Antrim

Ireland Landscapes

Titanic Quaters & Harland and Wolff – Belfast

Titanic Quarter is Belfast’s vibrant waterfront district, built around the historic shipyards where RMS Titanic was designed and constructed. Home to the award-winning Titanic Belfast visitor attraction, it combines maritime heritage with modern development. Visitors can explore museums, historic docks, public spaces, and stunning architecture overlooking Belfast Lough.

  • Camera: ILCE-7RM2
  • Aperture: ƒ/10
  • Shutter speed: 30s
  • ISO: 100
  • Focal length: 90mm
  • Taken: 23 December, 2020
Ireland Landscapes

The Queens Bridge – Belfast

The Queen’s Bridge is one of Belfast’s most historic landmarks, spanning the River Lagan and linking the city centre with East Belfast. This elegant Victorian stone arch bridge opened in 1843 and was later named in honour of Queen Victoria. Today, it offers scenic riverside views and remains an enduring symbol of Belfast’s heritage.

  • Camera: ILCE-7RM4A
  • Aperture: ƒ/11
  • Shutter speed: 1.6s
  • ISO: 50
  • Focal length: 23mm
  • Taken: 23 October, 2022

The Giants Causeway – Bushmill

The Giant’s Causeway is Northern Ireland’s most famous natural wonder, featuring thousands of interlocking basalt columns formed by ancient volcanic activity. Steeped in legend, it is said to have been built by the giant Finn McCool. This UNESCO World Heritage Site offers spectacular coastal scenery, dramatic cliffs, and unforgettable views.

  • Camera: PENTAX K-30
  • Aperture: ƒ/9
  • Shutter speed: 1/200s
  • ISO: 100
  • Focal length: 10mm
  • Taken: 8 April, 2015

The Dark Hedges – Armoy

The Dark Hedges is one of Northern Ireland’s most photographed landmarks, featuring a magnificent avenue of intertwining beech trees planted in the eighteenth century. Located near Armoy in County Antrim, its atmospheric beauty attracts visitors from around the world. The enchanting setting became internationally famous through television and photography.

  • Camera: PENTAX K-30
  • Aperture: ƒ/9
  • Shutter speed: 1/6s
  • ISO: 100
  • Focal length: 70mm
  • Taken: 26 August, 2014
Ballintoy Harbour

Ballintoy Harbour – Ballintoy

Ballintoy Harbour is a picturesque fishing harbour on County Antrim’s dramatic North Coast. Framed by rugged cliffs and crystal-clear waters, it offers stunning views towards Rathlin Island and Scotland. Famous as a filming location for Game of Thrones, the harbour combines natural beauty, maritime heritage, and a peaceful coastal atmosphere.

  • Camera: PENTAX K-30
  • Aperture: ƒ/9
  • Shutter speed: 1/250s
  • ISO: 100
  • Focal length: 40mm
  • Taken: 13 July, 2013

Ballintoy Coastal Arch – Ballintoy

The Ballintoy Coastal Arch is a striking natural rock formation along County Antrim’s rugged shoreline. Carved by centuries of Atlantic waves, it frames breathtaking sea views and highlights the dramatic geology of the Causeway Coast. Popular with walkers and photographers, the arch showcases the raw beauty of Northern Ireland’s coastline.

  • Camera: ILCE-7RM2
  • Aperture: ƒ/8
  • Shutter speed: 1/320s
  • ISO: 50
  • Focal length: 50mm
  • Taken: 12 July, 2018

Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge – Ballintoy

Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge is one of Northern Ireland’s most spectacular attractions, linking the mainland to a tiny rocky island once used by salmon fishermen. Suspended high above the Atlantic Ocean, it offers breathtaking coastal views, dramatic cliffs, and unforgettable experiences. The surrounding landscape is rich in wildlife and natural beauty.

  • Camera: PENTAX K-30
  • Aperture: ƒ/7.1
  • Shutter speed: 1/200s
  • ISO: 100
  • Focal length: 21.25mm
  • Taken: 13 July, 2013

Pan’s Rock Bridge– Ballycastle

Pan’s Rock Bridge in Ballycastle is a distinctive pedestrian bridge spanning a rocky coastal inlet beside the town’s seafront. Popular with walkers and photographers, it provides striking views of the Atlantic Ocean, Rathlin Island, and the surrounding coastline. The bridge offers easy access to scenic shore paths and rugged seascapes.

