County Clare

Autumn Path in Lissycasey Wood in County Clare, Ireland.

Autumn Path in Lissycasey Wood

Winding through stands of Birch and clusters of ferns, this tranquil leaf-strewn path is part of the Lissycasey Cascades Ecology Park in Ireland’s County Clare, between Ennis and Kilrush. Most visitors to Ireland rarely...

Cosmos Flower and Irish Stone Wall

Cosmos Flower and Irish Stone Wall

I really love the contrasts of brilliantly colored flowers against the somber tones and historical backdrop of Ireland’s ubiquitous stone walls. In this image, a Cosmos flower is bathed in afternoon sunshine in front...

Colorful Irish Roadside Scenery

Colorful Irish Roadside Scenery

Ravishing red Fuchsias and opulent orange Montbretias  grow wild in the roadside landscape of County Clare, Ireland, though neither are native to the country. Both plants bloom each year during mid-Summer to early Autumn...

Clouds over Shimmering Green Irish Countryside

Clouds over Shimmering Green Irish Countryside

Afternoon clouds blow in from the Atlantic Ocean over the shimmering green patchwork of County Clare’s countryside. County Clare is Ireland’s 7th largest county, geographically, with 3,400 square kilometers (about 1,300 square miles). In...