'The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.' WB Yeats The sun was shining so the camera got an outing down by the river in Coolaney, Sligo. The insects remind me of fairies and magic. Photography for me is a form of meditation and getting away from it... Continue Reading →
I can see clearly now the rain has gone
After what seems like months of rain we have actually had some sunshine. It made such a nice change that I skipped the gym and went off exploring. I haven't done that in ages. I'm also testing out a Fuji S1 bridge camera, although it's weather proof I hadn't bothered shooting with it because of... Continue Reading →
Cobwebs and Clouds
It started off foggy and very cold this morning when I was walking the dogs at 7am. My hands were like blocks of ice when I got home - it seems a bit too soon to dig out my gloves - and I'm still waiting for summer. By the time I got into Sligo town... Continue Reading →
Down by the River
Well we finally have a bit of sunshine - for a change! It's been quite a busy few weeks so it was just nice to have a walk down by the river in Coolaney, Co. Sligo with the camera this evening. I usually have the dogs with me and neither of them are trained so... Continue Reading →
Skating and Squirrels
This morning started off very icy. It was so bad that when I 'walked' Rocket-dog we ended up re-enacting Ravel's Bolero. I did such a great triple salco I'm thinking of embellishing my reflective jacket with sequins so I can really look the part! I think the village people will love it. (Village people as... Continue Reading →
Seal Release in Sligo
Today I went along to Culleenamore Beach near Strandhill, Sligo to see three seals being released back into the sea. Sligo Rescue Ireland have done a great job with Mr. Yeats, Bubbles and Emmet, which were the seals released today. Neil Walton from Voya Seaweed Baths found Mr. Yeats washed up on the beach after... Continue Reading →