  • Camera: ILCE-7RM4A
  • Aperture: ƒ/11
  • Shutter speed: 1/1.3s
  • ISO: 400
  • Focal length: 28mm
  • Taken: 4 April, 2024

Belfast Lough Reflections – Belfast

Belfast Lough is a large, intertidal sea inlet on the east coast of Northern Ireland. At its head is the city and port of Belfast, which sits at the mouth of the River Lagan. The lough opens into the North Channel and connects Belfast to the Irish Sea.

  • Camera: ILCE-7RM4A
  • Aperture: ƒ/13
  • Shutter speed: 20s
  • ISO: 100
  • Focal length: 28mm
  • Taken: 28 January, 2023

Dunluce Castle – Bushmills

Dunluce Castle is a now-ruined medieval castle in Northern Ireland, the seat of Clan MacDonnell. It is located on the edge of a basalt outcropping in County Antrim, and is accessible via a bridge connecting it to the mainland.

  • Camera: ILCE-7RM4A
  • Aperture: ƒ/11
  • Shutter speed: 5s
  • ISO: 50
  • Focal length: 17mm
  • Taken: 26 April, 2024

The Arcadia – Portrush

The Arcadia is one of Portrush’s most iconic landmarks, beautifully positioned beside East Strand Beach. Once a famous ballroom, it remains a popular destination for visitors and locals alike. Surrounded by stunning coastal views, it offers a welcoming café, art gallery, events space, and a unique blend of heritage and seaside charm.

  • Camera: ILCE-7RM4A
  • Aperture: ƒ/8
  • Shutter speed: 30s
  • ISO: 50
  • Focal length: 20mm
  • Taken: 27 April, 2024

The Drinking Cow – Bushmills

Also known as the wishing well. It is a stunning sea arch found along the coast from Bushmills.

  • Camera: ILCE-7RM4A
  • Aperture: ƒ/8
  • Shutter speed: 30s
  • ISO: 50
  • Focal length: 75mm
  • Taken: 27 April, 2024

Kinbane Castle – Bushmills

Kinbane Castle is located in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, on a headland between Ballycastle and Ballintoy. The name comes from the Irish for “white head”, referring to the limestone of the promontory. Nowadays, the castle is largely destroyed.

  • Camera: ILCE-7RM4A
  • Aperture: ƒ/9
  • Shutter speed: 30s
  • ISO: 50
  • Focal length: 17mm
  • Taken: 28 April, 2024

Carnlough Harbour – Carnlough

Carnlough, a delightful village on Antrim’s coast, boasts a picturesque harbor, historic architecture, and a warm community. This serene destination offers stunning natural beauty and a rich heritage, perfect for a tranquil escape.

  • Camera: ILCE-7RM4A
  • Aperture: ƒ/9
  • Shutter speed: 1/200s
  • ISO: 50
  • Focal length: 28mm
  • Taken: 3 March, 2024

Lough Neagh Sunset– 6 Mile Water

Six Mile Water, flowing gently into Lough Neagh, is a picturesque haven rich in natural beauty and wildlife. Its tranquil waters attract anglers, walkers, and nature lovers throughout the year. The river and surrounding wetlands provide important habitats for birds, while scenic views offer peaceful escapes in Northern Ireland’s countryside.

  • Camera: PENTAX K-30
  • Aperture: ƒ/5.6
  • Shutter speed: 1/800s
  • ISO: 200
  • Focal length: 42.5mm
  • Taken: 3 April, 2013

The Giants Head – Bushmills

Beginning just before Magheracross car park before Dunluce Castle.
If you look into the distance you will see the shape of the Giants Head. Perhaps the head of the Giant Finn Macool from the legend told at the Giants Causeway.

  • Camera: ILCE-7RM4A
  • Aperture: ƒ/11
  • Shutter speed: 1s
  • ISO: 50
  • Focal length: 25mm
  • Taken: 27 April, 2024