Ben Bulben loomed, first small in the distance and now larger as we neared. Grey clouds shrouded the landscape and rain fell like folded curtains across the mountain. Having only ever seen Ben Bulben from a distance it was time to get a little closer. We drove up green shrouded country lanes, closer, higher. Then … Read more
Long ago castles were constructed to both defend and impress. In more peaceful times manor homes continued the tradition of impressing positions of wealth and power. The need to impress will never go away but it’s nice to spend a little while dining in a fabulous structure looking out over an even more beautiful land … Read more
There is no one I know that does not love the view across water. To gaze out across a vista unencumbered by any obstacle to either a distant bank, shore or horizon is universally calming. Perhaps this tiny island might have broken that spell but when the water is calm and its reflection ripples out … Read more
The ‘Unity Candle’ is a common part of weddings ceremonies in western culture but where does this tradition actually come from? Today for Jennifer and Steve all that matters is that it symbolises their love and coming together as newlyweds. Their wedding was a unique fusion of ceremony, music and place which they made their … Read more
Imposing, majestic, graceful, serene, beautiful, and elegant all come to mind where swans are concerned. When it comes to being photographed they are not so different from people. Here’s looking at you! Photo: Robert Rath, ‘Look At Me’, 1/640s f/2.8 ISO320 200mm
No matter your interests in motorcycles there is no mistaking the shear imposing audacity of Honda’s ‘GoldWing’. This is the first time I’ve come across one with camera in hand so I really had no choice in the subject matter. If gold could fly this would be it! Photo: Robert Rath, ‘If Gold Could Fly’, … Read more
A whiskey was the last thing on my mind as I approached the bar to buy a round of drinks. Then I saw them all lined up together. Since experiencing my first Irish whiskey some fifteen year ago I have come to love whiskeys with almost no hint of peat and have learned to always … Read more
What do Austrian and Australian formula one drivers Max Verstappen and Daniel Ricciardo have in common aside from the fact that they both drive for Red Bull? And my answer is … ‘Austr__ia’. Being an Austrian Australian I find this play on words somewhat amusing and on the odd occasion a source of confusion when … Read more
In amidst all the other sailing and motor boats she sits. No privacy here other than her namesake. Take her far out into the blue water. Take her out towards the horizon and beyond prying eyes and she’ll give you all the privacy you want! Photo: Robert Rath, ‘No Privacy’, 1/1250s f2.8 ISO100 200m