Human Versus Nature

I know who I support.

These two photos are the result of an early morning motorbike ride.

Night Glow

Have captured this urban lighting glow from the East Cliffs sands last night. The orange glow over the horizon is from France.

Info for the camera techs amongst you, WB Auto, F5, ISO 800 and 30 secs exposure.

Folkestone Fountain

Went on a secret photography mission and got these fountain shots. It is literally only a stone's throw from my house but I was a bit worried about being out there with my expensive camera!

Thankfully I didn't get mugged.

Sunny September

Went on a bike ride, and naturally the camera tagged along with me. It felt a real proper summer's day rather than as a stormy Autumn one! Even got sunburnt in the process. The photos shown in here are in the correct chronological order, with the first photo taken at the beginning of the bike ride to the last one at the end of the journey two hours later.

The Harbour At Night

Actually, the original idea was to take shots of a falling satellite but since none were forthcoming, I took some long exposure night time shots of the beach/harbour area while I was at it.

Another Church HDR

While checking out the area for a Christening photoshoot, I couldn't resist fitting in a HDR session while I was at it.

This is St Peter's Church, near the harbour (about a five minutes walk from my house). I'm fast running out of local churches to test my HDR mettle with!

Beach Beauty

Just like the other morning, a gap in the uniform cloud sheet had delivered this sunrise. But this time I was more prepared for it as I was on the beach itself by the time the sun rose above the horizon.

Tangerine Dawn

Upon awakening at 6.15 am and looking out a window, I noticed a little gap at the uniform stratocumulus layer at at the horizon where I expected the sun to rise, so I grabbed the camera and went down to the harbour area. As you can see, the result are pleasing.

Convective Evening Sky

The setting sun had done a good job in back lighting some convective cumulus this evening.

Strolling Couple

It's being a fine Autumn's day today. That's more like it as it provided a lovely light for outdoors photography.

September Sunrise

Saw this coloured sunrise moments upon awakening at 6.30 am.

Stormy September

Once again, the Atlantic woke up and gave us a day of stormy seas today. This is the result of an ex-hurricane, Katia, crashing into Scotland.

The Old High Street

This photo was taken three days ago. Who needs a time machine?

Fluff and Princess

My sister's two maine coons being that slightly bigger and older, but still just as cute.

A bit like me, really.

September Storm

The Autumn season came in true style today, and Folkestone has been battered by gales all day.

Dawnbreak Over Folkestone Harbour

Taken this morning while on an early morning stroll about the town.

Fun And Frolics At Folkestone

A friend's two little boys having some fun at Folkestone.

Towards The Light

6.30 am: Wide awake, so decided to go on an early morning motorbike ride.

6.45 am: Headed for Canterbury.

7.15 to 7.20 am: I took these two shots.

7.45 am: Mum rang me up on my mobile to say that Uncle John had passed away.