Pools of blue reflect the calm clear skies over Crosby beach last night as the setting sun painted the horizon with streaks of warm gold. IronMenCrosby 🌤 #SeftonCoast

Figures in a landscape. The matchstick like silhouettes of the iron men appear against the patchwork of tidal pools reflecting the evening sky as dusk falls across a colourful Crosby beach yesterday evening. IronMenCrosby 🌤 #SeftonCoast

As we head towards ⁦National Poetry Day⁩ a gentle reminder that my small collection THEY SPOKE NO ENGLISH is available ⁦Nine Pens Press⁩

Today, Crosby beach. Weak sunlight filters through the clouds, sending flecks of light across the pewter sea. An incoming tide laps gently at the beach, a quiet murmur of water in the still air, only the piping call of a lone oystercatcher heard above the sound of the sea.

My new book of science cartoons, PHYSICS FOR CATS is out in a week! Order a copy today from you local bookshop or at one of the links here: tomgauld.com/comic-books-v2

“The surface of a slate-grey lake is lit By the earthed lightning of a flock of swans, Their feathers roughed and ruffling, white on white” -Seamus Heaney The slate grey waters of the River Suir at Kilsheelan as Storm Amy approaches. #SouthTipperary

As the worst of Storm Amy passed mid afternoon, streaks of cirrus cross the wind torn sky. The swift flowing River Suir was rising by around 15cm an hour as it roared under the bridge at Kilsheelan, South Tipperary. Swans sheltered against the river bank despite the easing winds.

This otter seemed to be enjoying the swiftly flowing River Suir near Kilsheelan, South Tipperary, The waters high due to the heavy rains of Storm Amy.

#StormAmy blew in a sensational sunset for IronMenCrosby 🌤 #Liverpool ⛅️

After the storm. The old stone bridge on the River Suir at Kilsheelan, South Tipperary, bathed in morning sunlight, the river lower now. The air is filled with the raucous calls of crows tumbling joyously in the clear blue sky, riding the still strong winds above the bridge.

Freshly washed up seaweed on Killiney beach, Co. Dublin shows off autumnal shades of reds, greens and browns.

A calmness and utter stillness in the air. Sea the colour of jade sits under a lowering sky of grey and white this afternoon at Killiney beach, Co. Dublin, Ireland.

It’s publication day for this magnificent volume, and we couldn’t be more proud, or more grateful to our three brilliant editors, Bernard O’Donoghue, Rosie Lavan and Matthew Hollis, and Faber Books. “Time to be dazzled and the heart to lighten”

A quiet mostly overcast afternoon at Crosby beach. The occasional glimmer of sunlight sends rays of light through the clouds and adds a sparkle to the out going tide.

Thoroughly enjoying this latest book by #colmtóibín published by The Gallery Press. Brilliant writing. Stephen Keeler recommend you pick up a copy from Books Upstairs or Hodges Figgis whilst in Dublin for Billy Collins Poetry Ireland / Éigse Éireann

The approaching storm. A sudden gust of wind as black clouds gather over the hills. Strong late afternoon sun on olive trees just before the light is extinguished. Near Granada, Spain yesterday.

An autumn leaf. Royal Chancellery of Granada.

Beautiful skies just after sunset yesterday. St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin.

Flying home. Wonderful skies this afternoon. Looking south over Malahide Estuary to Portmarnock, Howth and Dublin Bay.

A dappled sky of rising cumulus clouds over Holy Island and Holyhead, Anglesey yesterday afternoon.