Field notes, location guides, and photography stories from across Ireland.https://panoramicireland.comen-ieThu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://panoramicireland.com/blog-ireland-guide/galway-oyster-festival-48-hours-galwayhttps://panoramicireland.com/blog-ireland-guide/galway-oyster-festival-48-hours-galwayHow to spend 48 hours in Galway for the 2026 International Oyster Festival: the Oyster Trail, the opening championships, and time for the Claddagh and Salthill.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://panoramicireland.com/blog-ireland-guide/saint-audoens-arch-dublin-city-medieval-wallshttps://panoramicireland.com/blog-ireland-guide/saint-audoens-arch-dublin-city-medieval-wallsStand at the foot of Cook Street and look up. Rising above you is a stretch of grey limestone wall, worn, mossy at the joints, and almost impossibly old. Cut into its centre is a rounded arch, framing a stairway that climbs steeply towards the light.Sat, 02 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://panoramicireland.com/blog-ireland-guide/doolough-mayo-west-valley-famine-gorta-mor-tragedy-starving-irishhttps://panoramicireland.com/blog-ireland-guide/doolough-mayo-west-valley-famine-gorta-mor-tragedy-starving-irishAt the end of March 1849, hundreds of starving men, women, and children made a forced overnight journey through one of the most beautiful and unforgiving valleys in the west of Ireland. Most arrived to nothing. Many did not return.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://panoramicireland.com/miscellaneous-blog-category/crashing-waves-atlantic-west-ireland-exhilarationhttps://panoramicireland.com/miscellaneous-blog-category/crashing-waves-atlantic-west-ireland-exhilarationThe exhilaration of going nowhere, photographing in stormy conditions on Ireland's Atlantic coast.Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://panoramicireland.com/photo-tours-blog/saint-johns-point-lighthouse-county-downhttps://panoramicireland.com/photo-tours-blog/saint-johns-point-lighthouse-county-downSaint John's Point Lighthouse, County Down is unusually painted yellow and black and sits distinctively over the water at 40 metres.Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://panoramicireland.com/blog-ireland-guide/green-road-atlantic-ireland-west-scenery-stormy-day-stone-walls-fences-irelands-edgehttps://panoramicireland.com/blog-ireland-guide/green-road-atlantic-ireland-west-scenery-stormy-day-stone-walls-fences-irelands-edgeAn Irish Green Road, while it might not seem lush green, this green lane between stone walls and tumble-down fences leads to the wild Atlantic Ocean on Ireland's west coast.Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://panoramicireland.com/miscellaneous-blog-category/mussenden-temple-county-derry-golden-hour-thank-you-happy-new-year-from-panoramic-irelandhttps://panoramicireland.com/miscellaneous-blog-category/mussenden-temple-county-derry-golden-hour-thank-you-happy-new-year-from-panoramic-irelandHappy New Year from Ireland, thanks to everyone who paid a visit and spent time with Panoramic Ireland in 2025. I hope to see you again in 2026 and beyond, and welcome new visitors to Ireland this year. One of my favourites from 2025, Mussenden Temple in County Derry on the North Coast of Ireland.Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://panoramicireland.com/blog-ireland-guide/christmas-day-swim-in-the-irish-sea-dublin-forty-foothttps://panoramicireland.com/blog-ireland-guide/christmas-day-swim-in-the-irish-sea-dublin-forty-footPanoramic Ireland takes a dip in the icy waters of the Irish Sea on Christmas Day at Dublin's Forty FootThu, 25 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://panoramicireland.com/blog-ireland-guide/moydrum-castle-westmeath-black-white-infrared-marsden-u2-albumhttps://panoramicireland.com/blog-ireland-guide/moydrum-castle-westmeath-black-white-infrared-marsden-u2-albumMoydrum Castle and The Unforgettable Fire, this castle ruined since 1921 saw a series of images in black and white infrared in the 1980s by Simon Marsden and by Anton Corbijn for U2's The Unforgettable Fire album. Seen here in 2025 the castle has not changed much.Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://panoramicireland.com/blog-ireland-guide/storm-bram-passed-ireland-wind-warnings-effect-galway-mayo-kerry-wild-atlantic-wayhttps://panoramicireland.com/blog-ireland-guide/storm-bram-passed-ireland-wind-warnings-effect-galway-mayo-kerry-wild-atlantic-wayStorm Bram has passed but wind warnings for Ireland's western counties is in effect.Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://panoramicireland.com/blog-ireland-guide/double-rainbow-over-the-green-fields-and-lake-west-of-ireland-landscape-scenery-photography-weatherhttps://panoramicireland.com/blog-ireland-guide/double-rainbow-over-the-green-fields-and-lake-west-of-ireland-landscape-scenery-photography-weatherDouble rainbow over the lush green fields of the west of Ireland on a stormy autumn day.Mon, 03 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://panoramicireland.com/photo-tours-blog/photographing-colourful-irish-landscapes-weather-west-october-scenes-panoramic-irelandhttps://panoramicireland.com/photo-tours-blog/photographing-colourful-irish-landscapes-weather-west-october-scenes-panoramic-irelandDiscover Ireland's stunning autumn landscapes with colorful skies, stormy clouds, and golden countryside. Join Panoramic Ireland's photography workshops year-round from Dublin's urban streets to the wild west coast. Expert guidance for all skill levels.Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://panoramicireland.com/miscellaneous-blog-category/subtle-sunset-colour-autumn-west-ireland-cloudy-skyhttps://panoramicireland.com/miscellaneous-blog-category/subtle-sunset-colour-autumn-west-ireland-cloudy-skyThe subtle colour of sunset in the west of Ireland.Tue, 07 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://panoramicireland.com/blog-ireland-guide/ireland-national-tree-day-scots-pine-2025-pine-island-connemara-reflectionhttps://panoramicireland.com/blog-ireland-guide/ireland-national-tree-day-scots-pine-2025-pine-island-connemara-reflectionCelebrating Ireland's Green Heritage: National Tree Day 2025. Primary schools across Ireland unite to plant Scots Pine saplings and discover the vital importance of trees on October 2nd, 2025.Thu, 02 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://panoramicireland.com/photo-tours-blog/autumn-colour-scenery-woodlands-irish-landscape-photography-september-octoberhttps://panoramicireland.com/photo-tours-blog/autumn-colour-scenery-woodlands-irish-landscape-photography-september-octoberThe Irish woodland in autumn, colourful and scenic without the crowds.Sat, 27 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://panoramicireland.com/blog-ireland-guide/ireland-etape-du-tour-2025-experience-irelands-cycling-capitalhttps://panoramicireland.com/blog-ireland-guide/ireland-etape-du-tour-2025-experience-irelands-cycling-capitalExperience Tour de France magic in Ireland's cycling heartland. L'Étape Ireland 2025 brings authentic TDF racing to Carrick-on-Suir with 150km and 100km routes through stunning Waterford and Tipperary countryside on September 28th 2025.Fri, 19 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://panoramicireland.com/blog-ireland-guide/four-donkeys-field-sunshine-warminghttps://panoramicireland.com/blog-ireland-guide/four-donkeys-field-sunshine-warmingPanoramic Ireland create photography tours and workshops throughout Ireland for everyoneMon, 15 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://panoramicireland.com/photo-tours-blog/crosan-alca-torda-razorbill-irish-north-atlantic-seabird-auk-puffin-guillemothttps://panoramicireland.com/photo-tours-blog/crosan-alca-torda-razorbill-irish-north-atlantic-seabird-auk-puffin-guillemotDiscover the razorbill (Crosán), Ireland's distinctive seabird from the auk family. Learn about its diving abilities, Irish name meaning 'little cross', nesting behavior on rocky cliffs, and relationship to puffins and guillemots along the North Atlantic coast.Sat, 13 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://panoramicireland.com/photo-tours-blog/changeable-weather-september-west-ireland-perambulations-photographyhttps://panoramicireland.com/photo-tours-blog/changeable-weather-september-west-ireland-perambulations-photographyPerambulations in the west of Ireland on a stormy September day. Photographing landscapes in Ireland.Mon, 08 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://panoramicireland.com/photography-photoshop-post-processing/first-look-adobe-distraction-removal-dust-camera-raw-colouful-summer-morning-donegal-irish-landscapehttps://panoramicireland.com/photography-photoshop-post-processing/first-look-adobe-distraction-removal-dust-camera-raw-colouful-summer-morning-donegal-irish-landscapeDiscover Adobe's new automatic dust removal feature in Camera Raw. Learn how to use this Early Access tool to quickly