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.

Nate meets Santa

Went on a photo mission to a light trail at Port Lympne (a nearby wildlife park) where it had a Santa's grotto. My little nephew Nate was an absolute star. 

PS: No AI enhancements or brushing/editing were used, just a light bit of manual post-processing. 

Feeling Festive.

Have put some more decoration up in the living room.

Second Star To The Right And Straight On 'Til Morning

A year ago I took a "Rays Of Hope" photo using my smartphone. I returned to the same location at East Cliff Sands (Folkestone) this morning with the same idea to mind, but this time with my Big Camera (Nikon D7000) and 10 mm wide angle lens. It wasn't until I viewed the photo on my PC afterwards when I noticed the second "star".

Again, no AI enhancements. Just a bit of manual post-processing to bring the photo out a bit.

Harbour Lights

Braved the biting cold wind to revive my photography mojo at Folkestone Harbour this evening.