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Darren McLoughlin @travelimages.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Spent some time out on the west coast this month, stormy days are often the best. panoramicireland.com/photo-tours-...

Crashing waves on a stormy Atlantic coast in County Mayo, Ireland, September

Darren McLoughlin @travelimages.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

A beautifully stormy day on the west coast of Ireland as the quiet lane leads down to the Atlantic past stone walls and tumble down fences. panoramicireland.com/blog-ireland... #wildatlanticway #ireland #panoramicireland

Green Road to the Atlantic, Ireland's Edge - A scenic, grassy lane flanked by stone walls and fences leads to the stormy Atlantic Ocean

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Darren McLoughlin @travelimages.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Well that’s it for another year, 2025 is drawing to a close as I write this and the first days of 2026 may see snow here in Ireland. Happy New Year and thank all of you who visited Ireland this year and spent time with me on tours. #ireland panoramicireland.com/miscellaneou...

A circular, stone Neoclassical building known as Mussenden Temple, perched on a grassy cliff edge overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in County Derry, Ireland. The temple features a domed roof topped with a golden urn, Corinthian columns, and a decorative frieze. A dirt path leads through a small black gate toward the stone steps of the temple's entrance. The scene is bathed in the warm, golden light of late afternoon, with a clear blue sky and soft white clouds in the background. Image by panoramicireland.com

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Darren McLoughlin @travelimages.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

Christmas Day, a time of big dinners and unwrapping presents. Here in Ireland there is a popular tradition of taking to the water, the icy-cold waters of the Irish Sea, Atlantic Ocean or lakes and rivers. panoramicireland.com/blog-ireland... #swimming #seascape #seaswimming #irishsea #dublin

A large, festive crowd of swimmers gathered at the rocky Forty Foot bathing spot in Sandycove, Dublin, on a bright and sunny Christmas Day. People are queuing to jump into the Irish Sea, with many wearing swimsuits and some sporting Santa hats, while spectators watch from the rocks. Image and video by Panoramic Ireland.

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Darren McLoughlin @travelimages.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Ah the west of Ireland in stormy weather is scary and beautiful at the same time. Storm Bram brings wild winds and waves of white on the Atlantic. panoramicireland.com/blog-ireland... Stormy #ireland #weather

Stormy, turbulent Atlantic Ocean on Ireland's west coast. A wild and energetic scene of clouds and waves, the ocean almost pure white with wave activity. Rocks and offshore islands are battered by waves.

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Darren McLoughlin @travelimages.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Who needs bright sunny days when the breaks between the clouds and rain give you this? Double rainbow over the green field countryside of the west of Ireland. Autumn weather at its finest. panoramicireland.com/blog-ireland... #ireland #weather #rainbow #photography #panoramicireland

Image: A sweeping panoramic, aerial view of a spectacular double rainbow arching over a vast Irish landscape. The primary rainbow is bright and forms a complete, perfect arc, with a fainter secondary rainbow visible above it. Beneath the rainbows, the land is a vibrant patchwork of bright green fields, dotted with small houses, trees, and stone walls. To the left, a large, dark body of water, likely a lough or wide river, reflects the sky. The weather is dramatic: dark, heavy storm clouds frame the scene on both sides, while a patch of bright blue sky with white clouds shines through directly under the rainbow's peak, indicating the sun is breaking through. Image by Panoramic Ireland.

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Darren McLoughlin @travelimages.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

October skies in the west of Ireland. The fields are still green and the sky is nice and colourful in recent days. A fine sunset. panoramicireland.com/photo-tours-... I could stay here all year. #ireland #landscape #photography

A high-angle, panoramic aerial scene from the west of Ireland in October, capturing a colourful autumn sunset. The view looks over a vast lough (lake) dotted with numerous small, dark islands. A heavy, dark grey sky dominates, but breaks dramatically at the horizon, allowing a brilliant burst of golden, orange, and yellow light to shine through. This sunset creates a bright, shimmering reflection that stretches across the wide, dark blue water. In the foreground and distance, the lough is bordered by rolling green fields and autumn landscapes. By Panoramic Ireland panoramicireland.com

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Darren McLoughlin @travelimages.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Lovely Pine Island in Connemara, seen here under a stormy sky but with a fine reflection. One of my favourite photography locations and landscape scenes. Home to a few native Scots pine trees that would have once covered much of Ireland. panoramicireland.com/blog-ireland...