remove dust spots from your photos, saving time compared to manual Lightroom editing. Step-by-step tutorial with real examples.Fri, 05 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://panoramicireland.com/blog-ireland-guide/black-guillemot-irish-seabirdhttps://panoramicireland.com/blog-ireland-guide/black-guillemot-irish-seabirdBlack guillemots chasing in IrelandThu, 04 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://panoramicireland.com/blog-ireland-guide/electric-picnic-ireland-2025-end-august-kneecap-irish-language-rap-band-music-festival-mo-charahttps://panoramicireland.com/blog-ireland-guide/electric-picnic-ireland-2025-end-august-kneecap-irish-language-rap-band-music-festival-mo-charaMo Chara, Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh on stage at Electric Picnic, Saturday 30th August 2025, in front of the record 80,000 crowd at EP2025.Wed, 03 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://panoramicireland.com/blog-ireland-guide/its-electric-picnic-this-weekend-29th-30th-31st-august-2025-bands-inhaler-kneecap-hozierhttps://panoramicireland.com/blog-ireland-guide/its-electric-picnic-this-weekend-29th-30th-31st-august-2025-bands-inhaler-kneecap-hozierIt's Electric Picnic week, the last weekend of August and 2025 sees another great line up including many strong Irish acts like Inhaler, Hozier, Kneecap, Orla Gartland, Saw Doctors and more. With 80,000 Picnickers it will be a weekend to remember.Mon, 25 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://panoramicireland.com/photography-photoshop-post-processing/dalkey-castle-14th-century-adobe-lightroom-mobile-edit-images-sharehttps://panoramicireland.com/photography-photoshop-post-processing/dalkey-castle-14th-century-adobe-lightroom-mobile-edit-images-shareLearn how to edit, resize and export photos in Adobe Lightroom Mobile for email, messaging and social sharing.Thu, 21 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://panoramicireland.com/miscellaneous-blog-category/samuel-beckett-bridge-dublin-maintenance-closed-night-architectural-colourhttps://panoramicireland.com/miscellaneous-blog-category/samuel-beckett-bridge-dublin-maintenance-closed-night-architectural-colourThe Samual Beckett Bridge installed in 2009 usually connects both sides of the River Liffey in Dublin but often closes for maintenance or shipping. Designed by Santiago Calatrava it looks impressive undergoing maintenance.Tue, 19 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://panoramicireland.com/miscellaneous-blog-category/long-overdue-site-refresh-for-panoramic-ireland-relaxing-giants-causewayhttps://panoramicireland.com/miscellaneous-blog-category/long-overdue-site-refresh-for-panoramic-ireland-relaxing-giants-causewayPanoramic Ireland gets a refresh and redisign at long last. After weeks of hard work it's time to head to the Giant's Causeway for coastal photography and relaxation. Why not join me there?Sun, 10 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://panoramicireland.com/blog-ireland-guide/kilkenny-arts-festival-2025https://panoramicireland.com/blog-ireland-guide/kilkenny-arts-festival-2025Kilkenny Arts Festival returns to the Marble City once again with lively performances in churches, cathedrals, castles and courtyards from 7th-17th August 2025. Here are some of Panoramic Ireland's Picks.Thu, 07 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://panoramicireland.com/blog-ireland-guide/126-a-short-but-updated-guide-about-dublinhttps://panoramicireland.com/blog-ireland-guide/126-a-short-but-updated-guide-about-dublinDublin gets its name from the Dubh Linn or Black Pool where the Vikings settled.Thu, 17 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://panoramicireland.com/photo-tours-blog/serene-calm-morning-lake-sunrise-scenic-misty-cloudy-island-swans-irish-photographyhttps://panoramicireland.com/photo-tours-blog/serene-calm-morning-lake-sunrise-scenic-misty-cloudy-island-swans-irish-photographyPanoramic Ireland: Photographing in Ireland at sunrise, early colour gives way to misty, cloudy conditions over the small wooded island.Thu, 19 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://panoramicireland.com/blog-ireland-guide/turdus-merula-eurasian-blackbird-lon-dubh-ireland-threatened-by-mosquito-borne-usutu-virus-legend-saint-kevinhttps://panoramicireland.com/blog-ireland-guide/turdus-merula-eurasian-blackbird-lon-dubh-ireland-threatened-by-mosquito-borne-usutu-virus-legend-saint-kevinThe blackbird, Turdus merula, common garden songbird is under