A vertical, eye-level photograph of a dense woodland. Slender, pale-barked silver birch trees rise from a forest floor covered in large, rounded boulders. Every rock and the base of every tree is swathed in thick, vibrant green moss, creating a textured, undulating carpet. Dead brown leaves are scattered amongst the green. The lighting is soft and diffused, highlighting the peeling textures of the bark and the deep emerald hues of the moss, evoking a peaceful and mystical atmosphere.

The number of boulders in Oak Glen, Co. Wicklow always amazes me. It's a blockfield, made in the post-glacial period when freeze-thaw cycles shattered the stone from within.

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A close-up, eye-level shot of two white ponies standing in shallow, rippling water. The pony in the foreground has a long, thick white mane covering its eyes, looking slightly toward the camera. Behind it, a smaller pony with brown patches on its white coat leans its head down to drink from the water. The background shows blue rippled water and golden-brown marsh reeds under soft, natural light. The mood is serene, highlighting the rugged textures of the horses' fur and the calm water.

The quiet company of coastal ponies. 🐴 Finding these two taking a drink was the highlight of my morning walk at Buckroney Dunes.

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A vertical smartphone photograph of a gnarled, leafless deciduous tree, likely an oak, standing prominently in a dark forest. The tree's trunk and thick, winding branches are lightly dusted with pale green lichen. The ground beneath is a dramatic, undulating carpet of vibrant, thick green moss covering large rocks and tree roots. In the background, dark, dense evergreen trees create a moody, shadowed atmosphere, while a sliver of blue sky and soft light peek through the canopy above.

The Mossy Heart of Wicklow. This is one of my favourite trees to photograph - no matter the season it always impresses me.

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A vertical, atmospheric shot taken from a low angle looking up into a dense thicket of trees. Dark, silhouetted branches and moss-covered trunks dominate the foreground, while a brilliant, sharp sunburst pokes through a gap in the upper limbs, creating long light rays. The background is a hazy, golden web of fine, leafless twigs illuminated by the sun. The overall mood is serene, crisp, and ethereal, highlighting the contrast between deep shadows and bright winter light.

Forest Morning Star. 💫🌳 Playing a morning game of hide and seek with our nearest star in a Wexford forest!

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A vertical, atmospheric shot of a dense Irish forest. In the foreground, a gnarled tree branch is heavily draped in long, flowing "Old Man's Beard" lichen, which is brilliantly backlit by a golden sunbeam. The lichen appears translucent and glowing green. In the background, tall, dark pine trees create a sense of depth and mystery, with soft sunlight filtering through the needles in the upper right corner. The overall mood is serene, mystical, and lush.

So cool how the sunlight illuminates the "Old Man’s Beard" lichen. It’s a sign of perfectly clean air and a healthy woodland. 🌲 

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12-layer limited edition screenprint of a historic Wexford landmark.

“Hook Head Lighthouse” by Aidan Flanagan — €250.
12-layer limited edition screenprint of a historic Wexford landmark. Commission welcome.

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A low-angle shot looking up through a dense thicket of slender, leafless deciduous trees toward a brilliant, cloudless blue sky. In the foreground, large, rounded boulders are heavily carpeted in thick, vibrant lime-green moss, appearing soft and textured. The sunlight hits the white and silver bark of the trees, creating a sharp contrast against the deep azure of the sky. The overall mood is fresh, peaceful, and evocative of an early spring morning in a temperate forest.

1 YEAR AGO FLASHBACK: Green, White and Blue.

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The Rhythm of the River.

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A low-angle shot looking directly up into a bright blue, cloudless sky through the dense, leafless branches of several tall trees. The sun is positioned on the left side of the frame, creating a brilliant white lens flare and illuminating the fine, twiggy details of the canopy. The branches create a complex, dark lace-like pattern against the vibrant azure background. The overall mood is crisp, cold, and invigorated by the harsh, beautiful winter sunlight.

1 YEAR AGO FLASHBACK: I shared this a year ago today. That sky!!! 💙💙💙

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A high-contrast black and white photograph of several tall Scots Pine trees in the foreground, their dark, textured bark and spreading needle canopies silhouetted against a pale, clear sky. The trees are positioned on a ridge, overlooking a vast, misty valley with rolling hills and distant fields in the background. The lighting is bright, creating deep shadows in the undergrowth and sharp details on the branches, evoking a peaceful yet dramatic atmospheric mood.

