Springtime in Ireland is a wildlife and landscape photographer’s dream.
The vibrant colours that return after months of winter and the perfect seasonal lighting make for some beautiful scenes.
Many insects, birds and animals come out of winter hiding too, to add interest to countryside photographs. People also come out of winter hibernation to enjoy Spring breaks in the run up to Easter and beyond.
An Irish break offers the ideal opportunity to take the camera out and get some beautiful pictures to remind you of your stay.
Read on for some more seasonal photography inspiration.
Weather proof photography
Despite it being Spring, the weather does not always follow suit, especially in Ireland!
So, whenever you are heading out on a nature walk, or exploring a town and want to take some photos, wrap up warm and think about how you can protect your camera or smartphone against any rain.
Don’t be put off taking pictures in the rain, or when the sun is not quite as bright as you would have liked.
You can get some beautiful effects with softer light, as well as some really interesting close-ups of raindrops on leaves or petals and reflections in puddles.
Patterns, reflections and shapes
Look out for other interesting reflections, not only in puddles, but in lakes or ponds, shop window glass and car mirrors.
You could even see what can be reflected back in your Guinness or whisky glass to extend the Irish theme.
Spring flowers can also offer intricate shapes and patterns, which, combined with pretty colours and green foliage, create really beautiful photographs of Spring in rural Ireland.
Walking along the Irish coastline can also help you discover patterns in the pebbles and shingle and the movement of the sea.
You can also use a polarising filter on your camera lens if you want to increase contrast and help the bolder colours stand out, such as a blue sky or green meadow.
Frame your photos
You don’t have to wait until you return home from your Irish Spring holiday to frame your images nicely.
Look for natural frames to include in the photo itself. Hedges, arches, branches and doorways can all add interest to a Spring photo in Ireland and help draw the eye in towards the centre of the photo.
Use dramatic mountains or interesting horizons to add interest towards the back of the picture too. Change the angle to make the natural ‘frame’ work to your advantage. Get down to ground level, or climb up somewhere high and angle the camera down (carefully!)
Keep it simple
We often crave the simplicity of a quiet break somewhere lovely to get away from the complexity of daily life.
So it can work in the same way when taking photos of an Irish Spring scene. Look for smaller details, rather than trying to capture a wider scene.
Pick out a single flower in a meadow or person in a street scene.
Other ideas could include a log covered in moss, a row of spring daffodils or an especially lovely tree covered in spring blossom.
When you look back at your photographs later, it will often be these smaller details that will trigger a happy memory, or start a conversation that inspires you to reminisce about your time in Ireland.
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