Stunning Irish Coastline You’ve Never Seen Before
Stunning Irish Coastline You’ve Never Seen Before

In this video, I take you along on an unplanned adventure to Ballyheigue in North Kerry, a location I hadn’t visited since my teenage years. After deciding to explore beyond my usual route, I stumbled upon a stunning, hidden coastline with towering cliffs, unique rock formations, and powerful waves. Along the way, I faced some unexpected challenges, including narrow rural roads, a herd of cows, and an impassable electric fence. Watch as I scout the area, overcome obstacles, and capture some truly incredible images from this wild, untamed corner of Ireland.

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Capturing Dramatic Seascapes: Wild Waves Photography Techniques at Dingle, Ireland
Capturing Dramatic Seascapes: Wild Waves Photography Techniques at Dingle, Ireland

Following my recent adventure at Minard, where I captured some dramatic seascapes, I found myself drawn back to the rugged beauty of the Dingle Peninsula. This time, the plan was to make the most of a promising forecast. With great light expected and waves set to be particularly large, I decided to revisit a spot I’ve photographed before: the old, disused Dunquin Pier.

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Irelands coastal beauty
Irelands coastal beauty

My latest photography adventure took me to Minard, a striking location on the Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry, Ireland. The Irish coastline is known for its rugged beauty, and Minard truly exemplifies this. What makes this spot particularly special is the castle ruin that stands right at the water's edge.

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Colour or Black & White?
Colour or Black & White?

I team up with my good friend Diarmuid O'Donovan (DOD) for a photography outing at Two Mile Gate near Killaloe. Despite the overcast weather and misty rain, we embraced the conditions and explored the possibilities of monochrome photography. I share some tips on using natural framing, balancing compositions, and why it’s essential to experiment with different approaches, even when the weather isn’t ideal.

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Discovering Mayo: Stunning Landscapes and Hidden Gems
Discovering Mayo: Stunning Landscapes and Hidden Gems

I've explored many areas in Ireland over the years. However, one spot that I've done very little exploration in is County Mayo. This is a stunning part of the world, and I'm glad I took the opportunity to traverse it while I was recently on another trip with Bernard. Being from Cork, which is in the southern part of Ireland, means that I have to be hitting this area with a specific destination in mind. Given that I was here for a shoot with Bernard, we decided to take a loop trip around the area so I could see it for myself and experience all it has to offer.

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As Idyllic As It Gets
As Idyllic As It Gets

After a short drive along a winding and stunning road, we stopped, jumped out and took another short walk towards one hell of a picturesque scene. A solitary white-walled fisherman’s hut sitting right next to the water’s edge, with many fantastic shooting locations along the banks, promised to yield several shots for us both.

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Visiting an Icon
Visiting an Icon

Whale watching is quite popular here plus island hopping over to Sherkin and Cape Clear, which promise to take you back in time to a land not influenced by the manic speed the rest of the world goes through. This area is simply stunning overall, and sitting right on the cliffs that shelter the bay, sits a structure erected to serve as a beacon to the West and a symbol to all of just how great this place is.

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