Winter can be cold and monotone in places around the world, but here in Ireland it is more often than not a colourful time of year interspersed with snowy days.

Most of the time, snow is absent even in the mountains except for the rare years.

Here we have the rugged, weathered mountains of the west of Ireland and the Atlantic looking calm.

Wisping cloud forms on the ridge and blows past the crevices of the Irish mountains.

A fine, bright and colourful day from winter I'm sure you'll agree, and a good time to visit.