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Had to sit in the car for over an hour for the the heavy rain to pass before the sun came back out to give some nice light on this little tree in the middle of the Wicklow Mountains. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 19mm, 1/400 sec @ f13, ISO 400, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/shimna-stepping-stones https://photos.on-this.website/wm/dXHqB6rmSNIx_iQ4GK3rDcDPxnA=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_185290436950a14f5d0ccfb.jpgShimna Stepping Stones Location: Tollymore Forest Park, Bryansford Road, Newcastle, County Down. These stepping stones span the river Shimna in Tollymore Forest Park, County Down, Northern Ireland. The late afternoon sun breaks through to highlight the forest floor and glorious colours of the leaves in their Autumn splendour. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 26mm, 0.5 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/autumn-gold-under-the-rainbow https://photos.on-this.website/wm/jk6rBjEl8yZmFJrkOSLTFYb6FDo=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_1602726475bf6e712c1241.jpgAutumn Gold Under The Rainbow Location: Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow, Ireland There wasn't a pot of gold under this rainbow in the Wicklow Mountains only the golden leaves of this little tree in all its Autumn glory. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 23mm, 1/160 sec @ f10, ISO 200, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/ballydowane-sea-stack https://photos.on-this.website/wm/WcHX5sqinJGR_dRnhTbdtPNDqm8=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_11291975145b699ea733851.jpgBallydowane Sea Stack Location: Ballydowane Beach, The Copper Coast, County Waterford A dull overcast morning on The beach at Ballydowaine in County Waterford. Using a long exposure I was able blur the sea and sky just enough to give the scene a nice moody look. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 29mm, 20 sec @ f6.3, ISO 50, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/autumn-walk https://photos.on-this.website/wm/PCs4ue00_K4t4-dGxVO9TH4Qotg=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_5131618025a1334ff348a2.jpgAutumn Walk Location: Gosford Forest Park, Markethill, County Armagh It's late Autumn so there is a thick blanket of leaves lying on the forest floor to give a rich carpet of seasonal colour to walk on. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, EF70-200mm f/2.8L USM Lens at 80mm, 1/20 sec @ f11, ISO 800, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/crossing-the-trassey-river https://photos.on-this.website/wm/ni91yWjTyMiScwrpc7KF5t0VD3s=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_19981842058f74c05188ac.jpgCrossing The Trassey River Location: Trassey River, The Mournes, County Down. Mountain hikers tread carefully over the Trassey River in the Mourne Mountains just below the Hare’s Gap which is visable in the background. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 24mm, 1/8 sec @ f16, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/walking-in-the-sky https://photos.on-this.website/wm/BdmsQflSygJWNIaSSkeP4_qY91Y=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_49196772058db9e29612bb.jpgWalking In The Sky Location: Beach at Murlough Nature Reserve, Dundrum Bay, County Down. A lone couple appear to be walking in the sky as they stroll peacefully along Murlough Beach in County Down. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 23mm, 1/30 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/rinvyle-point-sunset https://photos.on-this.website/wm/vwSrKvKuI6qR7V7N4lWw_iR_CeM=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_691366072507daf989242b.jpgRinvyle Point Sunset Location: Rinvyle Point, Connemara, County Galway, The Rinvyle Peninsula is located in Connemara, County Galway in the West of Ireland and has an abundance of beautiful scenery and history. Rinvyle Point at the head of the Peninsula juts out into the Atlantic Ocean and is an ideal location for catching spectacular sunsets. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 50D, Sigma 10-20mm f4 Lens at 17mm, 1/4 sec @ f11, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/stroove-jetty-sunrise https://photos.on-this.website/wm/uz33B4yv-zXWPyLTy5pPpQyCPeM=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_17484149565769a15d6a0d8.jpgStroove Jetty Sunrise Location: Stroove (Shrove) Beach, Innishowen, County Donegal. This old jetty is located at the edge of Stroove (Shrove) Beach at Dunagree Point on the Inishowen peninsula in County Donegal. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 30mm, 1/6 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/cold-mountain-stream https://photos.on-this.website/wm/iv72Ppbs8q7P38adz_jvnI39roU=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_93471197457056f9f56c41.jpgCold Mountain Stream Location: Trassey River below Crags of Spellack, The Mournes, Near "The Hare's Gap" County Down. The sun just manages to find a small gap in the clouds that were blowing over the crags of Spellack by the Trassey River in the Mourne Mountains. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 24mm, 1/13 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/church-under-the-rainbow https://photos.on-this.website/wm/cHQ3-UYkURJClgwFlCgPC3REhK4=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_863361811517799a545423.jpgChurch Under The Rainbow Location: Dunlewey Church, Poison Glen, Gweedore, County Donegal. The ruins of Dunlewey Church is located at the foot of Mount Errigal in the area of Gweedore, County Donegal. The church was built in 1853 by Jane Smith Russell who had the church built as a memorial to her husband, James Russell, Landlord of the Dunlewey Estate. This photograph was taken at the end of a sunny afternoon as showers started to blow in off the Atlantic Ocean towards the Poison Glen Valley. As I approached the church I noticed a rainbow starting to form. I quickly set up my camera and waited. After a while this striking rainbow developed which I managed to photograph. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MKII, Canon EF70-200mm f/2.8L USM Lens at 150mm, 1/13 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/drumleck-river-gosford-forest-park https://photos.on-this.website/wm/VdHlx6plbNrPdzvgPb2Ze93UQIQ=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_120135257050af6407eaab5.jpgDrumleck River - Gosford Forest Park Location: Gosford Forest Park, Markethill, County Armagh. Gosford Forest Park is located outside the County Armagh village of Markethill. It comprises of some 240 hectares of diverse woodland and open parkland. The park features heritage poultry; rare breeds of cattle and sheep in open paddocks; a deer park and a walled garden and is open to the public. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 17mm, 2.5 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/salmon-fishing-at-aasleagh-falls https://photos.on-this.website/wm/hfWA8EX3RagmwmdoVeYk1UwXDNc=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_18159755715092877f37372.jpgSalmon Fishing at Aasleagh Falls Location: Aasleagh Falls near Leenane, County Mayo. A lone fisherman enjoying the isolation of the Aasleagh Falls on the Erriff River in Co. Mayo, Ireland. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 50D, Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 Lens at 32mm, 1/50 sec @ f22, ISO 400, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/slieve-league-sunset https://photos.on-this.website/wm/y-7lRff-zbYBexRhWwSu-lzjS5w=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_8669282150604cb04f02d.jpgSlieve League Sunset Location: Bunglass Viewpoint, Slieve League, County Donegal Slieve League is a mountain on the Atlantic coast of County Donegal. At 601 metres (1,972 ft) the cliffs are the highest sea cliffs in Europe. The sun setting over the Atlantic gives a nice warm glow to the cliffs. Technical Specifations Canon EOS 5D MKII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 17mm, 6 sec @ f16, ISO 50, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/glendalough-round-tower https://photos.on-this.website/wm/B7ZwQAZ3ZrRoLrfwtpGxJtNmaTQ=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_20392560725209f08947369.jpgGlendalough Round Tower Location: Glendalough Monastic Site, Glendalough, Glendalough Valley, County Wicklow. The round tower which forms part of the monastic remains at Glendalough in county Wicklow. This early Christian ecclesiastical settlement was founded by St. Kevin a hermit Priest in the 6th century. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 40mm, 1/80 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/one-fine-morning https://photos.on-this.website/wm/8IfkCVdIdC0AZG98_fzvMu_tljU=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_15732339785ea9b2742a25a.jpgOne Fine Morning Location: Dungloe, County Donegal My favourite time of day, just before sunrise, when the wind hasn't woken up and little lakes like this produce beautiful reflections on the calm water. Several minutes after taking this photograph the sun had risen to a glare and the wind was blowing over the surface breaking up the reflection. The moment was gone. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MKII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 33mm, 1.3 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/narrow-water-twilight https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Wi6wCYaixKh08vMAfgTEOY3Vo7A=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_20638807925ec6e8871399d.jpgNarrow Water Twilight Location: Narrow Water Castle, Newry Road, Warrenpoint, County Down An early evening moonrise shines down on Narrow Water Castle in the twilight. There has been a Keep or as some people say Castle at this site since the 13th Century. It was originally built by Hugh De Lacy, the first Earl of Ulster, to prevent river borne attacks on the town of Newry 6 miles further up the river. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 40mm, 1 sec @ f16, ISO 50, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/moonlight-on-the-stone-circle https://photos.on-this.website/wm/GCKAvHZqevJha3BIq2gCtNuIyIw=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_992457674581cb44aa256a.jpgMoonlight On The Stone Circle Location: Ballynoe Stone Circle, Ballynoe, County Down. Another moonrise over the Ballynoe Stone Circle. This time in black and white. This ancient site is thought to date back to the Stone Age. For thousands of years the moon has looked down on this site and witnessed its rise and fall in history. As I was taking this photograph I couldn’t help but wonder how many people before me over the years had also gazed upon this same scene. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF70-200mm f/2.8L USM Lens at 73 mm, 1/8 sec @ f11, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/lighthouse-sunset https://photos.on-this.website/wm/1kCqSEVkrDTpv2rKlXotRs-Bcho=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_154223367456c742cd37edb.jpgLighthouse Sunset Location: St. John's Point, Killough, County Down. Sunset at St. John's Point Lighthouse in County Down. There's been a Lighthouse at St. John's Point since 1844. The original Lighthouse was painted white. In 1902 the all white tower was changed by adding three black bands and then in 1954 it was changed again by replacing the two white bands with yellow bands, as it has remained to the present day. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 20mm, 1 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/first-light https://photos.on-this.website/wm/ys9SaEDW7B8jzkJxabDP2oYbu2w=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_159789401652ebd5014800c.jpgFirst Light Over The Bay Location: Narrow Water Estate, Warrenpoint, County Down. There's about a thirty minute hike to get to this location overlooking Carlingford Lough. I have made this journey many times trying to get the early morning sunrise. On most occasions all I got was dull overcast skies or even rain. Thankfully I was a bit luckier the morning I took this photograph in that I was actually able to see the sun for a change. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 31mm, 0.3 sec @ f11, ISO 400, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/fanad-evening-highlights https://photos.on-this.website/wm/24VbcXBPv2umPiZlKoOIAZSaI3U=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_1545054259504e2a4f12360.jpgFanad Evening Highlights Location: Fanad Lighthouse, Fanad Peninsula, North West Donegal. One of many lighthouses in Ireland, Fanad Lighthouse is one of the most spectacular perched on a rugged headland in north west Donegal. Its beauty and charm are enhanced even more when highlighted by beautiful evening sunlight. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MKII, Canon EF70-200mm f/2.8L USM Lens at 100mm, 1 sec @ f16, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/dunseverick-waterfall https://photos.on-this.website/wm/k57licjTjv6rJxCawkwj3qjEvko=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_149230469551110fb5d53ef.jpgDunseverick Waterfall Location: Dunseverick, Causeway Road, Co. Antrim, The waterfall at Dunseverick falls directly into the sea on the North Antrim Coast. Servere weather conditions forecast on the day did not disappoint, as you can see in the waves in this photograph. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 17mm, 0.5 sec @ f14, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/benbulbin-under-the-cloud https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Z0ObD0leRY1VbQmLXAivU5ZmKr8=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_17462107495eac426897f12.jpgBenbulbin Under The Cloud Location: Benbulbin, Dartry Mountains, County Sligo. This was not the light I was looking when composing this image. As I was driving towards the location there was a nice bit of warm light highlighting the ridge which brought out its lovely detail. Unfortunately that didn't last long and I had to make do with a dull overcast sky instead. However I don't think it turned out to bad as the dull overcast conditions helped add some drama to what is really a spectacular mountain. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 20mm, 1/125 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/heavens-light https://photos.on-this.website/wm/oBYjyYl0vJpVY8QQIAnDRPP9yA8=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_199174171350ed8d6a499c4.jpgHeaven's Light Location: Drumbanagher, County Armagh. Taken in a Rape Seed field on the rolling Drumlins of County Armagh at Drumbanagher looking towards Newry. A double rainbow descends from the heaven's as an evening shower approaches. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 50D, Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 Lens at 18mm, 1/30 sec @ f11, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/crohy-head-sea-arch https://photos.on-this.website/wm/3smhY5rNv9lc4yrNbsHPK8BPrnI=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_1236396183532b268e83d66.jpgCrohy Head Sea Arch Location: Crohy Head, Maghery, County Donegal. The Sea Arch at Crohy Head near Maghery in County Donegal is also known as the Breeches Sea Arch. After a three hour drive I arrived at the location just as the sun was going down. Late evening sunlight breaks through the clouds and creates a nice spotlight over the sea on the horizon close to the Arch over the Atlantic Ocean. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 22mm, 5 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/misty-morning https://photos.on-this.website/wm/KMSHsb1gq3cQqr6LoXeyuxSwKhI=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_15363138275c5077e1e36d5.jpgMisty Morning Location: Donaghguy Reservoir (The Waterworks) Warrenpoint, County Down. A peaceful morning with hardly any wind at the Donaghaguy Reservoir as the swans head off into the mist. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens, 1/20 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/portcoon-jetty-2 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/mTspuygliTBU_k0v4YXWmb0CeIs=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_2479808005bec2de43ab8e.jpgPortcoon Jetty 2 Location: Portcoon, Co. Antrim Another photograph of this cove and jetty located on the North Antrim Coast of Northern Ireland known as Portcoon. It is just to the west of the Giant's Causeway World Heritage Site. I'm pretty sure that most of the visitors to the Causeway are unaware of this little gem. I spent several hours here on a busy Saturday afternoon and no other visitors came to visit during that time. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 17 mm, 81 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/maumturk-mountains https://photos.on-this.website/wm/g2A1EMhvCeElEUN_0ETEXXSknHc=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_150820642558d56861e5a0f.jpgMaumturk Mountains Location: Maumturk Mountains, Connemara, County Galway. Some nice light breaking through the clouds to highlight the Maumturk Mountains in Connemara county Galway. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens @17mm, 66 sec, @ f13, ISO 200, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/glendalough-reflections https://photos.on-this.website/wm/h_YMNT-kuStbgFscqzgU72RFcHM=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_106932320558e28f9eeef70.jpgGlendalough Reflections Location: The Lower Lake, Glendalough, Glendalough Valley, County Wicklow. A beautiful peaceful morning overlooking the Lower Lake at Glendalough in County Wicklow just as the early morning mist clears on the distant bank. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 50D, Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 Lens at 19mm, 1/25 sec @ f16, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/autumn-at-cloughleagh-bridge https://photos.on-this.website/wm/8hIutJqWziwZK3V3ADY7h2JDWdg=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_8148754875829d40c1b972.jpgAutumn At Cloughleagh Bridge Location: Cloughleagh Bridge, Cloughleagh, County Wicklow Another image showing the beautiful Autumn colours by the river and bridge in the Cloughleagh woods County Wicklow. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 20mm, 0.3 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/autumn-fall https://photos.on-this.website/wm/ERQ-zWUYWY4B7gsIwcnpeRWUxVw=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_1086635602582496b68feb5.jpgAutumn Fall Location: Cloughleagh wood, Cloughleagh, County Wicklow Another Autumnal shot from the Cloughleagh woodland in County Wicklow. Just one of the many little waterfalls on the river that runs through the wood with a blanket of fallen leaves covering the ground. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 40mm, 0.4 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/bluebell-spotlights https://photos.on-this.website/wm/7GaXrK4PjUdANL_sgW6R-aP7JHk=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_1062749765901e9d5e6a1f.jpgBluebell Spotlights Location: Bluebell Wood, Newry Road, Warrenpoint Shafts of sunlight break through the Beech tree foliage to highlight the Bluebells on the woodland floor. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MKII, Canon EF70-200mm f/2.8L USM Lens at 70mm, 0.8 sec @ f18, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/early-morning-trassey-river https://photos.on-this.website/wm/3zJ5Pw9lpvYpvdkO0oos9Orafi4=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_209452846350e84a46700ad.jpgEarly Morning Trassey River Location: Trassey River below Crags of Spellack, The Mournes, Near "The Hare's Gap" County Down. Early morning shade by the Trassey River in the Mournes as the sun highlights the mountain at the start of a new day. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 26mm, 1 sec @ f22, ISO 50, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/drumleck-river-in-spring-sunshine https://photos.on-this.website/wm/iJUkHDGqaZAdnt8g5cuET7xHrkc=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_21340170275ea9ae04e1282.jpgDrumleck River In Spring Sunshine Location: Gosford Forest Park, Markethill, Co. Armagh It's usually Autumn when I photograph the Drumleck River in Gosford Forest Park. This time I thought I give it a go in Spring time and I wasn't disappointed. The sunlight shinning through the fresh leaves highlighting the twist in the river made it well worth the visit. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 22mm, 4 sec @ f11, ISO 200, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/alone-at-last-phone https://photos.on-this.website/wm/M8KYrAsBRUF0vuauIkmI4UixIq0=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_10346081405e0b925f330c0.jpgAlone At Last Location: Giant's Causeway, Causeway Road, Bushmills, County Antrim A solitary figure stands alone at the Giant's Causeway watching the evening sky just after the sun had set to end another day. This photograph was taken on a very busy Saturday afternoon at the Causeway. What a difference to half an hour earlier when there were scores of tourest scampering over the famous rocks. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 27 mm, 20 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/sunset-on-the-rocks https://photos.on-this.website/wm/In114nqkC4z-GA7uKl-KWrKNaYk=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_168567885257597b7825ff2.jpgSunset On The Rocks Location: Innishowen, County Donegal. Nice warm light of the setting sun highlights the rocks on the Donegal coastline. I had to wait about an hour to get this light. Sitting on a cliff face with a stiff Atlantic breeze blowing straight at me, it was really cold. I could have done with a pair of gloves, even though it was in the middle of May. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 24mm, 1/120 sec @ f11, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/summer-sunset https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Q2V8TWifNKUaAKmE-OeNuh8CpNM=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_16610764065eaaf770b003e.jpgSummer Sunset Location: Greenan Road, Loughbrickland, County Down. Early summer and the barley fields are just starting to ripen, turning from green to a beautiful harvest gold under a glorious sunset. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 20mm, 1/13 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/beach-walk-on-ballydowan https://photos.on-this.website/wm/W1M-XRxu7TEVZpS5uk5UYG_yojQ=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_15876501615b4e457c1dad2.jpgBeach Walk on Ballydowane Location: Ballydowane Beach, Copper Coast, County Waterford The perfect location for a "get away from it all" peaceful walk along the Copper Coast in County Waterford along the beautiful Ballydowane Beach. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MKIV, Canon EF50mm f/1.4 USM Lens, 1/20 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/admiring-the-sunset https://photos.on-this.website/wm/8Hga_h3gDZyPbECOAEfmhwN6h2s=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_9433399165ee3e553d585f.jpgAdmiring The Sunset Location: Hook Lighthouse, Hook Head, Hook Peninsula, County Wexford. A lone walker pauses briefly to admire the sun setting once again on Hook Lighthouse in County Wexford. It is one of the oldest operating lighthouses in the world and when you consider that the walls are up to 4 metres thick it’s maybe no surprise it has stood secure for such a long time. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 23mm, 1/8 sec @ f13, ISO 400, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/the-lower-lake-at-glendalough https://photos.on-this.website/wm/GRAm0a82o8KFdzRNMcT3SW7Lw9M=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_1232748066506de787454a7.jpgThe Lower Lake at Glendalough Location: The Lower Lake, Glendalough, Glendalough Valley, County Wicklow. The Lower Lake is the smaller of two beautiful Lakes set in the Glendalough Valley. Lovely bright sunlight was breaking through the cloudy sky to highlight the trees on the distant shore. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 40mm, 1/10 sec @ f10, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/bridge-over https://photos.on-this.website/wm/jEuc0wJyLPDHb-LU0q7yUcfPekA=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_18949348755ea9abd87ece5.jpgBridge Over..... Location: Dunseverick, Causeway Road, Co. Antrim, This title of this photograph is a reference to the Simon and Garfunkel song Bridge Over Troubled Water from the album of the same name. It is in fact Bridge over the River Feigh at Dunseverick just before it enters the sea over a spectactular waterfall. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 40mm, 1/5 sec @ f18, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/mountain-rainbow https://photos.on-this.website/wm/rLH2EbMUlK3T3kVrbAIpO3LASjY=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_160925975856ddaa0886b18.jpgMountain Rainbow Location: The Mournes, County Down. A heavy raincloud in the Mourne Mountains almost turned daylight into darkness. All of a sudden a beam of sunlight broke through the gloom to highlight a distant hill with a rainbow. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MKII, Canon EF70-200mm f/2.8L USM Lens at 160mm, 1/25 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/carlingford-lough-sunrise https://photos.on-this.website/wm/JuZ_H5Zf4Cnfz_1m-cmIc9R8u2A=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_53272415458559decd4fb8.jpgCarlingford Lough Sunrise Location: The Promenade, Seaview, Warrenpoint, County Down. Sunrise over Carlingford Lough Taken from the promenade. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 30mm, 1/20 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/bow-to-the-moon-2 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/47aXVR4CwGd60GamHHy4VYxczj4=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_50266491054e5b417c419c.jpgBow To The Moon Location: The Mournes, County Down Another photograph of a solitary tree on a windswept valley of the Mourne Mountains that appears to bow gracefully towards the rising moon while a snow covered peak looks on. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF70-200mm f/2.8L USM Lens at 80 mm, 1/10 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/ballintoy-dawn https://photos.on-this.website/wm/EpbwZ3O3pKWGoHn0q2xdIV_GGcg=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_680703545531781da6382e.jpgBallintoy Dawn Location: Ballintoy, County Antrim. Ballintoy on the North Antrim coast is a beautiful place to be. However on a morning like this just before sunrise with large Atlantic waves breaking on the rocks it was extra special. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 24mm, 1/5 sec @ f11, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/approaching-shower-2-at-tyrella https://photos.on-this.website/wm/WGK_liJPlJkr6fWIBAobPHCqEc8=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_18084293995054c9e1caf2a.jpgApproaching Shower 2 at Tyrella Beach Location: Tyrella Beach, Clanmaghery Road, Clough, County Down. The late evening sunshine is obscured by the approach of a large raincloud at Tyrella Beach in County Down, Northern Ireland. Tyrella Beach and dune conservation area is a small, enclosed complex within Dundrum Bay. It is a wide, flat, sandy beach two kilometres long and backed by 25 hectares of mature dunes in a conservation area offering scenic walks and an insight into the habitat of local flora and fauna. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 21mm, 1/30 sec @ f16, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/rocks-in-the-bay https://photos.on-this.website/wm/uGZqnqvlLOWm3dF_LpiJARr2ERQ=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_204325725256e053d085f98.jpgRocks In The Bay Location: Glencolumbkille, County Donegal, Ireland. The dramatic coastline of Glen Bay at Glencolumbkille in the southwest Gaeltacht (Irish-speaking) region of County Donegal. Technical Specifations Canon EOS 5D MKII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 36mm, 28 sec @ f11, ISO 50, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/fanad-lighthouse https://photos.on-this.website/wm/y22Tz0bh7PYEyOHyhNpTZIm2Mt8=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_5213220325055d916c0457.jpgFanad Lighthouse Location: Fanad Lighthouse, Fanad Peninsula, North West Donegal. Fanad Lighthouse is located on the Fanad peninsula that lies between Lough Swilly and Mulroy Bay on the north coast of County Donegal in Ireland. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 50D, Sigma 10-20mm f4 Lens at 16mm, 4 sec @ f22, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/out-of-the-gloom https://photos.on-this.website/wm/54L6Zr0LeOyqZYb00wOpU_RTQfI=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_14567216152414dcb2890c.jpgOut Of The Gloom Location: Warrenpoint, County Down, It was a very dull foggy morning as I was driving along the coast road to Rostrevor when suddenly a gap in the clouds allowed the sun to break through and highlight Warrenpoint in the distance, lifting it out of the foggy gloom. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MKII, Canon EF70-200mm f/2.8L USM Lens at 200mm, 1/20 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/moon-over-the-glen https://photos.on-this.website/wm/0eb2kQz_Z82ovJTknLVghEMV_YI=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_11330442045184193dd5ca1.jpgMoon Over The Glen Location: Poison Glen, Dunlewey, County Donegal. The late evening sun lights up the moon high in the sky over the Poison Glen at Dunlewey in County Donegal. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 23mm, 1/10 sec @ f14, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/waterwheel-on-the-glenariff-river https://photos.on-this.website/wm/wr7cgwUoFD2JP0Y1nJbIdU3VjI0=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_387357102618e9a2a20480.jpgWaterwheel On The Glenariff River Location: Glenariff River, The Glens, County Antrim This old vintage red waterwheel is located on the Glenariff River in the Glens of Antrim. Apparently it can still be used and only requires some minor maintenance to bring it back to full working condition. Working or not it still looks an impressive bit of engineering from a bygone age. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkIV, Canon EF16-35mm f/4L IS USM Lens at 16mm, 1.0sec @ f11, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/dunguaire-castle https://photos.on-this.website/wm/RUSBaAciJfzb5bRCxrRCqIuPdxc=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_1028252507594c2272e03ff.jpgDunguaire Castle Location: Dungory East, Kinvara, Co. Galway, Ireland Dunguaire Castle is a 16th century tower house on the shore of Galway Bay near Kinvara. The name is derived from the Dun of King Guaire, who was a legendary King in the Province of Connacht. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 40mm, 1/40 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/orchard-in-bloom https://photos.on-this.website/wm/tTgE8nkcsIaoMpUWqDV8k8DvuW8=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_10446856285ea9ad3bddc6d.jpgOrchard In Bloom There's more than just the apple trees in full bloom at this orchard in County Armagh. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 37mm, 0.5 sec @ f16, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/old-red-waterwheel https://photos.on-this.website/wm/4RGJYVK8ld-utjV3nbyaxvWHqLw=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_15705014846193c97ceb8a6.jpgOld Red Waterwheel Location: Glenariff River, The Glens, County Antrim This old vintage red waterwheel is located on the Glenariff River in the Glens of Antrim. Apparently it can still be used and only requires some minor maintenance to bring it back to full working condition. Working or not it still looks an impressive bit of engineering from a bygone age. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkIV, Canon EF16-35mm f/4L IS USM Lens at 20mm, 5.0sec @ f11, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/light-before-the-storm https://photos.on-this.website/wm/64nAylSttDVKLJv7VbAT-hlE60M=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_8519419975a285960ad851.jpgLight Before The Storm Location: Hen Mountain, The Mournes, County Down It was a dull overcast morning in the Mournes with a weak sun breaking through every now and then to lift the gloom. This shot was taken just as a threatening rain cloud approached over Hen Mountain and within minutes would cover the scene with a deluge of very heavy rain. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens, 70 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/drying-the-peat https://photos.on-this.website/wm/A0c2uaIMlei-QYyTKqUjig68Z8k=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_120566965950758fb025513.jpgDrying The Peat Location: Maumturk Mountains, Connemara, County Galway. On the Maumturk Mountains in Connemara Co. Galway peat is cut by hand. It is then carried in a small wheel barrow to a clearing where it is stacked in small piles and left to dry. When dry it is used as fuel by many of the locals in the region. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 50D, Sigma 10-20mm f4 Lens at 14mm, 1/6 sec @ f22, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/tankardstown-copper-mine https://photos.on-this.website/wm/_1i0FpJa0Q1s5qAVNVDmO8n3JI4=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_20935451065acfb54461fc6.jpgTankardstown Copper Mine Location: Tankardstown Copper Mine, Near Bunmahon, County Waterford This old copper mine dates back to 1824 where it produced copper ores up until it was decommissioned in 1877. It’s located on the southern coast of County Waterford in Ireland which has been named locally as The Copper Coast. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MKIV, Canon EF70-200mm f/2.8L USM Lens at 85mm, 1/13 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/peaceful-reflection https://photos.on-this.website/wm/0Y-Rjqc_mlhI-BK0kPX5H_5Ybng=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_11798469325e480102de063.jpgPeaceful Reflection Location: Lough Muckno, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan Lough Muckno is a freshwater lake in county Monaghan near the town of Castleblayney. It forms part of a 900 acre Leisure Park hosting activities such as orienteering, nature walks/trails, water skiing and wakeboard club, coarse fishing, peace garden and picnic areas. Recently, major angling access works have been undertaken and Lough Muckno is now an international standard angling venue. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, Canon EF70-200mm f/2.8L USM Lens, 1/25 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/lough-muckno-reflection https://photos.on-this.website/wm/619lr6qxH9GngBMlzOugbOuyDCU=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_15409860045e4168deda07c.jpgLough Muckno Reflection Location: Lough Muckno, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan Lough Muckno is a freshwater lake in county Monaghan near the town of Castleblayney. It forms part of a 900 acre Leisure Park hosting activities such as orienteering, nature walks/trails, water skiing and wakeboard club, coarse fishing, peace garden and picnic areas. Recently, major angling access works have been undertaken and Lough Muckno is now an international standard angling venue. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, Canon EF50mm f/1.4 USM Lens, 1/40 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/drumleck-river-in-autumn https://photos.on-this.website/wm/S70ZvKdE-1kpyE97FWnmGY6uYHo=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_10845638135a15a64f9e9ac.jpgDrumleck River In Autumn Location: Gosford Forest Park, Markethill, Co. Armagh This little river flows through the Gosford Forest Park just outside Markethill in County Armagh. Comming near the end of November, it's quite late in the Autumn season, but there's still a good bit of colour along the river and right throughout the Park. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF50mm f/1.4 USM Lens at 50mm, 1/6 sec @ f13, ISO 400, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/ballynoe-tree-tunnel https://photos.on-this.website/wm/JdGwE1e4tSH3RD3QvrQbsnUdJKE=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_880520735a0c9d9fd7f27.jpgBallynoe Tree Tunnel Location: Ballynoe, County Down. This old path known as the Ballynoe Tree Tunnel leads to an ancient Stone Circle Monument which is thought to date back to the Stone Age and further developed in the Bronze Age. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF70-200mm f/2.8L USM Lens at 100mm, 0.4 sec @ f14, ISO 200, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/sun-cloud https://photos.on-this.website/wm/fsL-jj3y7ZhKD8UshTjaZd3mv0E=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_412159851551ada6be5e40.jpgSun Cloud Location: Minerstown Road, Killough, County Down Looking towards the Mourne Mountain's across Dundrum Bay. The setting sun and a weird looking cloud creates an unusual but dramatic sunset. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 40 mm, 2.5 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/dusk-at-hook-lighthouse https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Xf-MH-LBLdxMBSUZmW6G6jlUB7w=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_4496375835eac43a258b77.jpgDusk At Hook Lighthouse Location: Hook Lighthouse, Hook Head, Hook Peninsula, County Wexford. Having spent a lovely evening at Hook Head Lighthouse photographing the sunset I'd packed up my gear and was walking back to the car when I noticed this scene and just had to photograph it. I really liked the waves breaking around the headlands in the foreground leading the eye to the Lighthouse against the colourful dusk sky in the background. All in all I think it makes a nice composition. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 23mm, 2.5 sec @ f13, ISO 400, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/bloody-foreland-sunset https://photos.on-this.website/wm/JBmIZUGSuEqgL8X704tmfHiLbVk=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_1417007435ea9aff93d893.jpgBloody Foreland Sunset Location: Bloody Foreland Headland near Bunbeg, Wild Atlantic Way, County Donegal The rays of the setting sun highlight a gap in the rocks at Bloody Foreland in Co. Donegal. Bloody Foreland is a broad headland at the northwest corner of Ireland, between Ballyness Bay to the north and Gweedore to the south. The headland got its name because the sun, particularly at evening, lights up the rocks to a reddish hue. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 50D, Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 Lens at 26mm, 2 sec @ f22, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/hares-gap-sunset https://photos.on-this.website/wm/2YQEkfcryx3tK5ttsP_YB9K7tSc=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_14525842305eaae916905f6.jpgHare's Gap Sunset Location: Hare's Gap, The Mournes, County Down. The Hare's Gap is a mountain pass in the Mournes. It was used in years gone by to smuggle goods from the coast, up along the Brandy Pad, through the Gap and down the valley of the Trassey River and then on to Hilltown for distribution. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 25 mm, 2.5 sec @ f11, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/castletown-tower https://photos.on-this.website/wm/mZ65U35bQiwDi3xhBIcclQQDFH4=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_136378166150183d4033453.jpgCastletown Tower Location: Castletown, Dundalk, County Louth. The bright yellow fields of "Rape" in early summer produce an excellent, colour to the landscape. The Rape Seed is then pressed to produce a light cooking oil. This tower in County Louth in Ireland was built in 1780 by a local merchant, Patrick Byrne, of Castletown. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 40mm, 1/8 sec @ f16, ISO 50, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/deserted-mountain-cottage https://photos.on-this.website/wm/1zrnDURBFKfuZBHGJJVBjfJ1oKU=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_16327446585a7dfd18d6367.jpgDeserted Mountain Cottage Location: Spelga, The Mournes, County Down A remote little cottage in the heart of the Mourne Mountains after a recent snow storm. If this scene looks familiar to you it could be because I believe this cottage was used as a film set in the seventh series of Game Of Thrones. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 36mm, 1/125 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/autumn-cloughleagh-river https://photos.on-this.website/wm/6tBjpvKGumHbfJFoNW2edB8d6K8=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_7730428045821f63154f98.jpgAutumn Cloughleagh River Location: Cloughleagh Wood, Cloughleagh, County Wicklow Taken at Cloughleagh woods in County Wicklow at the weekend. It was just full on Autumn colour and then the sun would come out giving nice dapled sunlight on the fallen leaves. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF50mm f/1.4 USM, 2.5 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/under-a-shady-tree https://photos.on-this.website/wm/WegquD6D7I5Y1k3fS1GYu1znXhg=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_1661511026507ed39e0bfdf.jpgUnder A Shady Tree Location: Narrow Water Estate, Warrenpoint, County Down. The Carlingford Lough Region is an area of outstanding natural beauty. On the left hand side of this picture to the north are the Mourne Mountains. On the southern side on the right of the Lough are the Cooley Mountains. A lovely beech tree creates a nice natural frame to this wonderful scene. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 33mm, 0.3 sec @ f23, ISO 50, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/breeches-sea-arch https://photos.on-this.website/wm/0gMEA6YCUuC8loFbD7TWndvKTh4=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_1234623194517aa6b39d63f.jpgBreeches Sea Arch Location: Crohy Head, Maghery, County Donegal. One of the many Sea Arches located on the Donegal coast. This one is known as the Breeches and is located at Crohy Head which is several miles south of Dungloe town. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 24mm, 254 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/moon-halo https://photos.on-this.website/wm/uMUo2R3eiuTOyeaef6DKdvQC7AY=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_8017057075a75be1fb9238.jpgMoon Halo Location: The Moon This is the first time I have ever seen one of these. I spotted it late last night as I was just about to get into bed. It's a "moon halo" or "moon ring" which is apparently caused when the moonlight is refracted in millions of hexagonal ice crystals suspended in the upper atmosphere. It was quite an impressive sight to behold. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 17mm, 13 sec @ f9, ISO 1000, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/ship-wreck https://photos.on-this.website/wm/tnaGPpHZXxmNt4ZTvs25bOp82Zk=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_206519557950698bd6a708f.jpgShip Wreck Location: Magherclogher Beach, Bunbeg, County Donegal. This old wreck beached on Magherclogher Beach, Bunbeg, Co.Donegal, in the early 70s. Here it has remained and has become a tourist attraction known locally as 'Bád Eddie' (Eddie's Boat). Technical Specifications Canon EOS 50D, Sigma 10-20mm f4 Lens at 12mm, 1/13 sec @ f16, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/sea-arch-at-crohy-head https://photos.on-this.website/wm/xFzYoVbvFncVc-M-hvatFZeCRgI=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_9045291655ea9aec589e40.jpgSea Arch At Crohy Head Location: Crohy Head, Maghery, County Donegal. This sea arch is known as The Breeches and is located at Crohy Head near Maghery on the north west coast of Ireland. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 21mm, 81 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/dark-hedges-in-bright-sunlight https://photos.on-this.website/wm/PvSnbdWuIc_O7oqW9RivYOpm5Zs=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_3617525575297ad2d0f187.jpgDark Hedges in Bright Sunlight Location: Bregagh Road, Stranocum,County Antrim. This stretch of road known as the "Dark Hedges" doesn't live up to its name in this photograph. Bright sunlight broke through the clouds on a fairly dull overcast morning to highlight the Autumn colors. Maybe they should change the name of the road to the "Bright Hedges" for sunny moments like this. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MKII, Canon EF70-200mm f/2.8L USM Lens at 175mm, 1/30 sec @ f16, ISO 200, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/just-before-sunrise https://photos.on-this.website/wm/h2yReAi1TENJ9BACjrJqW8NHt5I=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_12116940985a35031f6cdc0.jpgJust Before Sunrise Location: Narrow Water Estate, Warrenpoint, County Down A cold frosty morning just before the sunrise over Carlingford Lough in County Down. It was well worth the early alarm call just to have been there and witness this beautiful start to the day. For about half an hour before the sun rose above I was treated to this explosion of great colour in the sky and landscape unfolding before me. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D Mark lV, Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens, 1/6 sec @ f11, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/footprints-in-the-snow https://photos.on-this.website/wm/-phPuj8m5qKCe_kZrqyaMLRNgmY=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_4644391815055de3fe9c71.jpgFootprints In The Snow Location: Narrow Water Estate, Warrenpoint, County Down. On a cold frosty morning lonely footprints disappear towards a distant solitary tree in the snowy landscape. In the distance the snowcapped Cooley Mountains overlook Carlingford Lough. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 50D, Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 Lens at 30mm, 1/50 sec @ f18, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/frosty-sunrise-over-carlingford-lough https://photos.on-this.website/wm/iKT9F8XFE8Vf9xHDz0VIOooxp9E=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_4697731085efdeef200d7f.jpgFrosty Sunrise Over Carlingford Lough Location: Flagstaff Viewpoint, Flagstaff Road, Newry, County Down. A frosty December morning at the Flagstaff enabled the capture of this winter sunrise over Carlingford Lough. It's always special to be in a beautiful location like this and witness the dawn of a new day. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens, 1/25 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/keel-evening-surf https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Mvns0ySl6CxbLkaLnA4yI_zpwwk=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_18855986605202ad889c9be.jpgKeel Evening Surf Location: Keel Beach, Keel, Achill Island, County Mayo. The long sandy beach at Keel on Achill Island is a superb location to get some spectacular surf waves rolling in off the Atlantic Ocean. Standing on the beach this evening listing to the pounding waves and admiring the beautiful evening sunset was a treat for the senses. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MKII, Canon EF70-200mm f/2.8L USM Lens at 110mm, 1/15 sec @ f14, ISO 50, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/causeway-splash https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Xn9-Mx_7FI8rNDX-FZfIcOfAskk=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_3875710355054c7f381a14.jpgCauseway Splash Location: Giant's Causeway, Causeway Road, Bushmills, County Antrim, The calm stillness of a beautiful sunset is broken by the sound of a crashing wave at the Giant's Causeway on the Co Antrim coast. The Giant's Causeway is today owned and managed by the National Trust and it is the most popular tourist attraction in Northern Ireland. A new visitor centre has been constructed at the site and was officially opened by First Minister Peter Robinson and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness in July 2012, with funding from the National Trust, the Northern Ireland Tourist Board, the Heritage Lottery Fund and public donations. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 29mm, 1/4 sec @ f16, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/dark-clouds-over-glencar-lake https://photos.on-this.website/wm/DAytSWZ-OxDFKCQiFSn3uenW_-8=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_1902137494591a0e7b107e8.jpgDark Clouds Over Glencar Lake Location: Glencar Lake, Near Manorhamilton, County Leitrim. It was a very windy afternoon on the shoreline of Glencar Lake in County Leitrim. Using a very long shutter speed I was able to capture the drama of the fast moving rain clouds blowing over the lake. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 35mm, 60 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/setting-sun-at-slieve-league https://photos.on-this.website/wm/zc2PcTwfZk4BC8etpBhssEn5nYo=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_12709157065eac3ad81c8bf.jpgSetting Sun At Slieve League Location: Bunglass Viewpoint, Slieve League, Wild Atlantic Way, County Donegal, I arrived early at Slieve League planning to get this shot. Had an idea in my head of the composition I was looking for and had worked out where I thought the sun would dip below the horizon. So I headed up the steep slope from the car park looking for a suitable location for my composition. After a while I found this vantage point and prepared for the shot by setting up my camera on the tripod and took a couple of test shots. When I was happy with the composition I sat back for an hour or two waiting for the sunset and this is what I ended up with. Technical Specifations Canon EOS 5D MKII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 21mm, 1/5 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/great-pollet-sea-arch https://photos.on-this.website/wm/ncHzZz0HqREMIh0uzI7ynYXV3oQ=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_12785216345054bbd934143.jpgGreat Pollet Sea Arch Location: Great Pollet Sea Arch, Doaghcrabbin, Fanad Peninsula, North West Donegal. Beautiful sea arches exist all around the world. The Great Pollet Sea Arch on the eastern shores of the Fanad Peninsula in County Donegal, Ireland is a fine example of their beauty. Sea arches commonly form where cliffs meet the sea. A sea arch is created when the natural erosive forces of the sea break through a section of rock and after many years of continuous erosion leaves behind an arch. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 17mm, 140 sec @ f18, ISO 100, LEE Big Stopper Filter, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/god-of-the-sea https://photos.on-this.website/wm/-2Okfi_ohrlYraZC8SFDUZdfv_g=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_5028407905bec3fcc8b7db.jpgGod Of The Sea Location: Soldiers Point, Dundalk, County Louth, This bronze sculpture “Sea God Manannan & Voyagers” at Soldiers Point, Dundalk Bay, Co. Louth is by the Artist Ann Meldon Hugh. Manannan is the Celtic God of the Sea and is the leader of a group of the Fair Folk whose values and ideals are associated with the water element and the deep blue-green light of the ocean. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 50D, Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 Lens at 45mm, 1.0 sec @ f29, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/sunlit-fair-head https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Qu8Ndn6P3vW7p_4u9QUApzYmoIw=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_18230227685018f7c6582cb.jpgSunlit Fair Head Location: Murlough Bay, Near Ballycastle, County Antrim, Fair Head is a rocky headland at the north-eastern corner of Northern Ireland, in County Antrim. It lies 3 miles (5 km) east of Ballycastle town, and is the closest part of the mainland to Rathlin Island. It is a very highly regarded rock climbing location, and is believed to be the biggest expanse of climbable rock in either Ireland or Britain. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 21mm, 1/6 sec @ f16, ISO 50, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/guiding-light https://photos.on-this.website/wm/JyqPxj3auoqJpQ3rIdQmtvfjsaA=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_3376424095061c21b43e53.jpgGuiding Light Location: St. John's Point, Killough, County Down. Just before the darkness of night closes in, the reflection of St John's Point Lighthouse highlights the rugged shoreline. St John's Point Lighthouse was originally commissioned in 1844 to the design of George Halpin. Until 1954 the tower was painted white with black bands after which it was repainted in its present distinctive yellow and black colour scheme. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 17mm, 30 sec @ f13, ISO 800, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/dunluce-castle https://photos.on-this.website/wm/JvgOwDh9qY4a2IK2Ukf1qZ4YDkw=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_9213323835c7828ed7b19b.jpgDunluce Castle Location: Dunluce Castle, Dunluce Road, Bushmills, County Antrim. The medieval Castle at Dunluce is located on a headland that plunges into the sea on the North Antrim coast. The Castle and domestic buildings within the courtyard are dated to the 16th and 17th Century and is accessible via a bridge connecting it to the mainland. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 17mm, 1/5 sec @ f16, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/shimna-autumn-light https://photos.on-this.website/wm/y99zumHrIZIVyNzfMWLLq-TurMk=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_307119183527f9ec250001.jpgShimna Autumn Light Location: Tollymore Forest Park, Bryansford Road, Newcastle, County Down. Tollymore Forest Park in Autumn is a great place to visit if you want to see all the beauty that this season has to offer. The Shimna River flowing under Foley's Bridge captures the golden Autumn light reflected off the trees along the river bank. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 26mm, 4 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/mount-errigal-in-reflection https://photos.on-this.website/wm/8jN8yPh9NImnqv_F2m38eZt92fU=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_167731756354b55274a65d8.jpgMount Errigal In Reflection Location: Looking across Lough Nacung Upper to Mount Errigal County Donegal This is another tranquil photograph of Mount Errigal, capturing an almost perfect reflection on Lough Nacung Upper. This is very like another photograph in my Gallery called “Tranquil Errigal” in which the reflection is caught looking over Dunlewy Lough, which is slightly further north. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 50D, Sigma 10-20mm f2.8 Lens at 14mm, 1/4 sec @ f22, ISO100 https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/autumn-glory https://photos.on-this.website/wm/E_HhL05SwjD44jZEDGVvgufFHos=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_2281237565a16b8b6d6962.jpgAutumn Glory Location: Gosford Forest Park, Markethill After the recent storms many trees have lost a lot of their leaves early this season. Thankfully I found this woodland scene that seemed to have escaped the worst of the bad weather. The nice bright back light on the leaves makes the stand out against shady woodland in the background. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MKII, Canon EF70-200mm f/2.8L USM Lens at 70mm, 0.8 sec @ f18, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/lonely-lighthouse https://photos.on-this.website/wm/FJTN3oSpjZ_z123lMKIbT-tg2Ks=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_20674606315a21728fb96ad.jpgLonely Lighthouse Location: Cranfield Beach, County Down Haulbowline Lighthouse at Cranfield in County Down sits alone in Carlingford Lough as the sun tries to break through the light cloud cover. I really liked the soft light of that afternoon and how the sky and the sea seemed to merge seamlessly into each other. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon EF50mm f/1.4 USM Lens, 1/80 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/glen-bay https://photos.on-this.website/wm/I-8ljWIUEc0dmAw0-PQh445rnaQ=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_9697110905054d91f6aef5.jpgGlen Bay Location: Glencolumbkille, County Donegal, Ireland. The dramatic coastline surrounding Glen Bay makes a very picturesque backdrop to the town of Glencolumbkille that is situated on its shore. It is a coastal district in the southwest Gaeltacht (an Irish-speaking region) of County Donegal. A small stream flows down the steep bank that surrounds Glen Bay in Co Donegal. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MKII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 33mm, 1/50 sec @ f11, ISO 50, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/broken-tranquility https://photos.on-this.website/wm/FFIWLm4Ga9TZ88mOJdmiI2vB-M4=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_5912390675a21bb4983a27.jpgBroken Tranquility Location: Donaghaguy Reservoir (The Waterworks) Warrenpoint, County Down. It's just after sunrise on a peaceful Autumn morning with a near perfect reflection on the Donaghaguy Reservoir. Better known to the locals as "The Waterworks". Slowly from the reed banks at the waters edge a swan gracefully moves across the lake leaving a broken reflection in its' wake. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 17mm, 1/25 sec @ f22, ISO 400, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/autumn-gold https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Lqd_5BRRlRIA82ylHCrlZX-Q9oM=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_1540784148509960691ee5f.jpgAutumn Gold Location: Tollymore Forest Park, Bryansford Road, Newcastle, County Down. Early morning sunlight highlights the autumn colours of the trees on the banks of the River Shimna in Tollymore Forest Park, County Down. Northern Ireland. These colours create a beautiful golden reflection in the slow flowing river. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 26mm, 3.2 sec @ f16, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/moonrise-over-ballynoe-stone-circle https://photos.on-this.website/wm/VnDMDdeWFKgUKggNXBw977q_oH8=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_82377578654aeefc142e13.jpgMoonrise Over Ballynoe Stone Circle Location: Ballynoe Stone Circle, Ballynoe, County Down. Another moonrise over the Ballynoe Stone Circle. This ancient site is thought to date back to the Stone Age. For thousands of years the moon has looked down on this site and witnessed its rise and fall in history. As I was taking this photograph I couldn't help but wonder how many people before me over the years had also gazed upon this same scene. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF70-200mm f/2.8L USM Lens at 73 mm, 1/8 sec @ f11, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/moonrise-over-carlingford-lough https://photos.on-this.website/wm/uyuy8996cJ5KuJ2myVVd3KjKPMI=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_20711946225b600ce035640.jpgMoonrise Over Carlingford Lough Location: Flagstaff Viewpoint, Flagstaff Road, Newry, County Down This is a scene I have photographed on many occasions, usually in Winter for an early morning sunrise. The night before I took this photograph I noticed the moon was rising right over Carlingford Lough. The next night I made my way to the Flagstaff Viewpoint just before the moon rise. The moon wasn't visible until about 45 minutes later when it was well up over the Bay. Fortunately there was still enough light to give colour and detail to the landscape, just as the lights of Warrenpoint came on in the distance. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens, 4 sec @ f11, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/coastal-waterfall https://photos.on-this.website/wm/H73gxarcxmI6eol4BJ8gaFItOMk=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_82410320956e5caaa93df0.jpgCoastal Waterfall Location: Dunseverick, Causeway Road, Co. Antrim, The waterfall at Dunseverick is a great location to photograph. It's a dramatic waterfall flowing directly into the sea on the North Antrim coast. Usually the sea here is very rough, so you have to be always on your guard. More than once over the years I've been drenched by a freak wave as I've been photographing it. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 25mm, 0.6 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/carlingford-lough-moonrise https://photos.on-this.website/wm/4CneJBmMHonf7szg-ls6aVvwvsk=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_202018186351338d7b571c9.jpgCarlingford Lough Moonrise Location: The Promenade, Seaview, Warrenpoint, County Down. The rise of a new moon over Carlingford Lough highlights the bay. This photograph taken from the steps off Warrenpoint Promenade which was the perfect place to sit and reflect on all its' beauty. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 24mm, 15 sec @ f16, ISO 640, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/crumlin-river-in-autumn https://photos.on-this.website/wm/0UwANtiT8TV2a-1ZSmBXgoXTFhg=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_109393953454635094ef8ce.jpgCrumlin River In Autumn Location: Crumlin Glen, Crumlin, County Antrim. On a sunny Autumn morning after several days of torrential rainfall the Crumlin Glen River was in full flow just down from the main waterfall. The Glen has a Woodland Park with car parking, picnic area and toilet facilities for visitors who explore its woodland walk along the River Crumlin. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 17mm, 1/30 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/dunluce-sunset https://photos.on-this.website/wm/QEE7vJ6e1gCPrC15DXeLUlmElR8=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_19082198075ea9a91f27e80.jpgDunluce Sunset Location: Dunluce Castle, Dunluce Road, Bushmills, County Antrim. I was hoping for a bit more cloud at Dunluce Castle the evening I took this photograph. However the whole evening there was mainly clear sky with really bright sunshine. Luckily just before the sun started to set, clouds appeared on the horizon and helped reduce the glare of the bright sun giving me nice soft light to make this picture. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 20mm, 0.6 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/autumn-at-ivy-bridge https://photos.on-this.website/wm/yL2nQk3aYXT8LlLOKwB4oR8xqMQ=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_1597587378619bc7d462f33.jpgAutumn At Ivy Bridge Location: Ivy Bridge, Tollymore Forest Park, Bryansford, Co. Down. The last days of Autumn captured in Tollymore Forest Park in County Down, This is a picture of the Ivy Bridge which is just a little downstream from the more famous Foley's Bridge. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkIV, Canon EF70-200mm f/2.8L USM Lens at 100mm, 2sec @ f11, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/cloughmore-sunset https://photos.on-this.website/wm/rz78A0gmhWqqRXBP_uLw18ykdWw=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_18449869105ea9a1a4b89c5.jpgCloughmore Sunset Location: Slieve Martin, Rostrevor, County Down. Cloughmore or “The Big Stone” as it is commonly known is a large granite boulder lying on the slopes of Slieve Martin above the town of Rostrevor. It is a very popular tourist attraction romanticised by local legend that the stone was thrown from the Cooley Mountains, on the other side of Carlingford Lough, by the giant Finn McCool. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 31mm, 1/13 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/early-morning-dark-hedges https://photos.on-this.website/wm/DRenITgZzsug7VzxQsvORVeDkJE=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_17558203665bec2c11e54d1.jpgEarly Morning Dark Hedges Location: The Dark Hedges, Bregagh Road, Stranocum,County Antrim. I set off early at 5:00 am on a very misty morning hoping to get some nice moody photographs of the famous Dark Hedges shrouded in the mist. As luck would have it the mist had cleared by the time I arrived just before sunrise and I had to settle for this nice bright morning sunlight instead. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MKII, Canon EF70-200mm f/2.8L USM Lens at 200mm, 1 sec @ f11, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/perfect-autumn-day https://photos.on-this.website/wm/hCPw9Tw8dcc5AcHxmkKG3cpjkPs=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_16208371175dc1e2507c405.jpgPerfect Autumn Day Location: Castlewellan Park, County Down. "Just a perfect Autumn day, problems all left alone, weekenders on their own". Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, Canon EF70-200mm f/2.8L USM Lens at 73mm, 1/15 sec @ f13, ISO 400, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/cushendun-cave https://photos.on-this.website/wm/rNsidnXh7O8m6ENA_B0WrFODsM4=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_4459547235bec2d41d76f5.jpgCushendun Cave Location: Cushendun Cave, Cushendun, Co. Antrim Composed of pebbles embedded in old red sandstone rock it's sometimes called red caves of cushendun. It took over 400 million years of extreme weather conditions and coastal erosion to form the Cushendun Caves. Game Of Thrones fans will know these caves better as Storm’s End where in Season 2 Melisandre gave birth to the shadow baby. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 19mm, 30 sec @ f11, ISO 100, with fill in flash https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/achill-island-sunset https://photos.on-this.website/wm/lnwtclgHUsRqsS24e_hWxzWzRYM=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_15301419185054db23b289f.jpgAchill Island Sunset Location: Ashleam Bay, Atlantic Drive, Achill Island, County Mayo. Achill Island in County Mayo is a large island of the west coast of Ireland in the Atlantic Ocean. It is connected to the mainland by the Michael Davitt Bridge at Achill Sound. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 17mm, 1/50 sec @ f16, ISO 50, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/carlingford-lough https://photos.on-this.website/wm/UndZ8EYRx_LiNN9JFwKD8d8FAVQ=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_17056281455054d0b1e754a.jpgCarlingford Lough Location: Flagstaff Viewpoint, Flagstaff Road, Newry, County Down. The classic view of Carlingford Lough as taken from the Flagstaff view point. Narrow Water Castle can be seen on the left bank of the river and in the distance is the town of Warrenpoint. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 50D, Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 Lens at 50mm, 0.4 sec @ f16, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/glendalough-first-light https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Ov9qQj_ndQe_RrWVjtga3yJPAs8=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_1147804872586819a5447d9.jpgGlendalough First Light Location: The Upper Lake, Glendalough, Glendalough Valley, County Wicklow. Don't be fooled by the nice warm sunlight highlighting the far hill at the Upper Lake at Glendalough. There was a freezing cold wind blowing right across the lake which froze me to the bone. Took a couple more shots and then went back to the hotel for a nice warm breakfast by the fire. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 20mm, 140 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/dundrum-bay-sunset-reflection https://photos.on-this.website/wm/SgCH18YXnVQNDIig5uB0FqDVEG8=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_52342311150576c92522e0.jpgDundrum Bay Sunset Reflection Location: Beach at Murlough Nature Reserve, Dundrum Bay, County Down. Dramatic clouds reflect in a calm pool on the beach as the sun sets on the Murlough Nature reserve in County Down. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 17mm, 2.5 sec @ f22, ISO 50, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/elephant-rock-evening-light https://photos.on-this.website/wm/sy5YVCCpv1tCVTPQXehfA6lWiss=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_20734570195ea9ab67e8a75.jpgElephant Rock Evening Light Location: Elephant Rock, Ballintoy, County Antrim Up until this point it was a dull overcast evening on the beach at Elephant Rock on the North Antrim Coast. However a break in the clouds just in time for sunset covered the landscape in warm glowing sunlight. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 25mm, 1/8 sec @ f13, ISO 50, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/fanad-in-evening-light https://photos.on-this.website/wm/nagvqMOGilfsPsNmTtyd2eo6MRQ=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_1246973020505a1058ef2a6.jpgFanad in Evening Light Location: Fanad Lighthouse, Fanad Peninsula, North West Donegal. The sun was going down fast on Fanad Lighthouse but managed to give this lovely highlight to the headland before finally disappearing below the horizon. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 17mm, 1/6 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/irish-thatch-cottage https://photos.on-this.website/wm/xCKdfizm6e8m6miDZTD7KD5EVcA=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_752736918531e26ef7f29d.jpgIrish Thatch Cottage Location: Several miles from Dungloe, County Donegal. On my travels around Donegal I haven't seen too many thatched cottages. I stumbled upon this one a while ago and couldn't help admire its' beauty and location. Situated high on a remote hillside several miles outside Dungloe, overlooking the sea and mountains on the southern shore, it must have been a really nice place to live back in the day. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 28mm, 1/30 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/sky-in-the-sand https://photos.on-this.website/wm/zm_LMeAOBoKiO_G-WiWthLTSH1g=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_212007621156c1d0cdd7c29.jpgSky In The Sand Location: Tyrella Beach, Clanmaghery Road, Clough, County Down. Winter sunlight reflection captured in the wet sand at Tyrella Beach. After weeks of dull overcast weather it was great to have a bit of sunshine to work with for a change. I made the trip to Tyrella Beach in County Down and was able to photograph this dramatic sky mirrored on the wet sand in a beautiful reflection. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 22mm, 1/160 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/waterfall-in-autumn https://photos.on-this.website/wm/tyk4DJmGLHZfyRdTsI6i5HCFlw0=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_19694901065a05bacf6ded4.jpgWaterfall In Autumn Location: Cloughleagh Wood, Cloughleagh, County Wicklow Autumn in all its glory at Cloughleagh woodland in County Wicklow. Just one of the many little waterfalls on the river that runs through the wood with a blanket of fallen leaves covering the ground. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF50mm f/1.4 USM Lens, 5 sec @ f11, ISO 50, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/the-kings-road https://photos.on-this.website/wm/lfvCZZUkKZeY7gSkeJtgU-sX-JY=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_2708915505ea9a97c05f49.jpgThe King's Road Location: The Dark Hedges, Bregagh Road, Stranocum,County Antrim. This is a photograph of the Dark Hedges which has long been a popular tourist attraction. The beautiful avenue of beech trees was planted in the eighteenth century by the Stuart family as a landscape feature for the entrance to their home. Over two hundred years later most of the trees are still standing providing an impressive landscape feature for all to enjoy to this day. Recently the location was used to represent the “King'’s Road” for a scene in HBO’'s Game Of Thrones TV series as Ayra Stark makes her escape from King's Landing. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MKII, Canon EF70-200mm f/2.8L USM Lens at 190mm, 1 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/autumn-pine-needles https://photos.on-this.website/wm/aCBS9xYgoFqhjlBRbWXaOq0I8FQ=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_8450646445a0e0c5f77aea.jpgAutumn Pine Needles Location: Gosford Forest Park, Markethill, Co. Armagh A thick pile of pine needles lie on the rocks and banks of the Drumleck river in Gosford Forest Park. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 26mm, 5 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/mill-dam-autumn-reflections https://photos.on-this.website/wm/iIjPpfjKXuuU2YsrkWXjWKNcntw=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_18850536315ec518c4ae9f7.jpgMill Dam Autumn Reflections Location: Mill Dam Reservoir, Greenan Road, Burren, County Down. On a late afternoon at the Mill Dam Reservoir by the Greenan Road. The mirror-like reflection of Autumn colour on the surface of the water is broken by a graceful swan as it glided towards me looking for food. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 36mm, 1/30 sec @ f13, ISO 200, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/sunlight-through-the-clouds https://photos.on-this.website/wm/9RrBft9wgbRwT7M_LsoW3uRCrgg=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_8025600775e0b930828cb4.jpgSunlight Through The Clouds Sunlight Through The Clouds Location: Flagstaff Viewpoint, Flagstaff Road, Newry, County Down. Shafts of sunlight break hrough thick clouds on a gloomy morning above Carlingford Lough to highlight the low lying mist over Warrenpoint. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens, 1/3 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/glencar-waterfall https://photos.on-this.website/wm/mQdpZB_avyUJBg-vEr_PHCR_TAA=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_20178483625054e9869be79.jpgGlencar Waterfall Location: Glencar Waterfall, Near Manorhamilton, County Leitrim. This enchanting waterfall was made famous by the W.B. Yeats poem, “"The Stolen Child"”. The area around Glencar Waterfall and lake is often referred to as “Yeats Country”. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 23mm, 1/4 sec @ f11, ISO 50, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/the-blow-hole https://photos.on-this.website/wm/T5y0FiTr8VIpib083eMfjj4vW3o=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_3474766825432b5bea2454.jpgThe Blow Hole Location: Rosguill Peninsula, Rinnafaghla Point, County Donegal Stormy Atlantic waves crash onto the rugged coastline on the western side of the Rosguill Peninsula in County Donegal. This photograph is looking towards a landmark blow hole. During very stormy weather the sea is forced through the hole with such power that it can rise 200-300 feet in the air and can be seen and heard for many miles. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 23mm, 1/50 sec @ f13, ISO 50, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/bloody-foreland-stormy-sunset https://photos.on-this.website/wm/DGziXK2izHMHsCebuYHZMNIPAsY=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_854241090558b0ff9aa066.jpgBloody Foreland Stormy Sunset Location: Bloody Foreland Headland near Bunbeg, County Donegal, Ireland. The nice warm light of the setting sun on the foreground rocks gives the impression of another pleasant evening sunset at Bloody Foreland in County Donegal. It couldn't be further from the truth. It was blowing a gale off the Atlantic along with one of the highest spring tides for years. It was almost impossible to keep the camera steady and dry in the strong wind and non stop waves crashing against the rocks. Shortly after taking this photograph a freak wave hit the rock in the foreground covering me and my camera in the freezing Atlantic surf. Technical Specifations Canon EOS 5D MKII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 25 mm, 1/20 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/morning-light https://photos.on-this.website/wm/LARrGdkNIfE27k-bV8SHAzWxPyQ=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_63121374050183e52e346c.jpgMorning Light Location: Bluebell Wood, Newry Road, Warrenpoint Early morning sunlight streams through the fresh new leaves of the beech trees, giving nice dappled light to the Bluebells on the woodland floor. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 17mm, 1.6 sec @ f22, ISO 50, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/silent-valley-reservoir-in-winter https://photos.on-this.website/wm/SgbpDbds9h-iUPs8RBr6hEYpNUk=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_3432727495a6a2d1284a55.jpgSilent Valley Reservoir In Winter Location: Silent Valley Reservoir, The Mournes, County Down The Silent Valley Reservoir is located in the Mourne Mountains near Kilkeel, County Down in Northern Ireland. It supplies water to most of County Down and Belfast. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 24mm, 1/10 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/breeches-sea-arch-sunset https://photos.on-this.website/wm/N-uagL0lyAs00bZmwJmcg-R2z5g=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_4881135955eac38feafb9f.jpgBreeches Sea Arch Sunset Location: Crohy Head, Maghery, County Donegal. One of the many Sea Arches located on the Donegal coast. This one is known as the Breeches and is located at Crohy Head which is several miles south of Dungloe town. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 31mm, 5 sec @ f16, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/shimna-in-full-flow https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Oe0uQJIyXWjLjVuZ93BlESZUFo4=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_75964053850abd7987e5a9.jpgShimna In Full Flow Location: Tollymore Forest Park, Bryansford Road, Newcastle, County Down. The Shimna River is in full flow at the "Stepping Stones" in Tollymore Forest Park surrounded by a wealth of Autumn color. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 17mm, 2.5 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/rock-on-the-beach https://photos.on-this.website/wm/usxccDiR2V3C4WMwygw50CS3RLY=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_119220391252fd09f1dbf56.jpgRock On The Beach Location: Fanad Lighthouse, Fanad Peninsula, North West Donegal. There's a really nice sandy beach on the north side of the Fanad Lighthouse in contrast to the very rocky coastline to the south of it. Bit of a hike down a very steep field to get to it, but it was worth the effort. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 35mm, 1.6 sec @ f16, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/ross-castle-killarney https://photos.on-this.website/wm/5BGkozdH_A4-uobcL6XF_k2NCmo=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_87138253850198ffa4ce86.jpgRoss Castle Killarney Location: Ross Castle, Ross Road, Killarney, County Kerry. Ross Castle was built in the late 15th century by local ruling clan the O'Donoghues Mor (Ross). It is located on the edge of Lough Leane, in the Killarney National Park, County Kerry, Ireland. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 17mm, 1/4 sec @ f22, ISO 400, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/storm-clouds-over-the-skellig https://photos.on-this.website/wm/CJpIH8BPgdfetGpWkRbsHeGCgZ0=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_102753936758ed2b5dd2863.jpgStorm Clouds Over The Skellig Islands Location: St. Finian's Bay, Skellig Ring, County Kerry. The Skellig Islands are two small islands of the County Kerry Coast in the south west of Ireland. The larger island, Skellig Michael is the site of an early Christian monastery that is a Unesco World Heritage Site. The smaller island Little Skellig is more famous for its Gannet seabird colony. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF70-200mm f/2.8L USM Lens at 70mm, 1.0 sec @ f22, ISO 50, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/ladys-view https://photos.on-this.website/wm/9RLK22ttzaSrWpcsdkpjtx614iM=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_1490296865543fce41e9922.jpgLadies View Location: Ladies View, Ring Of Kerry, Killarney, County Kerry. This view is a major stopping point for visitors to Killarney and is known as Ladies View. It got its name after Queen Victoria'’s ladies-in-waiting visited this location during a royal visit in 1861. They were so impressed with the view that it was named after them. Set in the heart of the Killarney National Park it is one of Ireland's best known panoramas. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 35mm, 1/20 sec @ f11, ISO 50, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/ross-castle-accross-the-lake https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Cu_lo3FhEcw79pc9Smof3eQXo3o=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_7959928495055c408a1ccf.jpgRoss Castle Accross The Lake Location: Ross Castle, Ross Road, Killarney, County Kerry. Ross Castle is located in the Killarney National Park, County Kerry, Ireland. On the bank opposite the Castle on Lough Leane are a couple of small fishing boats. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 17mm, 5 sec @ f22, ISO 400, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/autumn-at-foleys-bridge-2 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/slhgA8myUh_uP9ds7NcPNGrnh_A=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_15282083745ea9a69227efa.jpgAutumn At Foleys Bridge 2 Location: Tollymore Forest Park, Bryansford, County Down Foley's Bridge in Tollymore Forest Park against a background of beautiful Autumn colours. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 22mm, 1/6 sec @ f13, ISO 400, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/moonlit-fanad https://photos.on-this.website/wm/3OKFexEduL_mRwQoLvJj6EbcD2g=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_14695530775054d74079ad6.jpgMoonlit Fanad Location: Fanad Lighthouse, Fanad Peninsula, North West Donegal. This photograph of Fanad Lighthouse in County Donegal was taken approximately an hour after the sun had set and the new moon had just started to rise. The bright moonlight is quite strong giving a high contrast scene of shadow and light on a cold frosty night. Fanad Lighthouse is located on the Fanad Peninsula that lies between Lough Swilly and Mulroy Bay on the north coast of County Donegal in Ireland. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 50D, Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 Lens at 26mm, 10 sec @ f16, ISO 400, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/moonrise-over-st-kevins-church https://photos.on-this.website/wm/AQ3yR7YXiCsiw-Lnps7AJfUeLgc=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_3894844905bd33cec6c0b7.jpgMoonrise Over St Kevins Church Location: St. Kevin's Church, Glendalough Monastic City, Co. Wicklow. Built in the 12th century, St. Kevin's Church at the Glendalough Monastic City has seen many moon rises over the centuries. I've been to this location several times before but never for a moonrise. I had to be quick to get this photograph as after about 10 minutes it very quickly clouded over and the moon was gone from view for the rest of the night. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, Canon EF70-200mm f/2.8L USM Lens at 98mm, 1/4 sec @ f13, ISO 400, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/atlantic-rush https://photos.on-this.website/wm/11NPs8esB_FkWHA4VdEwAiBIJ8c=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_192961445651cab27471b71.jpgAtlantic Rush Location: Rosguill Peninsula, Atlantic Drive, County Donegal. The Rosguill Peninsula in Donegal has a very rugged coastline facing the Atlantic Ocean. This gap in the rocks is where a small river enters the ocean. However the afternoon this photograph was taken every now and again the peaceful little river was swamped by a large sea surge would rush through the gap soaking everything in it's path. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 25mm, 0.5 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/ship-wreck-in-morning-light https://photos.on-this.website/wm/z1kbmSsMstVgDQIQWhlXIfaTIAo=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_11808895875eac3c2455350.jpgShip Wreck In Morning Light Location: Magherclogher Beach, Bunbeg, County Donegal. The old shipwreck known locally as 'Bád Eddie' (Eddie's Boat) is bathed in the warm early morning light of the rising sun on Magherclogher Beach in County Donegal. This old wreck has been stranded on this beach since the early 1970s. I took this photograph back in 2010 and unfortunately there's not that much left of it today. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 50D, Sigma 10-20mm f4 Lens at 17mm, 2 sec @ f22, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/inishowen-lighthouse https://photos.on-this.website/wm/HAOou_E3yiVMXxo_syElMthDSwY=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_11652710685055d74949209.jpgInishowen Lighthouse Location: Shrove Beach, Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal, The Inishowen lighthouse photographed from the sandy beach at Shrove is situated near the town of Moville in north east Donegal (the Inishowen peninsula). It is one of eleven lighthouses in that county. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MKII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 23mm, 6 sec @ f22, ISO 50, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/glendalough-dawn https://photos.on-this.website/wm/qj1P4C9-BcdrnEFOTCMZGO29BfA=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_75849271350816bbb7f9d7.jpgGlendalough Dawn Location: The Lower Lake, Glendalough, Glendalough Valley, County Wicklow. The sun has just started to rise on a calm peaceful morning at the Lower Lake in the Glendalough Valley, County Wicklow. The Glendalough valley is renowned for its early medieval monastic settlement and is visited by thousands of tourists every year. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 24mm, 0.3 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/st-johns-point-lighthouse https://photos.on-this.website/wm/qSSJFEgSjc1QcorlXEKmlRzPCxY=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_142560368750198daddd78d.jpgSt. John's Point Lighthouse Location: St. John's Point, Killough, County Down. St. John's Point Lighthouse in County Down is located on the northern tip of Dundrum Bay not far from Killough. The Lighthouse has been in operation since 1844 and has a very distinct yellow and black colour scheme. The lighthouse was fully automated in 1981 and now only requires a part-time attendant to look after the station. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 37mm, 20 sec @ f20, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/carlingford-castle https://photos.on-this.website/wm/PdebpDMgoOmPcus8JBZWDmQJfSA=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_6245076575069dedcb9f1b.jpgCarlingford Castle Location: King John's Castle, Carlingford, County Louth, Carlingford Castle, also known as King John's Castle is sited on a rock overlooking the town and harbour. It was built by the Normans after the invasion in 1169 to consolidate their hold on Ireland. Carlingford was probably built some time around 1200 by Hugh De Lacey although King John did stay there for 3 days in 1210. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 50D, Sigma 18-50mm 2.8 Lens at 18mm, 1/4 sec @ f16, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/evening-reflection https://photos.on-this.website/wm/VEN34g6ikj8u1F8fDLsNMVzJ1F4=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_2008646699505772fa3a8eb.jpgEvening Reflection Location: Beach at Murlough Nature Reserve, Dundrum Bay, County Down. The sandy beach at the Murlough Nature Reserve just north of Newcastle in County Down, Northern Ireland stretches for several miles. The sun has just set behind the Mourne Mountains as dusk settles in to give a lovely reflection of the evening sky. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 50D, Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 Lens at 20mm, 2.5 sec @ f16, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/foleys-bridge https://photos.on-this.website/wm/ifvjprlSaTI0_igcb09WvrkEqj8=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_6986918605a0c9a7a2073b.jpgFoley's Bridge Location: Tollymore Forest Park, Bryansford Road, Newcastle, County Down. Early morning sunlight highlights the autumn colours at Foley's Bridge in Tollymore Forest Park in Co. Down, Northern Ireland. The Park is a very popular tourist attraction with lots of outdoor activities for young and old, including walking, caravanning, camping, horse riding and orienteering. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 40mm, 0.6 sec @ f16, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/mountain-cottage-in-winter https://photos.on-this.website/wm/OPDuhryVX9GyIljc091zMlloDzs=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_5158150225a7627f27888c.jpgMountain Cottage In Winter Location: The Mournes, County Down. The remains of an old mountain cottage made more isolated than usual by a recent heavy snowfall. Back in the day it must have been a lovely place to live, located in such a beautiful landscape. More recently this little cottage was used as a filming location for the popular HBO Television Series "Game Of Thrones". Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 35mm, 1/500 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/the-lighthouse https://photos.on-this.website/wm/c16uPwyRMiDzaCnkDs8cg9pODus=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_17840856675ef22c4b5e206.jpgThe Lighthouse Location: St. John's Point, Killough, County Down. A long exposure shot of St John's Point lighthouse in County Down. There's been a Lighthouse at St. John's Point since 1844. The original Lighthouse was painted white. In 1902 the all white tower was changed by adding three black bands and then in 1954 it was changed again by replacing the two white bands with yellow bands, as it has remained to the present day. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkIV, Canon EF16-35mm f/4L IS USM Lens at 24mm, 20 sec @ f5.6, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/poison-glen-rainbows https://photos.on-this.website/wm/0MPjKlXASANCvxW78noPdzetCXE=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_4267077795ea9b14e36962.jpgPoison Glen Rainbows Location: Dunlewey, Poison Glen, Gweedore, County Donegal. The late afternoon sunshine was interrupted by an approaching rain shower coming in of the Atlantic Ocean at the "Poison Glen" giving rise to a dramatic double rainbow. The Glen used to be called “Heavenly Glen” by the locals, as they thought of it as their Heaven on Earth. However a mistake by an English cartographer in the translation of the Irish word for Heaven, (the Irish word for Heaven is neamh and the Irish word for poison is neimhe) which differs slightly from the Irish word for Poison and the name stuck. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MKII, Canon EF70-200mm f/2.8L USM Lens at 90mm, 1/4 sec @ f14, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/mussenden-temple-sunset https://photos.on-this.website/wm/zYEKqMlGyR93Zqj5U414sg9FQf8=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_17003595625ea9b4e6be516.jpgMussenden Temple Sunset Location: Castlerock, County Derry / Londonderry The Mussenden Temple was built as a summer library in 1785 in the grounds of Downhill Demesne near the town of Castlerock on the north coast of Northern Ireland. From the Temple perched on top of a 120 foot cliff there are impressive views overlooking Downhill Strand and the Atlantic Ocean. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 17mm, 1/6 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/lighthouse-breaking-waves https://photos.on-this.website/wm/uTe6mEs3olZGGqbI18zk0U-Vvx8=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_4076728035fa2fc94923d5.jpgLighthouse Breaking Waves Location: St. John's Point, Killough, County Down. There's been a Lighthouse at St. John's Point since 1844. The original Lighthouse was painted white. In 1902 the all white tower was changed by adding three black bands and then in 1954 it was changed again by replacing the two white bands with yellow bands. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkIV, Canon EF16-35mm f/4L IS USM Lens at 30mm, 1/20sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/pine-island https://photos.on-this.website/wm/o-F8lYdTCl-4PoN17q-gH_yAcRw=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_125388500958068348b71e4.jpgPine Island Location: Derryclare Lough, Connemara, County Galway. Pine Island is located on Derryclare Lough just outside the town of Clifden in Connemara, County Galway. It sits against a backdrop of the Twelve Bens, a small group of mountains and is one of the many beautiful tourist stops in the region. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MKII, Canon EF50mm f/1.4 USM Lens at 50mm, 37 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/deserted-cottage-in-galboly https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Hh50VidBuXaH0_MEJCjBn62_3gs=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_12358447866744d905e7b90.jpgDeserted Cottage in Galboly Location: Hidden Village of Galboly, County Antrim An old cottage in the abandoned hidden village of Galboly. This deserted village is thought to date back to the early 1800's and had 60 or so inhabitants. It was recently brought back to life when Game of Thrones temporarily transformed Galboly into Runestone in the Vale of Arryn for series five and six of the HBO series. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkIV, Canon EF16-35mm f/4L IS USM Lens at 20mm, 1/40sec @ f8, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/the-quiet-man-bridge https://photos.on-this.website/wm/aMI7tyQM5ED9HD2SwIskNVgr4-Q=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_613487763530e51abe6191.jpgThe Quiet Man Bridge Location: 5 miles outside Oughterard down the Sky Road, County Galway. The Quiet Man was a 1952 movie by John Ford staring John Wayne, and Maureen O'Hara. The film was set in Ireland and is notable for its lush photography of the Irish countryside. The bridge in the photograph is located in Connemara, in the west of Ireland and featured in the film. Since then it has become a big tourist attraction for thousands of film fans every year. Local wags say they are being conned: so many stones have been taken overseas as trophies that the bridge must have been rebuilt at least three times! For just a minute all the tourist had gone leaving only this quiet man fishing alone at the bridge......... Technical Specifications Canon EOS 50D, Sigma 10-20mm f4 Lens at 20mm, 1/13 sec @ f16, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/standing-firm https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Vep9AzmVZ3FtUtn6k3cK3pS0pz4=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_102169149454b827548b135.jpgGiant's Causeway Standing Firm Location: Giant's Causeway, Causeway Road, Bushmills, County Antrim, The geological features of the Giant's Causeway on the North Antrim Coast have earned it the title "Eighth Wonder of the World" and established it as a major tourist attraction. The basalt columns were created after a volcanic eruption some 50 to 60 million years ago and over this time they've stood firm against the constant battering from the North Atlantic Ocean. Technical Specifications Nikon D40X, Nikon 18.0-55.0 mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens at 27mm, 1/20 sec @ f16, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/ship-wreck-blackwhite https://photos.on-this.website/wm/CFcovNj03xZS1ZqmI_jS-gcQc-4=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_2668459655bec3d4747637.jpgShip Wreck (Black & White) Location: Magherclogher Beach, Bunbeg, County Donegal. A Black & White version of "Ship Wreck". This old wreck beached on Magherclogher Beach, Bunbeg, Co.Donegal, in the early 70s. Here it has remained, to become a tourist attraction and is known locally as 'Bád Eddie' (Eddie's Boat). Technical Specifications Canon EOS 50D, Sigma 10-20mm f4 Lens at 12mm, 1/13 sec @ f16, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/golden-ripples https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Vb-w40ieqchbvhlvoN_9zing_yE=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_8719571165eaaed2bc3d2f.jpgGolden Ripples Location: Beach at Murlough Nature Reserve, Dundrum Bay, County Down. The strong setting sun casts a nice golden glow to the gentle ripples lapping upon Murlough Beach on Dundrum Bay in County Down Northern Ireland. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 17mm, 1/20 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/classiebawn-evening https://photos.on-this.website/wm/-g8Fh5l60Opc-8KT_nDTIV441L4=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_686287362572206fdbd6d7.jpgClassiebawn Evening Location: Classiebawn Castle, Mullaghmore, County Sligo. The warm evening light from the setting sun settles on Classiebawn Castle and Benbulben Mountain in County Sligo. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MKII, Canon EF70-200mm f/2.8L USM Lens at 135mm, 1/13 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/peat-stacks https://photos.on-this.website/wm/ejlxi1uhhOIh43WySI59YR84MZg=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_22071221958d3c9127e511.jpgPeat Stacks Location: Maumturk Mountains, Connemara, County Galway. Stacks of peat drying in the afternoon sunshine on the Maumturk Mountains in Connemara County Galway. Just as it has been done for hundreds if not thousands of years. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 50D, Sigma 10-20mm f4 Lens at 10mm, 1/10 sec @ f22, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/dundrum-bay-sunset https://photos.on-this.website/wm/eMVfI8og41D4R_RuyLR99l1d5tU=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_1419543365eaaf0f0809dc.jpgDundrum Bay Sunset Location: Beach at Murlough Nature Reserve, Dundrum Bay, County Down. This sunset image was taken from the beach at the Murlough Nature Reserve which is located on the edge of Dundrum Bay at the foot of the Mourne Mountains. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens 17mm, 1/5 sec @ f13, ISO 50, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/hook-lighthouse-1 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/XCZgZmPPL6Ps508oXhswJgon-B0=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_1853726675abd09c3584bb.jpgHook Lighthouse 1 Location: Hook Lighthouse, Hook Head, Hook Peninsula, Co. Wexford Hook Lighthouse in County Wexford has stood at this location for over 840 years. It is one of the oldest operating lighthouses in the world and when you consider that the walls are up to 4 metres thick it’s maybe no surprise it has stood secure for such a long time. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 26mm, 1/160sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/the-blow-hole-2 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/0CA5t27T09QZPVHBtgpGEMpS5M8=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_8903886365bec3e64240b1.jpgThe Blow Hole 2 Location: Rosguill Peninsula, Rinnafaghla Point, Wild Atlantic Way, County Donegal Stormy waves come crashing onto the rugged coastline off the Rosguill Peninsula in County Donegal along the route known as Wild Atlantic Way . This photograph is looking towards a landmark blow hole. During very stormy weather the sea is forced through the hole with such power that it can rise 200-300 feet in the air and can be seen and heard from many miles away. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 40mm, 1/50 sec @ f13, ISO 50, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/tranquil-errigal https://photos.on-this.website/wm/kuwpmzas2o4b2u126jlZW5X8eQg=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_41178499550180ad611563.jpgTranquil Errigal Location: Looking across Dunlewy Lough to Mount Errigal County Donegal Mount Errigal is a 2,464 ft mountain near Gweedore, County Donegal in Ireland. It is the tallest peak of the Derryveagh Mountains in County Donegal. A tranquil reflection of the peak is captured on Dunlewy Lough in the early morning light. This photograph was selected as one of the twelve finalists from over 6000 entries for UTV's 2011 Lesser Spotted Ulster Photography Competition. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 50D, Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 Lens at 18mm, 1/4 sec @ f22, ISO100 https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/sunrise-at-shrove-beach https://photos.on-this.website/wm/CGmHIT_qSZdPBe3rjY6lg5LPSOA=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_5422801585beb40562db0b.jpgSunrise At Shrove Beach Location: Shrove Beach, Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal Sunrises come early during the month of May when this shot was taken. I had to be on Shrove Beach for 5:30am to photograph the image, but it was worth the effort. Just glad to get a bit of sun for a change. Too many times I've travelled far afield to photograph a sunrise only to be greeted with a dull overcast sky. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 24mm, 1/4 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/guiding-lights https://photos.on-this.website/wm/K5RmFsUczfjevuQ3PR1VjXvvG9M=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_1297369024515356efe89f8.jpgGuiding Lights Location: St. John's Point, Killough, County Down. For thousands of years people have used the moon and the stars to help them find their way. Lighthouses are also used as a guide for navigation as well as for warning of danger. In this photograph all three guiding lights are captured. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 40mm, 30 sec @ f13, ISO 800, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/green-looks-on https://photos.on-this.website/wm/YOv69Z4wG9sI7OGYkpum5mgLEVw=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_51219549650af497a42c7e.jpgGreen Looks On Location: Tollymore Forest Park, Bryansford Road, Newcastle, County Down. Nearly all the leaves have turned brown, fallen and litter the forest floor. However some plants escape the change in Autumn and retain their green leaves, as shown here. The afternoon sun highlights the evergreen rhododendron plants on the bank of the Shimna River looking on amidst the changes going on around them. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 21mm, 1.6 sec @ f16, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/ballynoe-stone-circle https://photos.on-this.website/wm/QBvff7UonUjvHGb-o-VABYGN_bg=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_4269433235ea9a87b5bb46.jpgBallynoe Stone Circle Location: Ballynoe Stone Circle, Ballynoe, County Down. The Ballynoe stone circle is a large circle of over 50 standing stones, some as large as 2 metres high and is located near the town of Ballynoe in County Down. It is thought that the site dates back to the Stone Age. The original site was further modified during the Bronze Age when a burial mound was constructed within the main stone circle. Its location with superb views of the Mourne Mountains and its size make it one of the most impressive stone circles in Ireland. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 21mm, 1/6 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/rock-of-cashel https://photos.on-this.website/wm/qcIg_0IKW49k7OAbUOnQkAynnAo=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_20893832255eac41141b98b.jpgRock of Cashel Location: Rock of Cashel, Castle, County Tipperary The Rock of Cashel was an ancient royal site used as a fortress by the Kings of Munster for several hundred years. One of the most famous Kings inaugurated here was Brian Boru in 990. Another famous name associated with the site is St. Patrick whom according to legend visited the site in AD 432. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MKII, Canon EF70-200mm f/2.8L USM Lens at 115mm, 1/30 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/twilight-ross-castle https://photos.on-this.website/wm/PovaNWnBKIVCuCAKEP1DCgXw9gw=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_15677428850198f1b1f660.jpgTwilight Ross Castle Location: Ross Castle, Ross Road, Killarney, County Kerry. Ross Castle was built in the late 15th century by local ruling clan the O'Donoghues Mor (Ross). It is located on the edge of Lough Leane, in the Killarney National Park, County Kerry, Ireland. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 17mm, 30 sec @ f22, ISO 200, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/dunree-sunset https://photos.on-this.website/wm/FhgnE5ywY3Nlnlo5qhNFpyd_X9E=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_7674642905ec9383fb8194.jpgDunree Sunset Location: Milltown Beach, Looking Towards Dunree Head, Innishowen, County Donegal. Dunree Head is on the Inishowen Peninsula in County Donegal, Ireland. The headland juts into Lough Swilly 10km northwest of Buncrana. Its peaks rise along the Atlantic ocean, and are buffered by a smooth sandy beach at their base. You can just make out Fort Dunree amongst the jagged sea cliffs in the distance. This photograph was used as the front cover of the January 2012 issue of the "Photography Monthly" magazine. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 17mm, 0.4 sec @ f22, ISO 50 https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/causeway-at-dusk https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Qv-hpcJcwnThzqVTTo-76zrARaY=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_19671489295ea9aa17a3b93.jpgCauseway At Dusk Location: Giant's Causeway, Causeway Road, Bushmills, County Antrim, As a result of an ancient volcanic eruption, 40,000 interlocking basalt columns formed to create the Giant’s Causeway on the North Antrim Coast in Northern Ireland. It was declared a “World Heritage Site” in 1987 and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 22mm, 30 sec @ f22, ISO 50, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/sunlit-pebbles https://photos.on-this.website/wm/FeJPtDKSbHwNFApqwwN1tiKuqQM=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_6706147835ea9b1c5795a1.jpgSunlit Pebbles Location: Bloody Foreland Beach, Knockfola Lower, Wild Atlantic Way, County Donegal, Large smooth pebbles are bathed in the afternoon sunlight on the pebble beach beside Bloody Foreland in Knockfola Lower near Bunbeg in County Donegal. Bloody Foreland is a broad headland at the northwest corner of Ireland, between Ballyness Bay to the north and Gweedore to the south. The headland got its name because the sun, particularly at evening, lights up the rocks to a reddish hue. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 40mm, 44 sec @ f18, ISO 100, LEE Big Stopper Filter, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/autumn-at-foleys-bridge https://photos.on-this.website/wm/xDYdm2GoQlhYXiEva1vlXO88cxQ=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_9261146415eaaea2314c93.jpgAutumn At Foley's Bridge Location: Foley's Bridge, Tollymore Forest Park, Bryansford, Co. Down. Foley's Bridge in Tollymore Forest Park against a background of beautiful Autumn colours. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 40mm, 0.6 sec @ f11, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/autumn-in-cloughleagh-woods https://photos.on-this.website/wm/bPuGTV4yjQ-1PJ-moLnjQetQGJc=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_21236764185ea9b466ce61f.jpgAutumn In Cloughleagh Woods Location: Cloughleagh Woods, Cloughleagh, County Wicklow Nearly at the end of another Autumn Season but there is still plenty of colour to be seen in the woods, especially when it's highlighted by the late afternoon sun. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF50mm f/1.4 USM, 8 sec @ f13, ISO 50, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/barley-field-sunset https://photos.on-this.website/wm/xZNbtnatX4d73lTMGfBfLkugGGY=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_7547758650577025517d4.jpgBarley Field Sunset Location: A1 Belfast Road near Newry, County Down. The sun sets to mark the end of another day over a field of ripening barley. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 40mm, 1/4 sec @ f16, ISO 50, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/autumn-waterfall https://photos.on-this.website/wm/-5OIn2UcLr72OrSDVWb4mvIWhrg=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_17878318755a16b7d60f902.jpgAutumn Waterfall Location: Tollymore Forest Park, Bryansford One of many little waterfalls to be seen in Tollymore Forest Park. Somehow they always seem a bit more picturesque to a backdrop of Autumn colour. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 34mm, 1/8 sec @ f8, ISO 400, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/moonlight-bay https://photos.on-this.website/wm/MJaY1u7DHvr1yyOsNm0tmx1jJEg=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_8520534951226a9467a96.jpgMoonlight Bay Location: The Promenade, Seaview, Warrenpoint, County Down. Moonrise over Carlingford Bay taken from the promenade at Warrenpoint. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 21mm, 10 sec @ f22, ISO 400, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/autumn-highlights https://photos.on-this.website/wm/WdBzfpXX4iRFBwVLIa1b6Rzt-s8=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_13572671655ea9b3cb23f1b.jpgAutumn Highlights Location: Glendalough Monastic Site, Glendalough, Glendalough Valley, County Wicklow. Bright afternoon sun highlights a tree on the bank of the Glendasan River close to the Glendalough Monastic Site and Round Tower. Taken in early autumn the leaves on the trees are just starting to change to their autumn brown colour. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 40mm, 1 sec @ f22, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/kilclooney-dolmen https://photos.on-this.website/wm/UAVL6GqjMypqXLnzCtn4zZmyKZA=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_7551196253287f0ec0cc6.jpgKilclooney Dolmen Location: Kilclooney, 4 Miles north west of Ardara, County Donegal. This Portal Tomb or Dolmen as they're also called can be found at Kilclooney More in County Donegal. It is believed to have been erected about 3500 BC and is thought to be one of the best examples of a Portal Tomb in Ireland. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 30mm, 1/60 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/icy-stream https://photos.on-this.website/wm/NNP3Klw86ej5jT6Zoq6_txthFLQ=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_127094831150f5353b383cb.jpgIcy Stream Location: Trassey River below Crags of Spellack, The Mournes, Near "The Hare's Gap" County Down. Ice and snow cover the crags of Spellack overlooking an icy cold Trassey River in the Mourne Mountains. This section of the river is just below the Hare's Gap which is a popular route for walkers. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 27mm, 0.4 sec @ f11, ISO 50, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/mountain-stream https://photos.on-this.website/wm/FvqQRVWl7NyjvTtvaiE8kBahynE=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_131485589655ba1f6ded143.jpgMountain Stream Location: Trassey River below Crags of Spellack, The Mournes, Near "The Hare's Gap" County Down. One of many litter waterfalls on the Trassey River flowing below the crags of Spellack in the Mourne Mountains. This section of the river is just below the Hare's Gap which is a popular route for walkers. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 20mm, 0.4 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/pine-island-early-light https://photos.on-this.website/wm/uoTcPByoLHHCNT9YWK4WU9s_4Cw=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_1571867191580fa88ca1f57.jpgPine Island Early Light Location: Derryclare Lough, Connemara, County Galway. The early morning light illuminates Pine Island shortly after the sunrise at Derryclare Lough. This is a very well known beauty spot in the Connemara region. When you see and photograph it on a beautiful morning like this it's easy to see why it is so popular. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 28mm, 120 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/poison-glen-evening https://photos.on-this.website/wm/ZkFXezg2xWNOac3sHAvYv0HbCcg=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_1763946833544e27a72f388.jpgPoison Glen Evening Location: Dunlewey, Poison Glen, Gweedore, County Donegal. The beautiful Poison Glen is located at the foot of Mount Errigal near Gweedore in County Donegal. Poisoned Glen was originally known by the local people as Heavenly Glen. However an error by an English cartographer during translation confused the Gaelic word for Heaven (neamh) with the word for poison (neimhe). Unfortunately, due to this error, one of Ireland’s most beautiful places is now known as Poisoned Glen. The evening sun highlights the distance hills with lovely soft light to give a warm peaceful if not Heavenly feel to this photograph. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 29mm, 0.4 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/another-day-another-sunrise https://photos.on-this.website/wm/XcwvqSlAC8SzikRuITykXALZr2c=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_17330629875c3b724f3d331.jpgAnother Day Another Sunrise Location: Narrow Water Castle, Newry Road, Warrenpoint, County Down. There has been a Castle or Keep at this site since the early 13th century. That's 800 years of sunrises that the Castle has witnessed over that time. I guess all it would have to say about this beautiful sunrise would be "Another Day Another Sunrise" and so, it goes on and on. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 40mm, 1/40 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/river-to-glen-bay https://photos.on-this.website/wm/P9Zfk5Cn1Cx6gh_TbR1qbv6zSDs=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_126855099050604ea559f19.jpgRiver To Glen Bay Location: Glencolumbkille, County Donegal, Ireland. Glen Bay is a very beautiful stretch of water on the Donegal coast just beside the small town of Glencolumbkille. It is a coastal district in the southwest Gaeltacht (an Irish-speaking region) of County Donegal. A small stream flows down the steep bank that surrounds Glen Bay in Co Donegal. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MKII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 40mm, 1/13 sec @ f22, ISO 50, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/approaching-shower https://photos.on-this.website/wm/FKj6iFBI2yXYVNTO29gXs83kXys=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_20432745985055a39813b96.jpgApproaching Shower Location: Tyrella Beach, Clanmaghery Road, Clough, County Down. The late evening sunshine is obscured by the approach of a large rain cloud at Tyrella Beach in county Down. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 19mm, 1/40 sec @ f16, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/little-house-on-the-mournes https://photos.on-this.website/wm/HvtiRRx1l9llFSIW5NPCd6BSbdc=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_18595383135a54d8f21161e.jpgLittle House On the Mountain Location: Trassey Road, County Down in the Mourne Mountains Don’t be fooled by the bright sunshine in this photograph. It was freezing cold. I just wonder what it was like to have lived in this little house back in the day without such things as central heating or electricity. I presume that the running water for the household is that little river and not out of a tap. Happy days indeed. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF70-200mm f/2.8L USM Lens at 70 mm, 1/60 sec @ f16, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/dunseverick-high-tide https://photos.on-this.website/wm/SxMzN5GdJ8Lm9M5lEB1C4QvPZow=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_768113214512768d34385a.jpgDunseverick High Tide Location: Dunseverick, Causeway Road, Co. Antrim, Strong winds and a very high tide combine to create a large coastal swell on the North Antrim coast at the Dunseverick waterfall. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 24mm, 0.3 sec @ f16, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/moody-glendalough https://photos.on-this.website/wm/7BfoiZ0qARo2iPCIElTYFE4Tuc4=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_1586735178582a1c469af3b.jpgMoody Glendalough Location: The Upper Lake, Glendalough, Glendalough Valley, County Wicklow. The fading light of a late Autumn evening taken at the Glendalough Upper Lake. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 19mm, 47 sec @ f13, ISO 200, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/classiebawn-in-evening-light https://photos.on-this.website/wm/m_k2uw88uMCkBTj_7NL-PwnQXH4=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_130388479257193772cff67.jpgClassiebawn In Evening Light Location: Classiebawn Castle, Mullaghmore, County Sligo. Classiebawn Castle highlighted in evening sunshine against the impressive Benbulbin Mountain in the background. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MKII, Canon EF70-200mm f/2.8L USM Lens at 135mm, 120 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/ripples https://photos.on-this.website/wm/f8lZOlmOm-lq-EyltZSba1TFwU4=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_160793940851167a78e1a5d.jpgRipples Location: The Lower Lake, Glendalough, Glendalough Valley, County Wicklow. Gentle ripples disturb the calm reflection on the Lower Lake at Glendalough as the early morning mist clears on the distant bank. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 50D, Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 Lens at 30mm, 1/15 sec @ f16, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/misty-glendalough-morning https://photos.on-this.website/wm/unUmX1tHuUWcQBZ8DqWmsP35aKU=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_8986856105eac3e14b8404.jpgMisty Glendalough Morning Location: The Upper Lake, Glendalough, Glendalough Valley, County Wicklow. The Glendalough Valley is located in the Wicklow Mountains National Park. Within the valley are two small Lakes called the "Upper Lake" and the "Lower Lake". This is an early morning photograph taken at the Upper Lake just before sunrise. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 50D, Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 Lens at 28mm, 20 sec @ f9, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/lough-inagh-boathouse https://photos.on-this.website/wm/_8jxZFsy_YGDH2YBJ5a8tQRYYlc=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_17996195566272803869573.jpgLough Inagh Boathouse Location: Lough Inagh, Connemara, County Galway There are numerous loughs throughout the Connemara National Park in County Galway Ireland. As part of the tourist industry fishing plays a big part in nearly all of these lakes. Small boats can be rented or hired to the public for fishing or whatever and boathouses like this one are a part of that industry. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkIV, Canon EF16-35mm f/4L IS USM Lens at 30mm, 41sec @ f11, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/apple-blossom https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Byh6icKW3dgt30HDWpgBmQbZh9k=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_18457402725ea9ad9aa5b51.jpgApple Blossom An apple orchard in full bloom in County Armagh. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 40mm, 1/8 sec @ f16, ISO 50, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/rough-sea https://photos.on-this.website/wm/PrFBnC8TkzmnofgkBVZBhAVGR-g=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_24599433051a3942ab0910.jpgRough Sea Location: Rosguill Peninsula, Atlantic Drive, County Donegal. Large waves on the Atlantic coast of County Donegal break over the rocks on the Rosguill Peninsula. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 29mm, 0.8 sec @ f13, ISO 50, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/waterfall-at-dunseverick https://photos.on-this.website/wm/G__2ZTKII9HRZD15NHqo3YBWGq8=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_2820122955113c728bccab.jpgWaterfall At Dunseverick Location: Dunseverick, Causeway Road, Co. Antrim, Normally the river descends quite calmly into the sea at this waterfall. The day this photograph was taken there was a very rough sea, where many of the waves actually came over the top of the waterfall and then fell back into the sea along with the river covering a wide area of surrounding rocks. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 30mm, 1/40 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/lonesome-tree https://photos.on-this.website/wm/xEmDddmpE43r5N4UK9YcLfaylGU=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_9311138245ad8e87a04139.jpgLonesome Tree Location: Comeragh Mountains, Near Lemybrien, County Waterford This little tree located high up on the Comeragh Mountains in County Waterford stands all by itself on the mountainside. There is nothing but wilderness for miles around being grazed on by hundreds of sheep, which makes for a very lonely tree. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 17mm, 1/25 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/tyrella-beach-reflection https://photos.on-this.website/wm/sCTT9R02_26mnGZRLLeQyJEc97M=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_149056632588a4d6ca0628.jpgTyrella Beach Reflection Location: Tyrella Beach, Clanmaghery Road, Clough, County Down. Bright winter sunshine reflecting on the wet sand at Tyrella Beach in County Down. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 19mm, 1/60 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/summer-sunset-2 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/9Drv2u4Z0Ndbk8gYNRMvrfK8lgo=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_2643595485527e585bcdae.jpgSummer Sunset 2 Location: Greenan Road, Loughbrickland, County Down. The summer sun ripening the barley sets at the end of another day. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 24mm, 1/5 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/glencar-lake https://photos.on-this.website/wm/pkfCQ5IPhZjcN_RhpDz17S2f1do=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_14952852495054e0085fad4.jpgGlencar Lake Location: Glencar Lake, Near Manorhamilton, County Leitrim. Glencar Lake is located in Co. Leitrim. The area around the lake is known as "Yeats Country" after the Irish poet. His poem "The Stolen Child" was about the nearby Glencar Waterfall. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 17mm, 1/15 sec @ f9, ISO 50, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/sunset-on-achill https://photos.on-this.website/wm/88xC45yaTZuC2noDhMm0Q7w3amM=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_173781600550f430fa77454.jpgSunset On Achill Location: Ashleam Bay, Atlantic Drive, Achill Island, County Mayo. A beautiful sunset taken by the cliffs overlooking Ashleam Bay on Achill Island. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 32mm, 0.6 sec @ f16, ISO 50, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/castle-in-autumn-glow https://photos.on-this.website/wm/H3wA33sz1U4d-XHs8_79t4OgcyA=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_2088461584621f812349a0d.jpgCastle in Autumn Glow Location: Narrow Water Castle, Newry Road, Warrenpoint, County Down There was plenty of autumn colour this year late into the season. On a bright sunny afternoon the strong sunlight illuminated the trees behind the castle to give this beautiful burst of glowing autumn colours. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkIV, Canon EF70-200mm f/2.8L USM Lens at 90mm, 1/10sec @ f11, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/portcoon-jetty https://photos.on-this.website/wm/mFQbq0MMy0Hb8v_ATQfyxgqYgHo=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_208441371954eb9992b5561.jpgPortcoon Jetty Location: Portcoon, Co. Antrim This little cove and jetty is located on the North Antrim Coast of Northern Ireland and is known as Portcoon. It is just to the west of the Giant's Causeway World Heritage Site. I'm pretty sure that most of the visitors to the Causeway are unaware of this little gem. I spent several hours here on a busy Saturday afternoon and no other visitors came to visit during that time. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 26 mm, 57 sec @ f8, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/drying-the-peat-bw https://photos.on-this.website/wm/o0q25vo10uJdLfIfPB7oClLdgkk=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_131548367963b99d161fc2c.jpgDrying The Peat BW Location: Maumturk Mountains, Connemara, County Galway. On the Maumturk Mountains in Connemara Co. Galway peat is cut by hand. It is then carried in a small wheel barrow to a clearing where it is stacked in small piles and left to dry. When dry it is used as fuel by many of the locals in the region. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 50D, Sigma 10-20mm f4 Lens at 14mm, 1/6 sec @ f22, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/the-screebe-fishing-hut https://photos.on-this.website/wm/ldzDmU5XzGrTnkucfADRTH5Ut0s=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_17976340796268007c98ddf.jpgThe Screebe Fishing Hut Location: Connemara National Park, County Galway One of many little fishing huts that can be seen beside the numerous lakes and rivers throughout the Connemara National Park in the west of Ireland. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkIV, Canon EF16-35mm f/4L IS USM Lens at 24mm, 36sec @ f11, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/passing-cloud https://photos.on-this.website/wm/L5Bt_cwporG7AxKY5Wh2rLrCf8E=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_702215964501840303443f.jpgPassing Cloud Location: Cloughmore, Rostrevor, County Down. There was a clear cloudless sky that morning as I walked in the Mourne Mountains, just above Cloughmore. It was a beautiful scene looking across the Lough towards Carlingford village. All of a sudden this large cloud formed and floated across the scene to complete the picture. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 29mm, 1/40 sec @ f18, ISO 50, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/sailing-into-the-sunrise https://photos.on-this.website/wm/zB0kqLWqctHqnvNcp7H-jSZJV0Y=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_14156264605ea9a41db8c61.jpgSailing Into The Sunrise Location: Carlingford Lough taken from the Pier in Warrenpoint. A small fishing boat sails into the sunrise on Carlingford Lough. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 27mm, 1/125 sec @ f16, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/enchanted-path https://photos.on-this.website/wm/gjgEmZLdaW9WuzLpnqAKpZtH4pw=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_117347458754611069a7435.jpgEnchanted Path Location: Ballynoe, County Down This enchanted old path known as the Ballynoe Tree Tunnel leads to the to an ancient Stone Circle Monument which is thought to date back to the Stone Age. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF70-200mm f/2.8L USM Lens at 90mm, 1/4 sec @ f11, ISO 200, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/incomming-wave https://photos.on-this.website/wm/jjiovk0HUY522Tg4eEfTV4q4Ttg=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_1326380006519e5e3c710e2.jpgIncoming Wave Location: Rosguill Peninsula, Atlantic Drive, County Donegal. The rush of a freak wave between the rocks on the rugged Donegal coast on the Rosguill Peninsula. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 25mm, 0.8 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/frosty-morning-sunrise https://photos.on-this.website/wm/RaaaqDMmPbB8eze7sAeScxSSzRg=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_9065963285bef37152cf85.jpgFrosty Morning Sunrise Location: Narrow Water Estate, Warrenpoint, County Down A beautiful frosty morning in the countryside overlooking Carlingford Lough in County Down just as the sun was rising. Unfortunately it was all too short lived. Soon after I had taken this photo a thick grey cloud came in bringing rain. What a difference an hour makes. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D Mark lV, Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens, 0.3 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/early-autumn-at-foleys-bridge https://photos.on-this.website/wm/IEp3w3jtkEz4on4XUa1nDsSS7-s=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_14110043125db75cd62585d.jpgEarly Autumn At Foleys Bridge Location: Tollymore Forest Park, Bryansford, County Down Taken on the last weekend of October at Tollymore Forest Park. There wasn't much sign of Autumn as there were still a lot of green leaves on most of the trees. However I was lucky enough to spot this one tree by the bridge starting to display some seasonal colour. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 24mm, 6 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/sunset-stroll https://photos.on-this.website/wm/z0aN_5M6n98AtwQsszjWADre_2g=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_8194386085ea9a4ad70f37.jpgSunset Stroll Location: Beach at Murlough Nature Reserve, Dundrum Bay, County Down. The beach at the Murlough Nature Reserve in County Down is a very popular spot for walkers. Here in the distance walkers can just be seen taking advantage of this beautiful evening sunset. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 22mm, 1/20 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/trassey-river https://photos.on-this.website/wm/MbJVLceiJCsmfZ2q3nVA50IdNtE=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_201823138450199221db868.jpgTrassey River Location: Trassey River, The Mournes, County Down This small waterfall on the Trassey River is where the Trassey Track crosses the river en route the Hare's Gap between Slievenaglogh and Slieve Bernagh in the heart of the Mourne Mountains. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 33mm, 1/25 sec @ f8, ISO 50, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/jetty-to-the-fishing-hut https://photos.on-this.website/wm/V7trw9N0LEShVGywKIHoTCmZWFU=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_607149220627d1967160e9.jpgJetty To The Fishing Hut https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/classiebawn-under-the-rainbow https://photos.on-this.website/wm/FOJu1uPHxAHbS-yHLfQbH2iQtgI=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_18653556757169913b5e78.jpgClassiebawn Under The Rainbow Location: Classiebawn Castle, Mullaghmore, County Sligo. Just after sunrise at Classiebawn Castle on the Mullaghmore Peninsula in County Sligo. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MKII, Canon EF70-200mm f/2.8L USM Lens at 130mm, 1/5 sec @ f11, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/the-old-jetty https://photos.on-this.website/wm/GmN93a_YqNoJETC0p2V6VRvQL_E=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_195430965441193be4222.jpgThe Old Jetty Location: Culdaff River Mouth, Inishowen, County Donegal. This old jetty is located where the Culdaff River enters the North Atlantic Ocean on the Inishowen Peninsula in County Donegal. It looks like it's seen better days but the decay and makeshift repairs seem to have given it a little bit of character. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 36mm, 0.4 sec @ f22, ISO 50, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/elephant-rock-sunset https://photos.on-this.website/wm/6_g-Aa2tS-6Ijl2AKUyQYmd-kk4=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_17462686745ea9aa8a8ef1c.jpgElephant Rock Sunset Location: Elephant Rock, Ballintoy, County Antrim Beautiful sunset at this iconic location known as Elephant Rock on the north Antrim coast near Ballintoy. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 30mm, 5 sec @ f18, ISO 200, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/narrow-water-autumn-reflection https://photos.on-this.website/wm/b6cOcVo8pxc6Splc2_ccow_kXmg=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_11140646395817756715184.jpgNarrow Water Autumn Reflection Location: Narrow Water Castle, Newry Road, Warrenpoint, County Down, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/bluebells-in-spring-sunshine https://photos.on-this.website/wm/cbszCLdaOFobyge6PnbsP51xsQw=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_17204374485af0b8e2e7aec.jpgBluebells In Spring Sunshine Location: Bluebell Wood, Newry Road, Warrenpoint A beautiful Spring day in the woods with the bright sunshine breaking through the fresh Beech Tree leaves to highlight the Bluebells on the woodland floor. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MKII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 29mm, 1.3 sec @ f22, ISO 50, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/walking-in-an-autumn-wonderland https://photos.on-this.website/wm/8YMmE6x0ow7pfL-hAYcQFMHp300=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_18255373095a1d8eaecf18a.jpgWalking In An Autumn Wonderland https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/lough-doo-tree https://photos.on-this.website/wm/zVH8YnjLFNJ7K_gJTlPbEDTRzRg=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_2137842379628402e0ebdb5.jpgLough Doo Tree Location: Lough Doo, Connemara, County Galway The sun attempts to break through and shine down on this old tree on the shoreline of Lough Doo, on a dull overcast day in Connemara. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkIV, Canon EF16-35mm f/4L IS USM Lens at 20mm, 1/125sec @ f11, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/shoreline-sunset https://photos.on-this.website/wm/WEO9yhH9qGHZK4mRxOW8zZh7R6w=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_196629206355b1359fdcb93.jpgShoreline Sunset Location: Beach between Ballintoy & White Park Bay, County Antrim Peaceful sunset on the beach between Ballintoy and White Park Bay in County Antrim. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 31 mm, 0.5 sec @ f11, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/beached https://photos.on-this.website/wm/H3pVf5AhYmIUIKgQknXRGtbQOro=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_5832626035516e2f0da428.jpgBeached Location: Cruit Island, Kincasslagh, County Donegal An old boat is tied up and left to sink into wreck and ruin on a deserted beach. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 20 mm, 1/13 sec @ f11, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/causeway-evening https://photos.on-this.website/wm/_BhHT9KSVGVBTMagB4zbk6Yx8vE=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_12532730325ea9ac82de90a.jpgCauseway Evening Location: Giant's Causeway, Causeway Road, Bushmills, County Antrim, According to ancient legend, the Giant’s Causeway was built many years ago by an Irish warrior called Finn MacCool, so he could cross the sea over to Scotland. This can be difficult to prove or disprove. However geologists today, firmly believe it is the result of an ancient volcanic eruption that cooled slowly to form the distinctive hexagonal columns. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 26mm, 1/5 sec @ f22, ISO 50, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/the-shepherds-hut https://photos.on-this.website/wm/4b09AuRf1MwpNKk4fuFdk_-PO-k=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_1967295105626ab1a3125f0.jpgThe Shepherds Hut Location: Connemara National Park, County Galway What I believe to be an old hut used by shepherds to take shelter, in this remote location of Connemara in County Galway. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkIV, Canon EF50mm f/1.4 USM Lens, 1/80 sec @ f11, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/autumn-at-ivy-bridge-2 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/9IYonJw7WZW_wJ1xm9gExwGd-PM=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_644917350619fc31b40eb9.jpgAutumn At Ivy Bridge-2 Location: Ivy Bridge, Tollymore Forest Park, Bryansford, Co. Down. The last days of Autumn captured in Tollymore Forest Park in County Down, This is a picture of the Ivy Bridge which is just a little downstream from the more famous Foley's Bridge. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkIV, Canon EF70-200mm f/2.8L USM Lens at 93mm, 1.6sec @ f11, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/narrow-water-castle https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Pkp81sK-kpT1NPu5XPuVfnS2hJU=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_1322277547555247c0822b1.jpgNarrow Water Castle https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/the-fishing-hut https://photos.on-this.website/wm/mQFLjGfdljaeeg2Twjq_ve1Mpec=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_1722367842627a70f5df683.jpgThe Fishing Hut Location: Screebe, Connemara National Park, County Galway The little fishing hut at Screebe using a one slow minute exposure time to create blur in the water and clouds which helps give it a peaceful dreamy look. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkIV, Canon EF16-35mm f/4L IS USM Lens at 19mm, 57sec @ f11, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/fallen-leaves https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Qddg2nrcHrMx3SdNednYtlMMs1I=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_3454272025be076e2b9bc5.jpgFallen Leaves Location: Cloughleagh Wood, Cloughleagh, County Wicklow A thick blanket of fallen leaves cover the ground as Autumn season starts to take a grip in the Cloughleagh Wood. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 29mm, 1/30 sec @ f13, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/the-dark-hedges-in-autumn https://photos.on-this.website/wm/3j4L6P7B88veAcXf_5vUeenroYg=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_1000135585528ce0d121fbd.jpgThe Dark Hedges in Autumn Location: Bregagh Road, Stranocum,County Antrim. This beautiful avenue of beech trees known as the “Dark Hedges” was planted in the 18th century by the Stuart family as a landscape feature on the approach to their house in County Antrim. It is a popular tourist attraction on the Bregagh Road near the village of Stranocum. The avenue has even been used as a scene in the hit HBO’s series “Game of Thrones.” Locally it is said to be haunted by the “Grey Lady,” a ghost who appears to pass by the trees at dusk and disappears as she passes the last tree. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MKII, Canon EF70-200mm f/2.8L USM Lens at 155mm, 1/80 sec @ f11, ISO 400, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/crossing-the-mahon-falls https://photos.on-this.website/wm/itS17FkmhnYoAR5UrLbynOJV-ew=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_9034227055ad644ee07f98.jpgCrossing The Mahon Falls Location: Mahon Falls, Comeragh Mountains, County Waterford, The Mahon Falls is an 80 metre waterfall on the Mahon River located in the Comeragh Mountains in County Waterford. It's a very popular tourest attraction with people taking all sorts of risks crossing over the treacherous falls to get to the other side. I must admit I'm to to sure why they bother. It looks much the same no matter what side of the river you're looking from. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 36mm, 1/60 sec @ f20, ISO 100, https://www.dereksmythphotography.com/crumlin-river-waterfall https://photos.on-this.website/wm/NW7Q-m6N0Gvs6VrxKT9aLfd79U0=/fwcb/1732565254/22574_21320155185beb437f7e5f4.jpgCrumlin River Waterfall Location: Crumlin Glen, Crumlin, County Antrim. This impressive waterfall is located in Crumlin Glen on the outskirts of the town Crumlin in County Antrim. The Glen has a Woodland Park with car parking, picnic area and toilet facilities for visitors who explore its woodland walk along the River Crumlin. Technical Specifications Canon EOS 5D MkII, Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM Lens at 24mm, 1/30 sec @ f13, ISO 100,