Calendar- Prints - Canvas Photos 2020

Calendar- Prints - Canvas Photos 2020

Welcome to my 2020 - Print - Canvas - Photo Calendar Blog

Well I'm doing another project for 2020. It's solely for stock images for calendars, mounted canvas prints and prints. I will also be setting up an online store too, so keep coming back to see the latest photographs. So here's to another year chasing the light.

Photo 043 of my 2020 Calendar Project

Sunrise on the winter fields

Took this photo this morning just past the grange vicarage, i never get tired of this view

Taken with Fuji X100F

Photo 042 of my 2020 Calendar Project

Winters Night at Mary Magdalene Church Trimdon Village 

Took this photo early December no long after they put the christmas tree up. This always looks beautiful every year. 

Taken with Fuji X100F

Photo 041 of my 2020 Calendar Project

Winters Night at St Edmunds Sedgefield

Took this photo saturday night I noticed the moon was causing a bit of glow in the clouds this has created a bit of a fluffy effect on the clouds 

Taken with Fuji X100F

Photo 040 of my 2020 Calendar Project

Setting Sun Hardwick Park Sedgefield 

Took this photo bonfire night, It was such a peaceful and tranquil setting all you could hear was birds settling for the night l. It reminded me of the sounds that used to be on the TV series in the 70s survival can anyone remember it ?

Another photo to help over this lockdown period to try and keep spirits up especially for those vulnerable and shielding.

Taken with Fuji X100F

Photo 039 of my 2020 Calendar Project

Autumn Tree Avenue Hardwick Park Sedgefield 

Took this photo the other morning not today, the crows and rooks were squawking away well always reminds me of my years at Filmco you could always hear them from the factory car park especially 1st thing on a morning.

I love this time of year I will post a few photos over this coming lockdown to try and keep spirits up especially for those vulnerable and shielding

Taken with Fuji X100F

Photo 038 of my 2020 Calendar Project

Neptune Hardwick Park Sedgefield 

Took this photo the other morning not today, I spent a lot of time here during the lockdown this year and it's done me the world of good.

I love this time of year I will post a few photos over this coming lockdown to try and keep spirits up especially for those vulnerable and shielding

Taken with Fuji X100F

Photo 037 of my 2020 Calendar Project

Autumn Morning Trimdon Village Church

Took this photo yesterday morning, it was a lovely day with lovely blue skies and a definite chill in the air.

I love this time of year I will post a few photos over this coming lockdown to try and keep spirits up especially for those vulnerable and shielding .

P.s a great big thank you to everyone who has bought calendars from me I still have a few Trimdons one's and Sedgefield left .

Taken with Fuji X100F

Photo 036 of my 2020 Calendar Project

Sunflower Field Hart Village Hartlepool

I took this one day while travelling back and forth to Hartlepool vets while Lily was having her treatment to cheer me up.

Taken with Fuji X100F

Photo 035 of my 2020 Calendar Project

Dog Daisy Setting Sun Hardwick Park Sedgefield 

I had the pups over Hardwick Park last night, I have always loved dog daisies they always look beautiful when they are backlit by the sun

Taken with Fuji X100F

Photo 034 of my 2020 Calendar Project

Swan and Cygnets Hardwick Park Sedgefield 

I had the pups over Hardwick Park tonight, I have had a lovely fathers day. This is a new batch of signets I think they only about two days old. 

Taken with Fuji X100F

Photo 033 of my 2020 Calendar Project

Red Lion Renovations - Trimdon Village

What a great job Skerne Vally Developments  had made transforming a pub into new houses to an extremely high standard.

Taken with Fuji X100F

Photo 032 of my 2020 Calendar Project

Swan and Cygnets Hardwick Park Sedgefield 

I had the pups over Hardwick Park the other week, it was a beautiful day. This beautiful swan towards me to show me her babies like a lovely proud mother. 

Taken with Fuji X100F

Photo 031 of my 2020 Calendar Project

Sedgefield High Street 

St Edmunds Church Looking lovely car free.