A wide, panoramic landscape photograph of Pine Island in Derryclare Lough, Connemara, by Panoramic Ireland. In the center, a small island crowded with distinctive Scots Pine trees sits in the calm, dark water of the lough, creating a near-perfect reflection. Behind the island, the rugged, brownish slopes of the Twelve Bens mountain range rise up, their peaks partially obscured by low-hanging grey clouds. The foreground is filled with a textured carpet of autumnal bracken in vibrant shades of rust, orange, and brown, contrasting with the cool tones of the water and sky. The overall mood is serene and atmospheric.

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Darren McLoughlin @travelimages.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

The bright colours of sunset from the west of ireland, the Atlantic reflecting what's left of the evening light. #ireland #landscape #photography #wildatlanticway Certainly a favourite scene - those clouds. panoramicireland.com

A stunning panoramic, long-exposure photograph of a sunset over the Irish Atlantic coast, viewed from a high vantage point.

The sky dominates the upper two-thirds of the image, filled with motion-blurred clouds that streak horizontally across the frame. The colors are dramatic and beautifully blended, transitioning from a fiery, vibrant red and orange near the horizon, through shades of magenta and purple in the middle, to a soft, muted lavender-grey at the very top.

Below the colorful sky, the landscape is cast in deep silhouette. A series of rolling hills or small mountains frames the scene. A sweeping, curved bay with a thin, pale line of a sandy beach carves into the land from the left. The water in the bay is dark, calm, and glassy, reflecting the fading light. Nestled in the curve of the bay and at the foot of the hills, the tiny, twinkling lights of a coastal village or town are scattered across the darkness. To the right of the main bay, another dark body of water, a small freshwater lake, is just visible.

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Darren McLoughlin @travelimages.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

It's Electric Picnic time, looking forward to another year at EP. Here's a photo I took of Elijah Hewson from Irish rock band Inhaler at EP23. They will be playing again this year. panoramicireland.com/blog-ireland... #ireland #music

Irish rock band Inhaler's singer and guitarist, Elijah Hewson, on a blue and smoky stage with guitar and singing.

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Darren McLoughlin @travelimages.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

The Samuel Beckett Bridge in Dublin looks impressive whether open for traffic or closed for maintenance. #ireland The colour of nightscape photography. panoramicireland.com/miscellaneou...

A twilight view of the Samuel Beckett Bridge in Dublin, Ireland, illuminated with soft golden lights that reflect on the calm River Liffey. The elegant white cable-stayed structure, designed to resemble an Irish harp, arcs gracefully with its pylon rising high at an angle, supported by taut steel cables. Modern glass and brick buildings line the riverside in the background, glowing warmly under the deep blue evening sky streaked with soft clouds. The city lights shimmer across the water, creating a tranquil and modern urban scene.

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Darren McLoughlin @travelimages.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

Lovely Kilkenny, home to the annual Kilkenny Arts Festival with performances in the medieval streets and buildings of Ireland's friendliest city. panoramicireland.com/blog-ireland...

A photograph of the grounds of Kilkenny Castle in Ireland with people sitting on the grass enjoying the sunny day with blue sky and white clouds. Photo by Panoramic Ireland.

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Darren McLoughlin @travelimages.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

The calm of a misty-cloudy sunrise at an Irish lake. An ethereal, almost dreamy scene as the pre-sunrise colour faded to mists in the minutes after. #ireland #photography #sunrise

A serene and misty Irish lake at sunrise. A small, silhouetted island with a ruined stone tower sits in the calm water, which reflects the soft light of the sun. The sun is a pale orb in a hazy, pastel-toned sky, and a few swans are visible on the left. The overall atmosphere is peaceful and ethereal. Image by Panoramic Ireland.

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Darren McLoughlin @travelimages.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

One of the most common garden birds in Ireland, the blackbird Turdus merula or Lon Dubh in Irish, is coming under threat from a mosquito-borne virus known as Usutu virus. #birds #ireland panoramicireland.com/blog-ireland...

