Spring arrives at Gouthwaite as temperatures soar

Spring has arrived in the Harrogate district, with temperatures rising to 13 degrees centigrade in some areas.

Few places are more beautiful in spring than Nidderdale, as highlighted in this image by David Benson, a keen amateur photographer from Summerbridge.

Mr Benson shot this image of Gouthwaite Reservoir this morning.

He said:

“I drive by Gouthwaite Reservoir almost daily so decided to try my hand at a bit of photography and share the beautiful scenery with people that aren’t so lucky to live with it on their doorstep as I am.”

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Ripon’s winter beauty captured on camera

Ripon photographer Mike Smith has shot a series of photos showing some of the city’s most beautiful winter scenes.

Mr Smith, who moved to the city from West Yorkshire in 2018, is a keen photographer who has sold numerous images over the years.

The main image here shows blue skies over Ripon canal basin last weekend.

This swan below was photographed passing below Rentons Bridge at Littlethorpe.

Rentons Bridge Ripon Pic Mike Smith

Ripon’s famous cathedral celebrates its 1,350th anniversary this year and, as this photo shot at sunrise shows, it remains perhaps the most striking and beautiful building in the Harrogate district.

Ripon Cathedral by Mike Smith

Mr Smith said:

“I have combined my passion for photography with my enjoyment for walking and exploring the area around our new home.

“I share a lot of my photos on local social media as there are a good number of elderly Riponians far and wide who either cannot get out into the countryside any longer or who have moved away from the area.

“They enjoy seeing my photos. Local folk asked me to produce a calendar each year and to date I have sold around 1,000.”

Local charities have benefited through part of the proceeds of sales.

Mr Smith, who used to work in financial services, has given talks to local groups and had work published magazines.

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