The title of this image, “Goleuadau’r Gogledd,” translates to ‘Northern Lights’ in Welsh. Finding the accurate translation proved challenging, as this phrase isn’t commonly used in everyday conversations here in South Wales.
Witnessing the aurora borealis this far south is a rare occurrence, and capturing it at an iconic location like Paxton’s Tower adds to its uniqueness. Paxton’s Tower is a hilltop folly with a history spanning over 200 years, overlooking the Carmarthenshire countryside.
For over an hour, the horizon beyond the clouds emitted hues of green and pink. However, for a brief yet magical moment, the sky came alive with impressive pink pillars, visible to the naked eye.
Balancing this fleeting moment of celestial magic with the floodlit tower in the foreground was a significant technical challenge to achieve. The rarity of the event means that this is likely to be a truly once in a lifetime image.
