My husband had to wait for 6 years to capture this view of #TheNeedles.

Taken as the #moon set at 4.30 am last summer. This shot is only possible a couple of times each year. He almost had it in 2016 but it was slightly too breezy and the telephoto lens couldn't keep in focus.

It causes controversy as some think it's fake, I promise you that it is not. It involved much research, persistence and luck with the weather! It's the cover shot on our 2024 calendar #IsleofWight #photography

@sharongascoigne That’s a lovely shot! Was it taken from Milford?
@DJDarren Thank you. No it was taken down on Alum Bay

@sharongascoigne Ah! That makes sense.

Hearing the name of Alum Bay brings back traumatic memories of my dad buying me a glass rabbit full of sand, that I was *immensely* proud of for two whole minutes, before dropping it in the car park. It’s been 35 years, but I’m still gutted.

@DJDarren Ooh no! I'm pretty sure that they still sell them in the gift shop so you may be able to get a replacement all these years on 😉