Had the pleasure one evening watching a Ring necked Pheasant as it and a couple of hen Pheasants fed while crossing some scrub ground. While the hens kept under cover in the longer grasses the cock remained in the open, like me was keeping watch. Here he stands in the warm evening sun light showing …
Tag: Ireland
Two more photo rally points.
For those that don't know the Photo rally points are, they are from The Irish Photo Rally 2018. Info about the photo rally and a map with the photo points on it are HERE . So my route for my first photo today take me across Ireland toward the west coast. It's number 21 on the map …
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 …
Killough harbour.
This week has been a busy one plus the weather should be turning towards spring. With snow still falling in places and heavy rain and winds hitting others, its still winter. So with an hour to spare and a chance of fresh air I went to Killough on the county Down coast here in the …
