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Golden Light Offshore – Turbines at Sunset

Close view of turbine framed by glowing sunset offshore.
Turbines silhouetted against fiery orange evening skies.

The North Sea never fails to deliver moments of raw beauty. As the sun dips below the horizon, the sky ignites in deep oranges and fiery reds, setting the backdrop for lines of turbines standing firm against the evening swell.

These iPhone images capture the transition between the working day and the quiet power of the sea at dusk. The offshore platforms glow in the last light, while the turbines stretch into the distance, silhouetted against storm-broken clouds. It’s a reminder of the balance between nature and engineering that defines life offshore.

Each evening brings something different, and on this night the dramatic skies felt like a stage curtain closing, leaving the wind farm in a glow of colour that lingers long after the shift ends.

Dramatic sunset sky over North Sea wind turbines.
Row of turbines stretching across the horizon under evening light.

Offshore life is a mix of industry and nature, and evenings like this highlight the beauty within both. To see more of my work across different projects, take a look through my Wind Industry and Industrial portfolios.

Offshore substation platform viewed from vessel deck at golden hour.

Remembrance Poppy Display – St Annes Parish Church

Photo of St Annes Church in Lytham St Annes with a cascade of red poppies flowing from the tower for Remembrance Day
Drone photo of St Annes Church in Lytham St Annes with a cascade of red poppies flowing from the tower for Remembrance Day

Today we remember - those who paid the ultimate price 🎖️,

and the many, many more who’ve quietly checked themselves out since.

You are not forgotten.

Those still fighting their battles.

You are not on your own.

Please talk.

Each year, the Remembrance period brings a powerful stillness to communities across the UK — a pause to reflect on the lives lost in conflict. This striking poppy display at St Annes Parish Church does exactly that.

Thousands of handmade poppies cascade from the church tower to the ground, symbolising the ongoing flow of remembrance from generation to generation. Seen from above, the red trail cuts through the old brickwork and gravestones — a vivid reminder of sacrifice and resilience.

The installation was created by local volunteers, each poppy representing care, memory, and community effort.