THIS amazing image shows a magical York light show from the air.
The aerial shot of Colour and Light at the Eye of York has been taken by Press Camera Club member Kieran Delaney.
This year’s free event organised by York BID started on Wednesday, February 4 and aims to tell the story of the rogues, rebels and legendary figures who have shaped York’s history through a series of colourful projections on some of the city’s most well-known building.
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For the first time, two of York’s landmark buildings will be illuminated together, as York Castle Museum and Clifford’s Tower become a combined canvas for a fully choreographed, family-friendly projection.
Free to watch, the event will be held every night for three hours until Sunday, February 22, taking in the school half-term break.
The ten-minute show will be on a continuous loop.
Colour & Light is being delivered by York BID, in partnership with York Museums Trust and English Heritage, with this year promising to be the largest-scale show yet.
First launched in 2023, it has grown into one of York’s most popular winter fixtures and celebrates the city’s status as the UK’s only UNESCO City of Media Arts.
It aims to boost footfall during winter which is traditionally a quieter time of year for the city.
The event has received £46,914 in funding from David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, and the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority. Authority.
Last year's event at York Minster attracted more than 100,000 people and showcased the natural world in and around the city with creatures - from mice to dragons - lighting up the front of the building.
No tickets are required, and the best viewing point will be at the Eye of York.
Kieran was there with his camera to capture events on the night. The 27-year-old lives in Heworth. He works as a photographer and at Tommy Hilfiger and is a member of The Press Camera Club.
Kieran studied photography at All Saints sixth form for two years and says he's always had a passion for photography, taking pictures on his phone until eventually he was treated to a DSLR camera as a birthday present.
Kieran shoots on a Nikon D5500, with a 35mm lens, a standard kit lens 18-55mm and a 55-200mm lens and he also has a drone.
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