A panoramic view of the Maharees with Brandon Mountain in the early morning haze in the background. 

Another beloved location for holidaymakers and surfers is the Maharees, a 5 kilometre long peninsula off the north coast of the Dingle peninsula. It’s actually a tombolo, a landform that occurs when an island or islands becomes attached to the shore by a spit of sand.

Roonagh Point with Croagh Patrick in the distance.

The massive cliffs at Slieve League peek out behind a Napoleonic watchtower in the foreground at sunset.

A favourite for families in the area, the beach at Dog's Bay is particularly beautiful. Seen here in panoramic at sunset.

Valentia is a large island just off the north coast of the Iveragh peninsula. Connected to the mainland by a bridge, it's a lovely place to visit and has some stunning scenery. This image was made while returning from the abortive attempt to land on Inishteareaght and shows the north coast of the island being battered by a storm.
It's a rare privilege to see this kind of weather in action from the air, so I'm pleased to be able to share it with you.

Rossbeigh is a partner to Inch. It emerges from the Iveragh peninsula and, while thinner and shorter than its cousin, it’s no less beautiful.
During the storms of 2013-2014, the facilities at the base of the spit were extensively damaged, and the shape of the peninsula was somewhat altered.

This image shows detail of the sound between Valentia and the mainland. The bridge that links the island to Portmagee can be clearly seen. The bridge was built in 1970, and previously a ferry ran from the village. At the eastern end of the island, a ferry still runs, connecting that side with the town of Cahersiveen.
In the distance, the snow-capped peaks of the Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Ireland’s highest mountain range, huddle together beneath a squall.

Omey Island, only an island at high tide, is visible here with the Twelve Bens (or Twelve Pins) in the distance.

The Skelligs march to the horizon with Puffin Island in the foreground as the sun sets.

The dramatic karst landscape of the Burren, contrasted by the pastures to the left of frame.

Benwee Head, with the stags as rain squalls pass by.

Shot from a helicopter flying through a rain squall, rainbows photographed in the air are full circles.