#SummerSolstice2019 #sunrise through the arch at the Whiterocks, #Portrush #TheOpen Worth getting up at 3am for :) @WeatherCee @angie_weather @barrabest @geoff_maskell @newslineweather @ILoveNorthCoast @VisitPortrush

My Irish Stew & dirty window :) Onion, lamb shoulder steaks (whole), parsnip, carrot, potato & chillis. Worcester sauce, liquid seasoning, lamb stock, salt & both freshly cracked and whole black pepper corns.

Before sunset moon

A couple of composites, just messing in Photoshop.

4 am start. I have been trying to capture the Orion Nebula for years; this isn't great, but by far my best attempt yet. 1 - The Orion Nebula (Messier 42 or M42) 2 - The Horsehead Nebula (also known as Barnard 33 or B33) Both are in the constellation of Orion.

Chicken thigh on the bone, hot Balti. Mini pappadums. Yoghurt, cucumber, homegrown chilli & borage flowers.

Fantastic day for the Irish University Sailing Championships 2026 at Portrush.

Gotta love a little leg of lamb 📷 It is very nice indeed.

Homemade second day broth & baguette with melted brie. Perfect for the now cooler weather :)

Andromeda, again. Last night's season.

First soup of the season, with homegrown peppers, spring onions & parsley. Three bowls, just can't help myself with homemade soup..

An unexpected break in the clouds :) The moon at 79% full.

East Vale Nebula or C33 taken from 1am to 2am. A quick edit on the phone, as I am still out and enjoying the clear skies.

A rather undramatic sunrise at Downhill this morning. The house from B&B by the sea & Mussenden Temple.

Lamb on a bed of tomato & red onion Potatoes & garlic cooked with the lamb, all seasoned Olive oil & probably my new favourite balsamic, De Nigris. Absolutely amazing.

Portstewart. Cloudy, but a warm 18c sunset.

More sun spots & hoping for a bit of clear skies tonight..

A further edit on the Andromeda Galaxy I captured a few days ago. It was not many shots before it got clouded out. Also, the telescope was not in Equatorial Mode, as I only got it & its early days of learning. This was my first (and to date only) deep-sky image.

200 stacked shots of this evening's moon. Only 37 shots of Andromeda, before the clouds It is about 2.5 million light-years away, meaning we see it as it was 2.5 million years ago. Still learning & very happy with the results so far :)

Rump steak seasoned with turf cold smoked salt & mustard powder. Veg, all homegrown: Chared baby carrots with tops, tomatoes, radishes & hot chillies. Olive oil, lemon juice, sea salt & cracked black pepper. Absolutely amazing.

Drove 190miles to try & get the #eclipse No joy, so driving home, spotted a break in the clouds 10 miles from home. Glad to have got it, even though not great.