High Contrast Pines up near Ballycorus Lead Mine.

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A serene, eye-level shot of a still pond reflecting a dense, lush woodland. To the right, large, ancient trees with thick, textured, multi-stemmed trunks and dark green needles overhanging the water. A rustic wooden post-and-rail fence sits nestled among vibrant green ferns and lakeside grasses. The lighting is soft and diffused, creating a moody, atmospheric feel with rich shades of emerald, moss, and earthy brown mirrored perfectly in the dark surface of the water.

Emerald Stillness.

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A close-up, shallow-depth-of-field photograph of a dense, tangled network of pale, silver-grey tree branches. The branches are smooth and contorted, twisting over and under one another in a complex, labyrinthine pattern. A few dried, copper-orange leaves cling to the twigs. The background is a soft, out-of-focus blur of muted greens and browns from a winter forest. The lighting is soft and diffused, creating a calm, atmospheric, and slightly mysterious mood.

Lost in the beautiful, silver-grey tangle of these shrubs at Mount Usher Gardens. These branches look like they’ve been woven together by the wind.

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A vertical smartphone photograph of a sun-drenched woodland path. In the foreground, dark, silhouetted tree branches frame the top of the shot like a natural archway. Beyond them, massive rhododendron bushes overflowing with vibrant pink and crimson flowers line a dirt track. Dappled sunlight filters through the dense green leaves, illuminating patches of the path and the bright blossoms. The mood is peaceful, lush, and enchanting, evoking the feeling of a hidden summer garden.

More of the floral dreamscape that is the rhododendrons at Kilmacurragh Botanic Gardens. 🌸✨

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A wide-angle photograph of a woodland floor covered in a dense carpet of Siberian Squill. The flowers are a bright, nodding electric blue, contrasting with a few yellow daffodils on the left. Tall, thin trees with textured grey and brown bark rise from the flowers, with bright sunlight glowing through the branches from the top left. The scene is bright, airy, and full of the fresh, cool tones of an Irish spring morning.

1 YEAR AGO FLASHBACK: First Day of Spring. A photo I took at Malahide Castle that I shared a year ago today.

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A vertical shot taken from a low angle inside a dense conifer forest. Dark, slender tree trunks rise toward a canopy where bright sunlight bursts through the needles, creating a dramatic lens flare. The forest floor is a vibrant, luminous emerald green, covered in soft, rounded mossy hillocks and tufts of grass. Long, dark shadows from the trees stretch across the glowing ground, creating a high-contrast, peaceful, and ethereal atmosphere.

Wishing everyone a wonderful St Patrick’s Day 2026! Enjoy your bank holiday 🍀🌲🍀

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A vertical, eye-level photograph of a vast field of bright yellow daffodils in the foreground. The flowers are in sharp focus, with their trumpet-shaped blooms facing different directions. Behind the flowers, the landscape transitions into a soft-focus view of rolling green hills, dormant brown trees, and distant hedgerows under a pale, hazy blue sky. The lighting is soft and natural, creating a peaceful, hopeful, and quintessentially vernal atmosphere.

Wishing all the wonderful mums and grandmothers in Ireland and the UK a very Happy Mother’s Day! 🌼

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A vertical landscape photograph of a rugged Irish mountain under a bright blue sky filled with fluffy white clouds. The upper third of the mountain is covered in a dusting of bright white snow, highlighting the craggy textures of a glacial cirque. Below the snowline, the terrain transitions into shades of tawny brown, olive green, and dark grey rock. In the foreground, a field of dry, tufted yellow grass leads the eye toward dark green gorse bushes.

I saw this on the way home from a hike and had to stop for photos.

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The road unspools like a dark ribbon cast,
through bleached bog and the bones of hills.
No destination, only the vanishing point —
the west keeps all its promises in mist.

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A low-angle, vertical shot of a deciduous forest. In the foreground, a thick, silver-grey tree branch curves dramatically in a serpentine S-shape across the frame, leading the eye into the woods. The forest floor is covered in lush green sprouts and fallen brown leaves. Sunlight filters through a dense network of bare, spindly branches above, creating a high-contrast canopy against a pale blue sky. The mood is tranquil, ancient, and full of natural texture.

1 YEAR AGO FLASHBACK: A photo I shared a year ago to social media, taken amongst the twisted branches of Glen of the Downs in County Wicklow.

