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Statement of Ethics
Ethics are an important part of society and do evolve culturally. I look to continually learn and improve. I try to be aware and sensitive to the contexts in and for which I am making images so that I can uphold respect and dignity for people and purpose. I obtain consent where I am photographing portraits /individuals, verbal and written. In the wider sense photography is able to be interpreted very subjectively so I seek to use its power responsibly and with a view to care for the environment.
Norma McKellar
Sheerlight Photography
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Statement of Ethics
Ethics are an important part of society and do evolve culturally. I look to continually learn and improve. I try to be aware and sensitive to the contexts in and for which I am making images so that I can uphold respect and dignity for people and purpose. I obtain consent where I am photographing portraits /individuals, verbal and written. In the wider sense photography is able to be interpreted very subjectively so I seek to use its power responsibly and with a view to care for the environment.
Norma McKellar
Sheerlight Photography
Hello and welcome.
Here you will find especially some moments of special light in land and seascape of Northern Britain, especially the Northumberland coast which is my passion. I enjoy a broad range of photography too...so also some wildlife moments, some creative moments, theatre productions and support photography projects for the RNLI. I hope the images bring you as much pleasure as they did in the making.
Please feel free to contact me at SheerlightPhotography@gmail.com
Here you will find especially some moments of special light in land and seascape of Northern Britain, especially the Northumberland coast which is my passion. I enjoy a broad range of photography too...so also some wildlife moments, some creative moments, theatre productions and support photography projects for the RNLI. I hope the images bring you as much pleasure as they did in the making.
Please feel free to contact me at SheerlightPhotography@gmail.com
News
GIBRALTAR ROCK, TYNEMOUTH NEW LAUNCH -BREAKING NEWS
27th June 2025
GIBRALTAR ROCK Tynemouth new grand opening coming soon, landmark inn and restaurant with my images clothing the interior. Dates to follow....
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27th June 2025
GIBRALTAR ROCK Tynemouth new grand opening coming soon, landmark inn and restaurant with my images clothing the interior. Dates to follow....
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BALLERINAS in the Castle Keep
28th March 2022
28th March 2022
Amazing fun with a team of ballerinas in Newcastle's Castle Keep, Charlotte, Sienna, Fiona, Cat.
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CALENDARS 2022 - RNLI, Tyne Trust,Port of Blyth, Children N.E.
02nd January 2022
02nd January 2022
Calendars were busy for 2022, shots in Tyne Trust,Port of Blyth, Children N.E. and I produced as usual the Cullercoats RNLI calendar for its ninth year, which sold out immediately.
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Northumberland Spring 2021
19th April 2021
19th April 2021
"THE LADY OF THE NORTH", Northumberland country park land sculpture. The lady lies sleeping at midday in the Spring snowfall.
It reminded me of a poem by E Thomas:
I know it must be winter though I sleep,
I know it must be winter, for I dream
I dip my bare feet in the running stream,
And flowers are many, and the grass grows deep.
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It reminded me of a poem by E Thomas:
I know it must be winter though I sleep,
I know it must be winter, for I dream
I dip my bare feet in the running stream,
And flowers are many, and the grass grows deep.
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RNLI CULLERCOATS 2021 Calendar
17th November 2020
17th November 2020
RNLI CULLERCOATS 2021 calendar is here!
Our brave lifesaving volunteers continue their service despite the immense problems of Covid. Now more than ever we need your support to keep them open and afloat.
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Our brave lifesaving volunteers continue their service despite the immense problems of Covid. Now more than ever we need your support to keep them open and afloat.
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TYNE RIVERS TRUST - Calendar 2021
17th November 2020
17th November 2020
The Tyne Rivers Trust environmental charity does phenomenal work in improving and maintaining our rivers, their environment and wildlife. Including substantial work by volunteers. It deserves all the support we can muster. Here is its fundraising calendar for 2021.
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SUPPORTING THEATRE ARTS DURING COVID
17th August 2020
17th August 2020
Link for supporting Theatre arts at Newcastle Tyne Theatre during Covid.
Please help us keep the Theatre going!
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Please help us keep the Theatre going!
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Landscape Photography Magazine February 2020
19th February 2020
19th February 2020
Landscape Photography Magazine publish my Amble Harbour seascape, see page at:
[https://landscapephotographymagazine.com/2020/amble-harbour-northumberland-england-by-norma-mckellar/]
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CULLERCOATS RNLI CALENDAR 2020
25th November 2019
25th November 2019
This year's calendar on sale now. QUALITY A3 single sided so that you can use the images as prints thereafter. Please help us to save lives at sea....
