Cahir, County Tipperary, is one of my favorite places in Ireland. Traveling to Ireland without stopping in Chair for a few hours seems ... well, wrong. In fact, in December 2014, while basing in County Wicklow, I heard Cahir's 'call' loud and clear. Enough that I drove more than two hours and stayed the night, just so that… Continue reading My Love Affair with Cahir, County Tipperary
The Dark Hedges :: A Contradiction
It has been almost a year and I am still trying to best articulate the Dark Hedges. I find that they are a bit of a contradiction. They do make a great image. I believe it is due to the way the hedges allow light to filter in. Unique shadows draw photographers, from amateur to professional… Continue reading The Dark Hedges :: A Contradiction
The Serenity of Malahide Harbour
'Landlocked' is a good adjective for me. I am from the Midwest; raised in Wisconsin and currently calling Indiana my home. The Great Lakes have always been a relatively short drive, but they don't see to draw me. Instead, I find that I am relaxed by rolling farmland and in awe of rugged mountains. In my… Continue reading The Serenity of Malahide Harbour
A Mountain’s Purple Carpet :: The Knockmealdown’s
The first time I heard of the Knockmealdown Mountains was the first morning in Ireland at breakfast. We were sitting next to an English couple and they were discussing the previous day's tour. We must have had that 'where do we start' (a.k.a., deer in the headlight) look and took pity on us. One thing that they… Continue reading A Mountain’s Purple Carpet :: The Knockmealdown’s
Ireland & Romance
Powerscourt Estate, in Enniskerry, County Wicklow, offers photo walks throughout the year with landscape photographer Fran Bryne (Fran Byrne Photography). I was fortunate to participate in one of those walks in June 2014. It was during this time that I borrowed this special moment. As we began to wander around the grounds, I wasn't quite sure what… Continue reading Ireland & Romance
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