Photography Gear for Your Ireland Trip

Let’s get you set up with the right photography gear for your trip to the Wild Atlantic Way.  Before we talk about that though, let me caution you against rushing out and buying a bunch of new gear for your trip.  I wouldn’t do that.  It is very likely that

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What We Might Do When It Rains

As mentioned previously, it is not going to rain all the time in Ireland, but it will rain on us sometimes.  When it rains, what will we do? First, here’s what we are not doing.  We are not standing behind our tripods out in the rain, getting wet for no good reason and not getting

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Choosing a Dublin Hotel

Some have asked me about Dublin hotels, so I am putting together a list and some information for you. What Part of Dublin Should You Stay In? I recommend you stay in central Dublin, so you can walk anywhere you want to go.  Where might you want to go?  Assuming

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Your Arrival in Dublin

Based on my communications with several people going on the tour, is likely you will arrive in Dublin the day before the tour starts.  That seems to be what everyone is going.  That is a good plan, by the way, as it gives you a day to get acclimated and

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Introducing Roben Bellomo

I want to introduce you to my partner in putting together this tour.  His name is Roben Bellomo and he is a professional photographer in Carmel, Indiana (near Indianapolis).  He will be joining me on our 2024 tours.  Why should you care?  I’m glad you asked. Roben is an outstanding photographer, and

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Rainfall in Ireland: What to Expect

Here is a question you probably have about the weather in Ireland:  “Is it going to rain all the time?” Everyone asks that.  And, to be sure, Ireland is known for being rainy.  It couldn’t be the Emerald Isle without a healthy amount of rain.  But no, it isn’t going

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Spotlight on Kylemore Abbey

  In the remote western side of Ireland, in a wild region called Connemara, sits an abbey called Kylemore. There is a photogenic castle, and it is an easy place to get a great picture. Today I want to tell you a little bit about it so when we visit

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Spotlight on Skellig Michael

Skellig Michael is a small island, often referred to as a sea crag, off the coast of the Iveragh peninsula in southwestern Ireland.  You reach it by boat – usually from Portmagee – at the tip of the Ring of Kerry.  It is famous for its remoteness, its scenery, and

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Ireland: Recommended Reading

I have found that learning something of Irish history has made me appreciate and enjoy my trips to Ireland all the more.  Therefore, I thought I would pass along a few of the books I have enjoyed reading the most.   General History of Ireland The history of Ireland often seems

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