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James A. Truett @jamesatruett.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝟭𝟬𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝘀. 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟭𝟮 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝘂𝘁! My 2027 Magical Irish Countryside Collectors Wall Calendar celebrates 10 years of sharing the Ireland I love. Find out more: jamestruettart.com/magical

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James A. Truett @jamesatruett.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I never tire of this view from my front yard here in County Clare, Ireland. This morning greeted me with a lovely pastel sunrise and crisp autumn air. Wishing your a fantastic week.

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James A. Truett @jamesatruett.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

One of the many paths in County Galway's Coole Park, former home of Lady Gregory, and ground zero for Ireland's Literary Revival of the late 1800s and early 1900s.

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James A. Truett @jamesatruett.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Nestled in a valley below Ballinalacken Castle, this white farmhouse enjoys one of the finest backdrops in County Clare. Beyond the trees, the Atlantic shimmers beneath a sky that never looks quite the same twice.

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James A. Truett @jamesatruett.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Doonagore Castle stands proudly above Doolin, County Clare, where centuries of history meet sweeping views of the Atlantic. Few landmarks capture the enduring spirit of Ireland's west coast quite like this.

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James A. Truett @jamesatruett.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Autumn quietly settles into Kilrush, County Clare, as a golden tree transforms the simple blue bench beneath it into the best seat in town. Sometimes all you need is a place to pause and watch the seasons change.

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James A. Truett @jamesatruett.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Against the backdrop of a spectacular sunrise, birds gather atop a power pole near my home in Kildysart, County Clare, quietly surveying their domain as another day begins across the Irish countryside.

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James A. Truett @jamesatruett.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Sunbeams break through the clouds to spotlight a quiet field along Ireland's Shannon Estuary. Fleeting moments like this remind me that nature always knows where to place the light. See Beauty Everywhere.

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James A. Truett @jamesatruett.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Sunlight streams through trees and over an old stone wall at the entrance to the former Newhall Estate near Ennis in County Clare.

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James A. Truett @jamesatruett.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

There’s something wonderfully cosy about an old Irish kitchen, where a solid-fuel range replaced the open hearth and became the warm heart of the home. Cooking, heating water and keeping the chill away -- all from one hardworking stove. You can almost feel the warmth in this room.

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James A. Truett @jamesatruett.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Gentle reeds break the still surface of Lough Derg beneath a soft winter sky. There is a quiet elegance to these simple scenes, reminding me that peace is often found in the smallest details.

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James A. Truett @jamesatruett.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

For more than six centuries, Bunratty Castle has welcomed travellers to County Clare. Beautifully restored and steeped in history, it remains one of Ireland's finest and most complete medieval fortresses, with an equally appetising Medieval Banquet.

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James A. Truett @jamesatruett.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

As the sun slipped below the horizon near Kildysart, the fields of County Clare were bathed in warm light. Even the most familiar countryside can become extraordinary for a few quiet minutes each evening.

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James A. Truett @jamesatruett.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The soaring round tower of Kilmacduagh Monastery in County Galway has stood watch over this ancient monastery for more than a thousand years. It's one of Ireland's most remarkable early Christian sites and a place that never fails to inspire.

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James A. Truett @jamesatruett.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

An old gate lodge rests beside the lakeside path at Killone Lough, where generations have walked beneath the trees. From above, the winding track feels like an invitation to explore at a gentler pace.

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James A. Truett @jamesatruett.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Ballyportry Castle near Corofin is one of County Clare's finest surviving tower houses. Built in the 16th century, its elegant proportions and remarkable preservation make it one of my favourite castles to photograph.

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James A. Truett @jamesatruett.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Standing above Lough Inchiquin in North Clare, the ruins of Tír Mac Bran Castle have watched over this landscape for centuries. Even in silence, places like this still have remarkable stories to tell.

