So to kick-start the new year, we called on photographers across South Tyneside to send in their favourite pictures, which could feature as the cover image on the Gazette’s Facebook page in the coming weeks.
We received so many brilliant entries, we thought they would be a great way to brighten up the start of 2023 as families return to the everyday routine of work and school after the festive period drew to a close.
Thank you to everyone who submitted a photograph. You can add your own to the post here, and it may feature as a Facebook cover image in due course. Feast your eyes on some beautiful scenery in our round-up below.

5. Bird's eye view
Feast your eyes on that shade of blue! A fantastic view of the town. Photo: Ready Steady Shoot Photography

6. Spot the lighthouse
What a colour palette that is in the sky! Only beside the seaside ... Photo: Kevin Ho

7. Landmark
The Groyne stands proud on our coast. Imagine how many photos must get taken of it every day? Photo: Paul Leithead