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A vertical shot of a sparkling river flowing over dark rocks towards the viewer. The river is flanked by steep, earthy banks covered in bright green moss and ferns. In the background, a small, white waterfall cascades between dark cliffs. Sunlight filters through a dense canopy of slender, leafless trees, creating a bright, ethereal glow and casting long shadows. The water is clear in the foreground, turning to white foam as it tumbles over stones. The mood is serene and magical.

1 YEAR AGO FLASHBACK: Nature's Nook. I shared this photo of the idyllic Coolalingo Waterfall this time last year.

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“Cumeenoole Strand, Dingle” by Grace and Mary Artworks — €150.
Acrylic landscape capturing the rugged beauty of Kerry’s coast. Commission requests welcome.

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A woodland scene looking out towards a sunlit valley. In the foreground, tall, dark, silhouetted tree trunks frame the view, with a rustic wooden log bench nestled between them. The sun flares brightly through the branches on the left, illuminating green fields, rough scrub, and a hazy horizon in the distance.

POV: Finding a quiet bench tucked away in the trees & watching the morning sun spill across the valley at Carrig Rua Hill in Co Wexford the other morning. 😀

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A rushing forest stream tumbles over moss-covered rocks in the foreground. Tall, dark coniferous trees line the steep banks on either side. The brilliant sun is low in the sky, shining directly through the tree trunks, casting dramatic, golden sunbeams across the scene and reflecting brightly on the bubbling water. The atmosphere is peaceful, wild, and enchanted, with deep shadows contrasting sharply against the bright, golden hour light.

Golden light hitting the waters of Glencree Valley! 🌲✨

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A landscape photograph showing a bright, clear day. In the foreground, a small, completely still puddle of blue water sits surrounded by dry, reddish-brown heather and rough grass. The water reflects the sky. In the blurred distance, a pale blue coastline and a sprawling city landscape are visible, featuring two tall red and white striped industrial chimneys rising above the haze. The image has a calm, crisp, and expansive feel, highlighting the rich earthy colours of the foreground.

Love the contrast between this still mountain pool near Tibradden and Dublin's busy industry below. You can even spot the mighty Poolbeg Stacks in the distance! 🌿🏭

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“Bay Area, Early Morning” by James Rooney is a textured West Cork coastal oil. €395 — Make an Offer available.
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A vertical shot of a crumbling, moss-covered stone archway featuring a rusted, pointed Gothic-style iron gate. The stones are heavily carpeted in vibrant green moss and climbing ivy. To the right, a powerful sun flare bursts into the frame, casting a warm, ethereal glow and creating a rainbow-coloured lens flare. Ferns and dried leaves litter the foreground, while tall evergreen trees are visible in the soft-focus background under a bright, slightly hazy sky.

1 YEAR AGO FLASHBACK. The Gate to Nowhere.

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A quiet, grey asphalt road curves gently out of sight through a dense woodland. The bare, tangled branches of the tall trees lining the road are heavily draped in vibrant, bright green moss. The moss also covers the earthen banks, contrasting with the rust-coloured fallen leaves on the ground. A line of wooden telegraph poles runs along the left. The soft, overcast lighting creates a tranquil, slightly damp, and ethereal atmosphere.

I HAD to stop on this road winding through the Ow Valley in Co. Wicklow. The bare trees were draped in bright, vivid green moss, turning the quiet road into an ethereal emerald tunnel.

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A close-up view inside a dense, misty forest. On the left, a thick tree trunk is completely covered in vibrant, almost neon green moss. Long, spindly branches reach across the frame, heavily draped in the same bright green moss. The background is a soft, hazy mix of dark, bare tree trunks and thin branches, creating a striking contrast that makes the mossy foreground pop with vivid colour and a magical, damp woodland atmosphere.

I stumbled into a magical neon forest in the Ow Valley. Really quite incredible!

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A moody, atmospheric view of a fast-flowing river cutting through a dense woodland. In the foreground, large fallen branches are completely blanketed in thick, vibrant green moss. The river rushes over rocks in the midground, reflecting the pale light of an overcast sky. Bare, twisting tree branches form a dense canopy overhead, adding to the wild, untouched, and mysterious feel of the forest.

There was so much green in the forest by the River Ow today - incredibly lush despite the trees having no leaves due to their trunks being covered in moss.

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The rugged, sweeping charm of County Waterford. Took this shot down the valley from near Mahon Falls. The sheer scale of the landscape blows me away. 🌿⛰️

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