There is something internally
optimistic about catching a sunrise breaking through the darkness to
beat back the night. Some sunrises tussle against the concealment of clouds and
alight sections while blasting rays of light through. Others look like
bombs have been set off along the horizon and there are those that set the sky ablaze.
Whichever way the sunrise chooses to announce itself is always a
mesmerising sight that promises much for the forthcoming day.
As
stirring as the awakening of sunrise is, the sight of a sunset is
calming. There is a reflective quality about the settling of the sun
signalling the end of another day and drawing the curtains on light. Captivated by a blood-red end of days
sky or the soft burning glow that casts a subtle orange hue across the land
as street lights flicker on like candles.
Here are several sunrises I've awoken bleary eyed to marvel and sunsets I've basked in around the world.
Malaysia - Sunsets
These are sunsets on a cruise from the tropical island of Pangkor Laut Resort in Malaysia. Below is the beginning of an urban sunset behind Kuala Lumpur's Petronas Towers. Both contrasting places represent a huge part of our life in Malaysia and we miss both equally much.
Ireland - Sunrises
Since returning from Malaysia and being back in Ireland, I've needed a lot of inspiration to spark the motivation to endure the project on hand. Captured moments of sunrises in Ireland's capital city, Dublin, and Co. Waterford's quaint town, Dungarvan, helped provide it.
Ireland - Sunsets
Whether the day was bad or good, a sunset always allows you to take a moment to look inside yourself and soothe any doubt. These shown are from different parts of Ireland. Here there is one setting in Wexford, Dublin's Grand Canal Dock, Dungarvan's quay, and one breathtaking sunrise occurred during the drive from Dublin to Waterford.
New York - Sunrise
Anything seems possible when you're in the Big Apple, New York City, and standing high a sleek skyscraper looking through the clear floor to ceiling windows overlooking Central Park certainly instilled the inspiration and strengthened the belief that dreams can come true.
New York - Sunset
Such dreams can include rowing along a still lake in a lush park beneath a clear blue sky - an ideal setting to pop the question. All followed by a walk along Brooklyn Bridge as the sun set on a magical city and day.
Barcelona - Sunrise
One of my personal favourite memories. Saying goodbye is always hard and I had to sign off on the last of my twenties. Faced with a new decade, I decided to welcome it on Barcelonata beach and I like to think I got a signal that everything was going to be fine when I sat down on the pier to watch a blazing and inspiring sunrise. I think it gave me the strength to find another step that led to me rewriting the entire manuscript of The Reaper again and placing my faith in it.
Paris - Sunsets
Following on from the sunrise in Barcelona and buoyed by developments that followed with my manuscript, I spent an evening running around Paris trying to capture the soft sunset that was setting across the Parisian city. The majestic city is so big though with so much to see that it was hard to ever be satisfied with one view point.
Florence - Sunrises
Popping the question leads to setting the date and finding the ideal place. We love Italy and we've settled on the artistic and inspiring city of Florence to have our wedding in 2017. Siobhán has divine food while I have my sunrises to mark a new beginning.
Florence - Sunsets
The Piazzale Michelangelo is one of the best and easiest places to get to for either the sunrise or the sunset. It's approximately a fifteen minute walk from the Ponte Vecchio bridge and it offers panoramic views of Florence and the scenic Tuscan hills. A tip for anyone going to the Piazzale Michelangelo to try and catch the sunset - go to the terrace facing the city just below the main square. It's less crowded and it arguably offers a better view of Florence for the sunset, making it the perfect way to cap off a splendid day.
I have so many more pictures of different sunrises and sunsets that it was hard to choose which images to use. Now I can't wait to fly off again in search of more.
Malaysia - Sunsets
These are sunsets on a cruise from the tropical island of Pangkor Laut Resort in Malaysia. Below is the beginning of an urban sunset behind Kuala Lumpur's Petronas Towers. Both contrasting places represent a huge part of our life in Malaysia and we miss both equally much.
Ireland - Sunrises
Since returning from Malaysia and being back in Ireland, I've needed a lot of inspiration to spark the motivation to endure the project on hand. Captured moments of sunrises in Ireland's capital city, Dublin, and Co. Waterford's quaint town, Dungarvan, helped provide it.
Ireland - Sunsets
Whether the day was bad or good, a sunset always allows you to take a moment to look inside yourself and soothe any doubt. These shown are from different parts of Ireland. Here there is one setting in Wexford, Dublin's Grand Canal Dock, Dungarvan's quay, and one breathtaking sunrise occurred during the drive from Dublin to Waterford.
New York - Sunrise
Anything seems possible when you're in the Big Apple, New York City, and standing high a sleek skyscraper looking through the clear floor to ceiling windows overlooking Central Park certainly instilled the inspiration and strengthened the belief that dreams can come true.
New York - Sunset
Such dreams can include rowing along a still lake in a lush park beneath a clear blue sky - an ideal setting to pop the question. All followed by a walk along Brooklyn Bridge as the sun set on a magical city and day.
Barcelona - Sunrise
One of my personal favourite memories. Saying goodbye is always hard and I had to sign off on the last of my twenties. Faced with a new decade, I decided to welcome it on Barcelonata beach and I like to think I got a signal that everything was going to be fine when I sat down on the pier to watch a blazing and inspiring sunrise. I think it gave me the strength to find another step that led to me rewriting the entire manuscript of The Reaper again and placing my faith in it.
Paris - Sunsets
Following on from the sunrise in Barcelona and buoyed by developments that followed with my manuscript, I spent an evening running around Paris trying to capture the soft sunset that was setting across the Parisian city. The majestic city is so big though with so much to see that it was hard to ever be satisfied with one view point.
Florence - Sunrises
Popping the question leads to setting the date and finding the ideal place. We love Italy and we've settled on the artistic and inspiring city of Florence to have our wedding in 2017. Siobhán has divine food while I have my sunrises to mark a new beginning.
Florence - Sunsets
The Piazzale Michelangelo is one of the best and easiest places to get to for either the sunrise or the sunset. It's approximately a fifteen minute walk from the Ponte Vecchio bridge and it offers panoramic views of Florence and the scenic Tuscan hills. A tip for anyone going to the Piazzale Michelangelo to try and catch the sunset - go to the terrace facing the city just below the main square. It's less crowded and it arguably offers a better view of Florence for the sunset, making it the perfect way to cap off a splendid day.
I have so many more pictures of different sunrises and sunsets that it was hard to choose which images to use. Now I can't wait to fly off again in search of more.
