Shadows, light, sunrises and sunsets present constantly changing views of familiar Bristol scenes. Locations frequently take on new dimensions according to the season and time of day. The images in this gallery capture some of these changes.
‘Ghost houses’ in Cotham, Bristol
Winter sunshine creates a ‘path of shadows’ along The Promenade in Bristol
Early morning sun casts a ‘shadow hand’ across Durdham Down
Redland Station in the snow, January 2013
Early morning mist on Durdham Down, October 2012
April sunshine creates a dappled pathway in Lovers Walk alongside Cotham Park, Bristol
Lime Walk in St Andrews churchyard, Clifton, Bristol – a haven of tranquillity in Spring sunshine
‘Sail & Steam’ – Light shimmers on the water as a sail training yacht passes by the SS Great Britain
A sunny day gives the path from the car park, alongside the church, at Westbury-On-Trym just a hint of the Yellow Brick Road
Hot air balloons fill the dawn sky over Montpelier, Bristol during the 2015 Balloon Fiesta
Victorian chimneys are a prominent feature of the Bristol skyline – rendered all the more striking when lit by rainbows
A barge heads upstream along The Feeder Canal from Temple Meads towards Netham Lock on a bright autumn day
Avonmouth industry viewed from the Severn Way near Severn Beach. Avonmouth is in Bristol and sits on the Severn Estuary at the mouth of the River Avon. It is home to several chemical plants and Seabank Power Station. Severn Beach is across the border in South Gloucestershire. The coastal area is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and of international importance for the number of migrating birds it attracts.
Looking towards the old chapel at Greenbank Cemetery. Built in 1871, and extended in 1880, the cemetery was the first large Bristol burial ground to be created after the better known, and much visited, Arnos Vale. The North East part of the cemetery holds the remains of civilians who died in the Bristol Blitz. In the North West corner there is a military cemetery for British & Commonwealth servicemen which also contains the graves of German Luftwaffe crew killed in the bombing.
Greenbank is a small area between Easton, Eastville and Fishponds.
A view from Hanham Mount towards South East Bristol. The Mount is historically important as the place where, from 1739, George Whitefield and John Wesley preached to the local mining community. It is a World Methodist Heritage Site, visited by pilgrims from across the world. The beacon, which marks the Mount and shines green at night, can be seen for many miles.
The rising sun casts a warm but wintry glow over the Bristol skyline.
A wintry sun is reflected in the waters of Bristol’s Floating Harbour, alongside Underfall Yard.
The Underfall was developed to provide a means of controlling water and mud levels in the Harbour, as well as providing power to cranes, bridges and lock gates. The Power House now also contains an exhibition explaining the Yard’s function. Details at http://www.underfallyard.co.uk
Sunset approaches, a little after high tide, at Sea Mills (BS9) where the River Trym flows into the Avon.
A walker heading towards Bristol enjoys warm weather on the Severn Way near Shepperdine.
Although close to Bristol, Shepperdine is just over the border in South Gloucestershire.
Winter dawn in Redland, Bristol
Winter dawn in Redland, Bristol
Winter dawn in Redland, Bristol
Winter dawn in Redland, Bristol
A vivid autumn sunset over Carnarvon Road, Redland, Bristol
Balloonists take to the air – perhaps to check Bristol chimneys are in good condition?
Early morning on The Downs in Bristol as commuters awoke to find frozen roads and a snowy landscape, on 27 December, 2017.
Concert goers view the setting sun from a Ferris Wheel as they listen to music at The Downs Bristol festival. The event, held on Durdham Down, on a warm day on 1 September 2018 provided a perfect end to summer in the city.
