Ireland
Ireland is a country that is known for its stunning landscapes, rich history, and vibrant culture. It is a popular destination for photographers from all over the world, who come to capture the beauty of its rolling hills, rugged coastline, and charming villages. Some of the most popular photography locations in Ireland include the Cliffs of Moher, the Ring of Kerry, the Giant's Causeway, and the city of Dublin.
Photography regions of Ireland
Photography of Ireland
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Dawn at Fanad Head brought some nice cloud, just enough to make a good long exposure.
I was testing the very wide angle Laowa 9mm lens here and yeah, pretty happy with the result... ;-)
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I was quite lucky here with some beautiful weather during sunrise at this popular spot.
Pentax Medium Format, digital. 35mm lens
Captured in the morning, shortly after a rain shower.
The Great Pollet Sea Arch
The Great Pollet Sea Arch is a real hidden gem of Fanad in County Donegal.
It is a spectacular natural sea arch and a fantastic example of marine erosion. It is located on a totally unspoilt stretch of coastline and has a lovely pebble beach adjoining it. This beautiful landmark is much photographed and a quick internet search will bring up many fabulous images for you. It is a steep hike down to the beach from the road but you wont be disappointed!
With very minimal signage, it is not the easiest place for the visitor to find so be sure to check your directions in advance (Google maps or the good old fashioned OS map will not let you down) and don sensible and sturdy footwear to tackle the steep track down which is not for the infirm, the unfit or the high heeled!
There are plenty more bays, sandy beaches and loughs to discover around the Fanad peninsula, from attractive coves, to surfing strands, and of course the pebble beeches too. You're also not far from excellent golf courses, horse riding, hill walking, fishing and water sports. Several scenic drives are signposted locally including the Fanad Drive - the most recent is the Mulroy Drive around the lovely Mulroy Bay.
On the other hand you may find the relaxation, views and tranquility of Great Arch Cottage difficult to leave!
Visit Fanad and enjoy!
Link: irelandxo.com/ireland-xo/visiting/great-pollet-sea-arch
This scene in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, is likely not far removed as it has been for centuries. Dunluce Castle, over on the next cliff ledge, has a history dating back to the 13th Century. As you may be able to tell, it’s undergoing some restoration.
The ruins of Dunluce have taken on the very character of the basalt and chalk cliffs where it abides… and its history lives on in this image.
In many ways, it reminds me of Evelyn McCullough, as she had taken on the charm and beauty around her that was her beloved Ireland. I saw that for myself one glorious morning over two years ago along this coast, a time I will never forget. She passed from this life on Saturday after a valiant bout with incurable cancer… even in the face of fear and certain death in her last two years, hers was still a life of fullness and selflessness… and beauty that surpasses the land that she loved. She will forever remain in the hearts of all who knew her... as always. God bless her family and friends.
Click here to see Ireland from Evelyn's eyes: www.flickr.com/photos/herringpond/
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Leprechauns are a type of fairy of the Aos Sí, or little people, in Irish folklore. Hollywood has stereotyped them throughout the years, though they do have a couple of things right about them according to lore: they partake in mischief and especially love a good practical joke… which is one reason I believe in them.
On our first trip to Northern Ireland, we caught up with our friend, Mari. She’s a photographer, too, with a keen eye for the scenery of the Emerald Isle… she knows exactly where to plant a tripod in her neck o’ the woods for just the right shot. It had been a while since she had been here to the Dark Hedges… rather than driving all over creation to find it, she noticed a rather big, rough-appearing fella off the side of the road and made a U-turn to talk to him. He brightened up when Mari asked how close she was… I had no idea what he said, though obviously both he and Mari were speaking English, though with a deep Irish brogue. Whatever was said, Mari whipped the vehicle back around and we were there within minutes.
She drove through the length of the hedges, turned the car around and parked. We got out to a most magical scene. Mari gave me a short history of the old beech trees that spread over this avenue leading to a mansion that has since become a golf course clubhouse. Mari told me that until recently, the Dark Hedges were relatively unknown, but while setting up the tripod, two taxis pulled up along with a couple of other private vehicles and parked right in front of my setup. So much for a good shot with so many people crawling along the only possible compositions. To make matters worse, a huge tour bus pulled up next to us. Yikes! So many people, now, everyone with their smartphones out and shooting. So why was this place so popular so suddenly? HBO's Game of Thrones is why. Filming throughout the series has largely taken place in Northern Ireland... and the brooding Dark Hedges is a naturally spooky backdrop for many scenes in it. Sigh.
Usually, in situations like this, I’ll wait it out… but we were with Mari, on her time. I remember wishing that all these folks would take a hike somewhere else. Suddenly, lightning struck twice nearby, and it started to hail… until this moment, the day had been bright and sunny. What happened?
The Canon EOS 5D Mark III is quite robust in raw weather, so I left it out while we jumped back into Mari’s SUV to wait out this sudden storm, though we were the only ones to do so… everyone else bugged out! Sitting in the car, the deluge got worse and the warm road converted it to fog, which gave the hedges an almost sinister appearance… the exact shot I was looking for. After a few nice shots, the storm left as quickly as it had appeared… and, again, the crowd returned, but not before I got the shot!
