I live in the north of England on the edge of the beautiful North York Moors. In one direction lie northern industrial mill towns surrounded by stark moorland. The opposite direction leads to green rolling countryside and hauntingly beautiful moorlands with huge open skies. In between can be found a mix of contemporary regeneration and urban decay.
I bounce between extremes of seeking quietness high up on a wind-swept hill top and immersing myself in the chaos of the city. I enjoy both equally to keep my creative juices flowing.
I said goodbye to my old site A Flash of Inspiration in early 2020. After 8 years with my old site I felt the need for change. I’ve transferred over a selection of my favourite blog posts and a few of the 1000+ photos!
Here I share my discoveries and creativity through photos and musings. As always, I still enjoy documenting my walks with my camera. My photos inspire me creatively. I like painting, urban sketching and more recently learning video-making and studio photography.
I shoot with a variety of digital cameras, vintage film cameras and my iPhone.
I hope.
that my site will be a source of inspiration and encouragement to you or simply you’ll enjoy looking at the places I visit!
Much love
Helen x