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PORT OF BLYTH CALENDAR 2020 -finalist
25th November 2019
25th November 2019
Delighted to have two images selected by PORT OF BLYTH for their 2020 calendar
Large image:
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LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY MAGAZINE. September 2019
04th September 2019
04th September 2019
LPM have published one of my images of Charley's Garden, Collywell Bay, Northumberland ...the one that was exhibited by The Sill, along Hadrian's Wall. You can see the writing and image here:-
https://landscapephotographymagazine.com/2019/charleys-garden-stack-collywell-bay-northumberland-england-by-norma-mckellar/
https://landscapephotographymagazine.com/2019/charleys-garden-stack-collywell-bay-northumberland-england-by-norma-mckellar/
Exhibition DISCOVER OUR LAND, The Sill, Northumberland
03rd June 2019
My image "Dawn on Fire" as displayed in the summer exhibition held at the Sill, by Hadrian's wall, Northumberland. Taken at Collywell bay, Charley's Garden sea stack.The exhibition runs throughout June and part July 2019.
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03rd June 2019
My image "Dawn on Fire" as displayed in the summer exhibition held at the Sill, by Hadrian's wall, Northumberland. Taken at Collywell bay, Charley's Garden sea stack.The exhibition runs throughout June and part July 2019.
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Tyne movie slideshow of early shots
08th May 2019
08th May 2019
a couple of very short archive videos I made for youtube with stills of the Tyne and Tynemouth to celebrate the river and its place in our culture.For video click or paste:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVeBBxdzJ8w
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKnWd55wQBY
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVeBBxdzJ8w
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKnWd55wQBY
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MY FAIR LADY - Tyne Theatre dress rehearsal 9.4.2019
10th April 2019
10th April 2019
The dress rehearsal 9 April 2019 for the production of the musical MY FAIR LADY was fun and a great shooting experience. Opening at the Tyne Theatre Newcastle upon Tyne on Wednesday 10 April 2019.
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BBC Blue Planet UK episode 2: 26 March 2019
26th March 2019
26th March 2019
BBC Blue Planet TV programme
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0003mg7/blue-planet-uk-series-1-episode-2
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0003mg7/blue-planet-uk-series-1-episode-2
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RNLI Cullercoats 2019 art calendar
31st October 2018
31st October 2018
Quality A3 art calendar 2019 RNLI Cullercoats.
local scenes, action, on sale now ..please help us to save lives at sea...
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local scenes, action, on sale now ..please help us to save lives at sea...
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OLYMPUS - testing micro thirds in the Lake District
04th July 2018
04th July 2018
I was recently invited by Olympus and Wilkinson's Cameras to join them alongside a landscape workshop run by Steve Gosling in the Lake District....to test out their new micro thirds OM-D E-M5 Mark II.
despite the rain we were able to run through a lot of its functionality, very impressed. See post for a brief rundown in review...
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despite the rain we were able to run through a lot of its functionality, very impressed. See post for a brief rundown in review...
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WHITBY GOTH FESTIVAL APRIL 2018
29th April 2018
29th April 2018
WHITBY GOTH EVENT APRIL 2018
(Images available for use within their permissions if you email request to sheerlightphotography@gmail.com
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(Images available for use within their permissions if you email request to sheerlightphotography@gmail.com
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ON LANDSCAPE - exhibited St Mary's lighthouse
15th December 2016
15th December 2016
The 2016 ON LANDSCAPE conference included in their exhibition this shot of St Mary's Lighthouse, please see:
https://www.onlandscape.co.uk/norma-mckellar/
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https://www.onlandscape.co.uk/norma-mckellar/
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PIRATES OF PENZANCE (Tyne Theatre and Opera House)
06th September 2015
06th September 2015
PIRATES OF PENZANCE musical 22-26 September, 2015... a must to see....Tyne Theatre and Opera House, come and swashbuckle with us
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Heritage Open Days 11-13 Sept 2015
04th September 2015
04th September 2015
Heritage weekend 11-13 September 2015: an exhibition at the Tyne Theatre and Opera House, Newcastle upon Tyne, documenting its historic design, history and beauty.
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Amateur Photography Magazine Cityscape competition
10th May 2015
Amateur Photography magazine regional winner CITYSCAPE competition - digital exhibition May 2015 nationally in main rail stations and shopping Malls.
see also the evening Chronicle:
https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/see-stunning-images-taken-local-13787606
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10th May 2015
Amateur Photography magazine regional winner CITYSCAPE competition - digital exhibition May 2015 nationally in main rail stations and shopping Malls.
see also the evening Chronicle:
https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/see-stunning-images-taken-local-13787606
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AONB Northumberland Guide 2015
01st May 2015
01st May 2015
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http://www.northumberland.gov.uk/Default.aspx?page=14278
Northumberland coast visitor guide 2015
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RNLI Cullercoats Calendar 2015 published
01st December 2014
01st December 2014
RNLI Cullercoats Calendar 2015 published.
Big A3, good quality from new printers, please help us save lives at sea. A job but a treat to produce, many thanks to my co-contributors.
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Big A3, good quality from new printers, please help us save lives at sea. A job but a treat to produce, many thanks to my co-contributors.
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Holy Island - Lindisfarne Northumberland
02nd December 2013
02nd December 2013
Holy Island Northumberland
The close of the year would not be complete without the photographic pilgrimage to Holy Island which a good bunch of friends and I make. This year was huge fun, 22 of us ploughing through the mudsilt in chase of a dawn which turned out cloudless and brief... yet not to be missed. In balance with that was the evening blue calm which so blankets the island in a spiritual haven.
