Tyneside on mute

Don’t be fooled by the brash, cheerful red of the phone booth at Tynemouth on the north-east coast of England. It was a dank and overcast day, too wet for photography at first.

This is a place where Newcastle’s River Tyne flows into the North Sea, and is marked by piers and lighthouses on both sides. Against a misty, grey sky it cuts a dramatic sight with the muted captures holding their own strength. Meanwhile, the only colour came from a series of tokens and tributes tied to the railings near North Pier.

A little further up the coast lies Whitley Bay, a slightly faded seaside resort. Towards the end of the day, some light was breaking through, acting as a backdrop to coastal street furniture and a few hardy walkers.

When I go back, I hope to see this area basking in summer sunshine and beaming under a cobalt blue sky.

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Tags: bad weather, Great Britain, lighthouse, Newcastle, north-east England, phone booth, photography, pier, seaside, tourism, travel, Tynemouth, Tyneside, Whitley Bay

16 thoughts on “Tyneside on mute”

Peggy Isaacs on May 8, 2015 at 15:00 said:

“To the Lighthouse” is my favorite. Lovely as always.

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- mikeosbornphoto on May 9, 2015 at 14:35 said:
  
  Thank you very much, Peggy :) This is England at its tempestuous moody best.
  
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ckponderings on May 6, 2015 at 15:08 said:

Lovely images – the British seaside always has some gems in the winter/spring too! :)

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- mikeosbornphoto on May 7, 2015 at 14:23 said:
  
  Thanks Richard. And yes, even if they are a little on the maudlin side!
  
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Mark Simms on May 5, 2015 at 19:12 said:

Lovely set of images Mike….sombre and moody

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- mikeosbornphoto on May 5, 2015 at 20:05 said:
  
  Thank you Mark. Rain nearly stopped play entirely but I’m glad the clouds didn’t clear.
  
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Cos on May 4, 2015 at 22:14 said:

Nice set of photos, Mike.I love the ‘flag’, the roof and the colours on the fence.

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- mikeosbornphoto on May 4, 2015 at 22:18 said:
  
  Thanks Koos :) It’s lovely up there. I wonder what it would be like on a beautiful summer’s day?…
  
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  - Cos on May 4, 2015 at 22:25 said:
    
    So, you have to go back in summer to find out!
    
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    - mikeosbornphoto on May 4, 2015 at 22:31 said:
      
      Yes! Good excuse for a return visit :)
      
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dianaed2013 on May 4, 2015 at 15:12 said:

Really enjoy your minimalist images.

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- mikeosbornphoto on May 4, 2015 at 15:22 said:
  
  Thank you Diana :)
  
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harrienijland on May 4, 2015 at 10:58 said:

Excellent set, Mike!

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- mikeosbornphoto on May 4, 2015 at 11:02 said:
  
  Thank you very much, Harrie. There’s something to be said for bad weather after all… :)
  
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Noeline Smith on May 4, 2015 at 10:01 said:

This is a wonderfully moody collection of images Mike; the muted colours and isolated elements work really well.

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- mikeosbornphoto on May 4, 2015 at 10:06 said:
  
  Thank you Noeline very much. I wondered if the poor weather might scupper everything, but with what was on offer – especially the two piers – the mood was strong.
  
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