England, Tyne and Wear, Tynemouth. Sunrise over King Edward's Bay viewed from near Sharpness Point.

England, Tyne and Wear, Gateshead. The iconic Angel of the North statue silhouetted against an atmospheric sky. The 'Angel', built on a a former colliery pit head bath site, is one of the worlds most viewed work of art with over 33 million viewers each year.

England, Cumbria, Lake District National Park. The domineering landscape of the Skiddaw massif, Englands’ fourth highest mountain at 3053ft, rising steeply from the shores of Bassenthwaite. Bassenthwaite is considered by many to be the only true lake to be found in the Lake District National Park.

England, Cumbria, Lake District National Park. River Duddon and storm clouds above the Little Stand and Ulpha Fell.

England, Cumbria, Lake District National Park. River Duddon and storm clouds above the Little Stand and Ulpha Fell.

England, Cumbria, Lake District National Park. The wild, rocky outcrop of Peathill Crag near Hardknott Pass in the Western Lake District.

England, Cumbria, Lake District National Park. The wild, rocky outcrop of Peathill Crag near Hardknott Pass in the Western Lake District.

England, Cumbria, Lake District National Park. The wild, rocky outcrop of Peathill Crag near Hardknott Pass in the Western Lake District.

England, Cumbria, Lake District National Park. The wild, rocky outcrop of Peathill Crag near Hardknott Pass in the Western Lake District.

England, Cumbria, Lake District National Park. The wild, rocky outcrop of Peathill Crag near Hardknott Pass in the Western Lake District.

England, Cumbria, Gilsland. Pocket of Rosebay Willow Herb growing near a stile along the Hadrians Wall Path.

England, Cumbria, Gilsland. Pocket of Rosebay Willow Herb growing near the Hadrians Wall Path.

ENGLAND, Cumbria, Lake District National Park. Mountain backdrop reflected in the still waters of Derwentwater at dawn.

England, North Yorkshire, North York Moors National Park. The scenic Robin Hood's Bay, a popular tourist destination and the end point of the 'Coast to Coast' walk.

England, North Yorkshire, North York Moors National Park. The scenic Robin Hood's Bay, a popular tourist destination and the end point of the 'Coast to Coast' walk.

England, North Yorkshire, North York Moors National Park. The scenic Robin Hood's Bay, a popular tourist destination and the end point of the 'Coast to Coast' walk.

England, Cumbria, Lake District National Park. Sheep and a black Lamb hiding in a blanket of bluebells on a fell near Dunnerdale Forest.

England, Cumbria, Lake District National Park. Black Lamb and a blanket of bluebells on a fell near Dunnerdale Forest.

England, Cumbria, Lake District National Park. Dramatic clouds over the irish sea reflected in Blea Tarn near Boot in the Western Lake District.

England, Cumbria, Lake District National Park. Mountain, fell and tree near Boot in the Western Lake District.

NORTHERN IRELAND, County Antrim, Giants Causeway. Waves crash against the hexagonal basalts rock formations of this world heritage site.

England, Northumberland, Holywell Dene. Detail view of frost covered ferns growing in Holywell Dene near Whitley Bay.

England, Northumberland, Holywell Dene. Detail view of frosted vegetation / seed head located in Holywell Dene near Whitley Bay.

England, Northumberland, Holywell Dene. Detail view of frosted vegetation / seed head located in Holywell Dene near Whitley Bay.

England, Northumberland, Holywell Dene. Detail view of frosted vegetation / seed head located in Holywell Dene near Whitley Bay.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Carter Bar. Snow engulfed forest plantation near the Carter Bar England / Scotland border.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Carter Bar. Snow on high land near Carter Bar on the English Border, looking towards the rolling hills of Scotland.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Eyemouth. Gale force winds create large swells in the North Sea, demonstrating the importance of the sea wall defences in place at Eyemouth Bay.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Newcastleton. Newcastleton is a fine example of an 18th century planned village, located in the picturesque Liddesdale. Designed to a plan by William Keir of Whithaugh for the third Duke of Buccleuch, the streets and squares of the town are all based around a grid system offering ample open spaces.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Dun Law. Wind Farms are a controversial new feature to be increasingly found within the Scottish landscape. This wind turbine is part of the Dun Law wind farm located at the western end of the Lammermuir Hills.

Scotland, Scottish Borders. Gentle morning light bathes a small pocket of woodland near the Ettrick Valley.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, River Blackadder. Sunset on the banks of the River Blackadder in the south east borders region.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Duns. Hay bales stacked outside a barn near Duns.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Hareheugh. Lone trees cling for survival on the rocky crags of Hareheugh.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Hermitage Water. Trees on the banks of the Hermitage Water.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Cragbank Woods. Deciduous trees found at Cragbank Woods National Nature Reserve. This protected woodland is the largest area of ancient Ash, Elm and Hazel woodland left in the Scottish Borders.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Coldstream. Breaking light illuminates a tree and reeds on the banks of the River Tweed, against a backdrop of an indigo sky.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Coldstream. The town houses and monuments of Coldstream, located on the banks of the River Tweed.

England, Northumberland, Heritage Coast. Red Life Ring against a blue sky, photographed near Bamburgh on the heritage coast.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Coldingham Bay. Storm clouds clear from above the sandy beach to be found at Coldingham Bay.

People's Republic of China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Hong Kong Island. Abstract view of office worker and business men walking among the financial district of Hong Kong.

People's Republic of China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Kowloon. Late afternoon light bathes a public square in Tsim Sha Tsui.

China, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Yangshuo County. Young chinese child being carried in an hand woven basket along a rural road running through an agriculture landscape dominated by the Karst peaks of Yangshuo County.

China, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Yangshuo County. Two rural farm workers carry fruit and their children in hand woven baskets along a rural road running through an agriculture landscape dominated by the Karst peaks of Yangshuo County.

China, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Yangshuo County. A chinese farmworker wearing a typical chinese hat, admires her domestic Buffalo which is grazing in an agriculture landscape dominated by the Karst peaks of Yangshuo County.

China, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Yangshuo County. A chinese farmworker wearing a typical chinese hat, admires her domestic Buffalo which is grazing in an agriculture landscape dominated by the Karst peaks of Yangshuo County.

China, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Yangshuo County. Domestic Buffalo grazing in an agriculture landscape which is dominated by the Karst peaks of Yangshuo County.

China, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Yangshuo County. Domestic Buffalo grazing in an agriculture landscape which is dominated by the Karst peaks of Yangshuo County.

China, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Yangshuo County. Domestic Buffalo grazing in an agriculture landscape which is dominated by the Karst peaks of Yangshuo County.

China, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Yangshuo County. Sunset behind a karst peak near the town of Yangshuo.