ISO 400 1/180 sec exposure.