So it was Wednesday 18th September 2019 and we had just gotten the great news -  my eldest niece - Laura - had given birth to baby Alana - her first baby - and the first great-grandchild in our family. The next generation had begun and I was now a great aunt - although Laura tells me I was already a 'great aunt' !

It was already a beautiful day mid September, with a somewhat Indian Summer here in Ireland for the last few days. So I decided to take a trip to Dun Laoghaire, camera & tripod in hand and hoped for a nice sunset to celebrate the new arrival.

And I wasn't disappointed .....

I was greeted with some beautiful sunshine. The East Pier had come to life and there was plenty of hustle and bustle. Usually a popular spot for walkers, the Pier had a mix of fishermen, dog walkers, families and the odd photographer ! It was approx 18.30 when I got a lovely shot of the boat soaking up the rays of setting sun.
 

Sunset was due at 19.35 so I set off down to the lighthouse at the end of the East Pier. By this time several people were taking advantage of the good weather and were out walking & roller blading. While the signs looked good and there was a possibility of a decent sunset, I was not getting my hopes up. After all the last few evenings had been exactly what a photographer does NOT want.... blue Skys and no clouds. 

I did not expect the spectacular colour and display that was in store. 'Epic light' is a term which seems to be over used these days...... but this was indeed Epic Light. I think baby Alana ensured that on September 18th, there would be great light !!!

And it got even better.... 

And so the lights came on and it was time to pack up the gear and head back to the car.

But time for one more pic....

And then just like that it was all over....  

And so the sun set on Alana's first day in the world and if that light is anything to go by I think it will a bright future for her. Congrats Mammy Laura & Daddy Liam. Many years of happiness ahead.... See ye all this weekend.

And so with 10 more nieces & nephews waiting in the wings .... can't wait to see what sunset will be in store for your babys' first day...... 😉