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The Mourne Mountains basking in some lovely pre sunrise light over Carlingford Lough yesterday morning. Camera & Lens: Canon EOS R6 Mark III with RF24-105mm F4 L IS USM Settings: ISO 125 | 39 mm | 0 ev | f20 | 13.0 s #MourneMountains #CarlingfordLough #LongExposure #IrelandsAncientEast

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Ann Bruen @annbruen.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

A lovely sunrise featuring Haulbowline Lighthouse. I even managed to capture a green rim effect! If you look closely at the edges of the sun in some photos, you’ll see a green tint along the top and a red fringe along the bottom. Nature putting on a little bit of magic to kick off October.

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Ann Bruen @annbruen.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

A virtual stroll around the Flagstaff Viewpoint this evening, taking in some stunning views over Carlingford Lough. 🎹 Silent, O Moyle The song Silent, O Moyle — also known as The Song of Fionnuala — was first published in 1808 in the second volume of Thomas Moore’s Irish Melodies.

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Ann Bruen @annbruen.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Sunrise aligned with Haulbowline Lighthouse and a bird silhouette (a cormorant ?) on Carlingford Lough yesterday. Camera: Canon EOS R6 Mark III Lens: RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM Settings: 400mm | f/6.3 | 1/2000s | ISO 100 | +0.5 EV

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Ann Bruen @annbruen.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Carlingford, Co. Louth basking in some beautiful pre sunrise light this morning.

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Ann Bruen @annbruen.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The lights are on ! My old reliable - watching the moonrise over Haulbowline Lighthouse from Ballagan shore this evening. It looked like the horizon was clouded over, so I was delighted to see it break through. #moonrise #carlingfordlough #haulbowlinelighthouse #countylouth #photopills

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Ann Bruen @annbruen.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

A Grey Heron silhouette standing tall in nature’s vibrant spotlight this morning while searching for breakfast! #sunrise #carlingfordlough #greyheron #sunrisesilhouette #ireland

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Ann Bruen @annbruen.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

A long exposure shot from Carlingford Lough this morning taken just before sunrise at 7:20am between Greenore and Ballagan, Co. Louth.

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Ann Bruen @annbruen.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

📍Kilclief, Co. Down Moonrise over Angus Rock Lighthouse this evening from Kilclief, Co. Down. The moon was very faint at first as the sun hadn’t set so difficult lighting. But it soon appeared in all its glory. The cormorants on top of the lighthouse were paying homage.

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Ann Bruen @annbruen.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Moonlight and sunset colours from Howth, Co. Dublin this evening.

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Ann Bruen @annbruen.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Some of the beautiful beaches along Waterford’s Copper Coast near the village of Bunmahon. So beautiful. Trá na mBo, Trá na Stella, Ballydowane Cove Bunmahon Beach are featured in these photos. #coppercoast #countywaterford #irishbeaches #coastalphotography #discoverireland

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Ann Bruen @annbruen.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The lights are on! Nature’s giant ball of orange light meets Haulbowline Lighthouse’s > 200-year-old guiding light. Taken on this day 2023. #HaulbowlineLighthouse #sunrise #carlingfordlough #discoverireland

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Ann Bruen @annbruen.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Sorting through photos for calendar choices and an annual tidy-up (I always think it will be monthly but it never quite works out like that!!). It takes twice as long as it should, but I love how much a single photo can bring back a memory. A few of my favourites from January ❤️

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Ann Bruen @annbruen.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

A robin among the Hydrangea at Gougane Barra, Co. Cork. Came for the chapel view but an added bonus was a photo shoot with this cute little local guide! #hydrangea #robinredbreast #gouganebarra #countycork #discoverireland

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Ann Bruen @annbruen.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

SUNRISE, MOONSET, SUNSET, MOONRISE 🌅🌕 Not too many days in Ireland when you can capture sunrise, moonset, sunset, and moonrise but this day 2024 was one of them. Sunrise over Howth Lighthouse, moon set from the same spot, sunset from Gyles Quay, and moonrise over Haulbowline Lighthouse Amazing.

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Ann Bruen @annbruen.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Moonrise over Rockabill Island from this day 2024. Was planning to get the moon on the horizon but the clouds didn’t play ball … a lot of scrambling over a rocky beach provided this shot as the moon eventually appeared!

