- Photographer Gareth Wray has been photographing rural landscapes since he was a child
- Stunning images reveal the hidden beauty of the Emerald Isle, capturing lesser-known destinations
- Locations include Bloody Foreland, Fanad Head and Crohy Sea Arch
12:47, 21 May 2014
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13:36, 22 May 2014
The towering Irish cliffs of Moher stand tall over the rippling Atlantic Ocean.
From Giant’s Causeway to the rolling hills surrounding Keylemore Abbey, these stunning photographs capture the true beauty of Ireland – across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
The beautiful images were captured by Gareth Wray, of Strabane, Northern Ireland, who has been photographing rural landscapes since he was a child.
Dramatic backdrop: The outstanding Cliffs of Mohor in Doolin, County Clare, captured by photographer Gareth Wray
Hidden Ireland: The sun sets over Pebble Beach in Foreland Point, Bunbeg, County Donegal
Moody atmosphere: The photographer captures the sun setting above Fanad Head Lighthouse in County Donegal
A shore thing: Rolling Green Pebbles in Foreland Point, Bunbeg, County Donegal, captured by photographer Gareth Wray
Gareth, 32, said: ‘I decided to capture these images to show members of the public who have never visited Ireland what true beauty it really holds.
‘Amazing and unique beauty can be found in Ireland’s famous tourist attractions such as Kylemore Abbey, but I mostly aim for lesser-known overlooked locations such as Bloody Foreland, Fanad Head and Crohy Sea Arch – all in County Donegal.
‘Nature is at its most beautiful when untouched and undeveloped. I want my pictures to show the true Ireland – undisturbed by modernism.’
For Gareth, a lot of hard work and dedication goes into every image.
Beautiful lighting: The peaceful Kinvara Galway, Kinvara, County Galway captured by photographer Gareth Wray
Natural beauty: The photographer captures the famous Giant’s Causeway in Bushmills, County Antrim, from a stunning angle
Fanad Head Lighthouse Pool in Fanad Head. Photographer Gareth Wray wanted to capture Ireland’s hidden beauty
Travelling all across Ireland, he has visited locations such as County Donegal, Cork, County Tyrone, County Clare, Limerick, County Antrim, Galway, County Mayo and County Fermanagh in order to capture his perfect shots.
‘I spend a lot of time researching different locations and weather charts, so I can get the perfect pictures that are unique to my personal style of photography,’ Gareth said.
‘I also try to find new points of view and different skies from other photographers, this normally means me climbing cliff faces or standing on top of ruined buildings.
Enchanting beauty: The stunning Keylemore Abbey in Connemara, County Galway, looks as though it’s being overrun by its surroundings
What ewe looking at?: Curious Irish sheep look at the camera with a moody sky in the background in Ballybofey, County Donegal
True beauty: The photographer has snapped the rural areas of Ireland – including the beautiful Monks Fishing House, County Mayo – since he was a child
Stunning scenery: A beautiful view of the sun setting above Fanad Head in County Donegal
‘For example while capturing the Crohy Head Sea Arch, in County Donegal I had to use a rope to lower myself down a large rock face as it was the only way I could get to the shore below.
‘The most physically demanding image to capture has to be Fanad Head Lighthouse in County Donegal.Â
‘This image was so difficult due to extremely steep and wet cliff faces surrounding the point I needed to climb.’
The beautiful photographs have caught the eye of many, including Irish Immigrants that love and miss the Emerald Isle.
Gareth added: ‘A large portion of my followers is made up from Irish immigrants; they often say the photographs give them a sense of home sickness making them want to return to Ireland.’
Undiscovered Ireland: The breathtaking Beltany Stone Circle in Raphoe, County Donegal
A stunning view of Camus Rail Bridge in Strabane, County Tyrone, captured by photographer Gareth Wray, who wanted to reveal Ireland’s hidden beauty
Outstanding imagery: The amazing Crohy Head Sea Arch in Maghery, Dunglow, County Donegal, with the sun setting in the background
Over the rainbow: The magical Donegal Rainbow in Church Hill, County Donegal, captured by photographer Gareth Wray
Irish charm: Gareth’s ‘hidden Ireland’ photo shows a moody-looking Crohy Head Sea Arch in Maghery, Dunglow, County Donegal
Emerald Isle: The amazing Crohy Head Sea Arch in Maghery, Dunglow, County Donegal
Unusual view: The lonely World War II grave in Enniskillen, Castle Archdale, Lough Erne, County Fermanagh
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Jordan,
London, United Kingdom,
1 hour ago
I don’t mean to be rude but these are very average images of a stunning part of the world.
Amarachi,
London, United Kingdom,
2 hours ago
Good heavens Damien I’m sure a clown – like you – could take the same quality photos with your little 35mm disposable camera.
Dancing Diva,
Plymouth,
3 hours ago
What a beautiful world, the prettiest planet in the universe, it should unite us, we are just the luckiest people to able to call this planet….. home!
Bigal,
Stockport,
4 hours ago
Cold , wet and miserable … THATS IRELAND
Amarachi,
London, United Kingdom,
2 hours ago
ChipOC,
Boerne TX, United States,
5 hours ago
Is it not just the teenagers, but also the sheep that dye their hair pink in Ireland?
Andrew Charnley,
Bournemouth-Ex Pat Trinidad,
6 hours ago
The observation I do have is that artists are treating their works to look identical to a photograph, which to me defeats the point of what you are doing…a painted picture has an advantage of not being an exact copy as it enables the atmosphere and character to be emphasised by the artist interpretation of what he sees.
However, with photography trying to reach where artists are or were is an attempt to not look like a copy but like an artist interpretation of the reality…
My point is both meet in the middle with some overlap but both is a means to express and what you use in artists tools, be they tubes of oil or photoshop applications then so be it….Let the canvas and the eye roll….
sneezy,
surrey,
10 hours ago
the sky in the first picture is a classic example of geo-engineering..
lovestospooge,
liverpool,
12 hours ago
These are just HDR shots which are multiple shots of the same scene layered to get the correct exposure from each shot. It aint so hard.
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lovestospooge,
liverpool,
5 hours ago
Amarachi,
London, United Kingdom,
2 hours ago
Daisy,
LaLaLand, United Kingdom,
15 hours ago
Why do I not have the gift to take such beautiful photographs.
lovestospooge,
liverpool,
12 hours ago
Barbarossa,
Dublin, Ireland,
22 hours ago
Great pictures but I must say England , Scotland and Wales are equally as beautiful.
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