Glenmore, Waterville, a photography treasure

If you continue the road that follows Lough Currane where the new hotel is just being build you reach the townland of Glenmore. The members of the South Kerry Camera Club visited the area last night on a wonderful warm summer evening. On the way you are passing scenes with mountains and lakes on the left as well as steep rocks and plenty of trees. At some stage you are going to see the parking place for walkers who want to do the Kerry walk. Keep driving for another 1,5km to the very and and turn at the last farm and find a place to park without interfering with the farm gates. There are some wonderful spots to photograph the valley, the trees and the river that runs there. Walking on the road is no problem as you are hardly going to meet any car. Enjoy this peaceful place and look at the sky as you may even see an eagle if lucky.
©Michael Herrmann 2017
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Best piece of gear for photographers: Boots!

My 15 year old Brasher Hillmaster GTX after a walk in the bog

If you still do not know how to treat yourself for Christmas I would recommend to get yourself a good pair of walking boots.
Good boots will get you to all those interesting locations where you can photograph exciting landscapes or wildlife. The privileg of beeing in the wilderness depends to a certain degree on your foot wear. A good set of boots will become part of your path to freedom. When you look down from the top of a mountain or you are standing on a steep cliff think of the people who made your boots for a minute.
I would always prefer boots over shoes as you have more support and better protection if the terrain is wet or rough.
The investment seems to be a bit steep in the beginning but a good brand will last many years with a bit of care.
Remember to wear stronger socks when you try them on as walking boots need to sit not to tight on your feet.
 Some companies offer to put new soles on your boots when the first pair is worn.
Like a car we need new tyres from time to time.
Good luck with all your outdoor photography!
©Michael Herrmann 2014

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

Cloon Lough Horseshoe Walk

Ballaghisheen view towards Macgillycuddy Reeks

Sunrise behind Brassel Mountain

Morning mood at Owenroe River

Cloon Lough

Cloon Lough and Macgillycuddy Reeks

Cloon Lough Island

Cloon Lough and Kerry Mountain

Coomura Lough

Sheep above Coomura Lough

Ice age shaped rock formation

Lough Reagh Aiguilles - Coomalougha Lake

Lough Reagh Aiguilles - Coomalougha Lake

Lough Reagh Aiguilles - Coomalougha Lake

Lough Reagh Aiguilles - Coomalougha Lake

All details about the walk can be found here. Just be aware this is a challenging walk. Plan at least 10 hours, with food and drink.
©Michael Herrmann 2014

Reenroe Beach after the wild Days

Flooded fields, an ancient bog exposed and most of the sand gone, thats what Reenroe beach looks like after the storms we had for a couple weeks. The bridge over the river is damaged and closed for the public. Ballinskelligs beach is looking slightly better but the castle needs urgent protection otherwise it is going to be destroyed. The beach in St.Finians Bay looks like a dump with all the plastic rubbish washed up. Lets hope we get it all sorted in the coming weeks before I´m standing with my photography workshop students on those beautiful spots again.