Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Marco Bottigelli capture enchanting coastline of Ireland in series of landscapes shots


An Italian photographer captured the beauty of the coast of Ireland in a stunning series of photos landscapes.


Cliffs of Moher to the hexagonal columns of the Giant’s Causeway, Marco Bottigelli, 35, photographed the beautiful coastal scenery of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.


to create the collection of inspiration, he drove more than 1,200 miles around the Irish coast, admiring the landscape and waiting for the weather picture perfect.



Italian photographer Marco Bottigelli covered 1,200 miles on a road trip along the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland's breathtaking coast, visiting Geokaun Mountain and Fogher Cliffs on Valentia Island (above), County Kerry, along the way

Italian photographer Marco Bottigelli covered 1,200 miles on a road trip along the Republic of Ireland and the east coast of breathtaking Northern Ireland, visiting Geokaun Mountain and Fogher Cliffs on Valentia island (above), County Kerry, along the way




Bottigelli said: 'Ireland has always been one of the most fascinating lands in Europe.' Pictured above is Fanad Head in County Donegal, Republic of Ireland

Bottigelli said ‘. Ireland has always been one of the most fascinating lands of Europe “Pictured above is Fanad Head in County Donegal, Republic of Ireland




Thrilling drive: The winding roads near Coumeenoole Bay in Slea Head in County Kerry have steep cliffs with sheer falls to the crashing waves (above)

drive Thrilling: the winding roads near Coumeenoole Bay to Slea Head in County Kerry has steep cliffs with sheer drops to the waves (above)




Using a drone the photographer clicked away to capture the white lighthouse of Fanad (above), County Donegal, Republic of Ireland

using a drone photographer clicked away to capture the white lighthouse Fanad (above), County Donegal, Republic of Ireland




The scraggy rocks and soft rolling light proved inspiring to Bottigelli as he captured The Mussenden Temple in County Londonderry (above), Northern Ireland

the stunted rocks and gentle rolling light proved inspiring Bottigelli as he captured the Mussenden Temple in County Londonderry (above), Ireland North



Bottigelli photographer, Castellanza, Italy said: “Ireland has always been one of the most fascinating lands of Europe.


‘The country is wild and inviting all at once. I love the beautiful natural scenery, but I also admire the lights and picturesque castles.


He added :. The landscape is truly unique and a dream for photographers “



The photographs show the sheer magnitude of the towering cliffs, winding roads and crashing waves of the coast in places like the cliffs at Crohy Head in County Donegal (above), Republic of Ireland

The photographs show the scale cliffs, winding roads and crashing waves of the coast in places like the cliffs of Crohy Head in County Donegal (above), Republic of Ireland




Wild flowers and blankets of grass cover the coastline in spring, like here on the hills at Crohy Head (above), County Donegal, Republic of Ireland

flowers and wild grass cover blankets the coastline in the spring, as here in the hills Crohy Head (above), County Donegal, Republic of Ireland




By car, Bottigelli visited Dublin, County Antrim, County Mayo, County Claire, Coleraine, Donegal (above), County Cork, Waterford, County Kerry and Valentia Island

by car Bottigelli visited Dublin, County Antrim, County Mayo, County Clare, Coleraine, Donegal (above), County Cork, Waterford, County Kerry and Valentia island




The drama and history of County Mayo's (above), Republic of Ireland, landscape becomes fine art in this Northern Italian photographer's lens

the drama and history Mayo (above), Republic of Ireland, the landscape becomes fine art in the purpose of the North photographer Italian




As the sun sets and the light softens to a warm glow, the picture shows the tranquillity Fanad Head Lighthouse (above) in County Donegal, Republic of Ireland

As the sunset and the light softens to a warm glow, the image shows the tranquility Fanad Head Lighthouse (above) in County Donegal, Republic of Ireland



to Bottigelli, a lot of hard work and dedication goes into each image and it often sleeps in his car waiting for the right lighting.


During this trip, Marco visited Dublin, County Antrim, County Mayo, County Clare, Coleraine, Donegal, Cork, Waterford, Kerry and the Island County Valentia.


He said, “Before I went to Ireland, I made a list of the best places to visit.