Taken with Fuji X100F

Photo 030 of my 2020 Calendar Project

Sedgefield High Street 

Dunn Cow Car Free Looking Lovely Lockdown Sedgefield 

Taken with Fuji X100F

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Photo 029 of my 2020 Calendar Project

Sedgefield High Street 

I was going through Sedgefield last night and noticed no cars parked on the high street which I don't think I have even seen before so this is one view then I took another from the other end. Something to remember in years to come.

Taken with Fuji X100F

Photo 028 of my 2020 Calendar Project

Sedgefield High Street 

I was going through Sedgefield last night and noticed no cars parked on the high street which I don't think I have even seen before so this is one view then I took another from the other end. Something to remember in years to come.

Taken with Fuji X100F

Photo 027 of my 2020 Calendar Project

Sedgefield High Street 

I was going through Sedgefield last night and noticed no cars parked on the high street which I don't think I have even seen before so this is one view then I took another from the other end. Something to remember in years to come.

Taken with Fuji X100F

Photo 026 of my 2020 Calendar Project

Sedgefield High Street Two View Points

I was going through Sedgefield last night and noticed no cars parked on the high street which I don't think I have even seen before so this is one view then I took another from the other end. Something to remember in years to come.

Taken with Fuji X100F

Photo 025 of my 2020 Calendar Project

Sedgefield High Street Two View Points

I was going through Sedgefield last night and noticed no cars parked on the high street which I don't think I have even seen before so this is one view then I took another from the other end. Something to remember in years to come.

Taken with Fuji X100F

Photo 024 of my 2020 Calendar Project

Hardwick Park Temple - Sedgefield

Love the big blue sky and fluffy white clouds on this picture, I was lying on the grass to get a different perspective and to include the dandelions. It took 15 minutes to get this, because as soon as I got down the sun went it typical.. 

Taken with Fuji X100F

Photo 023 of my 2020 Calendar Project

Net Park Balls - Sedgefield

Iv'e seen these quite a few times on my travels, so while I was out today I noticed the big fluffy clouds and bright blue sky stopped off to get this photo. 

Taken with Fuji X100F

Photo 022 of my 2020 Calendar Project

Which Way - Trimdon Village 

I noticed the cherry trees starting to blossom the other day while I had the pups out. So while I was out today delivering frames and prints I stopped off to get this photo. Quite a nice day at times but miserable first thing.

Taken with Fuji X100F

Photo 021 of my 2020 Calendar Project

Trimdon Grange Sunset

Took this tonight, the sky was beautiful, like a scene from the science fiction movie 'Total Recall'. I don't think I have ever seen the sky as red, rushed around to near the wind turbines to take the photo there were a couple of other people further round taking photos.

Taken with Fuji X100F

Photo 020 of my 2020 Calendar Project

Super moon Trimdon Village Church

I knew about the super moon coming in April so I travelled up to the church early to get a decent vantage point to get the photo. This is a double exposure shot before anyone asks taken at the same time by changing focal length of lens.

Taken with Canon

Photo 019 of my 2020 Calendar Project

Tulips at Trimdon Village Church

Lovely walk again today with my little ladies, I enjoyed Chats that much yesterday i went a different route today up the village field path to the church. I took this photo of the church with the beautiful tulips in the foreground.

Taken with Fuji X100F

Photo 018 of my 2020 Calendar Project 

Lone Tree Trimdon Village Footpath

Lovely walk again today with my little ladies, I enjoyed Chats that much yesterday i went a different route today up the village field path to the church. People from Trimdon will recognise this scene well

Taken with Fuji X100F

Photo 017 of my 2020 Calendar Project

Swans at Chats Pond

Lovely walk out today with my little ladies, Lily and Luna quiet a long time since i was down here and around by chats pond, saw this beautiful swans on chats pond so took a photo of them 

Taken with Fuji X100F

Photo 016 of my 2020 Calendar Project

Trimdon Village Fields

Lovely walk out today with my little ladies, Lily and Luna quite a long time since i was down here and around by chats pond, thought the fox cover and down to the colliery beck. 
Took this and used a red filter love the tractor trails in the field.

