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Before I began properly exploring the landscape of Kerry and before I had my began my photographic journey, I came to this little park close to where I lived in the town of Kenmare, almost every day. Soon I was bringing my camera here too and have been doing so for nearly 30 years now. It’s not very big and there are only a handful of images to be made here.. but with different seasons and varying light I love looking at the familiar and making something new.
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Fallen Branch
Sometimes you search very hard for perfection, other times it just presents itself to you in absolute serenity.
I was close to a popular walking route in Killarney National Park when I spotted this branch that had dropped into the water, and as I waded waist deep into the freezing water, passers by thought I’d probably lost my marbles ! On rare perfect foggy mornings like this you can’t pass up these opportunities even if you have forgotten your waders !
I spent quite a while staying perfectly still while my body slowly started to go completely numb but I had to wait for a little more light and for the ripples I made to subside. As it happened I ended up making a long exposure of this beautiful scene which added to the quiet peaceful feel of the scene.
Fallen Branch
Sometimes you search very hard for perfection, other times it just presents itself to you in absolute serenity.
I was close to a popular walking route in Killarney National Park when I spotted this branch that had dropped into the water, and as I waded waist deep into the freezing water, passers by thought I’d probably lost my marbles ! On rare perfect foggy mornings like this you can’t pass up these opportunities even if you have forgotten your waders !
I spent quite a while staying perfectly still while my body slowly started to go completely numb but I had to wait for a little more light and for the ripples I made to subside. As it happened I ended up making a long exposure of this beautiful scene which added to the quiet peaceful feel of the scene.
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Kenmare, Buildings on New Street
Behind every great town... are the backs of buildings. Sometimes they are even more interesting..
Kenmare, Buildings on New Street
Behind every great town... are the backs of buildings. Sometimes they are even more interesting..
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Shrubbery Avenue, Kenmare
Down the back again. I started photographing here last summer and I loved working in the beautiful early morning light which is what makes most of these images. Light, lines and textures .. all often overlooked but they are the basic ingredients of the photography I love to make out in the bigger wilder landscape.
Shrubbery Avenue, Kenmare
Down the back again. I started photographing here last summer and I loved working in the beautiful early morning light which is what makes most of these images. Light, lines and textures .. all often overlooked but they are the basic ingredients of the photography I love to make out in the bigger wilder landscape.
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New Road , Kenmare
This old building's days are surely numbered.. but I've always admired and wondered what it was back in the day, an old workshop apparently.
Lovely textures and colour on another one of these glorious mornings that we've been having for the last two months !
New Road , Kenmare
This old building's days are surely numbered.. but I've always admired and wondered what it was back in the day, an old workshop apparently.
Lovely textures and colour on another one of these glorious mornings that we've been having for the last two months !
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Murty's - New Street, Kenmare
The location for many a great night, but long since closed.. this easily overlooked old bar tucked away on New Street in Kenmare was once the hub of nightlife in Kenmare. You'd almost forget it's still there.. until the streets empty and cars are gone and we get to look again with new light on familiar places.onths !
Murty's - New Street, Kenmare
The location for many a great night, but long since closed.. this easily overlooked old bar tucked away on New Street in Kenmare was once the hub of nightlife in Kenmare. You'd almost forget it's still there.. until the streets empty and cars are gone and we get to look again with new light on familiar places.onths !
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My PARKLIGHT book project idea was born taking this walk from Derrycunnihy down to Lord Brandon’s Cottage at the foot of the McGillycuddys Reeks in the Black Valley. A wonderful walk at any time of the year with a reward of a hot brew at the end of it !
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My PARKLIGHT book project idea was born taking this walk from Derrycunnihy down to Lord Brandon’s Cottage at the foot of the McGillycuddys Reeks in the Black Valley. A wonderful walk at any time of the year with a reward of a hot brew at the end of it !
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A beautifully still morning on Cloonee Lake on the Beara Peninsula. I look across at these mountains from my house, and in the early morning light the mist or fog always acts as an irresistible lure to draw me over there.
I have been coming to this exact spot since the first summer I began photographing the landscape, in 1992 and its always different every time. This image was made in 2015 and long overlooked in the archives and didn't make it into my book BEARA which I'm thinking now may have been a mistake !
A beautifully still morning on Cloonee Lake on the Beara Peninsula. I look across at these mountains from my house, and in the early morning light the mist or fog always acts as an irresistible lure to draw me over there.
I have been coming to this exact spot since the first summer I began photographing the landscape, in 1992 and its always different every time. This image was made in 2015 and long overlooked in the archives and didn't make it into my book BEARA which I'm thinking now may have been a mistake !