The richness of the Republic of Ireland's history is wrapped up in it's many castles, like the preserved Donnagore Castle (above)

The wealth of the Republic of Ireland’s history is wrapped in its many castles, as Donnagore preserved castle (above )




As the sunsets over the towering Cliffs of Moher in County Clare (above), Republic of Ireland, the pink light warms the craggy strata of the rockface

As the sunsets over the towering cliffs of Moher in County Clare (above), Republic of Ireland, pink light warms the steep rockface layers of




Sometimes sleeping in his car, photographer Bottigelli was patient in getting the perfect shot. Above he captures the Cliffs of Moher in County Clare, Republic of Ireland

Sometimes sleeping in his car, the photographer was Bottigelli patient to get the perfect shot. Above, it captures the Cliffs of Moher in County Clare, Republic of Ireland





'Before I travelled to Ireland, I made a list of the best spots to visit. Sometimes I can be waiting for hours on end for the right lighting and when it finally comes I get a huge feeling of joy.' Said Bottigelli. Above he shot Dunquin Pier in County Kerry, Republic of Ireland


A lone pink rock sits on the pebbled-dashed sand of the serene beach at Ballydowane Cove (above), Waterford, Republic of Ireland

Bottigelli said, “Before I went to Ireland, I made a list of the best places to visit. Sometimes I can be waiting for hours for the right light and when it finally comes I get a tremendous sense of joy. ” Above he shot Dunquin Pier in County Kerry, Republic of Ireland (left) and Ballydowane Cove, Waterford (right)




'It's almost as if there is a sense of adrenaline in landscape photography with the ever changing weather. It is always my goal to create emotions through my landscape photography and to encourage others to appreciate our precious environment,' said the photographer. Above is Baily Lighthouse in Howth, Dublin, Republic of Ireland

“it is almost as if it is a feeling of adrenaline in landscape photography with time changing. It is always my goal to create emotions through my landscape photography and encourage others to appreciate our precious environment, “said the photographer. Above Baily Lighthouse in Howth, Dublin, Republic of Ireland




Sometimes the roadways wind around the coast and out to the sea, like in Dunquin Pier (above), County Kerry, Republic of Ireland

Sometimes, the roads wind around the coast and the sea, as in Dunquin Pier (above), County Kerry, Republic of Ireland



Explain the process for this collection of images, he said: “Sometimes I can be waiting for hours for the right light and when it finally comes I get a huge feeling of joy.


“But sometimes never clear dark skies that may leave a feeling of disappointment.


” It’s almost like if there is a feeling of adrenaline in landscape photography with time changing.


Bottigelli concludes: “It is always my goal to create emotions through my landscape photography and encourage others to appreciate our precious environment.



Forget sandy beaches, the pebbled and rock formations of the Giant's Causeway (above) in County Antrim, Northern Ireland are dramatic and world famous for their eerie beauty

Forget the beaches, pebbles and rock formations of the Giant’s Causeway (above) in the County Antrim, Northern Ireland are dramatic and world famous for their strange beauty





The changing nature and climate of the Irish landscape was rich in inspiration for Bottigelli who was taken with the blooming flowers on the grassy hills at Slea Head (above), County Kerry, Republic of Ireland


The forgotten landscape of rural Barnatra beach in County Mayo (above), Republic of Ireland shows nature taking over a shipwreck

the changing climate and the Irish landscape was rich inspiration for Bottigelli who was taken with the flowers blooming on the grassy hills to Slea Head (left), County Kerry, Republic of Ireland and the beach forgotten landscape Barnatra in County Mayo (right)




Those that make it to the top of Geokaun Mountain and Fogher Cliffs on Valentia Island (above), County Kerry, Republic of Ireland, are afforded a spectacular view

Those who make it to the top of Geokaun mountain and Fogher Cliffs on ‘Valentia island (above), County Kerry, Republic of Ireland, are afforded a spectacular view




The long exposure on this picture gives the sea splashes against the rocks a magical quality at Fanad Head in County Donegal (above), Republic of Ireland

long exposure this gives the sea splashing against the rocks a magical quality to Fanad Head in Donegal (above), Republic of Ireland




'The country is wild and welcoming all at the same time.' Said Bottigelli, 'I love the beautiful, natural landscapes, but I also admire the picturesque lighthouses and castles. The landscape is truly unique and a dreamland for photographers.' Dunquin Pier, County Kerry, Republic of Ireland, is shown above

‘the country is wild and inviting all at once. “Bottigelli said, ‘I love the beautiful natural scenery, but I also admire the lights and picturesque castles. The landscape is truly unique and a dream for photographers. Dunquin Pier, County Kerry, Republic of Ireland, is indicated above




As the evening hours close in the light softens and the shadows of The Mussenden Temple in County Londonderry (above), Northern Ireland, lengthen

As the hours close to soften the evening light and shadows of Mussenden temple in County Londonderry (hereinafter above), Northern Ireland, to extend




Tufts of long, untouched grass grow out of the rock face underneath the Mussenden Temple  (above) in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland

Tufts of grass long and intact growing on the rock under the Mussenden Temple (hereinafter above) in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland




The coloured houses of Cobh (above), County Cork, Republic of Ireland, sit in a row facing perpendicular to the dramatic Irish coast

the colorful houses of Cobh (above), County Cork, Republic of Ireland, sitting in a row perpendicular to the face dramatic Irish coast





source: dailymail.co.uk/travel



Marco Bottigelli capture enchanting coastline of Ireland in series of landscapes shots

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