22 September, 2012

Startrails over Glendalough

Glendalough Startrails
First of all, this was the most spectacular event I have ever witnessed since I'm watching and photographing the night skies. Me and my buddy were shooting star trails and the last image captured a huge fireball the exploded right in front of our cameras. The event was explained as "space junk" by the media.

27 August, 2012

Dublin Tall Ships Race 23-26 August 2012

The Tall Ships' Races are races for sail training "tall ships" (sailing ships). The races are designed to encourage international friendship and training for young people in the art of sailing.
The races are held annually in European waters and consists of two racing legs of several hundred nautical miles, and a "cruise in company" between the legs. Over one half (fifty-percent) of the crew of each ship participating in the races must consist of young people
(copyright Wikipedia)