A BELOVED landmark is the focus of a photographic exhibition launched this autumn.

Roseberry Topping, near Great Ayton in North Yorkshire, has been captured in a series of 36 images by local photographer Simon Dixon, which is on show at Preston Hall Museum, in Eaglescliffe, until November 2.

He was inspired to take the pictures by Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai’s 36 views of Mount Fuji.

The former student at Cleveland College of Art and Design said his exhibition is his interpretation of some of Hokusai’s work, which he first discovered while studying in New York.

Mr Dixon, who has had some of the images displayed at the Photographers Gallery in London, said: “On my return from New York, and travelling around the Tees Valley, I saw the outline of Roseberry Topping and I was reminded of the shape and form of the extinct volcano of Mount Fuji, as depicted in Hokusai’s images.

“It was then I decided to recreate the 36 views series, photographing Roseberry Topping throughout the seasons and from a number of locations.

“I set out not to imitate, but to pay homage to Hokusai.”

Kate Mahaffy, exhibitions co-ordinator at Preston Hall Museum, said: “The concept of the exhibition is wonderful, with Roseberry Topping featuring in every image, whether it is as the main subject or as a tiny blot on the horizon.”