On the (6/11/2023) I was blessed to witness the sky light up, no it was not from the fireworks, but the Northern Lights or Aroura. I went out just after 6pm and went straight to the harbour to see if it was starting. After a few pictures it was there, so I jumped into my … Read more
We had another little showing of the northern lights again this week. It was not a great show but I’m not complaining one bit as they are always great to see. I think this might be the last one as its getting really light now and it did not get really dark until midnight and … Read more
How fitting was it to have a truly wonderful aurora on mother’s day. My brother and I lost our mam a few months ago and this was the first mother’s day without her, so it was beautiful to see mother’s nature light up the skies not only for my mam but all the mam’s out … Read more
While people were partying on New Years Eve, I was out with my camera as there was a good chance of seeing the northern lights. I headed across to Stag Rock in Bamburgh to see what was happening and when I arrived there was no sign of the lights, as thick cloud covered the skies. … Read more
A very unexpected summer aurora happened the other night and I had promised myself an early night but was never going to happen when I was receiving text alerts. Here is a link if you want it www.softservenews.com I first went to the harbour to do some test shots and the second I started I knew that I … Read more
Wednesday 12th 2015 was a fantastic night for storms, but not the storms you are thinking off. It started with a text message about 7.30pm, saying “would I like to go out to go out to the Inner Farne to see some Storm Petrels” The second I read it I said Yes, and then I thought oh no, my boat is … Read more
After the previous night on the beach watching the aurora I never thought we would get it again, but a look at the forecast and clear skies predicted I had to give it another go. I was getting myself sorted before I headed out when I got a text of Gary to say that he … Read more
I missed the best night for the aurora and I did receive a good few phone calls from 1am through to 2.30am and I am kicking myself as I missed a really good one. I don’t really like to take my phone to bed, as sometimes I get a message or a tweet through the night and … Read more
