The Skellig cliffs are quite a sight. They have an imposing presence. Dark and foreboding in shadow. Standing at the best view point close to the Skellig coast, I took the opportunity to capture one of my favourite Skellig Michael landscape photos. The photo was captured with my Phase One IQ3 100 Digital Back. When I zoom in I can clearly see the structures to the left of the peak, built several centuries ago by the Monks of Skellig. I didn’t even notice them while there. The amount of detail in my latest Phase One prints are like something I have never seen before.
– Enda Cavanagh
The old helicopter pad clings to the Skellig cliffs. It is an unexpected an unusual sight on the Skellig coast when visitors arrive on the island. It is obviously not in use because someone actually got a heart attack while I was there while I was photographed the island. The helicopter had to hover over the island, drop someone down and take the patient away. Quite impressive to see. The Skelligs have a real sense of drama. It leaves a lasting impression. It is not hard to understand why scenes in The last Jedi and the Force Awakens were filmed there.
– Enda Cavanagh
Part of my series on Skellig Michael, the beehive huts and walls on Skellig Michael built by early Christian Monks are a sight to behold. Their forms are sympathetic to the natural rock formations on the island. They sit majestically on Skellig Rock. You can’t but sit back and take in the view back to the Kerry mainland and Little Skellig. It is hard to believe that they are over 1500 years old!
– Enda Cavanagh
When I arrived first on Skellig Rock or Skellig Michael as it is more commonly known, I was drawn immediately to the man made structures on the island. Whether it be the beautiful organically formed bee hive huts or the more recent concrete structures, which appeared like remote outposts on an alien world. Of course I was influenced by Star Wars: the Force Awakens, Star Wars The Last Jedi. Much of the Last Jedi was filmed on Skellig Rock. The long exposure in the photo meant the ferry boats appeared like space craft in the distance. I photographed the amazing island over 2 days and you can view more examples from my visit here.
– Enda Cavanagh
The Skellig islands are like something from another world. The dramatic scenery is both harsh and spectacularly beautiful. One of a series of Skellig Michael photos captured over 2 long days with full access to the island. The photo was captured on the Skellig Coast just after sunrise and close to where the boats drop off visitors to the island. The equally dramatic Little Skellig looms in the background.
– Enda Cavanagh
The Forty Foot, famous for the Christmas Day swim, photographed at night. The exposure of the photo lasted about 15 minutes. During that time a couple wandered through the scene using the light from their phone to illuminate where they walked until they reached the rock. They sat for a while, reflecting and looking at the night sky. It is the 2nd time I have photographed the well known location where unsuspecting passers by wandered into my shot. Each time it resulted in what are now my 2 favourite prints of Dun Laoghaire. The other been Man and Dog at the Forty Foot.
– Enda Cavanagh
The Famous diving Tower at Blackrock in Galway Bay, located in Salthill. I am always attracted to ageing manmade structures. As a fine art landscape photographer, Blackrock Tower offers ample opportunities to create wonderful fine art landscape photography. The sunlit mist provided a perfect dreamlike backdrop and enabled me to look directly toward the sun. The flowing curves of the concrete steps created beautiful patterns of sun and shadow. Ideal elements for a black and white photo.
– Enda Cavanagh
One of three fine art seascape photos available after my visit to the wonderful Blackrock Tower Galway. All 3 images are available as fine art photography prints in my landscape photography gallery shop. Blackrock Tower is a well known diving platform. It is as famous in Galway as the Blackrock Swimming Baths is to South County Dublin. An 80 second long exposure created a dreamlike seascape, enhanced by the heavy mist, which obscured the horizon.
– Enda Cavanagh
Blackrock Diving Tower Galway is a very famous landmark in the city of Galway on the west of Ireland. It is hugely popular during the summer months. It is a place I know well from my numerous summer holidays visiting my relations in Salthill! I paid my Aunty Bea a visit recently and I decided to bring my camera gear with me on the off chance I would take some seascape photos. The light was incredible that day. Quite ethereal. There was a strong mist. However a hazy sunshine persisted throughout the day, which created a dreamlike quality. I drove to Blackrock Diving Tower and I was not disappointed. The Tower and diving Platform appeared to be suspended in space. I photographed for several hours chatting to half of Galway in the process. A true reflection of the famous relaxed Galway friendliness.
You can find 3 examples of fine art photography for sale which I captured on the day in my online store. All 3 are square format and make perfect companions.
– Enda Cavanagh
My 2nd photo of the Glendalough lakes in the Wicklow Mountains. This was my first visit to Wicklow to photograph the lakes! I arrived at Glendalough upper Lake after sunrise. The scene was truly majestic. The mist rolled down the valley. The sun hit the hillside to the right and lit it in a warm glow, while the areas in shadow to my left were still covered in a white frost. The exposed roots of the trees competed the canvas and the perfect scene was complete and ready for capture.
– Enda Cavanagh