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James A. Truett @jamesatruett.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

A quiet path follows the shoreline of Bay Lough near the Vee Pass in County Tipperary, where still water reflects the ever-changing skies. It's one of those places that rewards slowing down and simply taking in the landscape.

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James A. Truett @jamesatruett.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

From above, the Vee Pass in County Tipperary becomes a living tapestry. Streams weave through the landscape while vibrant rhododendrons burst into bloom, adding brilliant colour to one of Ireland's most scenic mountain passes.

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James A. Truett @jamesatruett.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

From the top of Tír Mac Bran Castle, the view stretches across Lough Inchiquin and the rolling landscape of North Clare. It's easy to imagine why this remarkable tower house was built in such a commanding position.

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James A. Truett @jamesatruett.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

As dawn spread across the Shannon Estuary, Ballylean Lough mirrored the first colours of the new day. Mornings like this remind me that some of nature's finest moments belong to those willing to rise early.

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James A. Truett @jamesatruett.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

A lone swan glides through the reeds of Ballycullinan Lough near Corofin, County Clare, searching for food beneath brooding skies. Even as storm clouds gather, nature carries on with quiet grace, one gentle ripple at a time.

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James A. Truett @jamesatruett.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Knappogue Castle has stood watch over the County Clare countryside since the 15th century. Beautifully restored and surrounded by formal gardens, this medieval tower house remains one of Ireland's finest examples of a fortified castle still standing today.

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James A. Truett @jamesatruett.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Atlantic waves surge across the rocky limestone ledges of Rhinevilla Bay on County Clare's Loop Head Peninsula. Overlooking the broad Shannon Estuary as it meets the Atlantic Ocean, this ever-changing coastline is shaped by the sea, tide after tide.

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James A. Truett @jamesatruett.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Newtown Castle rises above the green landscape of the Burren, with Galway Bay shimmering in the distance. Built in the 16th century, this distinctive round tower remains one of County Clare's most recognisable landmarks. It's also home to the renowned Burren College of Art.

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James A. Truett @jamesatruett.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

From above, this tiny emerald meadow near Carrowmore North, County Clare, appears cradled by ancient limestone and the restless Atlantic. Cut off from the mainland at high tide, it's a striking reminder of nature's artistry along Ireland's rugged west coast.

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James A. Truett @jamesatruett.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

An aerial view of Blueball Falls in Clondegad, County Clare, where the Owenslieve River winds through a peaceful woodland before continuing its journey to the River Fergus and the Shannon Estuary. One of those hidden corners of Clare that rewards those who take the time to explore.

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James A. Truett @jamesatruett.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Thoor Ballylee rises above the trees of County Galway, its medieval tower standing much as it has for centuries. Once home to W.B. Yeats, this remarkable landmark remains one of Ireland's most treasured literary and historic sites.

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James A. Truett @jamesatruett.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

A road winds around Rhinevilla Bay on County Clare's Loop Head Peninsula.

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James A. Truett @jamesatruett.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

As the day draws to a close, the rolling green fields of County Clare are bathed in the last light before sunset. It is a quiet reminder that some of nature's most beautiful moments ask nothing of us except that we pause and notice.

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James A. Truett @jamesatruett.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

A double rainbow stretches across the luminous green fields near Kildysart, County Clare, as sunshine breaks through the passing clouds. Some moments last only minutes, but they leave an impression that stays with you long after the colours have faded.

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James A. Truett @jamesatruett.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

As the sun slips below the horizon, the rolling fields of County Clare glow beneath a sky painted in pink, gold and blue. Moments like this never last long, but they stay with you long after the light has faded.

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James A. Truett @jamesatruett.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Sunlight filters through the trees at Clondegad Bridge as the Owenslieve River winds quietly toward the River Fergus and the Shannon Estuary. One of those peaceful County Clare scenes that invites you to slow down and simply enjoy the moment.

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James A. Truett @jamesatruett.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘂𝗹 Morning light, brilliant Rowan berries and a little footpath disappearing beneath the trees in Lissycasey, County Clare. Sometimes you don't have to travel very far to find something extraordinary. You just have to go outside and look.

