Boat trip around Puffin Island and Kerry Cliffs

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I did this wonderful boat trip from St.Finians bay pier with Willie Kennedy and his big rib. My family and friends came as well and my two grandsons enjoyed her first time being a skipper on the wheel.
Great scenery around Ballinskelligs and Portmagee and the bonus was that we saw dolphins, puffins and some seals resting on the rocks.
If you are interested in a trip contact Willie at 0872229787.
@Michael Herrmann 2018

Photo for Daniel O´Connell Memorial Church, Cahersiveen

Panorama photo showing the view from Cnoc na dTobar, near Cahersiveen

From today you can enjoy the view from Cnoc na dTobar in the visitor centre of Daniel O´Connell Memorial Church Cahersiveen. 

The centre is open Monday to Friday from 10am-2pm.

During mass at 11am the room is closed for 30 minutes.

The photo is 172 cm wide and features the town of Cahersiveen, Valentia Island and the beauty of the surrounding landscape.

The photo was taken on the summit of Cnoc na dTobar this spring using a Canon 5D mkII and a 70mm focal length on the tripod.

Whitewall.com produced the print with 6mm acrylic glass on aluminium board, including rail system for hanging. You can find more details here:Whitewall.com

The text below is giving you some background information. Please come and see yourself.

View from the Summit of Cnoc na dTobar to Skellig Michael Monastic Site

Cnoc na dTobar is one of Ireland´s Sacred Mountains.

Since prehistoric and medieval times Cnoc na dTobar has been a sacred pilgrim site.

In 1885 Canon Brosnan (Parish priest of Cahersiveen) was responsible for the erection of the 14 stations of the cross along the mountain´s ancient trail.

Mt.Brandon on the Dingle Peninsula, Cnoc na dTobar and Skelligs Michael are all in sight of one another.

©Michael Herrmann 2016

From Bealach Oisín to Colly with Kerry Eagle

View towards Knocknacusha

View towards Bealach Oisin

Kerry Eagle passing by

Knocknagapple

Macgillycuddy Reeks from Colly

Finnararagh and Mullaghanattin

Selfie with Macgillycuddy Reeks

View from Colly with Macgillycuddy Reeks

View from Colly towards Skelligs

View from Colly East towards Bealach Oisin with Knocknagapple

Evening light at Dreenagh

Sculptured rock near Bealach Oisin

Last light on Macgillycuddy Reeks

The Kerry mountain are thankfully not to far from Ballinskelligs. Even if you decide late in the day to go for a stroll you still manage to get somewhere. In this insance I went to Bealach Oisin, left the car and went for a walk up to Colly via Colly East. Once you reach Colly you get fantastic fews towards the Macgillycuddy Reeks on one side and Dromid valley, the sea, including the Skelligs the other way. If you are lucky you see one of the Kerry eagle from close distance. The walking is rather easy and not to steep. I carried my big tripod and camera gear up the hills as usually.
On my way back I discovered this rock in the shape of a human with a head and breasts and was kind of confused by its beauty and wondered if it was done by nature or by humans ages ago?
I used the 40,50 and 70-200mm lens and a polarizer filter.
©Michael Herrmann 2014

Skelligs+Wind+ Light = Happy Photographer

One of the things that I like most in photography are those moments of luck when everything turnes unexpected my way.
 I suppose everybody dedicated photographer had many of those moments when the light came back suddenly and this special moment just presents itself.
 The Photographer Henri Cartier Bresson used to call it the gift that you receive when you are ready to receive it.

Taking photos during strong winds needs you to set the camera for a fast shutterspeed to get some clear shots even on the tripod. Hold the camera face down between shots to prevent salt and spraygetting on  your front lens or use your lens cover. Stay at a safe distance from the sea and check the tide in advance.
Enjoy nature and photography.
©Michael Herrmann 2014

Skelligs again, Tech Amergin Spring Programme

To know your subject well is always a great advantage in photography. Still, one of the great joys of a landscape photographer is to return to the same place and see the scene in new light, from different angle and in a new context.
 The seasons and the ever changing light in Kerry helps a lot so that you never run out of reasons to return. I love going to the same place again and again and find something that I did not expexted at all. Even if its just there for a couple minutes. The light becomes a special event and what Henri Cartier Bresson called "the decisive moment". If you are in the right place and your gear is ready and most importantly your mind is ready to receive the signal, you are lucky.
 Being prepared helps, like using a decent tripod and having gloves on when its cold.
You can´t be disappointed because you are coming home with something that can be a treasure, something special. The result can be very different but the main thing is, you´ve tryed and you can now review what you´ve done. Doing it is the secret.

 Moirisk, The Glen. County Kerry. The Skelligs. ©Michael Herrmann 2013

Tech Amergin Waterville click here for the link has published the Spring Programme now, have a look please.
 I´m going to teach further Lightroom classes and start a new Digital Photography Fetac level 5 course.
Some interesting workshops and special walks are also part of the programme