The curious thing about the Black-headed gull is that it changes its head from white with a dark smudge to a full black-brown cap when it’s in the mood. This guy playing with his mates on the shores of Loch Leane is probably only interested in one thing right now, tidbits from visitors! Come breeding […]
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There are ducks a plenty everywhere; it’s the perfect weather for them. For the most part I was ignoring them around me as having been used to being fed by visitors they can become quite annoying. Suddenly a ray of warm light from the setting sun burst through the Irish winter sky bringing a splash […]
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“Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing – absolutely nothing – half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.” In this case perhaps the title should have been ‘with’ instead of ‘in’. This quote by Ratty to Mole in the novel ‘The Wind in the Willows’ echos my own thoughts about […]
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While I’m not the greatest fan of seagulls in populated areas they make for great sport shooting with camera in hand. Here on the shore of Loch Leane, attracted by the day visitors to Ross Castle, I’ve plenty of opportunity to practice getting these fast moving birds in focus. My success rate is still not […]
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It’s the last light of the day and a stillness has settled on Loch Leane. Lingering on the balcony, with family inside at dinner, I’m juxtaposed between light and dark, between calm and bustle, between cold and warmth. I’ll linger just a little longer before saying goodnight to this scene.
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