Ms Marilyn's Blog

What magnificent weather we are having, here in North Yorkshire. Instead of writing, I’ve been taking photographs and gardening - and thinking about writing.

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The first photograph is of my grandson bouncing on a trampoline in his front garden. It was taken on Bank Holiday Monday – the weather was fabulous and we dared to have a barbecue.

The second image is of Roseberry Topping – taken today from Pinchinthorpe – just a bike ride away from my home.

The third photograph is of the Victorian funicular at Saltburn-by-the-sea. This beach is about 7 mile away from where I live and is a beautiful stretch of beach.

The pond-dipping images were taken today at the Guisborough Forest & Walkway Centre at Pinchinthorpe. One of these images is going to be on the front page of our community magazine (summer issue), but I need your help in deciding which one to choose.

Incidentally, I did ask the lady if it was okay to photograph her and the children. She was really very nice and said, she didn't mind at all. I also explained that no-one would be able to identify the children and would it be okay if they appeared on the front cover of our magazine. She said it was okay. Whenever I'm taking pictures I always explain, especailly if the camera is directed towards people, what I'm doing and why.

Yes, I too had a bounce.

Roseberry Topping taken from Pinchinthorpe.

The Victorian funicular in Saltburn-by-the-sea.

Pond-dipping at Pinchinthorpe number 1.

Pond-dipping at Pinchinthorpe number 2.

Pond-dipping at Pinchinthorpe number 3.