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Rainbow, Glencolmcille, Co. Donegal

Peter Cox Photography — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:09:49 +0000

Rainbows are something we have no lack of in Ireland. I was photographing at Glencolmcille Head and was treated to fantastic light in between heavy squalls of rain. One such had just passed over me and I was able to catch this image of one of the strongest rainbows I've yet seen.

All rainbows are double rainbows, but they have to be very strong to be visible to the naked eye. Here you can clearly see the secondary arc against the thundery sky beyond.

August 2010 Workshop Images

Peter Cox Photography — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:00:35 +0000

A couple of weeks ago, I returned from my first ten-day workshop of the year. We had a great group of participants this time around and the weather was as good as you could hope for. Everyone got along very well indeed and all came away with great images, wonderful memories and improved photographic skills - the main goals of any workshop I run. I've included a small gallery of images showing me and the participants hard at work (or not, as the case may be!). Click on any image to see a larger version. To read more about these workshops, head on over to the Ireland photo workshops page.

**What we get up to.** Click on any image to see a larger version.

Thanks to all those participants who allowed me to use their images for this album!

Here are the testimonials from the trip: "Thank you again for a great workshop. It was the best I have ever attended and I appreciated your approach to life in general, let alone your photographic and teaching skills. I learnt a great deal and loved the scenery. I would have no hesitation in recommending your workshops to other photographers, and hopefully will get the chance to do another myself some day." -- David Gee, Australia "I had a fantastic time. Sitting here less than a week later back at work it feels like some sort of vague dream already. The locations for shooting were incredible and the large number of locations you got us to in 10 days was also very impressive. You are a very good instructor. Those of us who do this for a living recognize that the axiom "Those who can't, teach" is pure bullshit and they've never tried teaching. I've met many amazing professionals in a variety of fields who couldn't articulate worth a damn to another person how it is they do what they do --even when that is why I was paying to see them try. You show very disciplined patience when necessary, but also are very good at utilizing your sense of humor to make everyone have a good time. Your depth and breadth of knowledge is commendable. Not only are you able to answer questions, but also give a deep understanding behind the answer if necessary. You made yourself amazingly accessible. I didn't anticipate that you would be with us at every meal and so open to discussing photgraphy during every breathing moment you were awake. That level of accessibility is not something I was expecting." -- Scott McGlynn, USA "I can't thank you enough, Peter, for making this workshop such a memorable experience. You gave us magical locations, great food and fun, and most of all your ability to provide useful and positive learning opportunities at all skill levels. You truly are a teacher and photographer with a "high dynamic range!" I'm already recommending your workshops to my friends. -- Gail Bingham, USA "What can I say? Brilliant locations, food, accommodation, teaching and non-stop laughs. And you got me on the plane with my tripod!" -- Val Graham, UK "As the only genuine old-timer in your group I found the course to be tough but very rewarding. You took us to some beautiful parts of Ireland that but for this course we might never have seen. Each day you took trouble to spend time with each of us to explain everything from the absolutely simple to the highly technical about landscape photography. Above all, through your leadership, you merged us into a team who enjoyed each others company and at the same time greatly improved our photographic skills. The organisation, food and accommodation were all first class Many thanks for a great ten days. Long may you reign in elite photographic circles." -- Robert Moran, Australia Also, here's a short time lapse film of one of our sunrise shoots.

Sunrise Shoot, Glengarriff, Co. Cork from Peter Cox on Vimeo.

Glencolmcille Head, Co. Donegal

Peter Cox Photography — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:40:32 +0000

Glencolmcille Head is certainly one of Ireland's most spectacular headlands. While in the area on an Irish course in August 2010, I was blessed with excellent light for most of the trip, giving ample opportunity to photograph the head in its various moods.

Of the images made, this is one of my favourites. More so than most images, this one really benefits from a large print as there is plenty of exquisite fine detail to be seen in the distant cliffs.

Sunrise, Fanad Head Lighthouse, Co. Donegal

Peter Cox Photography — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:10:37 +0000

Fanad Head is one of the iconic Irish lighthouses. Located on the peninsula of the same name, its immediate neighbour to the East is Inishowen, home of Ireland's most northerly point.

Dunaff Head on Inishowen is visible as the prominent headland across Lough Swilly in this image.

Made at dawn from the classic overlook, this image shows off the dramatic and exposed siting of this lighthouse.

Sunset and Cliffs, DÃºn Bhaloir, Toraigh, Co. Donegal

Peter Cox Photography — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:09:11 +0000

DÃºn Bhaloir (Balor's Fort) is an iron-age promontory fort on the rugged eastern end of Tory Island, several miles off the coast of Donegal.

Made at sunset while standing over a 100m drop, the last rays of the sun bathe the cliffs with a warm glow.

Article Published in Amateur Photographer Magazine

Peter Cox Photography — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 10:11:01 +0000

My article on Time Lapse Photography was published in this week's Amateur Photographer magazine (dated Saturday, August 28, 2010). Be sure and pick up your copy! In the article, I go through the basics of time lapse technique, showing you how to make the best from your own camera.

Early Morning, Brittas Bay & Mizen Head, Co. Wicklow

Peter Cox Photography — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 14:07:24 +0000

A quiet cove at the southern tip of Brittas Bay, with Mizen Head in the background. In a large print, the offshore windfarm can be made out on the horizon.

New Circle of Confusion Episode

Peter Cox Photography — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:45:56 +0000

Episode 3 of the podcast on the business of photography that I host with Roger Overall is now live. Have a listen over on the Circle of Confusion website, and be sure to leave a comment!

Golf Course Photography

Peter Cox Photography — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:41:52 +0000

I've been quietly working on a new arm of my business, which is photographing golf courses. To that end, I've created a new site - Irish Golf Course Photography. The idea is to combine superior technical image quality (using my 39 megapixel medium format system) with my artistic eye to create images of Irish golf courses that evoke a real emotional response from the viewer - to make them more likely to visit my clients' courses than anyone else. If you're a member or staff at a golf course, and would like to improve its image and attract more visitors/members - then head on over to the new site and have a look - then give me a call.

Watchtower & Rocks, Mizen Peninsula, Co. Cork

Peter Cox Photography — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 15:11:36 +0000

A ruined coastal watchtower keeps vigil on the rocky coastline of the Mizen peninsula in this infra red image.