Landscape photography Ireland

Ireland’s landscapes have inspired artists for centuries, but a new generation of photographers is sharing the island’s beauty with the world in ways never seen before. From the Atlantic-battered coastlines of the west to the star-filled skies above the Mournes, these five Irish travel photographers are capturing Ireland at its most extraordinary. Gareth McCormack has spent three decades working with National Geographic and Tourism Ireland. Eddie Lee’s Atlantic coast imagery appears in Fáilte Ireland’s official campaigns. Paul Moane chases the Northern Lights over the Mourne Mountains. Ian Carruthers photographs the Milky Way arching over Ireland’s darkest skies. And Norman McCloskey’s Kerry gallery showcases four published books of landscape mastery. Whether you’re planning a visit or simply in love with this island, these are the creators to follow.

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