Taken with Fuji X100F

Photo 015 of my 2020 Calendar Project
Mary Magdalene Church Trimdon Village

I took this photograph of our beautiful church while popping to coop for mil. I always carry a camera in the car with me, I couldn't resist taking this because of the lovely blue sky and white fluffy clouds
Taken with Fuji X100F 

Photo 014 of my 2020 Calendar Project
The Ball Game Sculpture Sedgefield

I took this photograph of this lovely sculpture of the ball game at Sedgefield the other week. I do think these type of things always look better with a bit of age about them.

Taken with Fuji X100F 

Photo 013 of my 2020 Calendar Project
Beautiful Daffodils Hardwick Park Sedgefield

I had the pups over Hardwick Park this morning 15th March, it was a lovely morning I took a few photos of the pups and a couple of landscapes but i love daffodils

Taken with Fuji X100F 

Photo 012 of my 2020 Calendar Project
Serpentine Bridge Sedgefield

I had the pups over Hardwick Park this morning 5th March, it was a lovely morning I took a few photos but this was one of my favourites of the serpentine bridge love the colours and the reflection.

Taken with Fuji X100F 

Photo 011 of my 2020 Calendar Project
Snowy Day in Sedgefield

This is a view of the fields looking towards Hardwick Hall, I took this February 24th we had a good cover of snow that disappeared as quickly as it come.

Taken with Fuji X100F 

Photo 010 of my 2020 Calendar Project 

Cumbria's Winter Wonderland 
Took this photo over Cumbria on the way past Thirlmere, a beautiful winter wonderland scene with the snow capped peaks in full view 

Taken with Fuji X100F

Photo 009 of my 2020 Calendar Project 
Sunrise at Sedgefield St Edmunds

Took this photo this morning I noticed the sky changing colour this morning I was up early on a road trip lovely view from the impeccable pig carpark with the sun coming up.

Taken with Fuji X100F 

Photo 008 of my 2020 Calendar Project 

Sunrise at Sedgefield St Edmunds Lynch Gate

Took this photo this morning I noticed the sky changing colour this morning I was up early on a road trip lovely to see the sunrise through the lynch gate

Taken with Fuji X100F 

Photo 007 of my 2020 Calendar Project 

Traffic Trails Durham City at Night 

Took this photo tonight I took the another photo years ago from the same bridge before they altered the road. It was very wet which helps the reflection on the road 

Taken with Fuji X100F 

Photo 006 of my 2020 Calendar Project 

Evening on the Trimdon Grange Pit Heap

Took this photo today when I was out with the pups lovely evening.

Taken with Fuji X100F 

Photo 005 of my 2020 Calendar Project 

Rutter Falls - Appleby 

Took this photo of Rutter Falls earlier this week, you couldn't use the ford to cross the river the water was that high. Last time I was here it was just a little bit of a waterfall but today it was in full flow. I love it in black and white just adds to the subject. 

Taken with Fuji X100F 

Photo 004 of my 2020 Calendar Project 

Sunset Hardwick Field Sedgefield. 

I love this area of Sedgefield, especially the winter sunsets are beautiful. I love the stray light in the camera which adds to the mood you could think it was the middle of summer but it was freezing.
Taken with Fuji X100F 

Photo 003 of my 2020 Calendar Project 

The Angel of the North. 

A lot of people don't like this but I think it is beautiful and I never tire of seeing it. No matter the weather there is always people there, I have included these people just to show the scale of the statue.
Taken with Fuji X100F 

Photo 002 of my 2020 Calendar Project 

Transporter Bridge Middlesborough. 

Took this of Tommy at Seaham, I love it in black and white it shows more emotion without the distraction of colour
Taken with Fuji X100F 

Photo 001 of my 2020 Calendar Project 

Transporter Bridge Middlesborough. 

Took this today when on the way home from Hartlepool took the scenic route the sky looked quite interesting and cried out for black and white. I personally think that metal work nearly always looks better in black and white.
Taken with Fuji X100F 

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.