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St Marys Island

Jim Jones | October sunshine at St Marys Island

October sunshine at St Marys Island

St Marys Lighthouse and island lie north of the River Tyne and Whitley Bay on the North Sea coast of England. The lighthouse is no longer in operation and is now a museum and tourist attraction which is only accessible at low tide when the causeway is not under water. The image was taken on a warm October morning shortly after sunrise with a lovely soft light illuminating the lighthouse and the sand ripples all under interesting cloud formations.
Jim Jones | Here comes Christmas morning

Here comes Christmas morning

Image captured from Collywell Bay, Northumberland at sunrise on Christmas day with the sun showing over the horizon and casting a lovely red sky which is reflected in the calm waters of the North Sea. All things bright and beautiful!
Jim Jones | Early morning reflections at St Mary's Island

Early morning reflections at St Mary's Island

St Mary's Lighthouse and island lie north of the River Tyne and Whitley Bay on the North Sea coast of England. The lighthouse is no longer in operation and is now a museum and tourist attraction which is only accessible at low tide when the causeway is not under water. The image was taken on a cold September morning shortly after sunrise with the calm conditions enabling the lighthouse to be reflected in the water next to the causeway. The image is also available in monochrome
Jim Jones | Seagulls soaring skywards

Seagulls soaring skywards

Sunrise on Blyth beach, Northumberland on the North East coast of England looking towards Seaton Sluice with St Mary's Island and lighthouse on the horizon and a flock of seagulls having just taken flight.
Jim Jones | Quiet morning at St Mary's Island

Quiet morning at St Mary's Island

St Mary's Island and lighthouse are situated off the North East coast of England just north of Whitley Bay. Although no longer an operating lighthouse, it has become a popular tourist attraction and is captured here on a calm, quiet August morning just after high tide with the lighthouse beautifully reflected in the rockpools close to the causeway.
Jim Jones | Take the promenade to the island

Take the promenade to the island

St Mary's Lighthouse and island lie north of the River Tyne and Whitley Bay on the North Sea coast of England. The lighthouse is no longer in operation and is now a museum and tourist attraction which is only accessible at low tide when the causeway is not under water. The image was taken after High Tide on a mild March morning shortly after sunrise from the promenade having the effect of carrying the eye to the island itself.
Jim Jones | St Mary's Island in changeable weather.

St Mary's Island in changeable weather.

St Mary's Island, Whitley Bay on the North East coast of England captured here in sunshine just as the weather was about to change from the bright sky to the north to the rain clouds in the south and a certain photographer was reminded that he should have brought a coat by his dear wife! There is a similar image available in portrait format.
Jim Jones | St Mary's Island, Whitley Bay.

St Mary's Island, Whitley Bay.

St Mary's Island, Whitley Bay on the North East coast of England captured here in sunshine just as the weather was about to change from the bright sky to the north to the rain clouds in the south. The tide is retreating to the point where the causeway to the island is almost passable and the lighthouse is reflected in the shallow water.
Jim Jones | St Mary's Island in changeable weather.

St Mary's Island in changeable weather.

St Mary's Lighthouse and island lie north of the River Tyne and Whitley Bay on the North Sea coast of England. The lighthouse is no longer in operation and is now a museum and tourist attraction which is only accessible at low tide. The image was taken after High Tide on an Autumn morning just as the tide was retreating from the causeway and a reflection of the lighthouse was visible in the shallow water. There is a similar image available in landscape format.
Jim Jones | Springtime at St Mary's Island

Springtime at St Mary's Island

St Mary's Lighthouse and island lie north of the River Tyne and Whitley Bay on the North Sea coast of England. The lighthouse is no longer in operation and is now a museum and tourist attraction which is only accessible at low tide. The image was taken after High Tide on an Autumn morning just as the tide was retreating from the causeway and a reflection of the lighthouse was visible in the shallow water.
Jim Jones | Storm Clouds at St Mary's Island

