[roo_photo]

Did the same thing a few years back, but I think it was in early summer.

If the light is good, you will certainly get some good shots! We started off at the top, before it got properly light, then headed down towards the vico road (got a good angle for dalkey island from the path) - from there headed along the vico road towards coliemore harbour.

Hope you guys get the weather, best of luck!

[alexlyons]

Love the shots! The first one is really nice, I love the blue sky while still being sunrise, and the obelisk has some detail while also resembling a silhouette. The 3rd one is really great, been down there loads and never gotten that exact shot!

The obelisk is about a half an hour walk from the car park, or so I'm told. We could do it, but those who only want a short walk would prefer the castle route.

[swingking]

Well the weather is forecast for rain tomorrow so looks like Sunday was the better choice

[DK32]

Is everyone still up for this on Sunday?

[pixbyjohn]

Originally Posted by DK32

Is everyone still up for this on Sunday?

Hi Dan, yes still on for it, do you need a lift ?

[DK32]

No thanks John, I'm heading back via the inlaws in DunLaoghaire

[swingking]

Originally Posted by DK32

Is everyone still up for this on Sunday?

Is the meeting time of 5:45 right? woah that's early

[alexlyons]

Originally Posted by DK32

Is everyone still up for this on Sunday?

yup, can't wait. Apologies to those who made it to the 40ft, got tied up and couldn't make it, feel kinda bad after suggesting it!

Sun rain or shine we doing this ye?

[DK32]

Sunrise is 6:25 this Sunday. How long does it take to walk all the way to the top?
I'm aiming to be there for 5:45 cause I want to take my time and want extra time to scout out the best vantage points for the Sunrise.

[alexlyons]

the obelisk is a fair bit longer than the "castle". I prefer the views at the castle.

[DK32]

Originally Posted by alexlyons

yup, can't wait. Apologies to those who made it to the 40ft, got tied up and couldn't make it, feel kinda bad after suggesting it!

Sun rain or shine we doing this ye?

Yep, forecast looks like we are in for cloudy / sunny spells.
cloudy sunrise could be quite good. Just hope is not raining

[DK32]

Is the castle in the same line of sight to the sea as the obelisk?
If you check the sunrise path on the ephemeris that's where we need to be.

[alexlyons]

linky? not very good at finding that stuff...

[DK32]

Image is attached to the first post in this thread.

[alexlyons]

Originally Posted by DK32

Image is attached to the first post in this thread.

ah shite, didn't see that. ye that view isn't very interesting from the castle, unless you were to head down the rocks and get the island and sorentto terrance in the shot.... longer walk to there though...