Yes a little detour in this remote part of Ireland is always exciting to say the least, I knew that I was going to do it, I knew that I was going to take photos and I also knew that it was going to be a lovely break. So after my appointment in Bantry I drove into a little side lane off the N71 and followed it down to the rocky seashore. Magnificent views of Bantry bay with the Caha mountains in the distance greeted me. I strolled along the path leading beside the air-strip, quite a few people and dogs were walking there and one man had his fishing rod out into the sea. The rocks were colourful. The air smelled of seaweed and was very fresh. Somewhere far away I could hear a blackbird singing, one of my favourite birdsongs. When I walked back to my car this last view surprised me, I thought that I could easily have been in Canada probably because of the lovely pine trees. Peaceful and at the same time invigorating, this little diversion to my day gave me plenty, I realised all of a sudden that I had been doing an exercise that my recently bought book on photography in nature advised me. That is, spending 10 minutes in nature, breathing deeply, really observing nature, taking note of what you see, hear, smell and how that makes you feel, how that affects the photos, and all that even while I often spend much longer in nature, but then I probably don’t always take it in so intensely.
It gives me a new perspective on the endless photos that I take. It is mainly about creativity. I will talk more about this book when I have read and practised a bit more of what it teaches. Here’s one of my try-outs.
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Ik heb eens diep adem gehaald en me, mhv de foto’s daar in jouw streek ondergedompeld, bevrijdend…
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Ik ben zo blij voor je Marleen. Dank je.
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As always, I enjoyed your tour. I like to see places from the view of people who live there. I am totally surrounded by pine trees and ours are called Loblolly and only have branches on the top. Their trunks were used for ship’s masts because they grow so straight. I live on the edge of an area called the Piney Woods.
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That sounds interesting, those tress have been valuable and still are. I should have a look at Google earth to look at your area. Nice to hear about how it is there. Thank you 😊
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Ireland is so beautiful. Lots of lovely scenes in which to immerse oneself … the joy of being alive!
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Yes the joy of being alive Eliza and of finding pleasure in the little things. Thank you for a lovely comment 😊
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Just the sort of spot I love, by the sea and with mountains nearby! I particularly like your close up of the flowers and pebbles – great contrast of textures there 🙂 Your book looks interesting and I’ll look forward to hearing more about your experiments in creative photography.
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Thanks Sarah, I was going to check what those flowers are but did not get around to it. I love a pebble beach too.
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The airstrip in Bantry is a place I really love to walk along myself. Often in winter it’s really blowing an absolute gale there off the ocean and its so invigorating. The mountains are so majestic in the background. A special place and beautifully captured in your photos 💛🌲⛰🌊
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Thank you Tjorven 😊 Bantry has so much to offer hasn’t it, so beautiful with the bay and the mountains. Yes those walks of your are invigorating alright 👍
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Beautiful photos.
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Thank you very much
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Those photos are gorgeous. I love the pines and the views of the sea.
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Thank you Julia 😊
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Oh WaauW WONDERMOOI tanteke echt héél MOOI . Adembenemend ! xxx
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Dank u hoor David en Stefanie, wanneer komen jullie weer naar Ierland?
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PRACHTIG!
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Dank je Viviane x
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