DAY 1  |  Arrive IRELAND
Arrive Dublin by 11 a.m. to be met by John followed by check into our comfortable accommodations. After a short break we'll take lunch together and head out for our first photography at Howth harbor, and the Baily Lighthouse on the edge of Dublin Bay. Dinner and the late light photography around boat-dotted Skerries harbor.
BLAKES CROSS, 1 night 

DAYS 2 and 3  |  COUNTY DUBLIN to COUNTY DOWN
Sunrise on Malahide harbor this morning, then following breakfast we'll then turn north and head for the Mountains of Mourne in County Down. We'll go via Balbriggan harbor for boat and lighthouse studies, and as with all our trips we'll pause to photograph the Irish landscape, and any serendipitous stuff that 'happens' whenever we take the road less traveled. An afternoon fast track will place us in the Mountains of Mourne by late afternoon, and we’ll continue shooting as we head for our 2 night base near Newcastle.
On Day 3, we'll slowly explore the back lanes that skirt the Mournes to find stone wall, white-washed cottages, yellow Gorse, sheep and mountains combining for many interesting studies.
Near NEWCASTLE,  2 nights

DAY 4  |  NEWCASTLE to BUSHMILLS
Our last look at the Mountains of Mourne this morning as we go straight north via Banbridge, Antrim, and Ballymena to Cushenden where we’ll join the Antrim coast. Nearby Torr Head is worth another slow ride for a variety of coastal images. On to Dunluce Castle for the late light on this foreboding, magnificently situated structure.
Near BUSHMILLS, 1 night

DAYS 5 and 6  |  BUSHMILLS to COUNTY DONEGAL
The pursuit of early light on day 5 will see us at the Giants Causeway which is the location of the unique hexagonal rock formations you've longed to photograph! Then away to our new destination near Donegal with a smattering of stops en-route.
Day 6 will see us exploring farm scenes, bird life and on Muckross Head. Kilcar is a village noted for it's tweed production and will be our lunch stop. On to the cliffs of Carrigan Head followed by peat scenes, and the photogenic Celtic remnants of Glencolumbkille to round off the day’s excursion. As with every day, we'll photograph much more besides.
DONEGAL,  2 nights

DAYS 7 and 8  |  CONNEMARA
South on Day 7 to Drumkille in County Sligo, W. B. Yeats country, where we’ll explore some of the terrain that inspired the noted poet, including the Glencar Falls. Then via Westport and the Eriff River Valley which lies in the rugged grandeur of Connemara. For those still up to it, we’ll take a spectacular drive on Sky Road after supper to close the day.
On Day 8 we'll get intimate with Aasleagh Falls, Leenane, and the Connemara mountains including the Twelve Bens and Lough Inagh. Tudor-Gothic Kylemore Abbey will also attract our emulsions today.
Near CLIFDEN, 2 nights

DAY 9  |  GALWAY and the CLIFFS of MOHER
Early light on Clifden this morning, then Irish bogs and rocks line our drive to remote Roundstone. Then on to Galway via the ‘Quiet Man’ cottage. Galway City and the harbor with its flock of Mute Swans are options, then on into County Clare to take in Dunguaire Castle and explore the volcanic 'Burren', including the Poulnabrone Dolmen. Our day will be topped of with the grand Cliffs of Moher in the evening light.
Near DOOLIN, 1 night

DAYS 10, 11 and 12  |  COUNTY KERRY
We’ll take in Doolin before heading off southwards via thatched Adare into County Kerry today, probably the most ‘Irish’ of Ireland's counties, and where the ‘rush hour’ is something of another time and place. While spending 3 nights in Killarney, one day will be given to exploring the photogenic Dingle Peninsula where the movie ‘Ryan's Daughter’ was filmed. Another day will be given to the infamous ‘Ring of Kerry’ will and include images of Ireland’s highest peaks, plus the remote Hogs Head peninsula and more. The Killarney skyline with the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks mountain range, plus the gardens at nearby Muckross House will also be featured during our stay.
Near KILLARNEY, 3 nights