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Market Street , Kenmare
Facing the other way Parnell Place , this lane leads you to another row of these lovely houses.
Market Street , Kenmare
Facing the other way Parnell Place , this lane leads you to another row of these lovely houses.
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I have been coming to this location in Ballydonegan, just outside Allihies for over 20 years although it’s only in the last 10 that I have begun to make images that work for me. It’s a wonderful natural bowl shape of rock, smoothed by the constant waves and a great place to visit any time of the year. I made this image in winter during quite a stormy day and took my chance during a lull in the waves to get just the right balance of waves coming over the edge and staying dry !
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I have been coming to this location in Ballydonegan, just outside Allihies for over 20 years although it’s only in the last 10 that I have begun to make images that work for me. It’s a wonderful natural bowl shape of rock, smoothed by the constant waves and a great place to visit any time of the year. I made this image in winter during quite a stormy day and took my chance during a lull in the waves to get just the right balance of waves coming over the edge and staying dry !
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Early morning fog transforms locations and lets me pick out some lovely details that otherwise are lost in the drama that surrounds them. Standing here watching the fog come and go and then the sun breaking through was the reward that the early start and cold feet deserved !
Early morning fog transforms locations and lets me pick out some lovely details that otherwise are lost in the drama that surrounds them. Standing here watching the fog come and go and then the sun breaking through was the reward that the early start and cold feet deserved !
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Bere Island, deceives and delights in equal measure. As you take the ferry over, the island looks fairly benign and featureless. However as you cross over to it’s southern shore, it’s wild and rugged coastline of cliffs and little coves is revealed with amazing remote and isolated walks.
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Bere Island, deceives and delights in equal measure. As you take the ferry over, the island looks fairly benign and featureless. However as you cross over to it’s southern shore, it’s wild and rugged coastline of cliffs and little coves is revealed with amazing remote and isolated walks.
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Killowen Cottages , Kenmare
The first and last part of town most people see when arriving and leaving Kenmare.
Some great times living in No. 7 at the time my photographic rambling began !
Killowen Cottages , Kenmare
The first and last part of town most people see when arriving and leaving Kenmare.
Some great times living in No. 7 at the time my photographic rambling began !
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Having spent 4 days in Connemara without the rain stopping for more than 1 hour, I had thought the journey was going to be a fruitless one photography wise. But on the final morning I was determined to get out and hope for the best. Setting off in the dark and rain, I soon noticed a small chink of light in the sky ahead of me and waited for a while. The rain stopped long enough for me to get out of the car and make a few images before the heavens opened again , but that’s summers in Ireland for you !!
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Having spent 4 days in Connemara without the rain stopping for more than 1 hour, I had thought the journey was going to be a fruitless one photography wise. But on the final morning I was determined to get out and hope for the best. Setting off in the dark and rain, I soon noticed a small chink of light in the sky ahead of me and waited for a while. The rain stopped long enough for me to get out of the car and make a few images before the heavens opened again , but that’s summers in Ireland for you !!
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The Square & Courthouse, Kenmare
Made this morning .. after I noticed Mick had moved his van !! I first photographed this last July but nice to come back and refine the composition a little. The sun still hadn't cleared the trees so dappled light on this colourful row.. with hopefully some of these opening up again soon.
The Square & Courthouse, Kenmare
Made this morning .. after I noticed Mick had moved his van !! I first photographed this last July but nice to come back and refine the composition a little. The sun still hadn't cleared the trees so dappled light on this colourful row.. with hopefully some of these opening up again soon.
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Reenagross Park is one of Kenmare’s best kept secrets and my favourite place to stroll around with or without the camera. Early mornings here are glorious with great light and birdsong which keeps me coming back here time and again.
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Reenagross Park is one of Kenmare’s best kept secrets and my favourite place to stroll around with or without the camera. Early mornings here are glorious with great light and birdsong which keeps me coming back here time and again.
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Ireland’s highest mountain Carrauntoohill sits in the middle of the McGillycuddys Reeks in Kerry. It’s a wonderful days climbing with spectacular views all round but the best view of the mountain itself is from the approach up along the Hag’s Glen. I spent a wonderful day walking and hiking in around here with the place...
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Ireland’s highest mountain Carrauntoohill sits in the middle of the McGillycuddys Reeks in Kerry. It’s a wonderful days climbing with spectacular views all round but the best view of the mountain itself is from the approach up along the Hag’s Glen. I spent a wonderful day walking and hiking in around here with the place...
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Any return to Castlegregory will always bring me walking along the ‘Back Beach’ at evening time, and I’m rarely disappointed by the dramatic light over the Atlantic. As a child I stood here and marvelled at the idea that the next stop was America.. I still do today.
