“A quotidian promise. Renewal.”
– SJ Mannion
A cluster of trees and dead wood in Killarney National Park located near Galway’s Bridge on the Killarney to Kenmore road. I arrived at the scene a little early so I had a wee nap! Of course than I woke up rushing like a headless chicken rushing to get the photo before the sun went too low. Forests take on a dreamlike quality in this type of light. I find these experiences heavenly.
– Enda Cavanagh
“A subterranean show of strength, root takes bough.”
– SJ Mannion
A wonderful Ross island forest photo that examines the relationship of of rock and tree. Often the roots are the most interesting part of the tree. When they are exposed they bring a different character to the scene. By creating a black and white photo I managed to enhance a sense of drama.
– Enda Cavanagh
“Tried tested and tempered. Our place is earned. We are of it.”
– SJ Mannion
An immersive black white forest photo of Ross island, located near Killarney in County Kerry. You can just see Lough Leane in the background. Some of the trees were dead wood, exposing a hidden beauty.
Sunlit Trees, Ross island 1 received a Gold Award in the 2017 IPPA awards.
– Enda Cavanagh
“Ever reaching, we bear the worst of wind and weather, and we grow on.”
– SJ Mannion
I loved the way this tree loomed over the scene. It had quite and imposing affect on the scene. Photographed at the Upper Lake near Killarney in County Kerry..
– Enda Cavanagh
“A filigree forest. Subtle and fine as Carrickmacross lace.”
– SJ Mannion
A fine art landscape photo of woodland at Lough Leane in County Kerry. Lough Leane which is one of the main attractions to Killarney forms a backdrop to the scene. It was a beautiful sunny crisp day. The trees beside the lake had a lot of character. Their textures brought to light in the sunshine.
– Enda Cavanagh
“Resplendent rushing rivulet. A kings’ run.”
– SJ Mannion
I found this lovely spot in Killarney National Park thanks to my buddy Eoghan Kavanagh. The sunlit trees in the forest were glorious and the light was quite dreamlike. I wanted to communicate this in my forest photo of the scene. Killarney National Park has some of the best forest in Ireland. I have visited there a number of times. Each visit throws up a new delight for the senses.
– Enda Cavanagh
“Apex arching adamantine earth. Vaulting. Sky the keystone. Sea the springer.”
– SJ Mannion
Ballintoy is situated in one of the most picturesque parts of North Antrim between the Giants Causeway and Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge and looks out to Rathlin Island and beyond to Scotland. As you come over the Knocksoghey Brae from Ballycastle or in from Whitepark Bay you are greeted by spectacular views, each one characterized by Ballintoy Church. The area around Ballintoy is exceptional for walking, the scenery is stunning and the locality steeped in history and folklore, a short walk from the village brings you to the sweeping curve of Whitepark Bay. It was while walking here that I came across the arch. The light was beautiful that evening and I managed to get several nice images.
– Enda Cavanagh
“Equine equanimity, a certain serendipity, with woodland.”
– SJ Mannion
A fine art photo captured in the countryside of the Wicklow mountains. I was photographing the trees when a stallion and this beautiful white mare casually approached me. I knew by their movement that they were friendly and just curious. All they wanted was to be petted. The mare at times was just inches from the front of the lens. I took a series of images shooting exposures to capture some movement. A large part of me just wanted to stroke these beautiful animals. At times I stroked the stallion with my left hand, while photographing the mare using my right hand. All three of us happy as Larry. Once I finished, my accidental model wandered off. It’s times like this I really do love my job.
– Enda Cavanagh
“A kept moment. A strong hold still water scene.”
– SJ Mannion
Strancally Tower by the River Blackwater. The tower is located near Yoghal but across the border in County Waterford. It was a lovely peaceful evening and I took the shot around dusk. I love the stillness of the water.
– Enda Cavanagh
“Trees know the price of wisdom.”
– SJ Mannion
One of a series of photos I took around the south of Ireland, which were used to form massive vinyl wall coverings in the new Quest Software offices in Cork. The largest images were 13 meters wide and 3 meters high. I also photographed the finished office space for the architects. All in all a lovely experience. Each image had to have a particular theme tied into poetry or texts from famous Irish writers and poets. I found some beautiful locations. Here you see one of my favorites. It’s Tomies wood near Killarney, an area of amazing forest. Since than I have photographed the forests of Cork and Kerry a number of times. I have been so preoccupied shooting scenes with water I forgot how beautiful and peaceful these places are!
