Newgrange, sunset
The Winter Solstice approaches, when the rays of the rising sun will penetrate through the entrance passage to strike the walls of the Chamber sitting at the heart of the Neolithic monument of Newgrange, overlooking the Boyne valley. Built at the transition from hunter gatherers to settled agrarian society, the solstice marked the beginning of the end of winter, and the start of lengthening days, time to prepare for planting.
Blackrock Baths sunrise
A few more of another sunrise shoot with members of Offshoot camera club back in late October.
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Red Squirrel Reflection
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Dun Laoghaire sunrise
Had a few sunrise outings in October and November with a group from the camera club. Here are a few shots from the first sunrise shoot.
Tre Cime Reflection
Dolomites
Cormorant
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Newgrange 1
The Winter Solstice approaches, when the rays of the rising sun will penetrate through the entrance passage to strike the walls of the Chamber sitting at the heart of the Neolithic monument of Newgrange, overlooking the Boyne valley. With the transition from hunter gatherers to settled agrarian society, the solstice marked the beginning of the end of winter, and the start of lengthening days, time to prepare for planting.
Beaver Moon, Dublin Bay
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Sparrowhawk
Early sunrise again as I watched this Sparrowhawk fly like a ghost through the forest hunting. It flew so fast that all that could be seen was a flash of grey as it eluded me. Suddenly it landed near me so near that my 400mm lens struggled with focus until finally I shot this image.
Kingfisher on the Dodder River
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Kingfisher
Lower Dodder River
Evening Sunburst
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Mt Usher
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Sea point sunset
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Swimming Squirrel
I noticed this squirrel the day before I took this image swimming but was so surprised that I missed the shot and came back again. Hours later it did the same short swim again and I managed to capture the image. I did not know that Squirrels can swim.
This is not an AI generated image and none of my images are.
Tofana Autumn View
Dolomites
Sea point sun seting
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The Boyne Estuary
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Raven fight
Ravens are highly intelligent. Some studies have shown that Ravens can use tools.They are very social but do not stray into their territory. As a Photographer they can alert you to the presence of raptors and their alarm call sends all the wildlife running for cover.
They can also be really annoying as if you set the alarm for 4am and are waiting for hours for an image of an Eagle or Sparrowhawk they can harass them endlessly until they drive them away. Amazing to watch their behaviour.
Lunch out
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Take off
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Lago Federa Reflection
Dolomites
Cistercian Abbey
France
Pine Island hi key
Pine Island is to Irish photographers what 'Stairway to Heaven' is to all teenage bedroom guitarists.......
Flying Nut Case
A bad wedding present. I’ve probably given some bad wedding presents in my time but the worst Irish wedding present title should probably go to the Duke of Buckingham who gave a dozen grey squirrels in 1911. The present was opened on the grounds of Castle Forbes in Co Longford and they have been breeding in Ireland ever since at the expense of our more native red squirrel. These North American invaders spread squirrel pox virus and have been known to damage trees by bark stripping. This little guy is one of those descendants. Here he is gathering his nuts for the winter.
Passo Giau Sunset
Dolomites
Connemara cascade
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Architectural Dahlia
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Into the void
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Connemara
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Eye of the Storm
Statue of Roger Casement stands above the waves driven by eastern gales pounding the Dun Laoghaire Baths
Tre Cime Reflection
Dolomites
Red Squirrel preparing his cache for Winter. The Winter coat is starting to fill out and little ear tufts will appear.
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Derryclare mono
Pine Island with its stand of Scots Pine with the 12 Bens mountain range beyond. One dependable of the light and cloud of Connemara is its undependability. So it’s important to improvise in reaction.
Lough Inagh - rainbow
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Defiance
Roger Casement
Pine Marten Reflections
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Sunset in Kerry
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Rainbow, eastern end of Ballynahinch Lake
I hope they played the Lotto this evening!
Lago di Limides
Dolomites
Connemara
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Connemara
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Connemara…rama!
The eastern end of Ballynahinch Lake, with the 12 Bens mountain range beyond. A panorama of 8 portrait format shots.
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Connemara Prarie
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Glassilaun Beach 1
The beaches of Connemara coast in western Ireland are very beautiful even in the driving wind and rain. Glassilluan derives from the Irish ‘green island’. The turquoise water and white sand are strikingly exotic. Just needs a bit more sunshine!
2 birds
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1 bird
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blank eyes
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View from Cinque Torri
Dolomites
Pine Island, Connemara
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Moonlit Pine Island pre dawn
A waning Beaver Moon casts light on the 12 Bens mountain range beyond.
Beaver Moon, Bailey Lighthouse
The Bailey Lightouse stands on the end of the Howth peninsula, on the northern approach to Dublin Bay.
Somewhere under the Rainbow - Connemara
From the Offshoot weekend in Connemara
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Connemara2025 (1)
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Derryclare 2
Mist covered mountain
Porto Moniz Wave Crash ICM_MGL9837
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One pot meal
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Beaver Moon
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East Pier Calm
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Lago di Limides Sunset
Dolomites
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Thirsty Red Squirrel
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Cortina Autumn
Dolomites
Wild Female Golden Eagle
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Paris Pigeon Path
Time was short so I had to try and do street, travel and wildlife all at once.
Street Performers
Whadda way to earna living!
Little Egret looking for breakfast
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Sunrise over Dun Laoghaire Piers
Viewed from Sandymount
Wild Golden Eagle
One of the top predators with piercing brown eyes. Females are larger than males, weighing up to 6 kgs. Usually alone or in pairs, it is believed that they mate for life.
They are large but can dive of speeds up to 150-200 miles per hour.
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Cockapoo Eyes
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Duoro Valley
The early morning Linha das Duoro train takes the 2hour + journey from Porto through the vineyards to Pinhao
Kingfisher
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Street Performers
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Sparrowhawk - (Accipiter nisus)
The Sparrowhawk uses its long tail to manoeuvre with speed and great agility through the forest and branches. The Ravens issued a warning call when it caught a glimpse of it and all the little birds cowered in the trees. It moves so fast it takes its prey by surprise and the poor Photographer too as it flies like a ghost through the forest, its burning yellow eyes fixated on their prey. A very skilled hunter.
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Misty Cathedral
The tower of Derby cathedral, late on an autumn morning. Morning fog was clearing, but still misty at around 11 a.m.
Dolomite Huts
Dolomites, Italy
Powerscourt waterfall
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Wild Golden Eagle
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Passo Giau Sunset
Dolomites, Italy
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Riverbirch Hides Mullingar
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Nuthatch
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Riverbirch Hides Mullingar
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