Northern Ireland By Lawrence Eagling

Northern Ireland by Lawrence Eagling

Northern Ireland is a landscape photographers’ dreamlocation, with a diverse array of photographic opportunities within reach. From central Belfast it’s a short hop along the coastal road north for vistas from rugged cliffs across the wild Irish Sea or turning inland, heading south east through rolling green countryside to the Mourne mountains. I have been lucky enough to call Northern Ireland my home for the past 6 years and throughout this time I have been exploring a wide range of photographic scenes. During my travels I have found some breath-taking viewpoints which I return to throughout the seasons and I am confident there are many more to be found.

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As a marine biologist I am drawn to the water, and my favourite locations revolve around the northern most parts of the Irish Sea, edging into the Atlantic. The sheer variety of coastline around Northern Ireland provides a fantastic scope for seascapes from beautiful soft beaches, to craggy cliff edges and even sea waterfalls, all of which make for great opportunities!

When away from the coast I love to be in the Mourne Mountains as they offer a real sense of peaceful wilderness. Oftenyou can walk for several hours and not see another person (although the descending cloud and mist often play a factor here)! With a variety of peaks and crags, with views down long deserted valleys to reservoirs and the sea behind, under a constantly changing weather system, this region never disappoints for photographic opportunities.

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Lastly, a favourite location close to where I live, Strangford Lough and the surrounding countryside offers great shots of tamed fields, reflections in the water and stunning sunsets which are all fantastic resources to have so close to home. If you are visiting the area, I would highly recommend exploring some of these places slightly off the beaten track away from the better known sights.

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I hope you have the opportunity to visit Northern Ireland, I cannot recommend it enough for photographers, and I’m confident you will find it an inspirational place.

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NEWSLETTER JUNE 2018 / VOL. 3 / NO. 5