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Ann Bruen @annbruen.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Looking straight down into the turquoise waters at the Kerry Cliffs. Just one of the many stunning views on display from high above the Atlantic. #kerrycliffs #atlanticocean #irelandscoast #wildatlanticway #discoverireland

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Ann Bruen @annbruen.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Sun Diving, Zadar, Croatia 🌅 This memory popped up from this day last year. If you ever find yourself wandering around Zadar, the public open-air seawater pool and iconic diving platform at Kolovare Beach are well worth a visit. #zadar #kolovarebeach #croatia #diving #sunset

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Ann Bruen @annbruen.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Following up on that moonrise clip with a few still shots from Greenore Shore. September 17th, 2024 was truly one of those magical evenings where a plan falls into place perfectly. 📸🌕 #moonrise #carlingfordlough #haulbowlinelighthouse #photopills #ireland

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Ann Bruen @annbruen.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

What an "On This Day" memory! 🌕 This to date is one of my favourite moonrises. Viewed from Greenore Shore back on September 17th, 2024, it features one of my favourite landmarks - Haulbowline Lighthouse on Carlingford Lough. 🎹 Playing Debussy’s Clair de Lune on piano

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Ann Bruen @annbruen.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Orange cornflowers providing a stunning splash of colour at Greer’s Quay on this day 2024. Greer's Quay, Ballyoonan, Omeath, Co. Louth was commissioned to be built by Robert Walker Greer, a local landowner, in the 1840s to help develop Carlingford Lough’s fishing industry.

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Ann Bruen @annbruen.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Sea arch along the beautiful Glen Beach Cliff Walk - a stunning view along the Wicklow coastline. #glenbeachcliffwalk #wicklow #irelandsancienteast #coastallandscapes #discoverireland

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Ann Bruen @annbruen.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

📍 Slea Head, Dingle Peninsula Wild Montbretia in bloom and ‘A Fear Marbh’ (Inis Tuaisceart) resting on the horizon. Blasket Island views, a moody sky and a burst of orange. #dinglepeninsula #theblaskets #moodysky #wildatlanticway #discoverireland

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Ann Bruen @annbruen.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

The suspension footbridge within the grounds of Birr Castle, Co. Offaly was built between 1821 and 1825 - a rare surviving example of an early wire-cable suspension bridge. It is the oldest wrought-iron suspension bridge in Ireland. #birrcastle #countyoffaly ##discoverireland

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Ann Bruen @annbruen.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Lucky to get to visit a good few more lighthouses over the last few weeks. Hope by this time next year I’ve photographed them all! Mostly Galway and Mayo coast left. 1/2

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Ann Bruen @annbruen.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Dunquin (Dún Chaoin), where the land falls into the Atlantic. Stunning coastlines, green cliffs, and that beautiful Dingle Peninsula light. #Dunquin #DinglePeninsula #WildAtlanticWay #CountyKerry #Ireland

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Ann Bruen @annbruen.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

The Dor Beetle, spotted wandering along the Annaloughan Loop on the Cooley Peninsula, Co. Louth. You can clearly see its bright metallic blue coloration highlighting the edges and legs. #dorbeetle #cooleypeninsula #irishwildlife #irishinsects

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Ann Bruen @annbruen.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Echoes of yesterday and life today - cottage living past and present on Clare Island, Co. Mayo.

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Ann Bruen @annbruen.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Sheep life on Clare Island, Co. Mayo with views of Croagh Patrick, Cnoc Mór (highest point on the island) and Inisturk Island.

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Ann Bruen @annbruen.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Nature’s light show over Carlingford Lough - this day last year! ⚡️ What started as a hunt for a quiet moonrise along Greenore/Ballagan Shore turned into an amazing lightning show over Haulbowline Lighthouse. Amazing to witness, and I feel so lucky to have captured it! A night I won’t forget.

Lightning strike over the lighthouse on Carlingford Lough

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Ann Bruen @annbruen.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Love this memory from #thisdaylastyear! Set out hoping to capture moonrise behind Haulbowline Lighthouse on Carlingford Lough, but was greeted with this incredible sky. These clouds rolled in above the lighthouse and turned out to be just a teaser before an amazing lightning show (see next post)

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Ann Bruen @annbruen.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

How beautiful is this scene? Looking towards Croagh Patrick on the mainland from this beautiful small beach - Castle Cove on Clare Island, Co. Mayo. #clareisland #clewbay #croaghpatrick #castlecove #discoverireland

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Ann Bruen @annbruen.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Some highlights from August 2026. I was lucky enough to explore several counties of our beautiful isle and tick off a few more lighthouses. Haven’t had time to go through most of my photos but will do over the next while. What counties can you spot?

