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Darren McLoughlin
Irishman and International travel photographer in search of the best bits of Ireland. Leading photography tours and experiences in Ireland.
Contributor to New York Times / Sunday Times / Irish Times / Echtra Echtra and Eonmusic
Cancer survivor.
Ask me about travel in Ireland or about photography in Ireland.
Wisping Pink Cloud over Mountains at Sunset in Ireland
The beauty of landscapes, it's not just the famous places that should attract the photographer's attention.
In fact, the hidden places are what makes Ireland an amazing landscape photography destination.
Those famous places are without doubt, scenically stunning - the Giant's Causeway in my own native county for instance, the Dingle Peninsula - Ireland's most westerly point, both of these places are amazingly beautiful and amongst the most scenic in the world. Ireland has no shortage of world-class scenic locations but most of them are not well known.
Spring Colour in Winter with Crocus Flowers
Winter has been mild so far this year in Ireland, we haven't yet seen the snow and cold temperatures of early 2018; trees, shrubs and flowers that don't normally show much signs of spring growth are now sprouting and flowering.
Here, plenty of colour from crocus flowers seen with raindrops after a little rain.
Despite it still actually being winter, these flowers are providing a colourful addition to the Irish countryside.
It's a time of year full of inspiration as nature slowly returns to brighten up Ireland.
Join me to photograph flowers, landscapes and city streets in 2019.
Lunar Eclipse, January 2019 as seen from Ireland
The lunar eclipse of January 2019, often called a Super Blood Wolf Moon or variations to that effect - still scientifically called a lunar eclipse - as seen from Ireland.
This lunar eclipse will be the last full eclipse to be seen from Ireland until 2033, there will be partial eclipses but not full.
West of Ireland Landscape Photography - Clouds and Colour
There can be no doubt that the west of Ireland is as scenic as any other place in the world.
Here is one example, a small coastal mountain capped with cloud, struck with bright sunshine on its lower slopes giving a portion of the countryside a bright, vibrancy.
Sunset sunlight on the Atlantic Ocean, Ireland
Bright and characterful sunset sunlight on Ireland's Atlantic Ocean.
This image comes from the western edge of the Emerald Isle as the late evening sunlight fades behind rain-bearing clouds to give dramatic lighting on the ocean's surface.
As we waited for the same sunlight to strike the Cliffs of Moher we turned our cameras toward the west and were not disappointed.
Kylemore Abbey, Connemara
After my post yesterday showing the beauty of the lake and mountain on which Kylemore Abbey is situated here is a more focused image of the building, once the home of a wealthy London Doctor called Mitchell Henry.
Kylemore was built in the late 1860s and Mitchell Henry later went on to become MP for the area, in 1875 after the death of his wife who was from County Down he spent less time in Connemara. He built a memorial church for her which is still there today hidden amongst the woods.
In fact, Kylemore comes from the Irish Coille Móire meaning large or big wood - an unusual sight around these parts.
Kylemore Abbey Reflections
One of Ireland's most famous buildings, Kylemore Abbey is situated in a scenic position at the foot of a mountain surrounded by lakes.
More to come on the abbey and its history in my next post - see here: https://panoramicireland.com/photo-tours-blog/kylemore-abbey-connemara-galway, for now enjoy the fine landscapes and reflections from Connemara.
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Autumn Lanes of Fallen Leaves
The lanes of Ireland are a favourite photographic subject of mine.
Here, the final leaves of 2018 were falling - covering the ground with russety autumnal colour as the bright sunlight shines, casting shadows and making the whole scene more enticing.
Here are a few more of my favourite laneway scenes that I have photographed over the years:
https://panoramicireland.com/blog-ireland-guide/an-irish-laneway-with-mountains-in-the-distance
Giant's Causeway Photography Course
Join me on a photography day course at Northern Ireland's fine Giant's Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Learn more about when to use various settings on your camera - Av / Tv or S / M and how to choose which settings given the conditions.
Learn how to use filters, specifically for coastal landscapes and how to plan for the weather.
The schedule is varied depending on the season, weather on the day and due to other factors but we will organise the day to suit each of these elements.
IGTV (Instagram TV) - Merrion Square, Dublin
I took a walk around Dublin's Merrion Square recently, finishing at the Oscar Wilde statue, see the video here on Instagram's IGTV.