Blennerville, Co. Kerry - Slieve Mish Mountains

A well known location just outside Tralee town is the small village of Blennerville. The windmill is an obvious landmark for any photograph. However it's more often than not taken with the old stone bridge as part of the scene.

It's at times like this I try to avoid conventional thinking and aim for something a little different than expected, the other advantage of not having the bridge is I can avoid any cars and traffic from spoiling the scene that is a spectacular one..if the conditions are right.

I've been to this location a lot but never really been happy with the lighting conditions. During the summer you frequently get a strong haze covering the mountains, not ideal for photographing the area. This day was dramatic with strong dark clouds in the sky, but with the sun breaking though at various moments. The wind was fairly strong as well adding some well needed "action" to the water, a dull foreground can spoil a shot like this.

I timed my shot to hit just as the sun was piercing through the clouds. I rarely see light as beautiful as this.