threat from a mosquito-borne virus, Usutu. The bird is a symbol of good luck in Irish mythology.Sat, 31 May 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://panoramicireland.com/blog-ireland-guide/dublin-tall-ships-arm-cuauhtemoc-mexico-2012-dublin-bay-irish-sea-irelandhttps://panoramicireland.com/blog-ireland-guide/dublin-tall-ships-arm-cuauhtemoc-mexico-2012-dublin-bay-irish-sea-irelandARM Cuauhtémoc Mexican tall ship about to set sail in Dublin Bay 2012Wed, 21 May 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://panoramicireland.com/photo-tours-blog/photographing-bluebells-hyacynthoides-non-scripta-ireland-may-woodland-walk-pathhttps://panoramicireland.com/photo-tours-blog/photographing-bluebells-hyacynthoides-non-scripta-ireland-may-woodland-walk-pathPhotographing bluebells, Hyacinthoides non-scripta, in the woods of Ireland in May.Tue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://panoramicireland.com/photo-tours-blog/spring-rains-ess-na-crub-fall-of-the-hooves-glenariff-antrim-ireland-waterfallhttps://panoramicireland.com/photo-tours-blog/spring-rains-ess-na-crub-fall-of-the-hooves-glenariff-antrim-ireland-waterfallEss na Crub falls in Glenariff, Antrim is a wide, thunderous waterfall which means Fall of the Hooves and is one of Ireland's most scenic.Tue, 06 May 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://panoramicireland.com/photo-tours-blog/quiraing-cuith-raing-trotternish-ridge-isle-skye-scotland-morning-sunshine-hawthorn-tree-geology-landscape-photography-workshops-tourshttps://panoramicireland.com/photo-tours-blog/quiraing-cuith-raing-trotternish-ridge-isle-skye-scotland-morning-sunshine-hawthorn-tree-geology-landscape-photography-workshops-toursThe Quiraing and Trotternish, the world's most scenic landslip and destination for Panoramic Ireland's photography tours. View with hawthorn and colour.Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://panoramicireland.com/blog-ireland-guide/colour-sunrise-saint-patricks-day-2025-irish-coast-seascapehttps://panoramicireland.com/blog-ireland-guide/colour-sunrise-saint-patricks-day-2025-irish-coast-seascapeSunrise on Saint Patrick's Day, as the sun rises over the Irish coast bringing colour and light for the day, 17th March in Ireland.Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://panoramicireland.com/photo-tours-blog/early-morning-photography-swimming-dawn-sunrise-golden-hour-march-dublin-forty-foot-ephemeral-liminalhttps://panoramicireland.com/photo-tours-blog/early-morning-photography-swimming-dawn-sunrise-golden-hour-march-dublin-forty-foot-ephemeral-liminalPhotographing early morning in Ireland as the ephemeral golden hour starts and swimmers gather at the Forty Foot in Dublin.Sat, 08 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://panoramicireland.com/blog-ireland-guide/path-trail-closures-2025-cliffs-moher-county-clare-ireland-wild-atlantic-wayhttps://panoramicireland.com/blog-ireland-guide/path-trail-closures-2025-cliffs-moher-county-clare-ireland-wild-atlantic-wayIreland's Cliffs of Moher at sunset. The trail will be closed for a large part of 2025 for upgrades to the path along the Wild Atlantic Way in County Clare.Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://panoramicireland.com/blog-ireland-guide/green-winter-not-much-snow-irish-scenery-landscape-photography-fields-sheephttps://panoramicireland.com/blog-ireland-guide/green-winter-not-much-snow-irish-scenery-landscape-photography-fields-sheepThe west of Ireland is green in winter, scenes of fields, stone walls, high water table and distant mountains all interspersed with trees and under a dramatic sky.Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://panoramicireland.com/miscellaneous-blog-category/82-blog-first-posthttps://panoramicireland.com/miscellaneous-blog-category/82-blog-first-postPanoramic Ireland create photography tours and workshops throughout Ireland for everyoneThu, 06 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://panoramicireland.com/photo-tours-blog/96-lough-corrib-after-sunsethttps://panoramicireland.com/photo-tours-blog/96-lough-corrib-after-sunsetThe Blue Hour is a special time for photographersThu, 06 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://panoramicireland.com/photo-tours-blog/think-ireland-march-saint-patricks-day-other-things-to-do-throughout-month-scenery-photography-sightseeing-perfect-landscape-photographic-workshops-tourshttps://panoramicireland.com/photo-tours-blog/think-ireland-march-saint-patricks-day-other-things-to-do-throughout-month-scenery-photography-sightseeing-perfect-landscape-photographic-workshops-toursIreland