§ March 9th, 2010

American visitor
This American Wood Duck and its mate have taken up residence on a pond near us, I'm informed they're probably escapees from captivity and haven't made their own way accross the Atlantic. Colourful fellas though.
§ March 9th, 2010

More from the journey across the Cork and Kerry Mountains. That’s one of the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks. I had a very patient husband who stopped the car for me to take pics quite frequently on the way home.
§ March 9th, 2010

The last balloon shot until the big event at Easter.
§ March 9th, 2010
TOP of the morning folks, it sure is a beautiful day. We’re getting spoilt with all the lovely sunrise/sunsets the past week. This morning was no exception, I was out at the 40 foot in Sandycove by 6.30am. After about 25 minutes I was starting to get a bit impatient and thinking about leaving Within a minute of an amazing red orb of light started to protrude over the horizon.

Amazing Sunrise
Within seconds of the sun peaks its head birds started to flutter and swoop all around, what a magical morning!!

§ March 9th, 2010

The sun was setting behind the mill as I was taking this. Don't let the lovely blue sky deceive you, it was freezing.
§ March 9th, 2010

Sunrise over Ross Lake, west of Galway city.
§ March 9th, 2010

Nautical number 2, again taken in Howth this time looking out over the marina.