But last night I had the camera set up ready (indoors – I didn’t want to be outside for hours!), in the hope I might get lucky.

The Aurora wasn’t actually visible by eye – it just looked slightly cloudy on the horizon (where you can see the purple colour on the photo above), and it just looked a bit lighter above the tree.

However, when you look at the screen on the camera, you could make out the green – and it certainly came out in the photos!

A 10 second exposure means you get the light trail effect from a passing plane, which complimented the Aurora. I wonder if the passengers on the plane were able to see the Northern Lights?

Looking at the Aurora forecast websites, there seems to be a chance of seeing it again tonight (although maybe not quite so intense), providing there’s no cloud cover.

At this point, there were more fireworks set off locally, which photobombed my pictures – I think it compliments them quite well!

This mini display didn’t last long, so I was able to reset the camera zoom to focus back on Fireworks at your Fence.

Another fantastic fireworks display, and I must admit I really love the Fireworks at your Fence idea, especially as I was able to get such a great view!

I had the camera set up behind the window, so there is a little ‘double image’ effect from the double glazing!

Maybe next year I’ll have the camera settings sorted (I think the ISO was too high) – the coloured fireworks came out fine, but the bright white elements are a little too bright!

There’s something about the “squiggles” in this photo that make me think of electricity….

That’s only half of my photos, so hop over to part two to see the rest!

Remember, remember the Fifth of November,
Gunpowder Treason and Plot,

I was unable to join the crowds at Larkhall Athletic Football Club this year for their Bonfire Night fireworks display, but that didn’t stop me getting some photos!

I had wondered how good the view would be, given that there’s some tall trees partially blocking my view, but I think the silhouette of the tree branches actually works quite well in the foreground.

Did you spot the plane sneaking in at the top of the photo?

Another spectacular display from Larkhall Athletic FC, and maybe next year I might be able to get an unobstructed view of the fireworks display!

Adjusting the angle, and zooming out a little (just in case), I resisted the temptation to take photos of the other private fireworks “displays” happening nearby, in readiness for Fireworks at your Fence to begin!

It was a fantastic display, and I had the best view of any fireworks display I’ve seen in years (I prefer to watch them from a distance anyway). I was able to stay indoors and get these photos through the window, which makes it even better!

So huge thank yous to the 23rd Bath (Avonvale) Scouts for making Fireworks at your Fence such a great event!

But I did resolve to do better in 2018!

Stay tuned for more from the Bath Festival of Motoring!

I will admit I have made some assumptions on whether or not these cars were at the event, like the car below where I don’t think they would be driving on Lansdown Road if they hadn’t been at the event…

…but there were some which were pretty clear (like Herbie below) when the passenger waves out as I’m taking a photo!

The prize for most noticeable vehicle, has to go to this particular one though – the horn and flash of the massive light bar on the roof made me jump so much I’m amazed I have a clear photo!

These next two cars look fantastic for their age, and I love the informative signs in the window too!

I do have more photos from 2015 but you’ll have to head over to my next post for those, as I think this page would be getting a little too full otherwise!

Excuse the slightly blurry photo – I hadn’t anticipated spotting any of the cars, let alone this one quite so early in our walk, so I wasn’t quite ready for a photo!

I was a little more organised by the time we reached the top of Lansdown Road and spotted the Camel Trophy vehicles heading our way.

Maybe you’ll spot your favourite car from previous years?