Photography Masterclass
The online edition of Irelands Outsider magazine is available now. You can check out the latest edition of my photography masterclass by clicking here.
Posted by Peter at 1:01 am No Comments »January 20th, 2012
January 6th, 2012
2011, year in review
As an Irish landscape photographer 2011 has been a challenging year. The delicate balance between the rightful demands of an expanding family and my own creative needs was often difficult to find. Despite the juggling act and what seems like a never ending backlog of post processing I still managed plenty of days in the field.
The year began standing in the darkness, on an icy cold cliff over looking Dublin Bay and the Baily Lighthouse. Below, seductive in its motion the Irish sea swayed in and out, and as dawn broke I tripped the shutter for the first time in 2011.
Early spring brought a number of weddings and speaking engagements, followed by a trip to the beautiful Connemara landscape. To say conditions were far from ideal would be an understatement. But landscape photographers by their very nature are optimists, and on my final morning with a delicate orange hue descending on the Derryclare mountains, that optimism paid off.
Regular readers will know that Ireland has a bit of a reputation as a sunshine paradise!! During early summer my family and I went to the beautiful county of Mayo. In between showers of hail and rain, and an odd soaking from the Atlantic I managed to capture a number of images that will shortly grace a number of calendars.
Perhaps the photographic highlight of the year was a trip to my home away from home, County Donegal. Maybe the most beautiful yet least explored part of Ireland.
Staying near Malinbeg, evenings were spent roasting by the fire of the village pub having a beer while listening to the tall stories of an old timer who went by the name of Buffalo!
The following morning, standing on a headland forty-five minutes before sunrise I watched as the wild Atlantic piled in, pounding the Donegal coastline. Sunrise brought some of the most dramatic light of the year, allowing me to capture my favourite landscape of the year.
A slideshow containing my favourite images of 2011 can be viewed below
Irish Landscapes 2011 from Peter McCabe on Vimeo.
Posted by Peter at 9:31 am 6 Comments »January 5th, 2012
The Irelandshop.com interview
Before Christmas, The Irelandshop.com team interviewed me about my work as an Irish landscape photographer. That piece now appears on their website and can be viewed at the following link http://www.theirelandshop.com/ireland-shop-interviews-peter-mccabe-a-28.html
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December 28th, 2011
Irish Landscape photographs – 2011
A selection of Irish landscape photographs taken during 2011. Taken across the Ireland, the images can be viewed as part of a slideshow .
Irish Landscapes 2011 from Peter McCabe on Vimeo.
Posted by Peter at 1:08 pm No Comments »November 4th, 2011
Photography Masterclass
The latest edition of my Landscape photography Masterclass in conjunction with Irelands Outsider magazine can be viewed at the following link . Getting back to nature this edition gets back to basics and rekindles my love for photography.
Posted by Peter at 2:36 pm No Comments »September 14th, 2011
Photography Masterclass
The August/September digital edition of Irelands Outsider magazine is now on line. My latest photography Masterclass can be viewed here
Posted by Peter at 5:33 pm No Comments »August 20th, 2011
John Hinde Beautiful Ireland 2012
As I travel around Ireland this year I have got a kick out of seeing my “Derryclare Lough” image gracing the front cover of John Hindes “Beautiful Ireland” 2012 calendar and postcards.
On the morning I photographed the Lough a gentle rain fell as dawn broke. The moody light hides the power cables that run across the lough. How permission was granted to run power cables through such a scenic location I will never know.
A fine art version print of the image can be purchased by from the following link.
Posted by Peter at 1:30 pm No Comments »June 14th, 2011
Scenic Ireland, landscape and prints
A selection of new images from Connemara and County Mayo have been added to the photoimagery.net store. Theses latest Irish images are available as fine art Irish landscape prints or to licence as rights managed stock images. To view the images select the following URL
Posted by Peter at 10:15 pm No Comments »June 11th, 2011
Photography Masterclass
The June/July 2011 online edition of Ireland’s Outsider magazine is online now. The latest edition of my Photography Masterclass entitled Ireland broke but still beautiful can be viewed at the following URL (page72)
Posted by Peter at 4:00 pm No Comments »April 20th, 2011
Photography Masterclass
Part 28 of my photography Masterclass in conjunction with Ireland’s Outsider magazine is now out. Featuring images of the Baily Lighthouse in Howth and images of beautiful Irish beaches the digital edition can be viewed by selecting the following link page 75 for the Photography Masterclass.