Storm Clouds at St Mary's Island

St Mary's Lighthouse and island lie north of the River Tyne and Whitley Bay on the North Sea coast of England. The lighthouse is no longer in operation and is now a museum and tourist attraction which is only accessible at low tide. The image was taken after High Tide on an Autumn morning just as the tide was retreating from the causeway making the island accessible once again.
Jim Jones | St Mary's Island - Monochrome

St Mary's Island - Monochrome

St Mary's Lighthouse and island lie north of the River Tyne and Whitley Bay on the North Sea coast of England. The lighthouse is no longer in operation and is now a museum and tourist attraction which is only accessible at low tide. The image was taken from Old Hartley on a cloudy September morning and converted to monochrome to emphasise the drama in the sky.
Jim Jones | The View from old Hartley cliffs - Monochrome

The View from old Hartley cliffs - Monochrome

This image was taken on an overcast September July morning from Old Hartley, Seaton Sluice in Northumberland looking south past the cliffs towards St Mary's Island and Lighthouse. The image has been converted to monochrome to emphasise the sky structure.The
Jim Jones | St Mary's Island Portrait

St Mary's Island Portrait

St Mary's Lighthouse and island lie north of the River Tyne and Whitley Bay on the North Sea coast of England. The lighthouse is no longer in operation and is now a museum and tourist attraction which is only accessible at low tide. The image was taken after High Tide on an winter's morning just as the tide was covering causeway making the island inaccessible once again.
Jim Jones | Morning walk to St Mary's Island

Morning walk to St Mary's Island

St Mary's Island is situated off the North East coast of England near Whitley Bay in North Tyneside. This image was shot on a lovely sunny December morning when the tide was relatively low and exposing the causeway so that the island was accessible on foot to the two people making their way to the lighthouse. This image is also available in monochrome.
Jim Jones | St Mary's Island - Monochrome

St Mary's Island - Monochrome

St Mary's Island and lighthouse are situated on the North East coast of England near Whitley Bay in North Tyneside. This image was shot on a morning in July and the thick cloud cover seemed to suit monochrome with clouds sitting like a blanket over the island.
Jim Jones | December sunshine at St Mary's Island

December sunshine at St Mary's Island

St Mary's Lighthouse and island lie north of the River Tyne and Whitley Bay on the North Sea coast of England. The lighthouse is no longer in operation and is now a museum and tourist attraction which is only accessible when the tide is low and the causeway is then no longer under water. This image was shot on a bright December morning with a small flock of seagulls in flight around the lighthouse.
Jim Jones | St Mary's Island at high tide

St Mary's Island at high tide

St Mary's Island is situated on the North East coast of England not far from Whitley Bay in North Tyneside. This image was taken on a sunny November morning from near the end of the promenade and at high tide so that the island was cut off from the mainland.
Jim Jones | St Mary's Island blues

St Mary's Island blues

St Mary's Island is situated north of Whitley Bay in North Tyneside on the North East coast of England. This image was shot on a hazy May morning with a calm sea reflecting the blue sky and the lighthouse.
Jim Jones | Summer sunrise at St Mary's Island

Summer sunrise at St Mary's Island

August sunrise at St Mary's Island near Whitley Bay on the North East coast of England. A lovely warm morning with a calm sea and an interesting sky to start the day.
Jim Jones | November sunshine at St Mary's Island - Portrait

November sunshine at St Mary's Island - Portrait

St Mary's Lighthouse and island lie north of the River Tyne and Whitley Bay on the North Sea coast of England. The lighthouse is no longer in operation and is now a museum and tourist attraction which is only accessible at low tide when the causeway is not under water. The image was taken on a calm, cold November morning shortly after sunrise with a lovely soft light and the conditions were excellent to capture the lighthouse reflection in the rock pools left by the retreating tide.
Jim Jones | November sunshine at St Mary's Island

