An idiot’s guide to spotting meteors on Sunday
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Raining Stars
Another star trail shot whilst watching the Geminids. The trail on the bottom left is actuallt a plane. This was my first attempt and I moved position because I didn’t think it was that good… but now looking at it, I think this is the … Read More →
The Haunted Lookout
This lookout tower overlooks the Old Head of Kinsale and it’s my usual place for trying out star trails. On this occasion, I was also watching the Geminid meteors but none have registered with the camera (too fast, too dim). In retrospect, the 2 hours … Read More →
What can Lightroom do?
Apologies, this is definitely a case of “here’s a shot that didn’t really work out, I wonder what Lightroom can do?”
Turquoise Surf
White water at the base of the Old Head. You just have to love that colour and texture!
Storm Clouds Pass By
The clouds pass over the old gatehouse at the Old Head, lit from the sunset over your right shoulder. Initially the shot was underexposed, and I’ve fixed the white balance some. Also, I was experimenting using post-processing instead of filters to balance the foreground/background. I … Read More →
Floodlit Golf Course
The lighthouse at the Old Head of Kinsale. A 15sec exposure makes it look as if the lighthouse is just a floodlight for the golf course.
The Light at the Old Head
The lighthouse at the Old Head of Kinsale. Unfortunately, it’s not possible to get close to the lighthouse because of a rather pointless and exclusive golf course.
Red Tower
The lookout tower lit with the red LEDs of my headtorch.