Shaldon Bridge (July 2026)

These photographs capture the late sunlight on Shaldon Bridge, including reflections in the River Teign…

Fog over the River Teign (May 2026)

These photographs from May 2026 depict a fog or Larry (or Lary) rolling over the River Teign estuary in the late evening.  Throughout the day visibility was poor and at times only the tops of the headland trees were visible.

A Larry is a local nickname for a fast-moving fog that sweeps across the River Teign estuary.

Taken between 8:45 and 9:30pm, the images show the camera gradually struggling with the twilight. This rendered a blue cast on the photos and introduced significant noise. While the software corrected some of this, I preferred to leave the images mostly unaltered as a record of the conditions. 

The Ness (May 2026)

My photography over the years has focused on a range of subjects photographed regularly throughout the year in various conditions.  One of these subjects is currently The Ness at Shaldon, a striking red sandstone headland at the River Teign’s mouth. Apparently named from the French word “nez” meaning nose, it likely reflects its shape and coastal location.  Here are some selections from May’s photography:  

River Teign (April 2026)

Two viewpoints of the River Teign. The first is from Shaldon Bridge looking towards Newton Abbot with Dartmoor in the background. The second is from the beautiful botanical gardens in Shaldon offering a panoramic view of Teignmouth.