Ireland
Colourful Ireland
“Colourful pubs and shop fronts” were among the topics mentioned in the briefing for my latest photo assignment for Tourism Ireland. The aim was to capture imagery that tourists immediately…
Baltimore Beacon
To borrow a phrase from Forrest Gump, I’d say the Baltimore Beacon is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re going to get! But seriously, when you…
Geokaun Mountain
Geokaun Mountain, the highest peak on Valentia Island, offers some of the most spectacular views in all of Ireland. From the mountaintop, the view stretches across the Atlantic to the…
Culdaff Beach
Culdaff Beach is one of my favourite beaches in Ireland – especially for a visit in the early morning…
An Port
In June, I visited An Port in County Donegal, and on arrival, it felt as if I had reached the end of the world. As this wasn’t my first visit,…
Landscape photography in bad weather
When it comes to landscape photography, we tend to think of moody colours, golden sunsets and bright blue skies. But you can also take expressive landscape photos in bad weather.…
Priest’s Leap
The Priest’s Leap pass is a challenging drive as it is a steep single lane track that leads through the Caha Mountains. Only few people take this road and it…
Sherkin Island feature in major German newspaper
Last spring, I visited several Irish islands with a friend, the journalist Harald Hammel, for a joint project. One of the stories we have brought with us from our Island…
Special award for landscape photography
My landscape photograph “One Last Shot” was presented with the 16th Annual International Color Awards Nominee title in the category of Nature (professional) at a prestigious Winners & Nominee Photoshow…
Special award for Irish seascape photography
My photograph of Kilcummin Beach on the Dingle Peninsula was presented with the 15th Annual International Color Awards Nominee title in the category of Nature (professional) at a prestigious Winners…
Finally back on photo tours
Now that the quarantine obligation has been lifted in Ireland and the restaurants have reopened, the basic conditions for hosting photo tours are given again. This week, the time had…
Special award for Valentia Island photograph
My photograph of an Old Pier on Valentia Island was presented with the 14th Annual International Color Awards Nominee title in the category of Fine Art (professional) at a prestigious Winners &…