The Starry Lights of Penmon
It was a beautiful sunny clear day on the Isle of Anglesey. From Bryn Teg the last rays of magical golden light was now vanishing behind the old chapel’s on Lon Capel. You can see the low fading light cast shadows of contrasting blacks and whites on the gravestones in the peaceful cemetery nearby.
The sun and its light went down over the western horizon, the warmth now replaced by a cold chill, high pitched honks could be heard from above. Looking up to the sky the pointed angled formation of around 10 to 15 Geese were soaring together in harmony drifting back across the island to their inland nesting places away from the nearby shores. It is a wonderful sight we could see and hear every evening from the garden at home.
The night was now here, the dark, clear skies meant the brightest of stars could now appear, 1000's of little lights shining out in the darkness. I headed out to Penmon Point, a 25 minute drive from Dwyran to the most North Eastern point of the island.
Penmon Point is accessible by heading east out of Beaumaris and through Llangoed. For a small fee you can go along a toll road and park very close to the shores or park for free about a mile away. The area has a lovely cafe, shop and toilets. It is a good place for fishing, photography and to park up for the night.
At Penmon, stands a famous white and black lighthouse called Trwyn Du.
Trwyn Du Lighthouse, also known as Penmon Lighthouse. It is a lighthouse that sits between Black Point near Penmon and Puffin Island, at the eastern extremity of Anglesey, marking the passage between the two islands. It sits proud on the rocks to the left of small island.
Puffin Island known as Ynys Seiriol is an uninhabited island in the Menai Strait, situated off the eastern tip of Anglesey. It is a popular place to visit the puffins and other sea birds on Ynys Mon. These days it is protected and only wildlife live on the island, it is currently a bird sanctuary. Shags, Comorants and the Altantic Grey Seals are residents here year round
The dark skies are the perfect place for night photography. I find a sheltered spot, the winds are calm tonight, the darkness mean more of the thousand little lights can appear. From the pebbled beach you can see the frequent lamp of the lighthouse that circles around to help ships navigate the shores.
Using my tripod and a wide-angled lens, I set the camera to its widest aperture, adjust the settings and keep the shutter open for a long exposure. The beautiful starry lights of Penmon can be seen and captured. A wonderful night of peace, calm and solace.
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