Northern shores

This was far away from the hustle and bustle of London life. I travelled to Northumberland in the far north of England, a place blessed with beautiful coastline and the Farne Islands, which are the domain of bird life and seals. From the seaside village of Seahouses, you can take boat trips out into the North Sea, looking back at the commanding citadel of Bamburgh Castle and getting close to the islets crowded with wildlife.

The sun stubbornly refused to show itself that day, meaning light pastel skies and rolling clouds. Photography from a boat riding a choppy ocean caused some problems – and admittedly a little biliousness. Back on dry land, the sands at Bamburgh were dotted with walkers enjoying the open spaces of a magnificent corner of the country.

Click first image to launch the gallery

Tags: Bamburgh, Bamburgh Castle, bird life, boat trip, England, Farne Islands, Great Britain, landscape, nature, North Sea, Northumberland, photography, sea life, travel, wildlife

15 thoughts on “Northern shores”

jdtphotography.co.uk on June 6, 2015 at 11:48 said:

oh crikey the man has left the city but the photographer has remained true to his urge for detail. Love these images Mike! Hope all is well and have a great weekend

LikeLike

Reply ↓
- mikeosbornphoto on June 6, 2015 at 11:59 said:
  
  Hey James, good to hear from you and thank you! Newcastle and beyond was great. It always help to see new horizons. Have a good weekend too no matter what you’re up to.
  
  LikeLike
  
  Reply ↓
jazzyoutoo_lostinbraga on May 27, 2015 at 14:44 said:

Great photos, I enjoyed them all!

LikeLike

Reply ↓
- mikeosbornphoto on May 27, 2015 at 16:59 said:
  
  I’m glad about that, thank you very much :)
  
  LikeLike
  
  Reply ↓
ckponderings on May 25, 2015 at 18:27 said:

Nice images – while I have familial connections to Northumbria, I’ve never been to Bamburgh… I really must visit the area properly at some point! :)

LikeLike

Reply ↓
- mikeosbornphoto on May 25, 2015 at 18:46 said:
  
  Thank you Richard. I’d definitely recommend it. So you’re a closet Northerner?!
  
  LikeLike
  
  Reply ↓
  - ckponderings on May 26, 2015 at 00:24 said:
    
    Haha.. Something like that. ;)
    
    LikeLike
    
    Reply ↓
Caz on May 24, 2015 at 20:47 said:

It’s an amazing place! I’ve only been there once, but would love to go again some time. Great photos.

LikeLike

Reply ↓
- mikeosbornphoto on May 24, 2015 at 20:53 said:
  
  Thank you Caz :) Yes, quite something. I have a real affection for the mistiness of Bamburgh beach.
  
  LikeLike
  
  Reply ↓
iosatel on May 24, 2015 at 12:37 said:

Very beautiful images Mike, great series!

LikeLike

Reply ↓
- mikeosbornphoto on May 24, 2015 at 14:37 said:
  
  Thank you so much, I’m glad you like them. Well worth a visit.
  
  LikeLiked by 1 person
  
  Reply ↓
leecleland on May 24, 2015 at 11:39 said:

Wonderful collection, Mike. I can’t believe the number of seabirds trying to cram themselves onto that island. And as usual you have an excellent eye for the close-up detail shot. I can see your enjoyment of this place in your photos.

LikeLike

Reply ↓
- mikeosbornphoto on May 24, 2015 at 11:45 said:
  
  Thank you very much, Lee. It’s not something I’m used to experiencing in London! It was worth a dose of mild seasickness :)
  
  LikeLike
  
  Reply ↓
  - leecleland on May 25, 2015 at 01:01 said:
    
    I’d be getting worried if the birds moved into London and started roosting closely like that!! The end of the world is nigh and all that stuff :)
    
    LikeLike
    
    Reply ↓
    - mikeosbornphoto on May 25, 2015 at 17:14 said:
      
      Spooky! This is their domain – the nearest humans can really get is in a boat.
      
      LikeLike
      
      Reply ↓