In the aftermath of Storm Desmond who swept across Ireland in the first week of December 2015 and despite warnings from infamous TV reporter Teresa Mannion these Irish men and women kept alive the brave daily tradition of swimming in the country's coastal waters year round.

Despite strong winds and heavy sea swells, the morning was bright and cheery. No sign of a clear sunrise for the photographer but plenty of soft sunlight that helped me to instruct my student during the early morning photography workshop close to Dublin on the Irish Sea.

Our morning's start was late as sunrise in Dublin in December is approx. 08:20, compared to an unsociable 04:55 in June.

After last night's unexpectedly colourful sunset in the west of Ireland, today's theme was the sunrise on the Irish Sea coast of Ireland, on Dublin Bay.

One of the highlights of a visit to Dublin is an early morning along the coast of the county. A short drive north to Howth and beyond or a short journey south will give you views across scenic Dublin Bay as the sun rises.

Long exposure photography using filters makes for some of the more interesting images.

Panoramic Ireland run photography workshops on the Dublin coast for all levels, seven days a week; a perfect location for sunrise photography. In the summer months it is possible to get here, spend some time getting great shots and get back to your hotel for breakfast.

Dublin Photo Tours at the Coast

Leading photo tours around Dublin is interesting and often challenging, there are no two days the same. Despite visiting the same locations over and over again, it's hard to become tired of it.