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Any return to Castlegregory will always bring me walking along the ‘Back Beach’ at evening time, and I’m rarely disappointed by the dramatic light over the Atlantic. As a child I stood here and marvelled at the idea that the next stop was America.. I still do today.
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I had thought about this image for many years before I finally got to make it. I was in the UK, in the lake district and felt no connection at all. I quickly changed plans, rebooked a ferry and drove through the night to get to Mayo. The morning was overcast and stormy and Downpatrick Head deserted. It was perfect for a series of uninterrupted 3 minute long exposures, blurring the surf and clouds to contrast against the rock with it’s own time reference stamped in the rocks.
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I had thought about this image for many years before I finally got to make it. I was in the UK, in the lake district and felt no connection at all. I quickly changed plans, rebooked a ferry and drove through the night to get to Mayo. The morning was overcast and stormy and Downpatrick Head deserted. It was perfect for a series of uninterrupted 3 minute long exposures, blurring the surf and clouds to contrast against the rock with it’s own time reference stamped in the rocks.
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Red Sheds, Kenmare
Not really a lockdown image, because I made this last year at the very start of this project when things were nostalgically very different . I went back recently but just got pretty much the same result so I've reposted the original.
Red Sheds, Kenmare
Not really a lockdown image, because I made this last year at the very start of this project when things were nostalgically very different . I went back recently but just got pretty much the same result so I've reposted the original.
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Kenmare, The Crossroads
Just outside Kenmare this little collection of houses along with it's own 1916 memorial seems to be frozen in time. Most of the buildings empty but somehow surviving.
Kenmare, The Crossroads
Just outside Kenmare this little collection of houses along with it's own 1916 memorial seems to be frozen in time. Most of the buildings empty but somehow surviving.
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Having spent 4 days in Connemara without the rain stopping for more than 1 hour, I had thought the journey was going to be a fruitless one photography wise. But on the final morning I was determined to get out and hope for the best. Setting off in the dark and rain, I soon noticed a small chink of light in the sky ahead of me and waited for a while. The rain stopped long enough for me to get out of the car and make a few images before the heavens opened again , but that’s summers in Ireland for you !!
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Having spent 4 days in Connemara without the rain stopping for more than 1 hour, I had thought the journey was going to be a fruitless one photography wise. But on the final morning I was determined to get out and hope for the best. Setting off in the dark and rain, I soon noticed a small chink of light in the sky ahead of me and waited for a while. The rain stopped long enough for me to get out of the car and make a few images before the heavens opened again , but that’s summers in Ireland for you !!
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When I’m not in Kerry or West Cork.. Connermara is the next place that feels very special and one which I have a real connection to now. On previous visits I noticed these small little structures dotted around the landscape which intrigued me. Too small to be houses, or boat sheds I finally discovered the locals call them ‘ Bothainín ‘. Bothain is Irish for a hut, and adding -ín on to the word usually denotes it as being , little, small or in a name, junior.
It turns out they were little huts that bailiffs from the large estates would sit in and guard the running salmon on the rivers from local poachers. I spent a few days photographing them until finally found this one on the perfect morning with a brooding sky offset by the lovely warm colours of Autumn.
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When I’m not in Kerry or West Cork.. Connermara is the next place that feels very special and one which I have a real connection to now. On previous visits I noticed these small little structures dotted around the landscape which intrigued me. Too small to be houses, or boat sheds I finally discovered the locals call them ‘ Bothainín ‘. Bothain is Irish for a hut, and adding -ín on to the word usually denotes it as being , little, small or in a name, junior.
It turns out they were little huts that bailiffs from the large estates would sit in and guard the running salmon on the rivers from local poachers. I spent a few days photographing them until finally found this one on the perfect morning with a brooding sky offset by the lovely warm colours of Autumn.
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Bere Island, deceives and delights in equal measure. As you take the ferry over, the island looks fairly benign and featureless. However as you cross over to it’s southern shore, it’s wild and rugged coastline of cliffs and little coves is revealed with amazing remote and isolated walks.
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Bere Island, deceives and delights in equal measure. As you take the ferry over, the island looks fairly benign and featureless. However as you cross over to it’s southern shore, it’s wild and rugged coastline of cliffs and little coves is revealed with amazing remote and isolated walks.
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Taken on one of the most magical mornings I experienced during my three year book project on Killarney National Park. Setting off in the near dark gloom out on the lake, it didn’t look too good for photography but after stopping and soon seeing this lovely scene appear before my eyes out of the fog.. we were off to a great start for hugely successful morning on the lakes in the mist and fog.