I owe thanks to Mari for putting up with me, yet some of that may have to be extended to the “little people”, too… I got my wish. Mari is quite diminutive compared to me… she might be part leprechaun! I’ve since found that I’m genetically quite Irish… Mari’s been anything but mischievous to me. Must be the “luck of the Irish” that I see the sweet side of leprechauns. Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
One of the most beautiful and suggestive places visited in Ireland. Overhanging cliffs (without protection), the rock or isle of Downpatrick really looks like a slice of layered cake! Place frequented by mackerel fishermen standing on the edge, stretching out onto the void or by sheep that have no fear of the place where the wind that arrive energetic on fast.
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Early morning after a high tide the beach was cleaned of footprints and small sand ripples were there instead. I positioned my camera very low to emphasize the ripples and made a long exposure to smooth out the sky. Some focus stacking was need as well, since the foreground was very close to the camera. I opted for B/W, since the sky color was rather dull.
Fanad Head Lighthouse from this direction isn't that much about dramatic cliffs, as from the western direction. However lots of heather make an amazing foreground!
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The whole Murlough Bay is very picturesque, but what really draws my attention is this lone tree, slightly above the bay. I arrived quite some time after sunrise (spent in the nearby Darh Hedges), but the Sun was still rather low and the light was very pleasant for this composition.
One of the most beautiful and suggestive places visited in Ireland. Overhanging cliffs (without protection), the rock or isle of Downpatrick really looks like a slice of layered cake! Place frequented by mackerel fishermen standing on the edge, stretching out onto the void or by sheep that have no fear of the place where the wind that arrive energetic on fast.
- Belfast Castle is a castle on the slopes of Cavehill Country Park in Belfast, Northern Ireland, in a prominent position 400 feet (120 m) above sea level. Its location provides unobstructed views over the City of Belfast and Belfast Lough. The current castle is a Victorian structure, built between 1867 and 1870.
The main entrance into the Belfast Castle Demesne is now where Innisfayle Park meets Downview Park West, just off the Antrim Road (part of the A6).
I'm just going though the photos from Northern Ireland and Donegal again and I still have many photos to process. Here's another one from Boyeegther Beach/ Murder Hole on the Rosguill peninsula in Donegal.
It was a crazy evening, first it wasn't so easy to find this beach and then the clouds were hiding most of the sun. But an hour before sunset it started to get magical and I think I took nearly 100 photos that evening. Mostly to make sure I had some without water drops on my filters showing. There was a lot of spray and after the sun had set I had 3 Lee filter cloths completely wet from cleaning my filters. In the end I couldn't get them clean anymore and had to shoot without filters. When shooting at the coast you just can't have enough filter cloths with you ;-)
I used a lee 0.6 soft + 0.6 hard gnd here and also blended in parts of the sky from a darker exposure. Then my normal postprocessing.
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Had to wait a long for this moment. The last photo below was shot nearly an hour earlier and in between there wasn't much sweet light and color, which I had hoped for. But as the sun appeared all changed.
A lot of blending was involved here to get a clean shot with the sunstar. If you are interested in my workflow, I've a detailed tutorial for another photo I've taken in Ireland -> Start2Finish Post Processing Tutorial
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Kylemore Abbey, in der Connemara direkt am Ufer des Lough Poolacappul gelegen, beherbergt seit 1922 ein Benediktinerinnenkloster mit Mädchenpensionat. Nur ein Teil des Gebäudes lässt sich besichtigen. 2018.06 Irland-609-BA
The Great Pollet Sea Arch
The Great Pollet Sea Arch is a real hidden gem of Fanad in County Donegal.
It is a spectacular natural sea arch and a fantastic example of marine erosion. It is located on a totally unspoilt stretch of coastline and has a lovely pebble beach adjoining it. This beautiful landmark is much photographed and a quick internet search will bring up many fabulous images for you. It is a steep hike down to the beach from the road but you wont be disappointed!
With very minimal signage, it is not the easiest place for the visitor to find so be sure to check your directions in advance (Google maps or the good old fashioned OS map will not let you down) and don sensible and sturdy footwear to tackle the steep track down which is not for the infirm, the unfit or the high heeled!
There are plenty more bays, sandy beaches and loughs to discover around the Fanad peninsula, from attractive coves, to surfing strands, and of course the pebble beeches too. You're also not far from excellent golf courses, horse riding, hill walking, fishing and water sports. Several scenic drives are signposted locally including the Fanad Drive - the most recent is the Mulroy Drive around the lovely Mulroy Bay.
On the other hand you may find the relaxation, views and tranquility of Great Arch Cottage difficult to leave!
Visit Fanad and enjoy!
Link: irelandxo.com/ireland-xo/visiting/great-pollet-sea-arch
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Ultima architettura visitata durante il giro a Belfast...una magnifica cupola sulla quale ci si arrampica da una torre centrale . L'itera cupola ricopre una piazza su più livelli ricca di negozi e luoghi di tendenza...una piacevole sorpresa.
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Der über 100 km² große Nationalpark im Südwesten von Irland grenzt an die Stadt Killarney und umfasst die drei Seen Lough Leane, Muckross Lake und Upper Lake, wo auch das Bild gemacht wurde. 2018.06 Irland-416
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Thanks to all Phoide contributors to Ireland!
Most notably Quentin 'Q' Thompson, Giuseppe Milo, Frank Voigtländer, Salvatore Petrantoni, Jiri Hajek, Yi Jiang, Andrey Sulitskiy and Michael.