A day of rainbows and waterfalls.

My absolute favourite place on the island of Ireland is Killarney and this week I spent a few days wandering in a few of its ancient magical places. Tomies Wood is one of those places. I knew the weather was not going to be the best and went well prepared. The upside of rain showers and bursts of sunshine are rainbows and I was right up at the highest part of the trail looking down on Lough Leane to witness a few beauties. Mostly they were only partial ones as the showers moved across the lake casting fingers of light on the islands below. Magical. Continue reading A day of rainbows and waterfalls.

An artists life…

All around me textures, colours and forms vibrate in the spring sunlight. Everything sings with vibrant life. If you don’t count the stinky dead crab! There were many empty crab shells and so many tiny shells, empty ray and dog fish egg cases. Life on the shores is rich for those that see beyond the riches in money.

I hope you enjoy my photography, that the images evoke some pleasant memories, feelings or sense of being and belonging. We are all nature. Continue reading An artists life…

At summers end

Children are back to school, the sun is shining and that gorgeous autumnal light has returned. The berries are ripe for picking, butterflies are everywhere, the bees are busy and the land is showing signs of slowing down for the winter sleep. It is harvest time, foraging time and jam making time. I am holding … Continue reading At summers end