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The October ’24 Aurora

The image depicts a tall, cylindrical stone tower against a vibrant night sky. The sky is illuminated with shades of pink and purple, suggesting the presence of an aurora. Stars are visible throughout the sky, adding to the scene's atmospheric beauty. The tower is marked with the year "1815" and is surrounded by trees and buildings, creating a striking contrast between the historic structure and the colorful celestial display.

Yesterday, I noticed that Henry was warning us (in Blarney Photography Club) that there was likely going to be a great display of aurora borealis that night. I’m recovering from a cold, so I was just going to stay in and watch TV, which I did. Nothing was going to get me out into the cold night.

I woke up this morning around 2am and saw a message from my sister where she sent on a fabulous photo of the aurora in the sky over her home. Already feeling FOMO, that was the last straw and I got out of bed and drove down to the River Martin walk to photograph the sky silhouetted by the hills on either side. I hoped there would be some sort of reflection in the water of the pool, but it wasn’t strong enough.

I should have gone home then, but I’m glad I drove up to Waterloo Church and you can see some of the photos I took there too.

The temperature had dropped from 2.5C to 0.5C in the time I was out and my camera battery had gone from 57% to 0%, and a torch battery had succumbed to the cold too.

To my eyes, I could see a green glow, but the pink and purple were only really visible in the photos. I could make out the red in the sky behind the church, though. A remarkable display.

There’s a good chance of more aurora tonight. I need to lie down now for a nap. zzzz

The image shows a night sky with a vivid display of the aurora borealis, also known as the Northern Lights. The sky is filled with stars and features a gradient of colours, including shades of purple and green. Silhouettes of trees and a landscape are visible in the foreground, creating a serene and natural scene.

The image depicts a night sky filled with stars and a striking display of the aurora borealis, showcasing vibrant pink and purple hues. In the foreground, there is a silhouette of a tall, cylindrical stone tower, likely a historical structure, next to a building resembling a church. The scene is framed by trees and a pathway, creating a serene and picturesque setting.

Aperture	ƒ/2.8
Camera	ILCE-7RM5
Focal length	24mm
ISO	640
Shutter speed	60s

Light Streaks at Whistler

Light from a passing truck is captured on a long exposure photo as it drives by.

Streaks of light followed a bus as it drove past me early one morning in Whistler, Canada.

Aperture	ƒ/8
Camera	Canon EOS 6D
Focal length	28mm
ISO	160
Shutter speed	20s

The Spodek and Light Streaks

The Spodek is an arena in the city of Katowice, Poland. Several weeks ago, the band Korn played to a packed out audience, and a few days later I returned to photograph it and the passing traffic.

Aperture	ƒ/10
Camera	ILCE-7RM5
Focal length	94mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	8s

Swirling at Light Speed

A ride at the funfair in Dingle swirls around at speed. A long exposure photo captures the movement of a long moment, not an instant of time.

Aperture	ƒ/9
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	24mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	1s

A light trail in Lisbon

A long exposure shot of Lisbon, with the trailing red brake lights of a car captured going down a nearby street.

Looking down on the streets of Lisbon and using a long exposure shot, I captured the brake lights of a car as it went down a nearby hill.

Aperture	ƒ/8
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	31mm
ISO	200
Shutter speed	2s

Amsterdam Lights

Lights reflect in a canal in Amsterdam as a bridge is lit up. I love that I caught a passing vehicle going over the bridge too!

Aperture	ƒ/14
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	75mm
ISO	400
Shutter speed	4s

Have a seat on the street

Have a seat. Here’s one. I don’t know where it came from, maybe a local office or flat, but it was gone again in the morning. Be famous, seat.

Aperture	ƒ/16
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	24mm
ISO	400
Shutter speed	1.6s

Ghostly light trails in Amsterdam

Light trails left by passing bikes along a canal side road in Amsterdam.

This photo is taken at the same location as the near miss photo I posted a few days ago.

Aperture	ƒ/14
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	21mm
ISO	400
Shutter speed	1.3s

A near miss on the water

I captured a near miss when I made this long exposure shot of a canal in Amsterdam. Two boats were heading towards each, and it was only by gunning the engines of the one that went under the bridge on the right that they missed each other. People on board must have watched nervously, but it all turned out OK in the end.

The photo was taken just about here on Google Maps at the junction of Keizersgracht and Leidsegracht. The first night I walked past, the lights had been turned off as we were out too late but the next night was worth the walk there.

Aperture	ƒ/14
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	24mm
ISO	400
Shutter speed	20s

Damrak by Night

Houses by the water's edge are lit up and reflect in the still water. It's a night shot.

The Damrak in Amsterdam is a street in front of the main railway station of the city, where you can see the beautiful reflection pictured here.

If you’re lucky, the water will be as still as it was the night I photographed it. The reflections of the houses there are eye catching!

Aperture	ƒ/8
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	36mm
ISO	200
Shutter speed	4s

A bit late at the beach

Public toilets at a beach are lit up at night in the dark. Light streams out the windows.

The public toilets at Warren Beach, Co Cork, might seem like an unusual photo, but they were the only source of light nearby. Apart from a few minutes later when I ran up and down the beach with the flashlight on my phone for some fun long exposure shots.