November sunshine at St Mary's Island

St Mary's Lighthouse and island lie north of the River Tyne and Whitley Bay on the North Sea coast of England. The lighthouse is no longer in operation and is now a museum and tourist attraction which is only accessible at low tide when the causeway is not under water. The image was taken on a calm, cold November morning shortly after sunrise with a lovely soft light and the conditions were excellent to capture the lighthouse reflection in the rock pools left by the retreating tide.
Jim Jones | Serene Sunrise at St Marys Island

Serene Sunrise at St Marys Island

Witness the tranquil beauty of St Marys Island, bathed in dawn's gentle glow. The lighthouse and island are located north of the River Tyne and Whitley Bay on the North Sea coast of England. With calm waters surrounding the island at high tide, and pastel colours painting a vivid picture of the English coastline, this image captures the essence of serenity.
Jim Jones | St Mary's Island in Pink and Blue

St Mary's Island in Pink and Blue

Witness a breath taking moment as the skies and sea merge into a canvas of pastel shades. St Mary's Island and its lighthouse stand gracefully amidst the rock pools left by the receding tide, while the red glow from the sunrise adds an enchanting touch to the scene. The island sits near the town of Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, and is cut off from the mainland during high tide.
Jim Jones | Springtime at St Mary's Island

Springtime at St Mary's Island

St Mary's Island is situated near Whitley Bay in North Tyneside on the North East coast of England. This image was shot on a lovely sunny spring morning looking over the daffodils and the cliff tops towards the island itself.
Jim Jones | August at St Mary's Island.

August at St Mary's Island.

St Mary's Island and Lighthouse, a former operational lighthouse turned museum and tourist attraction, is a must-visit destination for any family looking for a fun and educational outing. Located north of the River Tyne and Whitley Bay, the island offers a picturesque seascape and at low tide, visitors can explore the fascinating rock pools that are home to a variety of marine life.
Jim Jones | St Mary's Island and Lighthouse caught in a shaft of sunlight.

St Mary's Island and Lighthouse caught in a shaft of sunlight.

St Mary's Island and Lighthouse are situated just off the North East coast of England near the town of Whitley Bay in North Tyneside. The island was captured here on an overcast December morning just as a shaft of sunlight lit up part of the lighthouse and buildings while emphasising the reflection on the quiet waters of the North Sea.
Jim Jones | St Mary's Island sunrise

St Mary's Island sunrise

Lovely late August sunrise at St Mary's Island, Whitley Bay on the North East coast of England. The island is only accessible at low tide and this image, being shot at High Tide shows it cut off from the mainland under a lovely colourful morning sky.
Jim Jones | Winter at St Mary's Island

Winter at St Mary's Island

A very cold November morning at St Mary's Island in Whitley Bay on the North East coast of England with a heavy frost on the grass at the headland overlooking the island. Not many takers for the benches overlooking the sea though!
Jim Jones | February sunrise at St Mary's Island

February sunrise at St Mary's Island

A cold February morning at St Mary's Island near Whitley Bay on the North East coast of England with the colourful sky lighting up the scene and emphasising the colour of the green seaweed in the foreground.
Jim Jones | Blue Sky at St Mary's Island

Blue Sky at St Mary's Island

September sunshine at St Mary's Island near Whitley Bay on the North East coast of England. The tide is low and the lighthouse is reflected in the sea water left by the retreating tide.
Jim Jones | Pink and Blue at St Mary's Island

Pink and Blue at St Mary's Island

Just after sunrise on a January morning with a red glow from the pastel colours in the sky, made for an unusual shot of St Mary's Island and its reflection in the rockpools left by the receding tide. The island is situated near the town of Whitley Bay on the North East coast of England and is cut off from the mainland each high tide as the water covers the causeway at that time.
Jim Jones | St Marys Island in winter sunshine

