Ireland: The Emerald Isle

Muckish from Downings, Winter, Donegal. Ireland

Reflections of snowy Errigal, Donegal, Ireland

Stormy seas at Cnoc Fola. Co. Donegal, Irland

Molls Cottage in the mist, Kerry, Ireland

Magheroarty old fishing boats at sunrise, Donegal, Ireland

Gothic and spooky Dunlewey Church and gravestone, Donegal, Ireland

Storm Ciara and thatched cottage, Malin Head, Donegal, Ireland

snowy View from Errigal, Donegal, ireland

Ramelton Misty morning, Donegal, Ireland

Moonrise, Fanad Lighthouse, Co Donegal, Ireland

Fahan Pier, Donegal, long exposure, Donegal

Shell caught in the surge of the sea, Donegal, Ireland

Church of the Sacred Heart, Dunlewey, errigal, Donegal, Ireland

Ireland

Be prepared for the weather when in Ireland! The country meets up to its moniker “The Emerald Isle” with some of the highest rainfall in Europe resulting in a rich and verdant landscape. The west coast of the country is also experiences high winds on a par with Scotland and Norway. Summer days are long and snow often falls in mountainous areas in the winter. The gentle coastlines of east part of the Ireland contrast with the rugged west coast which have some of the highest sea cliffs in Europe.

There are endless photo opportunities in Ireland especially rewarding is the Atlantic coastline of the “West Atlantic Way” and the myriad of historical remains of castles, Neolithic sites, monasteries and abbeys.

The ever changing light and dramatic seas are certainly things to capture. Just make sure your tripod is secure in the wind!