One of my favourite sunset locations in Ireland is Traught Beach near Kinvara in Co Galway. No matter the time of year or the weather I am rewarded with great skies. The beach looks across the water to South Galway and on out to the mountains in Connemara. This image was captured with the Canon R5 with the Canon RF 100 - 500mm at 500mm, ISO 100, F10 and 1/5s. Please enjoy and have a good weekend. — at Traught Beach. #photography #ireland #landscape #photostr #picstr #artstr

Fanore Beach, Co Clare, Ireland taken at sunset on a visit in August. Next year I plan to spend some more time getting back into landscape photography as well as wildlife photography. Please enjoy and have a good week. #photography #landscape #ireland #photostr #artstr #picstr

Fanore Beach, Co Clare, Ireland taken at sunset on a visit in August. Please enjoy. #irelandphotography #Ireland #clare #fanore #tranquil #seascape #sea #solitude #irelandtourism #irishphotography #irish #irishphotographer #irelandlandscape #landscape #seascape #calm #discoverireland #podium #exploreireland #peaceful #bhfyp #canon #canonphotography #Meditation #westcork #beautifulireland #strand #beach #sunset

Fanore Beach, Co Clare, Ireland taken at sunset on a visit in August. Please enjoy. #irelandphotography #Ireland #clare #fanore #tranquil #seascape #sea #solitude #irelandtourism #irishphotography #irish #irishphotographer #irelandlandscape #landscape #seascape #calm #discoverireland #podium #exploreireland #peaceful #bhfyp #canon #canonphotography #Meditation #westcork #beautifulireland #strand #beach #sunset

I was looking back over some older images and realised I hadn’t posted this one before. Taken from a ferry in Rosslare several years ago. It’s one of the few images that I have had printed and hung on my wall. #photography #ireland #landscape #photostr #picstr #artstr

I’m beginning to think that @primal is a bit too buggy for me. Tried posting an image earlier but it wouldn’t load the image. I know others are having issues with this as well with images showing as grey boxes until clicked. If it’s not sorted I don’t think it’s for me.

Even in death nature offers up beauty as in these ferns in Epping Forest this week. Look closely at the first image and tell me what you can see … I didn’t notice until I edited the image . Taken with the Canon R5 and the Canon RF 100 - 500mm. Please enjoy. #photography #macro #nature #picstr #photostr #artstr

Morning World and hope you had a good week. It’s been a bit cold, cloudy and a little dark so I thought I’d try brighten up your day with a sunset image from Fanore Beach in Co Clare, Ireland taken on a visit in August. Please enjoy and stay safe. #Ireland #Fanore #Sunset #Photography #photostr #picstr #artstr

I woke this morning feeling a little bit blue and I had intended to visit Epping Forest early. I had to push myself to get my kit and get out. When I arrived at the location I still wasn’t feeling it and lighting conditions were poor with bright sunshine making highlights harsh and shadows too black. I was about to give up when I decided to explore a part of the forest I hadn’t been in before and everything changed. I found a curving meandering stream flowing through the woods and as the location was in a gully the lighting was a little better. I spent a couple of hours wandering around and hopefully I have managed to get something decent. Needless to say photography has again lifted my spirits and boosted my sense of wellbeing. Please enjoy and I’ll post some more images later. #landscape #photography # woodland #eppingforest #photostr #artstr #picstr

Epping Forest Autumn Gold. I spent some time at Epping Forest today with my mate. The beautiful autumnal colours showing fantastically well despite the cloud cover. The oranges, yellows and green were literally vibrant and saturated . I hope to go back again tomorrow if the weather allows for some more before it all disappears for another year. Please enjoy. #canon #canonr5 #woods #eppingforest #essexwildlifetrust #woodlandphotography #woodland #rspb #reflection #eppingforest #landscapephotography #landscape #essex #lake #naturephotography #nature #tranquil #peaceful #calm #podium #fall #gold #autumn #nature #naturephotography #bhfyp #appicoftheweek #canonuk #beauty

