Dec 30 2016

New Toy – Sony 6000

Santa was good to me, I have acquired a new toy and have been playing a little.

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I now have the Sony 6000 camera. My old Nikon D5000 had it’s limits were video was concerned and I was looking something for up coming holidays that was a little more compact. I’m no camera buff, I know what I need it to do to allow me to capture images and video for the blog, and this little fella fits the bill. I have a few add-ons to get my hands on but so far I am loving what it can do. Mirrorless cameras have really closed the gap with the DLSR range!

Jul 13 2015

Barr na Binne Bui

A few shots taken at Barr na Binne Bui in County Mayo Ireland. Weather was shocking but still a great view. 200 metre tall cliffs with mist shrouded coast, a mystical place.

Common Spotted Orchid

These folk had a better angle of the whole thing, stunning coast line.

Jun 23 2015

The Burren

On Sunday Phil and I had a flying visit through the Burren, an area of outstanding natural beauty just North of where we held the workshop. 75% of Native Irish plants and animals can be found here in what accounts for only 1% of the landmass. It’s a highly protected area for obvious reasons and it was great to see even just the small part of it we did. Sorry for the photos as most were taken on the move. This is also the home of father Ted for those who followed the series. I would love to go back and spend a few days here exploring.

He’s only joking honest!!

Miles and miles of these

That’s right Ted 🙂

Old Hawthorn

Hawthorn in there

More Hawthorn

Blackthorn in there

Not in the Burren, but nice

Apr 14 2015

Spring Images

Some snaps taken after a shower of rain a few days ago. Spring, my favourite time of year.

Mar 10 2015

Signs of Spring

Some signs that Spring is reaching my trees.

Trident Maple

Japanese Larch

Hawthorn

Malus

Berberis

Mar 25 2014

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Feb 24 2014

Spring Macro

Some Spring Macro shots, sad that I’m getting excited 🙂

Cedar

Dwarf Iris

Hawthorn

Larch

Fuji Cherry

Crassula from Jose 🙂

Rosemary

Moss on Tufa Rock

Colts Foot

Saxafragia

Nov 21 2013

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Autumn Colour Beech Wood

Took these shots on Sunday on a wet walk through woods near my home. I just love Beech in the Autumn.

Jul 26 2013

Snaps

A few foliage , flower and fruit shots from the garden this week.

Jul 1 2013

Carnlough Harbour

A few snaps I took at Carnlough Harbour on Saturday while Stephen and Vanessa were getting the fish suppers 🙂

This little fishing village is now better known as the home town of Brendan Rodgers, Liverpool FC’s Manager and of course the location of Bali Hai Nursery 🙂