Year: 2011
The Beara Peninsula, West Cork
Sunset above the Beara Peninsula, West Cork, Ireland. Can you believe this is Ireland, in October? Not photoshopped - this was the actual light temperature. Available as a fine art print. Beara Peninsula - Order prints here
Sunset over Bantry Bay, West Cork, Ireland
Beautiful sunset over Bantry Bay, West Cork, Ireland, October 2011. West Cork Sunset - order print
Common Seal, Glengarriff, West Cork
A seal with a glint in her eye. A selkie, perhaps? Common seal, Phoca vitulina, near Garinish Island, Glengarrif, Co. Cork, Ireland. There's about 30,000 common seals in Irish waters, and these examples were pretty relaxed with the regular visits of the Garinish "Blue Pool Ferry". Copyright 2011 Dave Walsh All rights reserved - please contact about usage possibilities. Get high resolution common seal photographs
Red deer stag and does in Killarney National Park: annual rut
Red Deer stag and harem, Cervus elaphus, in Killarney National Park, Kerry, Ireland, during the annual rutting season. Native to Ireland since the last ice age, the red deer population dwindled to around 60 at the turn of the 20th century, but thanks to protection and management now number in the hundreds. During the rutting season, the stags gather around 5 hinds into a harem, and give out a loud, deep roar to challenge or ward off other males. Inexplicably, the red deer hinds are still hunted in Ireland, although it's illegal to hunt the stags in Kerry.
Elafonisi Beach, Crete, at sunset
Beautiful Elafonisi, or Elofonissi beach in southwestern Crete, at sunset. One of the most famous Greek beaches, its turquoise blue waters and white sand attract many tourists during the summer season.
The Ancient Greek City of Falassarna, Crete
Archaeological remains of ancient Greek city of Falasarna or Phalasarna, near Kissmos Kastelli in Crete, Greece which dates to between the 3rd and 4th century BC. Apparently damaged by an earthquake in 365 AD, it was the harbour for nearby the nearby stronghold of Polyrrhenia. The ruins are open for the public to wander around and are near the beautiful Falassarna beach
Falassarna Beach, Crete, Greece
Beautiful Falassarna Beach, Crete. Tucked away from most of the tourist traffic, Falasarna is regarded as one of the most beautiful beaches in the Cretan northwest, near Kissamos Kastelli. > iframe {position: absolute;top: 0;left: 0;} _psEmbed("https://davewalshphoto.photoshelter.com");
Ancient City of Polyrrinia, Crete, Greece
The ancient Hellenic city of Polyrinia, Crete. The place name means "many sheep" and it was the most fortified city in ancient Crete
Knights Hospitaller Fortified Church, Templetown, Wexford
Knights Hospitaller Fortified Church, Templetown, near Fethard-on-Sea, The Hook Peninsula, Wexford. The land here first was given to the monastic soldiers of the Knights Templar by Henry II, but when they were suppressed in 1307, the land was given to the Knights Hospitaller - who arrived with the Norman Strongbow, and later built this small place of worship.
Easter lamb, Chania Market, Crete, Greece
Easter lunch, Xania Market, Crete, Greece. Man eats his Good Friday lunch beside a butcher shop selling sheep carcasses for consumption on Easter Sunday, part of a Greek orthodox tradition. View it big here