in March is about much more than Saint Patrick's Day, the countryside is green, or white with snow, scenic and quiet. Join Panoramic Ireland to photograph in Ireland.Sun, 26 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://panoramicireland.com/photo-tours-blog/first-sunset-january-1st-2025-west-of-ireland-new-year-cold-weather-landscape-photographyhttps://panoramicireland.com/photo-tours-blog/first-sunset-january-1st-2025-west-of-ireland-new-year-cold-weather-landscape-photographyPanoramic Ireland: First sunset from the west of Ireland in 2025, as day gives way to night blue sky and pink clouds dominate as weather turns colder.Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://panoramicireland.com/blog-ireland-guide/2024-panoramic-ireland-last-of-the-year-sunrise-happy-new-yearhttps://panoramicireland.com/blog-ireland-guide/2024-panoramic-ireland-last-of-the-year-sunrise-happy-new-yearHappy New Year from the West of Ireland as the sun rises on one of the last days of the year 2024. Colour and drama from Ireland.Tue, 31 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://panoramicireland.com/blog-ireland-guide/join-winter-solstice-21st-december-2024-ireland-neolithic-chamber-livestream-newgrange-boyne-enjoy-irish-spectaclehttps://panoramicireland.com/blog-ireland-guide/join-winter-solstice-21st-december-2024-ireland-neolithic-chamber-livestream-newgrange-boyne-enjoy-irish-spectacleNewgrange, ancient Irish Boyne Valley monument is home to one of the world's oldest and most immersive experiences, the Winter Solstice. This year livestreamed.Thu, 12 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://panoramicireland.com/blog-ireland-guide/driving-the-vee-tipperary-waterford-one-of-irelands-most-scenic-roads-drive-blue-skyhttps://panoramicireland.com/blog-ireland-guide/driving-the-vee-tipperary-waterford-one-of-irelands-most-scenic-roads-drive-blue-skyDriving The Vee, one of the most scenic driving roads in Ireland. From the lush golden vale of South Tipperary through the mountains to the rugged uplands of West Waterford.Mon, 09 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://panoramicireland.com/blog-ireland-guide/world-heritage-unesco-ireland-added-list-intangible-cultural-practices-stone-walls-6000-yearshttps://panoramicireland.com/blog-ireland-guide/world-heritage-unesco-ireland-added-list-intangible-cultural-practices-stone-walls-6000-yearsStone Walls of Ireland have been Inscribed onto UNESCO List of Protected Intangible Cultural World Heritage. Photographed by Panoramic Ireland.Sun, 08 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://panoramicireland.com/blog-ireland-guide/old-phrase-red-sky-night-shepherds-delight-snow-ireland-november-2024-ahead-storm-berthttps://panoramicireland.com/blog-ireland-guide/old-phrase-red-sky-night-shepherds-delight-snow-ireland-november-2024-ahead-storm-bertA wee bit of snow in Ireland, November 2024 with vibrant orange-pink sky signalling shepherd's delight or a good day tomorrow, ahead of Storm Bert.Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://panoramicireland.com/blog-ireland-guide/quiraing-scotland-skye-morning-landscape-photography-sh-vega-shiphttps://panoramicireland.com/blog-ireland-guide/quiraing-scotland-skye-morning-landscape-photography-sh-vega-shipEarly morning photographing the Quiraing, Isle of Skye Scotland before sunrise with Swan Hellenic ship SH Vega offshore.Tue, 19 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://panoramicireland.com/blog-ireland-guide/temperatures-drop-lower-than-average-november-snow-forecast-irelandhttps://panoramicireland.com/blog-ireland-guide/temperatures-drop-lower-than-average-november-snow-forecast-irelandSnow is forecast for the next few days in Ireland as November 2024 temperatures drop due to arctic air. Is the Irish countryside going to turn white?Mon, 18 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://panoramicireland.com/blog-ireland-guide/bluesky-social-media-find-me-there-image-blue-sky-over-sand-dunes-irish-coast-beach-panoramic-ireland-travelimageshttps://panoramicireland.com/blog-ireland-guide/bluesky-social-media-find-me-there-image-blue-sky-over-sand-dunes-irish-coast-beach-panoramic-ireland-travelimagesA sunny beach scene panorama with bright blue sky for the launch of my Bluesky social media account. Find me there as @travelimages.Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT