Capturing Moments: Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way

I recently spent some time on the Sligo/Donegal coast on the north west of Ireland.

This particular stretch of the Wild Atlantic Coastline is one of my favourite places to visit.

While staying in the quiet village of Mullaghmore, I had on my doorstep an amazing clifftop walk along the Wild Atlantic Way, which can indeed be very wild. I was surrounded by numerous vast sandy beaches, overlooked by several mountain ranges and situated in the centre of a bustling harbour famous for it’s water sports and pier diving.

Weather is no obstacle in this part of the country as locals gather every morning for an early sea swim and visitors mingle with residents as they sit to watch, and maybe photograph, regular stunning sunsets.

I visit this area every year and enjoy the temperate climate of early autumn. In my morning photo walks I am often fortunate to see the mountains covered in early morning mists or to capture some amazing sunrises.

Mullaghmore Pier

Mullaghmore - A Village by the Sea

Cliff Road around Mullaghmore Headland

View through the harbour wall

A moment of solitude by the sea

Classiebawn Castle, Mullaghmore

Sea spray

Pick up point for daily boat tours

Morning view from the pier

A wider view of the village and harbour

The Atlantic in a calmer moment

This location offers something for every photographer, from stunning wide angle landscape shots to opportunities to capture intimate, creative images.

I have photographed here for many seasons and have never exhausted the possibilities.

If you live near a coastal area, or have the opportunity to visit such a location, I hope these images will give you some inspiration.