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Taken on one of the most magical mornings I experienced during my three year book project on Killarney National Park. Setting off in the near dark gloom out on the lake, it didn’t look too good for photography but after stopping and soon seeing this lovely scene appear before my eyes out of the fog.. we were off to a great start for hugely successful morning on the lakes in the mist and fog.
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This image made in 1995 is probably my favourite of all time. Shot on film and printed many times by hand in the darkroom, it’s tones and textures and line make for a captivating print. Sadly the bridge is no longer there but this image always brings back great memories of the beginning of my photographic journey and always suggested a path ahead !
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This image made in 1995 is probably my favourite of all time. Shot on film and printed many times by hand in the darkroom, it’s tones and textures and line make for a captivating print. Sadly the bridge is no longer there but this image always brings back great memories of the beginning of my photographic journey and always suggested a path ahead !
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When I’m not in Kerry or West Cork.. Connermara is the next place that feels very special and one which I have a real connection to now. On previous visits I noticed these small little structures dotted around the landscape which intrigued me. Too small to be houses, or boat sheds I finally discovered the locals call them ‘ Bothainín ‘. Bothain is Irish for a hut, and adding -ín on to the word usually denotes it as being , little, small or in a name, junior.
It turns out they were little huts that bailiffs from the large estates would sit in and guard the running salmon on the rivers from local poachers. I spent a few days photographing them until finally found this one on the perfect morning with a brooding sky offset by the lovely warm colours of Autumn.
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When I’m not in Kerry or West Cork.. Connermara is the next place that feels very special and one which I have a real connection to now. On previous visits I noticed these small little structures dotted around the landscape which intrigued me. Too small to be houses, or boat sheds I finally discovered the locals call them ‘ Bothainín ‘. Bothain is Irish for a hut, and adding -ín on to the word usually denotes it as being , little, small or in a name, junior.
It turns out they were little huts that bailiffs from the large estates would sit in and guard the running salmon on the rivers from local poachers. I spent a few days photographing them until finally found this one on the perfect morning with a brooding sky offset by the lovely warm colours of Autumn.
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A beautifully still morning on Lough Leane, just before sunrise. Shortly afterwards, the sky behind me turned into an amazing show of fire and orange with a spectacular sunset. But ahead of me the muted sky only reflected a hint of that which is what I preferred to concentrate on and capture an altogether more quiet and still scene.
Just at the right time, the two little ducks who had been in the rushes, broke cover and with a slow exposure set on the camera, their movement was captured in a nice little blur.
A beautifully still morning on Lough Leane, just before sunrise. Shortly afterwards, the sky behind me turned into an amazing show of fire and orange with a spectacular sunset. But ahead of me the muted sky only reflected a hint of that which is what I preferred to concentrate on and capture an altogether more quiet and still scene.
Just at the right time, the two little ducks who had been in the rushes, broke cover and with a slow exposure set on the camera, their movement was captured in a nice little blur.
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Rock Street, Kenmare
I've been photographing this exact scene for a year and half.. finally one morning the white car was out of shot.. and I may have moved some bins !
( the red building on the left is where I had my first exhibition 22 years ago ! )
Rock Street, Kenmare
I've been photographing this exact scene for a year and half.. finally one morning the white car was out of shot.. and I may have moved some bins !
( the red building on the left is where I had my first exhibition 22 years ago ! )
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New Road , Kenmare
More details from the other side of our pretty buildings .. maybe not so pretty, but they do have a story to tell too ! Love working with these
New Road , Kenmare
More details from the other side of our pretty buildings .. maybe not so pretty, but they do have a story to tell too ! Love working with these
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Heading out in bracing stormy conditions can be daunting but also exhilarating and rewarding. I always put safety first and get to know an area well before I come back in rough weather and work in a spot that is relatively danger free ! I love the drama of the crashing waves against these black rocks on the shores of Coulogh Bay in Eyeries.
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Heading out in bracing stormy conditions can be daunting but also exhilarating and rewarding. I always put safety first and get to know an area well before I come back in rough weather and work in a spot that is relatively danger free ! I love the drama of the crashing waves against these black rocks on the shores of Coulogh Bay in Eyeries.
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When I’m not in Kerry or West Cork.. Connermara is the next place that feels very special and one which I have a real connection to now. On previous visits I noticed these small little structures dotted around the landscape which intrigued me. Too small to be houses, or boat sheds I finally discovered the locals call them ‘ Bothainín ‘. Bothain is Irish for a hut, and adding -ín on to the word usually denotes it as being , little, small or in a name, junior.
