My 2020 Preston Calendar features 12 beautiful landscapes in and around Preston throughout the seasons.  From sunsets to drone shots, Preston has never looked more stunning!

My first 2019 Preston calendar raised £300 for the Foxton Centre in Preston and i am hoping to beat that this year.
20 per cent of the profits made from the calendar go to the shelter for the homeless.

The 2020 calendar is £9.99 (plus £2.35 post and packaging) and available to order directly from me here.

For international orders please contact me via the contact form or on Facebook

Calendars are also available from:

• The Beach Hut Coffee Shop, Preston Marina, Navigation Way, Preston, PR2 2FS
• Harris Museum, Art Gallery & Library, Market Square, Preston PR1 2PP
• UCLan Students’ Union, Fylde Rd, Preston PR1 2TQ

LINKS

Talented Preston photographer releasing 2019 calendar
Preston photographer Sonia Bashir unveils 2020 city calendar
Preston photographer Sonia Bashir launches new city calendar

What an amazing display of Noctilucent Clouds over Preston!  Last night i was treated to some stunning displays of Noctiluncent Clouds over the Preston Docks. The patterns in the clouds reflected onto the water which was an added bonus.
Noctilucent clouds, or night shining clouds are made up of particles of ice in the extreme upper atmosphere which are lit up by the sun after it has set. They are only visible during astronomical twilight. The clouds can sometimes form into amazing patterns that glow and light up the twilight sky.

They are most often observed during the summer months from latitudes between 50° and 70° north and south of the equator. They are visible only during local summer months and when the sun is below the observer’s horizon,but while the clouds are still in sunlight.

I was lucky enough to capture this stunning display over the Preston Marina in Lancashire. As it started to get darker i noticed the clouds and could tell quite early on they could possibly be noctilucent clouds so i waited a little while and i wasn’t disappointed! I used a Canon 5D Mkiii with a 24-70mm f2.8 lens & settings of f/7.1 | ISO 100 | 24mm | 5.00s

Media City in Salford is one of my favourite spots for night time photography. There are plenty of buildings and various architecture that light up at night to photograph.