First Day of Summer – Kilmacurragh
It’s three years since my last visit to Kilmacurragh (see here). At the time, I said I would come back to experience it in a different season of the year and to try out… Continue reading
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Autumn in West Wicklow
It’s a while since I posted here so what better way to get started again than showcasing some of the magnificent autumnal colours to be found in west County Wicklow. … Continue reading
Bray Airshow 2015
It’s July and that means festival time in my hometown of Bray. Due to local political shenanigans, the Summerfest has been significantly down-scaled this year, which is a great pity. One event that… Continue reading
iReland by iPhone – Part 1 – sTone
My interest in photography as a hobby is relatively recent. If I’m honest, despite being a bit of a ‘gadget’ person, I was always a little intimidated by the jargon of photography… Continue reading
Autumn Arrives
With a few days off work this week, I had my first chance to shoot some of the autumnal colours now emerging. Maybe not quite as vibrant yet as last year’s display but… Continue reading
Mount Usher – Up Close and Personal
I was determined to re-visit Mount Usher Gardens before our glorious Irish summer of 2014 comes to an end. So, armed with just a 105mm macro lens on my camera, I headed off… Continue reading
Bray Airshow 2014 – No Planes!
Last Sunday I joined with a group of photographer friends to take photos at the Bray Airshow. Des, our group leader and event organiser, laid down one rule – no photos of airplanes!… Continue reading
An Evening At Kilruddery Estate
Kilruddery Estate, on the southern outskirts of Bray in County Wicklow, is very close to where I live and this week I spent a very pleasant evening there with friends. Our intention was… Continue reading
Kilmacurragh
I had a few days off work this week so I headed with a friend to Kilmacurragh Botanic Gardens. Situated near Kilbride in Co. Wicklow, the arboretum at Kilmacurragh has been managed by… Continue reading
Mount Usher Re-opens
About 20 minutes drive from where I live is Mount Usher Gardens. It is one the most beautiful gardens in Ireland and it is fitting that it is located within Co. Wicklow –… Continue reading
A Grave Discovery
It’s almost two week since I took a photograph. The bad weather has been a major contributor to that. However, it is also due to a degree of incapacity as a result of… Continue reading
My Favourite Shots of 2013
I recently came across several photographers who posted online their personal favourite top ten shots from 2013. I thought this was a good idea and indeed a good exercise to look back over… Continue reading