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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Incoming
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 […]
Read MoreLast Light Stillness
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.
Read MoreLough Leane Sentinel
A winter bare tree looks out over Lough Leane. A stray ray of sunlight hits the mountains of Killarney. Pool sized puddles bear witness to bad weather. I’m told January is the worst of it and the weather will only get better. I’m really not sure what all the fuss is about.
Read MorePeeping Out of the Mist
All day long the sun toiled hard to burn away the stubborn clouds. Hiding below, in the gloom, life continued in a manner familiar to anyone living through an Irish winter. In the distance, defiant at last, a few lucky homes emerge from the mist to glimpse the setting sun.
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