Donegal: Dunlewey and the Poison Glen Dunlewey Lake rests under the looming presence of Errigal. The Poison Glen provides a western entry point into Glenveagh – a protected, boggy valley that deceives to end suddenly beneath granite cliff faces. The ruined church at Dunlewey is cradled between these two fine locations. As such, the area…
Donegal: Melmore, Fanad and Horn Head With a dearth of Irish portfolio landscape images, I promised myself earlier this year to spend more time exploring Ireland. Birdwatching, holidaying and scuba diving have brought me to many beautiful locations in Ireland and unsurprisingly these locations double as prime landscape photographic sites. Each pursuit reveals the same…
Time passes quickly. However, I had to pinch myself when I realised it was only two years since our last road trip through Northern Spain. Every day was an adventure on that trip with new locations to wow at every turn.The north of Spain was demanding attention and we were an appreciative audience. A road…
The Isle of Skye and Glencoe: Landscape Photography Skye is arguably the most popular and varied landscape photography location in Britain. And for good reason. The Old Man of Storr, the Quiraing, the Fairy Pools and Neist Point Lighthouse draw photographic pilgrims from around the world,burdened with heavy bags filled with lens, filters and a…
Shorebirds and specifically species belonging to the Heron, Oystercatcher, Plover and Sandpiper bird families are fascinating subjects for close up “portrait” photography. This field of photography appeals to me and is championed by photographers such as Melissa Groo(US) and Simon Theberge (Canada) amongst others. The evocative piping calls of shorebirds epitomise coastal shores. Probing bills…
