On returning home and eventually purchasing a DSLR camera I made a list of places to go and things to photograph. On this extensive list, towards the bottom was a visit to the Saltee Islands off the coast of Kilmore Quay, Wexford. I had heard on a flickr t forum that it was a beautiful place to capture images of bird life and an even better place to hone your skills as a photographer. Wildlife such as this can be difficult to capture and the sheer speed of these birds alone was extraordinary.
In May 2011 I made my way to Kilmore Quay where I met with a boat owner who brought me to the islands, a 30 minute trip from the Quay. I spent several hours there and did not want to leave, it was simply stunning and in the end i did not have enough memory cards with me to capture all the pictures i wished.
I have not shared these images before but as I now have a forum here are a few of the day on the Saltees. I would recommend any person into photography or wildlife to visit there if they get a chance, it is an unusual place and very rewarding.