Returned to Connaught Water, Epping Forest this week with my buddy Mark. It’s a grey cloudy day so I wasn’t expecting much but being out and about in nature was reward enough. What literally brightened our visit was seeing the Mandarins on a small lake island. The males are in full colour and posturing strutting about on the bank in front of the females. Pity the light was so poor but definitely worth another visit. Please enjoy. #photography #wildlife #photostr #artstr #picstr

I don’t often do social commentary on social media but something @First Man Photography posted has prompted me to say something. PTSD and/or Anxiety & Depression can be debilitating and affects thousands out there. I am one such person but I am fortunate enough to recognise when I am being affected and I have people around me who also see the signs sometimes before I do. One thing that I found helps is my photography particularly my wildlife work which gets me out and about in nature. My photography journey began 20 years ago when pressure from work started adversely affecting my MH. I found photography took my mind off things and allowed me to do something positive and creative and over the years it has helped me deal with the issues. Thanks to Adam for highlighting this and to anyone suffering there is hope out there and help can be found in the most unlikely places. Stay safe and keep positive.

Connaught Water Autumn Gold. I spent some time at Connaught Water, Epping Forest yesterday with my mate. The weather was better than the day before with some bright spells that highlighted the beautiful autumnal colours showing atm. Please enjoy and have a great weekend. #canon #canonr5 #woods #eppingforest #essexwildlifetrust #woodlandphotography #woodland #rspb #reflection #eppingforest #landscapephotography #landscape #essex #lake #naturephotography #nature #tranquil #peaceful #calm #podium #fall #gold #autumn #nature #naturephotography #bhfyp #appicoftheweek #canonuk #beauty

Connaught Water Autumn Gold. I spent some time at Connaught Water, Epping Forest today with my mate. The weather wasn’t great but e had some bright spells that highlighted the beautiful autumnal colours showing atm. I was using my 100 - 500mm but I’m happy with the results. Might pop back again tomorrow with a landscape lens for more. In the meantime please enjoy. #canon #canonr5 #night #eppingforest #essexwildlifetrust #woodlandphotography #woodland #rspb #astrophotography #eppingforest #landscapephotography #landscape #essex #lake #naturephotography #nature #tranquil #peaceful #calm #podium #fall #gold #autumn #nature #naturephotography #bhfyp #appicoftheweek #canonuk #beauty

Fanore Beach Sunset. West Coast of Ireland. Stacked exposures. #Landscape #Seascape #Ireland #Galway #photography #photostr #artstr #picturestr

A while back I spent some time in Ireland and I was given access to a woodland hide through a friend. I managed to photograph some nice woodland birds included this little Wren. I was happy as it came close enough for me to capture a decent image despite being in a pretty dark area meaning I was shooting at ridiculously high ISO. Please enjoy and have a good week ... 👍🙏☘️👍🇮🇪 #wren #birds #nature #bird #wildlife #birdsofinstagram #birdphotography #birdwatching #wildlifephotography #canonphotography #naturephotography #birding #canon #canonuk #wrens #canonr5photography #ireland #perfection #rspb #nature #woodland #hide #woodlandphotography #kinglet #photography #irishphotographer #clare#podium_wildlife #londonphotographer #irishwildlife #photostr #artstr #wildlifestr

This image was captured on the night of the terrorist attack in London near Borough Market in 2017. Little did we realise at the time how close we were to the attack site and but for the dramatic lighting and clouds from an incoming storm we would have walked up to the market instead. Someone watched over us that night. #canon #canonr5 #travel #london #southbank #thames #river #boat #storm #sunset #landscapephotography #landscape #dramatic #travelphotography #naturephotography #nature #mood #peaceful #calmneforethestorm #podium #naturephotography #city #cityscape #colour #silhouette #bhfyp #canonphotography #canonuk #twilight #photostr #artstr #picstr

Ballycotton Lighthouse Island after a storm. Situated in Cork, Ireland. Please enjoy. #photography #landscape #seascape #Ireland #photostr #picstr #artstr

Wallasea Sunset. Captured earlier this year when I visited RSPB Wallasea Island to photograph Short Eared Owls. Please enjoy. #photography #landscape #RSPB #photostr #artstr #canon

The Red Fox taken at Rayleigh Fox Hides earlier this year. Great place to visit and get close to the fox families living wild in the surrounding woods and countryside. Please enjoy. #photography #wildlife #fox #nature