St Marys Island in winter sunshine

St Marys Lighthouse and island lie north of the River Tyne and Whitley Bay on the North Sea coast of England. The lighthouse is no longer in operation and is now a museum and tourist attraction which is only accessible at low tide when the causeway is not under water. The image was taken on a very cold February morning shortly after the sun had managed to break through the cloud cover just after sunrise. With the tide retreating, rock pools were left behind which reflected the lighthouse.
Jim Jones | St Marys Island Seaweed

St Marys Island Seaweed

St Marys Island and Lighthouse are situated on the North East coast of England near the town of Whitley Bay. This image was taken on a calm overcast August morning at low tide leaving large clumps of seaweed on the rocks.
Jim Jones | Take the promenade to the island

Take the promenade to the island

St Marys Lighthouse and island lie north of the River Tyne and Whitley Bay on the North Sea coast of England. The lighthouse is no longer in operation and is now a museum and tourist attraction which is only accessible at low tide when the causeway is not under water. The image was taken after High Tide on a mild March morning shortly after sunrise from the promenade leading to the island itself.
Jim Jones | Spring Sunshine at St Marys Island

Spring Sunshine at St Marys Island

A quiet spring morning in March just before high tide at St Marys Island on the North East coast of England with the causeway flooding and cutting off access. The island is situated near the town of Whitley Bay on the North East coast of England and the calm conditions enabled a lovely reflection to show on the calm waters of the North Sea.
Jim Jones | Pink and Blue sunrise at St Marys Island

Pink and Blue sunrise at St Marys Island

This image was shot just after sunrise on a cold January morning with a red glow from the pink and blue pastel colours in the sky, capturing the attention of photographers and making an unusual shot of St Marys Island and its reflection in the rockpools left by the receding tide. The island is situated near the town of Whitley Bay on the North East coast of England and is cut off from the mainland each high tide as the water covers the causeway at that time.
Jim Jones | Becalmed St Marys Island

Becalmed St Marys Island

The tranquil St Marys Island is nestled in the calm waters of the North Sea, surrounded by lush green grass and a pristine coastline. The iconic lighthouse stands tall against the dramatic cloudy sky and in a millpond like sea, creating a captivating scene of natural beauty.
Jim Jones | St Marys Island Reflection

St Marys Island Reflection

The stunning St Marys Island is captured in this breath taking landscape picture, reflected in the glistening sea water, with the iconic lighthouse standing tall against the cloudy sky. The high tide is over the pedestrian causeway cutting the island off from the mainland.
Jim Jones | Pink and Blue Sunrise at St Marys Island

Pink and Blue Sunrise at St Marys Island

January sunrise at St Marys Island on the North East coast of England with a beautiful pink and blue sky colouring the early morning visitors. The calm conditions also provided the perfect conditions to capture the reflection of the lighthouse in rock pools left behind by the retreating tide.
Jim Jones | St Marys Island, Whitley Bay

St Marys Island, Whitley Bay

The iconic St Marys Island near Whitley Bay in North Tyneside on the North East coast of England, pictured here at low tide with the water having just cleared the causeway enabling access to the island on foot.
Jim Jones | January sunrise at St Marys Island

January sunrise at St Marys Island

January sunrise at St Marys Island near Whitley Bay in North Tyneside on the North East coast of England produced a lovely pink and blue sky for those of us lucky enough to be there
Jim Jones | Golden Sunrise over St Marys Island

Golden Sunrise over St Marys Island

The sky is ablaze with a golden sunrise over St Marys Island, casting a warm glow over the tranquil waters of the North Sea in North East England. The lighthouse stands tall, against the golden spring sky.
Jim Jones | Swirl of Cloud over St Marys Island

Swirl of Cloud over St Marys Island

A lovely swirl of cloud over St Marys Island near Whitley Bay on the North East coast of England on a cold February morning. The tide is low and the causeway to the island is accessible but perhaps it is just a bit cold for a brisk walk to the lighthouse.