This image was made at Newfoundland Bay on Killarney's Upper Lake. Looking back east to Torc Mountain with the glow from Killarney on the horizon, the Plough (or Big Dipper if you're from the other side of the Atlantic) hangs in the sky overhead like a question mark.

This image was made on a beautiful still evening - one of a very few we got in the late summer of 2008!
It captures the peace and serenity of this wonderful location - St. Finbar's Oratory on the island in Lough Gougane Barra. About an hour after sunset, night was closing in. There had been a wedding in the oratory earlier, and so the door was open and the lights on. Ribbons and other decoration can be clearly made out through the door in a large print.

A night view of the Gap of Dunloe, illuminated by moonlight. Snow sits on the mountains as the winter weather of 2010 retreats at last

The moon rises over Torc Mountain with the lights of Killarney in the distance.

Ladies' View is one of the iconic viewpoints in the Killarney area. Named for Queen Victoria's ladies-in-waiting, who were apparently much taken by the spot during her visit to the area.
I've always been taken by this tree, which is largely overlooked by the tourists who visit this place in droves during the summer months. I think it sets the view off very nicely, and this image made under starry skies gives the place an otherworldly feel. The lights of Killarney are visible in the bottom left of the frame between Torc Mountain on the right and the Eagle's Nest on the left.

In May 2024, Ireland was treated to a spectacular show of the Northern Lights. Amazingly, it was also a clear night! This is one of my favourite scenes in Killarney - looking out over the peaceful waters of Lough Leane at Purple and Tomies Mountains.

Seeing this vista under the spectacular purples and greens of the Aurora was an experience I'll never forget.

In May 2024, Ireland was treated to a spectacular show of the Northern Lights. The strongest solar storm in over 20 years gave the opportunity to photograph some of my favourite locations in these unique conditions.

Ross Castle is one of my favourite castles in Ireland, and lies just within the Killarney National Park.

In the wee hours of July 14th, 2020, Comet NEOWISE streaks through the skies over the Gap of Dunloe in Kerry, Ireland.

The moon rises above the flooded Gearagh near Macroom in Cork.

Seen from Lough Acoose in Glencar, the snow-covered Macgillycuddy's Reeks rise up to the stars.