Derry / Londonderry

Ireland Landscapes

The Mussenden Library – Downhill

The Temple was originally built as a library for the Earl Bishop. The walls were lined with white lime and the bookshelves sat in the alcoves. Higher up in the temple dome, eight alcoves also displayed marble busts that the Earl Bishop had acquired.

  • Camera: PENTAX K-3 II
  • Aperture: ƒ/10
  • Shutter speed: 1/80s
  • ISO: 100
  • Focal length: 16mm
  • Taken: 2 May, 2016

Weed Watering – Derry / Londonderry

Technically not a landscape image. However, I love this image so much I had to include it in my Portfolio. It was on the side of a house along the Derry wall. It reminded me of a Bansky. It certainly made me smile. 

  • Camera: ILCE-7RM4A
  • Aperture: ƒ/6.3
  • Shutter speed: 1/200s
  • ISO: 125
  • Focal length: 121mm
  • Taken: 15 April, 2023

Portstewart by Night– Portstewart

Portstewart is a charming seaside town on Northern Ireland’s Causeway Coast, renowned for its beautiful promenade, golden strand, and stunning Atlantic views. Popular with visitors year-round, it combines a relaxed coastal atmosphere with excellent restaurants, cafés, and golf. Spectacular sunsets and scenic walks add to its lasting appeal.

  • Camera: ILCE-7RM4A
  • Aperture: ƒ/8
  • Shutter speed: 3.2s
  • ISO: 50
  • Focal length: 36mm
  • Taken: 2 April, 2024
Ireland Landscapes

Benone Beach – Downhill

Benone Beach, or Strand, is located in an area of outstanding natural beauty on the Causeway Coast of Northern Ireland. It is a pristine, golden sandy beach stretching for seven magnificent miles from below Mussenden Temple to the Martello Tower at Magilligan.

  • Camera: ILCE-5000
  • Aperture: ƒ/9
  • Shutter speed: 1/160s
  • ISO: 200
  • Focal length: 16mm
  • Taken: 18 July, 2016

Binevenagh Sunset – Binevenagh

Binevenagh boasts striking basalt cliffs, tranquil lakes, and panoramic views of Northern Ireland’s countryside. Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, it’s a haven for hiking, paragliding, and peaceful exploration. Stunningly unique!

  • Camera: ILCE-7RM2
  • Aperture: ƒ/8
  • Shutter speed: 1/100s
  • ISO: 200
  • Focal length: 90mm
  • Taken: 17 July, 2021