It turns out they were little huts that bailiffs from the large estates would sit in and guard the running salmon on the rivers from local poachers. I spent a few days photographing them until finally found this one on the perfect morning with a brooding sky offset by the lovely warm colours of Autumn.
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When I’m not in Kerry or West Cork.. Connermara is the next place that feels very special and one which I have a real connection to now. On previous visits I noticed these small little structures dotted around the landscape which intrigued me. Too small to be houses, or boat sheds I finally discovered the locals call them ‘ Bothainín ‘. Bothain is Irish for a hut, and adding -ín on to the word usually denotes it as being , little, small or in a name, junior.
It turns out they were little huts that bailiffs from the large estates would sit in and guard the running salmon on the rivers from local poachers. I spent a few days photographing them until finally found this one on the perfect morning with a brooding sky offset by the lovely warm colours of Autumn.
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Coumeenoole is one of my favourite beaches in Kerry but also a hugely popular one for other photographers. I always strive to find something new and different when visiting popular locations and I worked hard to find this composition on the far side of the beach as the tide was coming in rapidly !
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Coumeenoole is one of my favourite beaches in Kerry but also a hugely popular one for other photographers. I always strive to find something new and different when visiting popular locations and I worked hard to find this composition on the far side of the beach as the tide was coming in rapidly !
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Having spent 4 days in Connemara without the rain stopping for more than 1 hour, I had thought the journey was going to be a fruitless one photography wise. But on the final morning I was determined to get out and hope for the best. Setting off in the dark and rain, I soon noticed a small chink of light in the sky ahead of me and waited for a while. The rain stopped long enough for me to get out of the car and make a few images before the heavens opened again , but that’s summers in Ireland for you !!
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Having spent 4 days in Connemara without the rain stopping for more than 1 hour, I had thought the journey was going to be a fruitless one photography wise. But on the final morning I was determined to get out and hope for the best. Setting off in the dark and rain, I soon noticed a small chink of light in the sky ahead of me and waited for a while. The rain stopped long enough for me to get out of the car and make a few images before the heavens opened again , but that’s summers in Ireland for you !!
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Templenoe Dawn
Ironically an image taken within my 2km, but from a gorgeous morning last June. This stand of trees on the Dromquinna estate have been hit by the storms in recent years but are actually more photogenic than when I first photographed them, a long time ago !
Templenoe Dawn
Ironically an image taken within my 2km, but from a gorgeous morning last June. This stand of trees on the Dromquinna estate have been hit by the storms in recent years but are actually more photogenic than when I first photographed them, a long time ago !
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St. Finian's bay is somewhere that I end up many times during the year. I rarely set out to go here, as in my head I'll never top the 'Skellig Moon' image I made here, but yet I find it hard to pass by. The beauty of this place is that its different almost every time you visit it. The light on the Skelligs varies so much and the sea conditions are so changeable , there's always something new to see and to photograph.
This time I was drawn by the large surf, but also by the intense greens and blues in the water as the waves rolled in. Another worthy addition to my growing collection of Skellig images.
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St. Finian's bay is somewhere that I end up many times during the year. I rarely set out to go here, as in my head I'll never top the 'Skellig Moon' image I made here, but yet I find it hard to pass by. The beauty of this place is that its different almost every time you visit it. The light on the Skelligs varies so much and the sea conditions are so changeable , there's always something new to see and to photograph.
This time I was drawn by the large surf, but also by the intense greens and blues in the water as the waves rolled in. Another worthy addition to my growing collection of Skellig images.
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Derrynane is quite possibly the most beautiful beach in Ireland and a very special place for me. I have been coming here and photographing it right from the very beginning of my photographic journey and it's always a pleasure to come back here.
This image was made on a beautiful summer's evening just after sunset as the sky was filled with a radiated pink glow and soft light and spending the couple of hours watching the tide go out was well spent working out a nice minimal composition.
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Derrynane is quite possibly the most beautiful beach in Ireland and a very special place for me. I have been coming here and photographing it right from the very beginning of my photographic journey and it's always a pleasure to come back here.
This image was made on a beautiful summer's evening just after sunset as the sky was filled with a radiated pink glow and soft light and spending the couple of hours watching the tide go out was well spent working out a nice minimal composition.
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Parnell Place , Kenmare
Tucked in behind the hustle & bustle of the shopping streets ( normally).. are rows of ridiculously pretty houses with a real splash of colour.
Always loved wandering around down the back of town and at this time finding these images I move slowly and look again at the less obvious.
Parnell Place , Kenmare
Tucked in behind the hustle & bustle of the shopping streets ( normally).. are rows of ridiculously pretty houses with a real splash of colour.
Always loved wandering around down the back of town and at this time finding these images I move slowly and look again at the less obvious.