FOOTPRINTS IN THE SNOW

OK. If this is all the cold, frost and snow we are going to see this winter, 

it is not bad at all!!

We had a few days in the falling snow and it is enough, 

now I am waiting for the green and listening to the chirping birdies outside my window.

I took some great shots out there in the bogs for the last few days

 and that will keep me going for a while.

Now! Bring on the spring flowers and the bright warm sun! 

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Annie Japaud - photographer, blogger, baker and cake maker

MOODY WINTER DAYS

There are days when the weather can be as moody as any person around us.

One moment clear sky, the next foggy and drizzling quietly or blasting gales and rainbows in between...

If that is not moody, I don't know what is... 

Because this is how it's been for a while now and everyone around me is either sick or moody as hell...

What shall we do? 

Well, I go out and take some photos to chill and mentally cool down. How about you?

Annie Japaud - photographer, blogger, baker and cake maker 

PROJECT Walking Connemara

2018 was a fantastic year for my photographic development, a real stepping stone. Where I go from here is all up to me.

It was during last summer that my new project was born. What is my project about? It is about love. My love for Connemara, my love for my dogs which I walk every day. My never dying love for photography that keeps me going every single day. And when you mix all that together all those images came out that I have been posting with the hashtag #WalkingConnemara and this is how this project was born.

Walking is the best thing a person can do. It's free, it's therapeutic, it clears the mind and cleanses the soul. When I walk I get my best ideas and inspirations. 

I am also extremely lucky that I live in such an amazingly beautiful part of the world where mind-blowing scenery is literally a few minutes walking distance from any village or city. 

I walk Connemara every day and I never tire of the views, rough winding bog roads, country cottages and magnificent mountains. I try to catch the amazing colours and beautiful ever-changing light of Connemara to bring happiness and joy to anyone who sees my images. 

I want to make people feel better and inspired after seeing my captures of Connemara, I want them to say Wow, this is amazing, and I want to go there! And the best part is you don't have to travel far because you can just walk there with me.

Let's walk Connemara together..  

Here is the rest of  WALKING CONNEMARA

Moycullen After The Rain

Most people believe that nature is more beautiful than cities, towns or villages. For me, from my own photographer's point of view urban photography is as exciting as the wide open expanse of Connemara bog lands and mountains. 

Last month walking into Moycullen early in the morning, right after a light rain, I found myself absolutely hypnotized by the colours,  contrasts and compositions visible everywhere in this little village.  I just had to pause and take a few shots. 

No one can resist a challenge like that. Being on the right spot at the right time is every photographer's dream. 

The Coach House

O'Connor's Pharmacy

Emily Jean Atelier 

White Gables Galway

The Coach House

Regan's

The Forge

 Earlier this summer I took several photo walks through our lovely village and the area 

Moycullen at dawn

The Gorgeous green - walking Curra area