Golden Dawn in Toft

I went for an early walk this morning and watched the sun rise behind a large oak tree. The moon was still quite high in the sky and the surface looked spectacular through my telephoto lens. Other views from the highest point on my walk and our gate as I returned home. Another set of closer views to follow!

Can't Find the Moon

Phil was amused by my text to let him know that I would be out a bit longer this evening as I 'couldn't find the moon'. I had worked out that I should get a view of this supermoon coming up over our village church at 20.45 approx but it didn't happen. Eventually a slither of moon appeared from the clouds which cleared to give a better view and then closed in again.

Moon Rise, Moon Set

This month's full moon is known as the Pink Moon though it appeared more orange as it rose last night into the clouds. I went out early to capture it as it set though again it disappeared into the clouds before it finally set. Last image of the sunrise this morning.

Our Caribbean Home for Next 10 Days

We are spending 10 days in Antigua with Peter and Holly (their half of the exchange of favourite places, having done my Wengen last year). We arrived about an hour before sunset so not  much time to explore. Our little cottage among the date palms is already proving good for wildlife with views in the setting sun of mongoose, hummingbirds etc. The pools and sea all a beautiful turquoise with the moon and Venus finishing the scene once the sun was down.

 

 

Brightlingsea 2

Once the sun was above the horizon, I changed to my 100-400 lens to capture th boats, beachhuts and birds in the early light. 

 

 

 

Dawn at Brightlingsea

After an enjoyable day on Sunday selecting Ipswich PS Exhibition (thanks  for the hospitality David and Lynda), I decided on a dawn visit to Brightlingsea to let the traffic die down before returning home yesterday morning. Fortunately, the forecast wind and rain stayed away. The moon still gave enough light to illuminate the water and beach before the dawn light took over. I always enjoy the transitition from the blue light to warmer shades as the sun rises. Testing out using my very light 28mm pancake lens for landscape etc to see if ok for a family holiday at the end of the month. I did miss my wider 10-24mm lens so it may be that something else has to left behind!!