Mr Blackburn has shot recognisable countryside scenes from across the region, including Fountains Abbey, Castle Howard and Yorkshire Arboretum.

Some of his favourite photography includes wildlife; in particular red squirrels which he said he had to be “very patient” in order to capture.

While taking pictures from his powerchair proved to be “challenging at first”, he has learnt to overcome its limitations and find the best position to shoot from.

According to him, there is a temptation too stray too far, which once resulted in his chair being extracted from a bog – but luckily everyone saw the funny side, he said.

For the last four years, Mr Blackburn has also created a calendar of his images, which has helped to raise £2,500 for the charity MND Association.

He has been invited to the Rob Burrow Centre for MND in December to view his artwork.

The £6.8m facility, at Seacroft Hospital is due to open later this year, and will offer care and support to those with motor neurone disease and their relatives.

Mr Blackburn said it meant a lot that his pictures could serve a good purpose, leaving a legacy after he moves away from Yorkshire, to relocate to Northern Ireland.

“I see it being something that other local people with MND can enjoy in the future,” he added.