Ireland road trip
The day after the crazy storm, it was still pretty miserable to be out walking about, so Paige found a cabbie who would drive us around for 25 euros an hour. So we headed out to the countryside for a little Irish adventure. The Cabbie was so great, in that he narrated the entire trip. He even teared up at one point when we came to a bog where the Irish were ostrisized by the English. The land is so rocky and barren that nobody could even grow food to eat—even to this day, you don’t see any agriculture except for a cow here and there, and some Connemara ponies.
The overall experience we had on our little roadtrip was so much better than a tour because we could stop the driver wherever we wanted, to take photos. I think he got a kick out of us, and enjoyed how much we loved his homeland. The cemetery was my favorite spot of the day. Morbid, maybe. But so full of history and sublime beauty…
Galway is known for their lovely swans…. The locals take excellent care of the bay in order to preserve the health and beauty of these creatures, and it’s a daily ritual for some to go to the bay and feed them by hand. We didn’t do this, but we did stop the car and get pretty close to a few!
Paige is out braving the elements for some fine art shots of the area…. I got this shot of her from the car. Brrrrr!
Anne took this shot of me at the cemetery. I look very pensive, but I like the gravity of the image.
if you look close enough at this shot, you can actually see the rain falling…
I want to be buried here—it’s so beautiful and somehow peaceful, despite the crazy winds off the ocean. All you can hear is the wind, and the sounds of the water crashing up onto the rocky shoreline.
We stopped midday for a pint and some lunch. I loved this vintage Beamish sign. If you haven’t tried Beamish, it’s a lot like Guinness, but even creamier. It’s my favorite, straight from the draught!
It got extremely windy again towards the end of the day. I couldn’t believe how dedicated Paige was. Again, I took this image from the warm car.
By the time we got home it was getting dark. I took this image from our window down to the street below us.
We cleaned up, and headed out for another pint at one of my favorite Galway bars, The Quays.
Brilliant, as always, and as always, an inspiration.
I envy your trip to Irelend. I have Irish heritage but I’ve never been there. One of these days my wife and I will make it over there and see where we came from. I really enjoyed the images of Ireland and the others from your whole Europe trip.
Julie – I have been lurking religiously but had to tell you how much I am enjoying your travel images. They are so rich and emotive and you manage to make me feel as though I can feel the wind blowing around me and hearing the waves crashing.
Thank you so much for sharing.
Ange
Love these images. They make me want to go to Ireland even more. But first, Mexico!
just awesome!! get some good pics in isla for us – and have a beer with curtis at villa la bella too!!
wow, those are amazing. Such a loving family, you can just feel the warmth!
Wonderful captures of a new life and new family. Love them all, esp Brandyn getting peed on! Oh, fatherhood! Love you all.
Julie – We love you too! These made me cry, and laugh! Thank you from the depths of our hearts.
Are there really families this cute out there? They look so fun and their new baby is a total sweetie!
Such a great “capture” of moments. You will cherish these forever!! Congrats again on such a blessing.
The Cook Family
These photos are evidence of answered prayer of mine for you. You are precious and so are these portaits of love and happiness. I love you and thanks for sharing.
They are beautiful! I love them all! The pictures, the family and the photographer:) They make me miss my family terribly. Thank you Julie for doing such a great job for my sister and her family. I wish that I was there that day to watch you shoot.
These are awesome, babe!
Such great pictures…full of love & laughter!
Oh my gosh, Julie…talk about making me want to do a baby session with our new little one! These are amazing – you captured this family so well, particularly the girl and her baby sister. LOVED it!!
you so often feel like it’s not work… this MAY say something about how naturally talented you are. They’re gorgeous.