Posted by Peter at 8:18 am No Comments »April 6th, 2011
53 Degrees North, photography talk
Next Wednesday April 13th I will be giving a talk on digital photography at the 53 Degrees North store in Blanchardstown. The event, part of their walking festival kinks off at 7PM. More information is available from the 53 Degrees North website http://www.53degreesnorth.ie/photography-talk
Glengesh Pass at Sunrise
December 30th, 2010
2010 in Review
With the year ending colder than it began, I thought I’d take this opportunity to share some of my favourite landscapes photographs from the past twelve months.
Winter,Glendalough
Photographically 2010 was a year for travelling within Ireland. Highlights included trips to Counties Galway, Mayo, Cork, Kerry and of course a repeat visit to my home away from home, County Donegal.
Many a day was spent on isolated hillsides and beaches, watching the sun rise and set, getting soaked by passing showers, and cursing the light.
As I look back on the year it occurs to me that my favourite images were taken at locations were I felt the greatest sense of peace.
For example, standing on a beautiful remote County Mayo beach in early April under the shadow of the Mweelrea Mountain I could have been a million miles from nowhere. Yet, as golden evening light cast creeping shadows across the rippled sand dunes I didn’t have a care in the world. Later that same evening with the sun long set, I sat in Gaynors bar in Leenane enjoying a pint of Smithwicks by a roaring fire under a portrait of the Bull McCabe.
Evening Light, Mayo
Regular visitors to my website will know that the beautiful Donegal landscape is a favourite location of mine and that I get up there as much as possible. This year was no different. So when the opportunity arose in early July to spend a week in Glencolmcille I jumped at the chance. The trip was vey productive, with a morning photographing the sunrise over a still and silent Glengesh Pass amongst my most memorable photographic experiences.
Glengesh Pass at Sunrise
Sunset,Donegal
Despite the mounting backlog of processing and key wording I packed up the camera gear in early September and headed south to the Beara Peninsula.
The Beara Peninsula in West Cork has always been high on my list of locations to visit. For one reason or another it never happened, that is until September of this year when I finally got to explore the glorious landscape. Wild and beautiful are the two words that come to mind when I think of this region. With its rugged coastline, dramatic mountains and a relaxed pace of life it has everything a landscape photographer would want.
Healy Pass, West Cork
Sunrise, Beara Peninsula
Last Light, Beara Peninsula
So that’s my picture taking for 2010. The processing and key wording continues to mount up. A selection of images from the Beara Peninsula can be viewed below.
Beara Peninsula,West Cork Ireland from Peter McCabe on Vimeo.
Posted by Peter at 10:35 pm 12 Comments »December 11th, 2010
Irish Winter Landscapes
The Irish winter has well and truly kicked in. The past twelve days has seen snow, hoar frost and ice replace the usual dull grey wet conditions that the Irish winter normally brings.
Despite the ideal conditions, for one reason or another I have had very little chance to enjoy the conditions. That all changed last Sunday, when I found myself on the banks of the River Boyne under a beautiful winter sky overlooking Newgrange and the snow filled Irish winter landscape.
Some of the images from that morning can be viewed below.
Boyne Valley overlooking Newgrange
Newgrange in the Snow
Irish Winter Scene - Boyne Valley
October 23rd, 2010
Irish Landscapes – Beara Peninsula, Ireland
In September of 2010, I spent a few days exploring the wonderfully beautiful Beara Peninsula in West Cork Ireland. Remote and quieter than nearby County Kerry, the location is a dream for anyone who wants to get away from it all.
I am still sifting through images from that trip, and am currently planning a return visit for early in the New year. Keep an eye on my “In the Field” in the coming days for a detailed account of the trip. In the mean time a selection of images can be viewed in the slideshow above.
Posted by Peter at 10:20 am 1 Comment »October 14th, 2010
Irish Landscapes – County Donegal
Earlier this year I made one of my many flying visits to County Donegal. The landscape in this part of Ireland is remote, wild and beautiful . Days were spent exploring the narrow bog roads and hillsides around Glencolmcille.
The highlight of the trip was a morning spent photographing the dramatic Irish Landscape that is the Glengesh Pass. A selection of those images have been put together as a slideshow which can be viewed above.
Posted by Peter at 9:47 pm No Comments »August 23rd, 2010
Lisa & Robbies Wedding
Lisa & Robbie’s wedding was a wonderful day. The rain that fell did nothing to dampen the spirit of friends and family that gathered for the wedding ceremony in Laytown Church, followed by a reception in the Hotel Kilmore County Cavan.
Some images of the day are below, while a sample slideshow can be viewed by clicking here .
More of my wedding photography can be viewed on my dedicated wedding site Peter McCabe-Photographer
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April 10th, 2010
Landscape & Light 2011
John Hinde Ireland has just published two calendars of Ireland entitled “Landscape & Light 2011″. The calendars feature a selection of dramatic Irish Landscape photographs, which I am pleased to say are all my own work.
The featured photographs are from variety of locations across Ireland, including Derryclare Lough in Connemara, Fanad Lighthouse in County Donegal and Dunquin in County Kerry.
Available in stores throughout Ireland – they make for a perfect gift and as daily reminder of how beautiful Ireland is.
About the John Hinde Group:
The Hinde Group of companies specialise in personalised name programmes and unique product concepts for retail, toy, gift, tourist destinations, Parks & Attractions, together with custom and private label products.
Posted by Peter at 5:25 pm No Comments »January 23rd, 2010
Images of Ireland – Landscapes by Irish photographer Peter McCabe
Images of the Irish Landscape from Peter McCabe on Vimeo.
As an Irish landscape photographer, I typically display a limited amount of work on my site www.photoimagery.net. Normally after a shoot, I process the images, upload one or two to the site and send the rest off to four or five stock agencies.
As of late I have been exploring ways of showing more of the images that don’t appear on the photoimagery site to the general public. With that in mind, I have decided that over the course of the year to create a number of photographic slideshows and post them to my photographic blog.
After all there is no excuse for not doing it. I like many other Irish landscape photographers are blessed with some of the most dramatic scenery in the world. Throw in the ever changing light and Ireland is a landscape photographers paradise. So why not show the place off.
January 18th, 2010
Irish Landscape – Tree by Moonlight
There is something about winter that makes every landscape photographer excited and possibly slightly insane. This is even more so if you are an Irish landscape photographer. Proper sub zero winters in Ireland, especially when they are topped up with a dollop of snow are rare.
So recently, as the Christmas festivities began the winter really kicked in and temperatures plummeted. For two weeks it remained that way. Roads became ice rinks, mountains became practically impassible and every radio news station advised people against making non essential journeys. Despite the conditions I found myself frequently driving the icy back roads and snowy mountain roads in the pursuit of pictures.
One such journey I made during the cold spell was to a location outside of Donore County Meath. It is a location I have often visited but never photographed. However on this occasion I found myself standing on the steepest of incline with only a torch and the moon guiding the way. Above me a lone tree stood eerily against a backdrop of a moonlit sky. This was the picture I had hoped for.
For this shot I wanted to create an image that would make maximum use of the dramatic sky against the stark outline of the land . I also wanted to capture the movement of the clouds to inject some drama into the scene.
With this in mind and I set an exposure of thirty seconds @F13, and as the clouds began to cover the full moon I pressed the shutter.
The thirty second exposure was just enough to create drama in the sky. But perhaps most importantly it was an effective way of controlling any blown highlights that may have been caused by the full moon.
The lens I used for the shot was the Canon 70-200F4L on a Canon 5DMK11 at ISO 640.
What do you think?
Posted by Peter at 9:16 pm 1 Comment »December 30th, 2009
Experimenting with Time-Lapse
It has been a week of experiments. A week that has seen me make my first attempt at Time-Lapse photography while standing on an icy bridge over looking the Boyne suspension Bridge near Drogheda County Louth Ireland. It was also the week were I made my first attempt at shooting star trails.
Why I decided to do this during one of the coldest Irish winters in years I will never know. But hey you gotta start sometime.
Boyne Suspension Bridge Drogheda from Peter McCabe on Vimeo.
The time-lapse attempt was a lot of fun and it opens up a whole new world of creative possibilities. The result is far from perfect, however I have promised myself a return visit this week to try and improve on my earlier attempt.
Despite all the experimenting and traveling on icy roads my favourite image of the week was taken in the woods across from my home. The image of a frozen leaf which you can see below occurred when I dropped a lens cap and noticed the leaf and its delicate frosted coating.
I guess I need to start looking down more!
December 23rd, 2009
2011 Irish Wedding Photography Special
Special Christmas & New years promotion.
To celebrate the arrival of 2010, County Meath based Irish wedding photographer Peter McCabe is running a 2011 Irish wedding photography special.
The offer – Be amongst the first four couples to book your 2011 Irish wedding, and receive the special early booking price of €1,110 – normally valued at €1600.
To reserve this special price, or for further details email Peter at : info@photoimagery.net
Posted by Peter at 10:58 pm No Comments »December 14th, 2009
Irish photographic Workshops 2010 with Peter McCabe
Details of Irish Landscape photographer Peter McCabes 2010 Irish photographic workshops are now online.
In 2010 Peter will host a number of photographic workshops based in County Donegal Ireland:
1 The “In the field” workshop. Will be located in the Gweedore region of NorthWest Donegal. The region is a landscape photographers dream and gives participants the chance to photograph wonderful wild landscapes, golden sandy beaches, and its Atlantic ravaged coastline.
This workshop is a weekend event running from August 20th to August 22nd 2010 and is limited to five people.
The workshops are suitable for anyone who wants to improve their photography or for anyone who simply wishes to be immersed in the beautiful Donegal landscape.
The course is priced at €690 and includes Hotel accommodation, breakfast, dinner on both evenings and transport to all locations which feature as part of the workshop.
2. The second workshop I will host is entitled “The Photo House”. The concept behind the Photo House is that participants come and live together with me in a self catering cottage living and breathing photography. The days will be fun and adventure filled and when the light is gone the the evenings will be spent talking photography and processing the days work.
The “Photo house” will run in the last weekend of June and the first weekend of September 2010 in North West Donegal and is priced at €390. This workshop is limited to groups of three to four people.
The cost includes accommodation, food and transport to a range of exciting photographic locations.
For further information on the above courses email info@photoimagery.net or click on the following link for additional information.
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December 6th, 2009
Starling Roost Bettystown Ireland
Last Tuesday while returning from work I made my way home via Bettystown in County Meath Ireland in the hope of photographing the amazing Starling roost that gathers each year in Bettystown.
Each evening as the sun goes down these birds gather in their tens of thousands and perform intricate manoeuvres in the evening sky before settling down for the night. It is an amazing spectacle to witness, and the noise is deafening.
Included in this posting are some images of the spectacle.
November 12th, 2009
Interesting Photographic week
It has been an interesting photographic week for me.
First up I gave a talk on my photography to Mid-Louth Camera Club who are based in Dunleer Co. Louth Ireland. They are a great bunch of people and I really enjoyed the evening. On the night I displayed approximately 50 images and used FotoMagico to put together a slideshow of the images.
FotoMagico is a piece of software that I have only started to use, and am looking forward to exploring its full potential.
It has also been the week, that has seen me receive my first image requests via Twitter. I need to think about how I can use Twitter to best advertise my images to potential buyers.
If anyone has any ideas then I’d welcome their suggestions.
October 12th, 2009
Photography Masterclass – October/November 09
The latest edition of my Photography Masterclass in association with Outsider Magazine and SanDisk is on shelves now. Available from leading Irish news agents this issue chronicles my recent photographic assignment & travels around the Irish coast. A selection of my Irish landscape photographs also accompany the article. This addition of Masterclass can be viewed online by clicking here.
Aside from the Masterclass series – one of my images taken at the 50th Liffey Descent made the front cover of the magazine. Which can be viewed by clicking here.
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September 6th, 2009
2009 Liffey Descent
September 5th 2009 seen the running of the 50th Liffey Descent. The event which draws competitors from as far away as South Africa and Canada and is a real photographic spectacle.
The weir at Straffan is the ideal location for sport action photographs. Located in the grounds of the K-Club the weir is canoes own version of horse racings beechers brook. At the weir many a canoeist is thrown from their boat, many a boat is broken, while many shoot by as if it is not there.
Photographs from this years event can be viewed by clicking here. To purchase an image email me at info@photoimagery.net
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August 14th, 2009
Photography Masterclass Jun /Jul 09 edition
The latest edition of Photography Masterclass is out now. Published in association with Ireland’s Outsider magazine, this edition follows me on assignment to North West Ireland. Pick up you copy now in newsagents through out Ireland.
June 27th, 2009
Donegal " In the Field" Photographic Workshop
June 20th 2009 saw me standing amongst the wild and beautiful countryside of Donegal on one of my one to one “In the Field” Irish Photographic workshops.
The workshop began early in the depths of the Poison Glen and took in Glenveagh National Park before finishing up in the town of Bunbeg.
Despite the intermittent showers some excellent images where captured by the participant. His shot of a view from Glenveagh as the rain begins to come in is my personal favourite.
