Lough Fea is one of my favourite walks – a peaceful one-hour loop in the Sperrins, tucked between Cookstown and Draperstown. The trail is dotted with sheltered huts, making it a great all‑weather walk.
I hit it at the wrong time for photos: harsh midday sun and choppy water. But in warm, sunny weather, I couldn’t resist capturing it anyway. It’s even more beautiful at sunrise and sunset, when the light settles and the whole place feels calm.
Only a few years ago, when there was a Facebook post warning about the giant hogweeds strewn along the riverside, did I learn about a little-known gem at Cookstown’s southern tip. The only other forest/wood is Drum Manor Park, but it is around a 3.5-mile drive from town and is, by far, much larger. Cabin…
Derry/Londonderry has a fascinating cityscape, complete with a large river Foyle, steep streets, and street art. It is also a historical city, with old walls and many historical buildings, making it an ideal location for photography. There are also some interesting shopfronts! Derry City just has ample photography opportunities, and from this post here, I…
Toward the end of December, the sun was shining low, and the sky had a slight pink cast.
A few sporadic Cookstown photo shoots in December 2019.
Antrim Lough Shore Park sits on the shore of Lough Neagh, which is the largest (also freshwater) lake in the British Isles. From the car park there, you can walk through Rea’s Wood, which takes you towards Dublin Road and back. In the opposite direction, you can also walk to Antrim Castle Park. It is…
The autumn morning walk took place a day after a particularly heavy downpour on Sunday. The autumn season is a great time to go out, especially with its colourful weather and landscape.