Ben Bulben loomed, first small in the distance and now larger as we neared. Grey clouds shrouded the landscape and rain fell like folded curtains across the mountain. Having only ever seen Ben Bulben from a distance it was time to get a little closer. We drove up green shrouded country lanes, closer, higher. Then […]
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Long ago castles were constructed to both defend and impress. In more peaceful times manor homes continued the tradition of impressing positions of wealth and power. The need to impress will never go away but it’s nice to spend a little while dining in a fabulous structure looking out over an even more beautiful land […]
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There is no one I know that does not love the view across water. To gaze out across a vista unencumbered by any obstacle to either a distant bank, shore or horizon is universally calming. Perhaps this tiny island might have broken that spell but when the water is calm and its reflection ripples out […]
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The ‘Unity Candle’ is a common part of wedding ceremonies in western culture but where does this tradition actually come from? Today for Jennifer and Steve all that matters is that it symbolises their love and coming together as newlyweds. Their wedding was a unique fusion of ceremony, music and place which they made their […]
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Imposing, majestic, graceful, serene, beautiful, and elegant all come to mind where swans are concerned. When it comes to being photographed they are not so different from people. Here’s looking at you! Photo: Robert Rath, ‘Look At Me’, 1/640s f/2.8 ISO320 200mm
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