The workshop while intensive was a lot of fun and covered topics including
- Composition
- Understanding light
- Apertures
- Shutterspeed
For more information on upcoming workshops email: info@photoimagery.net
June 27th, 2009
Stephen & Claire Wedding – Wedding Photography by Irish Photographer Peter McCabe
A few weeks back I had a great time photographing the wedding of Stephen & Claire in the Church at Donabate Co.Dublin Ireland, followed by the wedding reception at Finnstown House.
Despite dropping a flash gun some great pictures were captured. On the day the couple where relaxed, the weather was great and the guests had a great time.
Best of luck to you both, Peter.
May 3rd, 2009
"In the Field" Photographic Workshop St Stephen’s Green May 09
Last Friday, I held the first of my “In the Field” one hour photographic workshops in St Stephen’s Green Dublin.
The workshops are designed for participants who lead busy schedules and who may not have the time for one of my full day In the Field workshops. The workshops typically last anywhere between one & two hours and can take place before (as was the case on Friday) or after work or even during lunch.
These workshops are aimed at beginners looking to enhance their knowledge of topics including:
- Getting to know your camera
- Exposure
- Composition
For more information on upcoming workshops check out the April 09 “In the Field“
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February 18th, 2009
"Light in the Landscape" UCD Dublin
Earlier today (18/02/09), I gave a talk to a number of fourth year architectural students in UCD Dublin. Entitled “Light in the Landscape” the talk addressed the changes in light one may observe throughout the day and seasons.
During the conversation, I gave the students an insight to the tools a landscape photographer may use while sharing my own observations and experiences of working with light under Irish skies.
I’d like to thank Paul for his invite and to his students for their feedback and comments.
February 10th, 2009
Dublin Snow
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The thing about Ireland is that we don’t really get snow. From an Irish photographers point of view this is frustrating. So last week with the forecast indicating possible snow I decided to keep a camera close at hand while on a visit to the Royal Hospital in Kilmainham in Dublin city. Thankfully that decision paid off.
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As the afternoon turned towards evening, Dublin City was engulfed in a passing snow storm. This event saw me scurrying into the gardens of the Royal hospital to capture some Irish winter scenes. Despite the cold I am please with the results. The images are atmospheric and the monochrome effect adds a timeless feel to them.
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Should you wish to purchase a print of these Irish Winter Scenes then click here
November 26th, 2008
Irish Wedding Photography
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In the last few weeks I have got a number of emails from people asking if I photograph weddings. The answer to that question is yes. However for a number of reasons I do not advertise it on the photoimagery.net website, (it is something I must rectify).
The weddings I shoot fall somewhere between the documentary and formal style. If you want to view a sample gallery click the link below to view.
Or if you would like to view a sample wedding album click here
If you want to view my wedding website click here
For more information contact me at info@photoimagery.net
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About Me
- Name: Peter McCabe
- Location: Ireland
Peter McCabe has been coined the custodian of the Irish Landscape – a title he is both honored with and humbled by. His award-winning photography has documented and detailed some of the most pristine and untouched views of Ireland’s landscape. If it’s outdoors and perhaps off the beaten track, Peter McCabe will no doubt have navigated its terrain long ago. Peter’s distinctive imagery is a result of his commitment to capturing the moment as it is delivered and often times leads him to some precarious situations.
As a lover of all things outdoors, it is not unusual to find Peter camped atop a mountain side, watching the ebb and flow of an ocean’s tide and waiting for the moment his finger is compelled to press the shutter.
For Peter, the destination and the images he captures are worth the trek to get there, no matter where the journey might lead him. Sometimes, it is along these excursions that Peter will suddenly spot a rare moment, a beautiful setting sun against a purple hazy blanket of sky, that reminds him how surprising and powerful nature’s beauty can be. Capturing these long awaited visions and impromptu displays of nature’s elegance is his way of sharing the world’s rare and often times isolated moments with the rest of us.
Peter McCabe is also a professional wedding photographer and similar to his landscape images, Peter has an eye for spotting the magical moments in the day. Peter’s dedication to capturing the romance, the off the cuff moments and the pure magic ensures the bride and groom will not miss a moment of their wedding.
You can find Peter’s work in several stock photography agencies as well as numerous publications around the world. He leads a handful of landscape photography workshops in Ireland, educating and coaching other professional landscape photographers. If you are interested in purchasing any of Peter’s images, you can do so directly at his website or through the Man-Made Images Gallery in Donegal, Ireland.
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