A blackbird singing in a cherry tree in Ireland, by Panoramic Ireland.

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Darren McLoughlin @travelimages.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Ah, the month of May is a colourful one here in Ireland. With scenes like this woodland and a carpet of bluebells with just a hint of early morning golden light. I do enjoy photographing in the countryside at this time of year. #photography #landscape panoramicireland.com/photo-tours-...

A panoramic shot of a vibrant green Irish woodland in May. Sunlight filters through the dense canopy of tall, slender trees, illuminating the forest floor which is carpeted with a sea of purple-blue bluebells. A narrow, reddish-brown dirt path winds from the lower right corner towards the center of the image. The trees have textured bark, some covered in moss, and their leaves are a brilliant, almost neon green. The light creates dappled patterns on the ground, highlighting the delicate bluebell flowers. Image by Panoramic Ireland.

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Darren McLoughlin @travelimages.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Ess na Crub, one of the fine waterfalls in Glenariff, County Antrim. A scenic Irish waterfall. #photography panoramicireland.com/photo-tours-...

The dramatic, creamy white waters of a waterfall plunge over dark, jagged rocks into a still, dark pool below. The surrounding landscape in Glenariff Forest Park, County Antrim, Ireland, is vibrant with green moss and ferns clinging to the rocks and trees lining the falls. Image by Panoramic Ireland.

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Darren McLoughlin @travelimages.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

A bright and colourful sunrise at the coast for Saint Patrick's Day 2025 in Ireland. panoramicireland.com/blog-ireland... #ireland #photography #sunrise #saintpatricksday

A wide panoramic photograph of a sunrise over the Irish coast on Saint Patrick's Day. The sun is just above the horizon, casting a bright orange glow and a reflection on the calm water. The sky is a gradient of soft pink and orange hues. The coastline is visible on the left side, a dark strip of land against the lighter water and sky, by Panoramic Ireland.

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Darren McLoughlin @travelimages.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

Early morning is a time to experience the true beauty of the world, daylight builds before sunrise to bathe landscapes in golden hour colour. #photography Ireland panoramicireland.com/photo-tours-...

A scenic image of the Forty Foot in Dublin at dawn, captured by Panoramic Ireland. A person stands on a concrete platform with railings, gazing out at the ocean. Another person is wading in the water. The sky is a mix of blue and orange, with dramatic clouds. The scene is framed by dark rocks.

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Darren McLoughlin @travelimages.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

The Cliffs of Moher at Sunset, Ireland. For much of 2025, the trails running along the popular Irish visitor attraction will be closed in large parts (the visitor centre remains open). #ireland #travel #photography panoramicireland.com/blog-ireland...

Stunning sunset view of the Cliffs of Moher, Ireland, from a high angle. The cliffs are illuminated by golden light, highlighting their layered rock formations and patches of green grass. The ocean is a dark blue, with white waves crashing against the base of the cliffs. A prominent sea stack rises from the water near the center of the image. The sky is filled with dramatic clouds, hinting at a recent storm. Photo by Panoramic Ireland.

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Darren McLoughlin @travelimages.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

The west of Ireland, home to many of my favourite scenes, like this. The old ruin with rusted tin roof sits above the calm, dark river and a sunny landscape grazed by sheep. #ireland #photography #landscape

A rustic stone cottage with a rusted metal roof sits atop a grassy hillside in the west of Ireland. The scene is bathed in golden sunlight, highlighting patches of moss, rocks, and scattered trees grazed by sheep. A calm but dark river flows in the foreground, and the sky is a mix of blue and dramatic gray clouds. Photograph by Panoramic Ireland.

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Darren McLoughlin @travelimages.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Sunrays at sunset in the west of Ireland #photography panoramicireland.com Colourfully green.

A stunning aerial view of an expansive Irish lakeside landscape during a dramatic sunset. The foreground features shimmering water dotted with small islands and bordered by lush, vibrant green fields. The fields are interspersed with hedgerows, farmhouses, and small clusters of trees. In the middle ground, the lake continues to stretch out, with more islands visible, leading toward a flat rural landscape. The horizon reveals a mix of distant hills and open land. Above, the sky is a mix of stormy, dark gray clouds and patches of bright blue. Golden rays of sunlight pierce through the clouds, casting ethereal beams of light onto the water and land below. The overall atmosphere is serene yet dramatic, showcasing the natural beauty of the Irish countryside. By Panoramic Ireland.

