Atlantic Ocean – In Photos dot Org

An Fear Marbh at Sunset

It looked like there wouldn’t be any sunset, but I was down at the bottom of Dunquin Pier when I saw an orange glow coming from behind the large rock blocking my view of the sun that had just set.

If you know how steep that path down to the pier is, I hope you’ll have some sympathy for me as I raced up again to capture what turned out to be a momentary break in the thick clouds. I was surprised I saw any colour in the sky!

Aperture	ƒ/8
Camera	ILCE-7RM5
Focal length	42mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	1/8s

Look down on Dunquin Pier

I remember the day I took this photo, in August 2020. When I arrived, a group of young women were taking selfies at this spot and from my perspective, they looked like they were standing on the edge of a cliff. It’s still dangerous, but it was a calm evening and there was plenty of space if you’re an invincible teenager, unafraid of your mortality.

At the time, only pubs that served were alllowed to open due to Covid restrictions, but B&Bs and hotels were open. Breakfast in our B&B in Dingle was strictly monitored, with guests having to book their times so the dining room didn’t become too crowded.

Aperture	ƒ/8
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	38mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	3.2s

Wild Atlantic Waves

Waves crash onto the beach and rocks of Couminole Beach, Co Kerry near full tide. A dangerous beach for swimming at the best of times, it would be foolhardy to go swimming there in conditions like this!

Aperture	ƒ/8
Camera	Canon EOS 20D
Focal length	20mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	1/640s

A bovine family by the sea

A cow and its calf in a field on the Dingle Peninsula as the sun sets behind them. A beautiful April evening in 2022, when the first signs of Spring were showing.

Aperture	ƒ/10
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	35mm
ISO	400
Shutter speed	1/80s

On the Dingle Peninsula

Dingle Peninsula, Kerry. August 2016.

Aperture	ƒ/8
Camera	Canon EOS 6D
Focal length	28mm
ISO	250
Shutter speed	1/320s

The lonely Arann Islands

The Arann Islands, as seen from O’Briens Tower on the Cliffs of Moher.

Aperture	ƒ/11
Camera	Canon EOS 40D
Focal length	33mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	1/200s

The Cliffs of Moher

The Cliffs of Moher, majestic cliffs in County Clare looking out on the Atlantic Ocean. 7UP are part of the campaign to name the cliffs as one of the new 7 natural wonders of the world. You’ve probably seen the crazy adverts!

It was a really miserable day when we got there. Shooting was really difficult but it was great to finally see the cliffs.

Aperture	ƒ/8
Camera	Canon EOS 40D
Focal length	72mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	1/125s