The transformers in the Pigeon House Switchgear House appear like a movie set from another era. I love documenting structures that link us to our past – a time where technology was based on something tactile and physical rather than the digital. It is still beyond me what any of it did!
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Dun Laoghaire West Pier Serenity
The less trafficked Dun Laoghaire West Pier sits serenely in the shadows whilst the recently renovated East Pier – visible in the background – shines brightly in the sun. There is a wonderful visual connection between the two piers that becomes quite apparent at points around the Dun Laoghaire Harbour.
The Old Boiler House – Pigeon House Power Station
Nature has started to take over in the old Pigeon House Boiler House building. The scene appears like a living evolving entity as vines weave their way through the crumbling structure. Pigeon House is the name given to the old industrial era power station, located beside Poolbeg power station in Dublin.
Sunset Behind the Trees on Ross Island
I had been wanting to capture this image for quite some time. This area is Towards the end of Ross Island, so often by the time I reached this spot the light was fading. On this day the conditions were perfect. The sun set behind a nearby mountain and cast the most beautiful light between the trees. It was serene.
Forests always bring me solace. They offer the perfect chance to escape the turbulence around us and just breathe.
Autumn Trees Beside Loch Leane
The autumn sunshine provided the perfect conditions for shooting at one of my favourite locations – Ross Island. These trees have wonderful exposed roots and every time I visit they seem to have moved, twisted and intertwined in a different way. If you look beyond the trees you see Loch Leane shimmering in the background.
Sandymount Strand – Low tide on a sunny day
I love the sense of freedom low tide creates at Sandymount Strand – its as if I could walk all the way to Howth on the other side of Dublin Bay. When the weather is just right – like on this particular day – you get pockets of light that move rapidly across the bay. I waited to catch the Sandymount baths bathed in sunshine while the rest of the beach remained cast in shadows. My patience paid off, resulting in this beautiful image.
Pigeon House Control Room – Sunlight and Shadows
This image was captured in the old Pigeon House power station control room. The lighting in there is incredible when the sun is out – deep, defined shadows create a wonderful depth to the scene. The image is focus stacked and stitched to pull the viewer in. My aim was to create a stunning immersive experience when viewed at its full size.
Tree with Intertwined Roots – St Anne’s Park
St Anne’s Park in Dublin has many wonderful trees. I was at the edge of the park, near the coast when the roots of this particular tree caught my eye. They intertwine like a giant spiders web.
Silent Valley Reservoir in Black and White
The overflow at the Silent Valley Reservoir in County Down is one of the most intriguing subjects I have ever photographed. The misty haziness gives this image an ethereal quality.
Ross Island in November
A beautiful yet dead tree stands dancer-like in the magical Ross Island forest in County Kerry. The delicate leaves of a neighbouring Beech tree appear almost like golden snowflakes suspended on a chilly November day.
