A PHOTOGRAPHER with a passion for water and landscapes is preparing to exhibit his work in an east Durham gallery.

Philip Haywood, of Sherburn near Durham began taking snaps when he was just 13 but started to take his hobby seriously five years ago.

Staging his first exhibition, his work is now on show in the Long Gallery at Seaton Holme in Easington Village, and will be remain on display until Monday, April 16.

Mr Haywood will also be holding a display on Saturday and Sunday May 19 and 20.

Admission to Seaton Holme is free, and the centre is open from Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm, and on weekends from 11am to 4pm.