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Darren McLoughlin @travelimages.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Well, we did get a wee bit of snow here in Ireland. Quite a bit in places. Here accompanied by a vibrant orangey-pink sunset sky signalling a good day tomorrow, the shepherd's delight. Probably to be short lived as Storm Bert is due to arrive on Saturday. panoramicireland.com/blog-ireland...

A breathtaking winter sunset over a snow-covered Irish countryside. The sky is ablaze with dramatic pink and orange clouds streaked across the horizon. In the foreground, a rural valley shows scattered homesteads and fields blanketed in fresh white snow. The middle ground rises to snow-covered rolling hills, while the background features dense evergreen forests completely frosted in snow, creating a stark contrast between the dark trees and their white coating. The landscape transitions from intimate pastoral scenes in the valley to wild forestland on the heights, all unified under the spectacular sunset sky which casts a warm glow over the wintry scene. The dramatic lighting creates a striking contrast between the cold, blue-tinted snow and the warm, fiery sky above. By Panoramic Ireland.

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Darren McLoughlin @travelimages.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

A wide and sunny, beachy panorama from the middle of marram grass-covered sand dunes on an Irish beach. Plenty of blue sky for Bluesky. #ireland #panorama #photography panoramicireland.com Panoramic

This wide panoramic image depicts a scenic Irish coastal landscape on a sunny day. The foreground features rolling sand dunes covered in golden grass, with a winding path leading down to a vast, glistening beach. The sky is a deep shade of blue, dotted with wispy white clouds, and a bright sun is setting over the tranquil waters of the ocean in the distance. The overall scene conveys a sense of serene natural beauty and tranquility. By Panoramic Ireland.

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Darren McLoughlin @travelimages.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Misty, autumn morning in Ireland panoramicireland.com #autumn #ireland #woodland #trees

A moody autumn forest scene in Ireland with golden-orange leaves on tall trees shrouded in mist. The foreground shows dry golden grass, while the trees create layers of depth in the foggy background. The image has a dreamy, ethereal quality with muted colors and soft lighting. Image by Panoramic Ireland.

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Darren McLoughlin @travelimages.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Old stone bridge over a calm stream on a rainy day in Scotland as clouds move across the mountains. #Scotland #landscape #photography Scenery

A traditional stone arch bridge spans a rocky stream in a remote valley of Scotand. The bridge is made of weathered grey stone and has a single arch. Behind it, green hills rise into misty mountains, with patches of forest visible on the slopes. The foreground shows lush green grass along the riverbank, and the stream bed is dotted with rocks. The scene captures the rugged, pastoral beauty of the Scottish countryside.

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Darren McLoughlin @travelimages.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Autumn colour from Ireland with a woodland stream and colourful foliage.

A woodland in autumn with yellow and green foliage, a small stream flows through the wood wth water cascading over rocks.

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Darren McLoughlin @travelimages.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

So it looks like Twitter is finally mostly a wasteland. A shame but at least it looks like Bluesky is a good place. If you were on Twitter and followed me, same user name there /travelimages give me a follow and if you like pictures of Ireland give me a follow too. Aurora over Ireland. Hello 😀

Aurora borealis or Northern Lights on a starry night over Ireland, reflected in the calm waters of a lake. Reds and greens are the dominant aurora colours here and most of the sky is filled with colour. By Panoramic Ireland.

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Darren McLoughlin @travelimages.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

After the warm start to November it's almost beginning to feel like winter is about to arrive, but as always who knows what's coming next week and beyond. Here, an image from County Down last year, looking across the sunlit drumlins towards the Mourne Mountains. #ireland #photography #landscape

View over the County Down countryside on a sunny, cold winter's day looking towards the Mourne Mountains, image by Panoramic Ireland.

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Darren McLoughlin @travelimages.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

The Giant's Causeway, colour from the basalt coumns on the Antrim Coast. #photography #ireland

County Antrim's Giant's Causeway with colourful sky reflected.

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