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The close of the year would not be complete without the photographic pilgrimage to Holy Island which a good bunch of friends and I make. This year was huge fun, 22 of us ploughing through the mudsilt in chase of a dawn which turned out cloudless and brief... yet not to be missed. In balance with that was the evening blue calm which so blankets the island in a spiritual haven.
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RNLI - saving lives at sea
23rd November 2013
23rd November 2013
RNLI -saving lives at sea...
Recently been making a calendar plus a Christmas card together with some talented photography friends to raise funds to save lives at sea. so far £3,500 made and growing. Both card and calendar went to second edition.
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Recently been making a calendar plus a Christmas card together with some talented photography friends to raise funds to save lives at sea. so far £3,500 made and growing. Both card and calendar went to second edition.
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THE SOCIETIES: highly commended - seascape shot
05th June 2013
After too long a spell of less camera activity dealing with life things it was a nice surprise to stumble across my image of Tynemouth pier in a glorious dawn as having been selected as highly commended in a their great outdoors landscape competition which draws internationally. Thank goodness too that summer is making an appearance at last ....
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05th June 2013
After too long a spell of less camera activity dealing with life things it was a nice surprise to stumble across my image of Tynemouth pier in a glorious dawn as having been selected as highly commended in a their great outdoors landscape competition which draws internationally. Thank goodness too that summer is making an appearance at last ....
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Gallery
WHITBY GOTH FESTIVAL APRIL 2018
The twice yearly GOTH festival at Whitby, April 2018. Goths were fully resplendent, a thriving event. |
Bamburgh Northumberland
Bamburgh, Northumberland. |
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Beadnell Bay and cove, Northumberland
The relatively unspoiled Beadnell stretch on the Northumberland coast |
AMBLE, NORTHUMBERLAND
The harbour of the fishing village Amble on the Northumberland coast. |
Dunstanburgh Northumberland
Dustanburgh and its castle ruins on the North East coast Northumberland |
SEACHANGES
The beauty and raw power of our sea, the geology of our coastline, the magic light of sunrise and sunset... we only need to stop and look... |
PIRATES OF PENZANCE - TYNE THEATRE AND OPERA HOUSE SEPT 2015
Some of the cast of PIRATES OF PENZANCE (September 2015). A photoshoot at Cullercoats bay on the Northumbrian coast, itself historically a place of smuggler's caves.... |
All the World's a Stage....
Tyne Theatre and Opera House Project. Leading to the 2015 Heritage Open Days I have been recently involved with some colleagues in documenting by photography some of the design, space and history of this wonderful grade 1 listed theatre in Newcastle upon Tyne. A small exhibition of our images will be on display for the Heritage Open days in September and remain with the theatre therafter. The theatre has some of the best acoustics in Europe, acclaimed by Placido Domingo as just as good as La Scala. Currently about to undergo some redevelopment it is a gem of Victorian design, with its wooden stage machinery some original and some restored after a fire. You can see the winches and manual contraptions eg the "demon" trap which lifts the actors up through the stage floor. The auditorium is adorned with the most wonderful Venetian plasterwork, light sconces and gilded figures. Its stage in the late 1890's was graced by the "Divine" Sarah Bernhardt, the subject and patron of Mucha's famous artwork. It was a privilege to have been allowed to roam the theatre, a new treasure at every turn and just as much so to engage with the people who keep it alive for us. Here are just a few glimpses.... |
CULLERCOATS BAY
Cullercoats bay is a gem on the North East coast lying between Whitley Bay and Tynemouth steeped in history, seafaring adventure and wonderful geology. Its natural beauty was celebrated famously by the artist Wilmslow Homer. Its daily beauty is a treat for all. |
WILDLIFE
Moments of our wildlife.... |
SCOTLAND
Scotland's landscapes have a raw and proud beauty, it's a privilege to share them |
THE LAKE DISTRICT UK
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PEOPLE
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CREATIVE
Here are some of the creative moments.... |
news shots
Some news of publications using my images |
Blyth Beach, Northumberland
Blyth beach defies all expectation of its industrial background in the sheer beauty of its shores and light...so many shots so little time..... |
TYNEMOUTH
Where the Tyne meets the sea...so much history, so much beauty please see also my short video slideshow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVeBBxdzJ8w |
BOTANIC
Please dip inside where I'll be hiding some of those botanic moments of light which somehow in an all too busy world are my way of counting the seasons and seeing beauty in little things when there is too little time for larger shoots... |
Just thinking
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St Mary's lighthouse, Whitley Bay: Gallery
The iconic lighthouse of our Northumberland coast - the "lady" who shows us all her moods and braves all seasons... |
APPLEBY HORSE FAIR 2024
Appleby Horse Fair 2024, a thrilling experience, biggest in Europe. |
Isle of Lewis and Harris 2023
A week in wild weather, a cottage in UIG, who can ask for more? |
Exhibitions
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Tyne Rivers Trust
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