A lone tree under a heavy spell of frost in the Burren, co Clare, Ireland

The coastal view from the Rine peninsula in Ballyvaughan, co Clare, Ireland

Golden hour at the Parknabinnia wedge tomb, Roughan hill in the Burren, co Clare, Ireland

The Oughtmama hlll under a thin drizzle of snow from Abbay Hill, Kinvara, co Clare, Ireland

The charismatic dolmen of Poulabrone, Roughan hill, co Clare, Ireland

The Kilmacduagh Monastery on the outskirts of Gort, co Clare, Ireland

A beautiful spring view of the Parknabinnia webdge tomb on Roughan hill in spring bloom, co Clare, Ireland

The emblematic Dunguaire castle in Kinvara, co Clare, Ireland

An enchanting view amongst the prayer stones on Fahee North, co Clare, