Journal
Field notes, location guides, and photography stories from across Ireland.
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The campanile is of course a bell tower, finished in 1853 and designed by the famous architect Charles Lanyon . A bell tower has existed on the site since before the foundation of the university as this part of Dublin...
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No matter how many times you visit a location as a landscape photographer there is always something of interest, something different to photograph.
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The blackbird was seen as a symbol of good luck in Ireland, especially in pairs or when it enters a house.
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Just barely visible are the raindrops from that grey sky beginning to encroach from the right, it might look like a miserable evening out there but photograph it right and you have the essence of Ireland's west.
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Sycamore is a strong and sturdy tree, able to withstand all that the Irish weather can deliver.
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No doubt finding mirth at our clumsy perambulation across the narrow, slippy track.
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Today I headed into the mountains, camera in hand as always, I found some of the most colourful plants to be found in the Irish countryside - gorse or Ulex europaeus also known as furze or whin.
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As I mentioned in previous posts, this week saw me returning to Dingle in Ireland's southwest.
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On a recent photography workshop to the Antrim Coast, specifically the Giant's Causeway, in between shooting images I made some video of the stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site that is close to where I grew up and...
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Sunset at the River Shannon. Long exposure photography with colourful clouds.
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View over Dublin, Dublin Bay and the Irish Sea. A fine view over a fine city and this includes a puzzle - can you tell me when this image was taken?
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Autumn is almost over but this week Ireland has been treated to a riot of colour as fine, clear weather brought blue skies and golden light to highlight the myriad colours of the autumnal Irish countryside.
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The common lizard Zootoca vivipara building up warmth in the heat of the middle of the day.
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Here, it is easy to see why. An old stone bridge sits spans a small river as it flows through a green, autumnal woodland before cascading over a six foot fall.
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In some cases, such as at Athenry, County Galway and Claremorris, County Mayo weather stations recorded 18.6C and 18.2C respectively which are both 2C higher than previous maximums.
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