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James A. Truett @jamesatruett.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

The sun rises to a misty sky hanging over Ireland's Shannon Estuary in September 2018.

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James A. Truett @jamesatruett.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Standing watch over Galway Bay for more than 500 years, Gleninagh Castle is one of the Burren's hidden treasures. Surrounded by limestone hills, green fields and tranquil waters, it remains a quiet reminder of County Clare's rich medieval past.

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James A. Truett @jamesatruett.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

A fiery sunrise over County Clare's village of Kildysart along Ireland's Shannon Estuary, captured in December 2022.

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James A. Truett @jamesatruett.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

While waiting for my cousins before our weekly family lunch at Ballycorick Church, I wandered through the old churchyard with my camera. Sometimes the most memorable photographs aren't planned. They simply appear when you slow down long enough to notice.

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James A. Truett @jamesatruett.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

A bright water lily captured in Budapest’s Japanese Garden last year. Rising clean from the mud into sunlight, it is a beautiful symbol of purity, rebirth and peace — while offering shade, cool water and shelter to life beneath the surface. #Budapest #JapaneseGarden #WaterLillies

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James A. Truett @jamesatruett.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Today marks Lúnasa, the traditional first day of autumn on the Celtic calendar and the beginning of the harvest season. While summer still lingers, the ancient rhythms of Ireland remind us that the seasons change gradually. Happy Lúnasa!

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James A. Truett @jamesatruett.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Closing out July with this lovely sunset over the rolling green meadows of County Clare.

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James A. Truett @jamesatruett.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Here's a favourite image captured a couple of years ago at Kildysart Quay, as a small boat awaits its next journey at high tide on the smooth waters of Ireland's Shannon Estuary.

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James A. Truett @jamesatruett.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Built around 1480 by the McMahon Clan, Carrigaholt Castle has guarded the Shannon Estuary for more than five centuries. In 1588, ships of the Spanish Armada anchored nearby seeking help. A year later, English forces captured the castle after a 4-day siege in retaliation for lending aid to the enemy.

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James A. Truett @jamesatruett.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

The patchwork green fields of Querrin on County Clare's Loop Head Peninsula bask in the summer sunshine beside the Shannon Estuary, just before its waters meet the Atlantic Ocean—a simple landscape, yet one that captures the quiet beauty of rural Ireland.

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James A. Truett @jamesatruett.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

So excited to bring a touch of the Irish countryside to the RareEvo Art Gallery at America's premier blockchain conference starting today through July 31, 2026, at The ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.

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James A. Truett @jamesatruett.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

O'Briensbridge, County Clare, has stood at the heart of 500 years of Irish history. This aerial view shows the 12-arched bridge spanning the River Shannon, Lough Derg beyond, and the canal built in the 1920s to supply water to the Ardnacrusha hydroelectric power station.

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James A. Truett @jamesatruett.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

I captured "Golden Hill Bloom" on the spur of the moment while exploring with my cousin a few years ago. We were driving on the County Clare coast when we nearly zoomed past this calming scene, with Ragged Robin adding the pop of pink to this yellow and green field under blue skies.

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James A. Truett @jamesatruett.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Cotton candy clouds in a delicate blue sky reflect in the waters of McNamara's Lake, known locally as Paddy Mac's Lake, near the historic County Clare village of O'Briensbridge along Ireland's Shannon River.

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James A. Truett @jamesatruett.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

A sunrise from my archives: this stunning sky appeared over the County Clare village of Kildysart, captured in December 2022.

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James A. Truett @jamesatruett.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Captured in County Clare's 12 O'Clock Hills, this beautiful Foxglove, also known as "Faerie Fingers," is as fascinating as it is striking. Though poisonous, it gave rise to the heart medication Digoxin. Irish folklore warned that bringing it indoors invited bad luck.

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