Medieval castle by blightygal

Medieval castle

Just after midnight last night, my other half and I made a last moment decision to drive to Sandal castle in Wakefield (originally build out of timber around 1107). We wanted to see if we could spot the northern lights. Sadly there was just too much cloud cover, so we have no idea if it happened or not, but we did have fun in the cold and wind!!

Got this on a tripod borrowed from a friend, though it wasn't really sturdy enough, and it was really windy last night too. It was fun holding down the shutter and trying so hard to keep everything still during the 5 second exposure! It was pitch black up there, no streetlights or anything. Fun fun fun!
this looks great!
August 5th, 2010  
I think it turned out beautifully - fabulous capture!
August 5th, 2010  
This turned out amazing!!!
August 5th, 2010  
Lots to say here.......fancy turning out at midnight........zzzzzzzz.....rewarded by a great photo but if it was so black where has this light come from? Was it spooky there? :-) Loved your idea for the courgettes! They ended up lightly fried in butter with tomatoes and shallots and garlic accompanied by some yummy sausages!! mmmm
August 5th, 2010  
nice
August 5th, 2010  
great shot!!
August 5th, 2010  
This came out gorgeous! It looks like it could be a scene from a sci-fi movie.
August 5th, 2010  
Ah, interesting what you say, that there is always light in the sky.......here in the sticks it is possible to escape light pollution and no matter how hard you stare, you cannot see a blimmin thing!! Sorry mention sausages!! lol
August 5th, 2010  


Very brave & very nice picture ... I knew there was something i should have looked for last night!! forgot all about the lights dohh!
p.s.
You know what they say in those Yorkshire outposts... "don't wander of the track after nightfall !!"..." have you never seen American Werewolf in New york" ...lol...
August 5th, 2010  
Long exposures always bring out decent night shots and pick up the light...I must do some more.
August 5th, 2010  
Your photo is amazing, and I really loved reading your description. Sounded like a fun adventure.
August 5th, 2010  
great profile photo.
August 5th, 2010  
Now that is commitment from your other half, your photo is gorgeous, I'm so glad you made the trip and it worked out for you!
August 5th, 2010  
Nice shot!
August 5th, 2010  
This is a really cool shot! Sounds like a fun midnight escape! ;-))))
August 5th, 2010  
Wow--this is absolutely fabulous. The colours/shapes and everything! You're so lucky to have these near you. We have NOTHING like that here.
August 5th, 2010  
thats a lovely shot! Great colours
August 6th, 2010  
Very cool! Reminds me of Lauren's finger house & family photo. Love the ruins at night. Nice capture!
August 6th, 2010  
beautiful!
August 6th, 2010  
Hard to believe this was taken at midnight... wow! What a great photograph! And I love photos of ruins as they have such character and history about them.
August 6th, 2010  
Great to know that there is so much light around midnight to make a photo that looks like it was taken short before sunrise. Fun, fun, fun!
August 6th, 2010  
This looks like art!! What we do for a pic...worth the effort though in this case!
August 6th, 2010  
Oh my god, THIS IS AMAAZING
August 6th, 2010  
Great job out wandering around in the dark and braving the elements to manually grab a shot you didn't intend to get in the first place. :)
August 6th, 2010  
Really effective - yes looks like a painting - love the colours and layers.
August 7th, 2010  
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