Heavens Above

 

An apt title since my dearest elderly mum passed away a couple of days ago.

My Personal Delta Flyer captured sea mist clinging onto the coastal edge of Folkestone this afternoon.

Brocken Spectre

Managed to capture my first ever unobstructed brocken spectre as I set the drone in mid-level mist with the sun behind it. I then turned the drone around to capture the heavenly sight. 

Dawn Mist

 
Had a broken nights sleep, so sent the Delta Flyer on an early morning flight to capture the mist/murk hanging over Folkestone.

March Dawn

While it isn't exactly being the most spring-like start to the first day of a brand new meteorological Spring season, I have captured this "sailor's warning" dawn sky first thing this morning.

Spring Has Arrived

Finally experienced some early Spring-like mildness and sunshine today, very welcome after what has been a particularly dull and drab Winter.

Another High Level Sunset

 

Autumn Conitnues

 

As I post this on this rainy and windy evening. Seems yesterday's sun halo portent rang true.

Sun Halo

Caused by sunlight being refracted inside ice crystals that makes up cirrostratus. Usually denotes rain and wind within 24 hours, which makes sense since cirrostratus are usually at the leading edge of frontal systems associated with low pressure.

Stormy Sunset

Caught the setting sun peeking under a decayed cumulonimbus over Folkestone this evening.

Another Night Flight

Took the Delta Flyer out for a flight along the coastline of Folkestone while conditions were calm with excellent visibility this evening.

January's Final Fling.

Ended the month on a flourish with a spot of old school light painting using The Big Camera this evening. Can't complain about not getting enough fresh air.

Aurora From Above

There was an aurora spike over the British Isles this evening, so I quickly sent up the Delta Flyer but unfortunately cloud cover and increased winds aloft made for tricky flying and photography conditions. Still, I managed to just barely grab a peek of the tail end of the aurora through a brief break in the cloud layer.

Post Storm Scar

Am a bit late/slow to the Goretti storm photo party as the event took place over a week ago, but it was only just today that conditions finally became favourable for a spot of drone flying here at Folkestone.

New Soap Series Incoming.

 

Future Forecast

 
As AI technology filter into almost every aspect of everyday life.

Get Well Soon, Matt.

 Did this for a poorly next door neighbour who works for the Royal Mail.

A Bum Deal

While we aren't exactly being buried alive in snow, it is turning quite cold.

New Year's Sunset

 

A good start to my 2026.

2026 . . .

 

. . . begins with a bang while on a high (about 60 metres ASL to be precise). 

Happy New Year

Wishing my followers (well, if anyone actually do look into this ongoing blog) all the best for 2026.

Cold Sunrise

 Captured over Folkestone Harbour from aloft this morning.

Feeling Festive

Here's this year's festive doodle.

Folkestone Tractor Run

Took the Delta Flyer over the Harbour Arm to capture the end point of the annual Folkestone tractor run.

Reaching New Heights

 

Have treated myself to a drone upgrade, one that can go higher and take wide angle shots.

Tripping The Light Fantastic

Went on a short trip to Lympne Port wildlife park with my Big Camera to take photos of a light trail.