Portmore lough is in County Antrim here in the north of Ireland. It is one of the RSPB nature reserve's I like to visit Portmore a few times a year. Spring time brings in the Common Tern to the nesting rafts on the lough and so on a hot sunny spring day ( note these are not …
Sunset, The Mourne Mountains
Went for a short drive along the coast and the light was not great. Looking up at the Mourne mountains I decide to drive into the hills just North West from them and wait for sun set. Stopping at the view point called the Windy Gap, it wasn't living up to its name last night. …
Drifting clouds
Drifting clouds - Small feet follow the secret paths, Paths that lead to adventure's, played through the scrub and trees. In the small glen where freedom was everywhere. - The secret tree hut, watch tower. Shelter from the enemies that pursued me. A place to see the wildlife which the imagination transformed into monsters. - …
The Red Fox.
While out visiting the other evening we were seated in the kitchen having a coffee. "Look there's a Hare in the field" my host said. Sitting in the evening sun was an Irish Hare, I had my camera in the car so I nipped out and got it hoping the Hare would remain in his …
On the road again.
On the road again and another few Irish photo rally photography's in the bag. Rally Map link : Irish photo rally map Set off around 7.30 am on a bright dry but still cool Sunday morning from my home on the NE side of Ireland in County down. My first rally point was in county Longford. …
Sea mist and sunshine
So at a loose end I grabbed the camera gear and headed for the coast. a lovely spring morning and sunshine. Here in Ireland a day of sun here in spring time is rare, well one without rain. The winds along the Newcastle to Ardglass coast was strong and still cold. Not much wild life …
Irish Photo Rally post no.2
Another Sunday morning and I'm off for another day on the road. Going to do numbers 4,5,6 and 22 on the rally Map but not in that order. With a bright morning it was of to County Armagh and the Benburb Heritage Centre. Link here Benburb centre. Not sure if this centre is still open, it was closed …
Irish Photo Rally 2018
Hello my friend's , it's been a few weeks since my last post. Has I stated a short while back I was unable to walk due to an injury. I had a bit for a relapse so was back out of action. But I'm back on form and out on the roads around Ireland. This …
Garden birds.
So after my short problem walking I'm back to form. Earlier this week while being a little fitter to move I shot some birds in the garden. With a few feeders near by it was a matter of waiting to see where their waiting perch was. So installing myself in a large bush close by …
A short drive.
I've not posted for a couple of weeks due to a slight injury. I'm back driving but still limited in my walking. So with the sun shining and being house bound for a while I grabbed the camera and went along the coast for a short drive. Not many shots but still a beautiful day …