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Ann Bruen @annbruen.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

What a week that was chasing the moon around the country from Louth to Cork. Monday and Wednesday from Slieve Foye, Friday from Greenore, Co. Louth and Saturday from Crosshaven, Co. Cork.

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Ann Bruen @annbruen.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

The Moon and the clouds playing tag around the Roches Point Tower. Taken from across the water on Church Bay near Crosshaven, Co. Cork.

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Ann Bruen @annbruen.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Moonrise behind Roche’s Tower yesterday evening, adding some drama above the coloured cottages of Lighthouse Terrace. Roches Point Lighthouse was automated in 1995, bringing an end to the era of resident lighthouse keepers. Today, the cottages are privately owned.

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Ann Bruen @annbruen.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

When is a full moon not a full moon? 🌕 When the clouds take a big bite out of it! ☁️ Moonrise this evening taken from Church Bay, Crosshaven, Co. Cork looking towards Roche Tower on Roche’s Point. #churchbay #moonrise #photopills #rochetower #countycork

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Ann Bruen @annbruen.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

The plan was to capture the moon breaking the horizon, but a low cloud layer had other ideas! Still, watching this incredible pink moon clear the haze right over Haulbowline Lighthouse was worth the wait at Greenore Shore.

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Ann Bruen @annbruen.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

A low cloud layer on the horizon hid the initial rise, but tonight’s moon over Haulbowline Lighthouse still put on a show! Captured from Greenore Shore with a gorgeous pink glow trailing across the water.

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Ann Bruen @annbruen.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

These guys were hanging out on Slieve Foye the other night but as you can see they definitely had no interest in the moonrise 😉🐏🌕

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Ann Bruen @annbruen.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

A stunning sunset through the mist yesterday evening. Viewed from the lower slopes of Slieve Foye.

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Ann Bruen @annbruen.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

The sun through the clouds and the mist yesterday evening with visible sunspots (black dotted areas) on display. Taken from the Cooley Mountains at 19:42.

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Ann Bruen @annbruen.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Moonrise this evening from Slieve Foye looking towards Barnavave mountain and cross from about 1km away. It was amazing the way the cloud cleared. 30 minutes before this photo was taken you couldn’t see the mountain let alone the cross. #barnavavecross #moonrise #slievefoye #cooleymountains

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Ann Bruen @annbruen.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Beautiful evening reflections at Ross Castle 📍Ross Castle, Lough Leane, Killarney National Park 🗓️ 8th August, 2026 📷 Canon EOS R6 Mark III 🔍 Canon RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM ⚙️ ISO 320 | 35 mm | 0 EV | f4 | 1/500s #rosscastle #killarneynationalpark #countykerry #reflections #discoverireland

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Ann Bruen @annbruen.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Lift off commencing at Annaverna 🚀 Captured a cloudy moon rising behind part of the television mast on Annaverna in the Cooley Mountains above Omeath this evening.

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Ann Bruen @annbruen.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

📍 Cooley Mountains Watching the moonrise yesterday evening, looking towards the cross on Barnavave. The first photo was taken closer to the cross than the second, showing how perspective affects the Moon’s apparent size relative to the foreground.

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Ann Bruen @annbruen.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Reaching for the moon at Barnavave Cross on the Cooley mountains this evening. A lovely hike up this evening to capture the waxing gibbous moon as it rose over Barnavave mountain. Fun times getting alignment with my willing participant ! #moonrise #silhouettes #cooleymountains #photopills

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Ann Bruen @annbruen.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Cottage life on the Great Blasket Island - where the golden sands and turquoise waters of Trá Bán serve as your back garden. #BlasketIslands #DinglePeninsula #IslandLife #DiscoverIreland #WildAtlanticWay

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Ann Bruen @annbruen.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Two angles of the same local beauty - a female common blue butterfly. From its patterned underwing to its stunning open wing colours it packs a punch in a very small parcel. And if you’re wondering how it got its name, the male butterfly has a bright, sky-blue topside.

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Ann Bruen @annbruen.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Happy World Photography Day 📸 This year’s official theme is “Home” - a concept that goes far beyond four walls. Happy World Photography Day to all the photographers capturing the places and moments that feel like home to them. #WorldPhotographyDay2026

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