Storm Breaks Over Blasket Islands #1
Price range: € 35.00 through € 350.00
Kerry, Ireland • Aug 29th, 2015
Rain-laden clouds gather above Tearaght Island off the Dingle coast.
the Photograph
Dark, layered clouds hang low over Tearaght Island, one of the outer Blasket Islands off the Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry. A narrow band of light breaks across the Atlantic, briefly isolating the island against the surrounding sea as weather moves steadily in from the west.
The composition is pared back and deliberate. The island sits alone on the horizon, its angular form held between the weight of the sky above and the textured surface of the water below. Muted colour and softened contrast allow the scene to breathe, placing emphasis on atmosphere rather than drama, and on stillness rather than movement.
In print, the image reveals a subtle separation between tones in the cloud layers and the sea surface. The transition from light to shadow across the water becomes more gradual, while fine variations within the clouds gain presence. These quiet shifts give the photograph depth and balance, reinforcing the sense of distance and isolation that defines the scene.
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the Print
Printing is treated not as a final step, but as a continuation of the work, refining tone, balance, and texture until the print feels true to the original experience. Each photograph is produced as a signed Fine Art Giclée print, carefully inspected by me before it leaves my studio.
Prints are offered in five sizes, Companion, Artist, Studio, Gallery, and Master. The range is intentionally limited, allowing the image to be experienced at a scale that feels right, from an intimate print to a larger piece with stronger presence.
Smaller editions are printed by me personally, while larger works are produced in close collaboration with a trusted fine art printer in Ireland. All prints are made using archival papers from Hahnemühle and Canson, combined with genuine Epson pigment inks, chosen for their tonal subtlety and long-term permanence. Every print is backed by my satisfaction, replacement, and lifetime fade-free guarantees. Find out more about my printing process here.
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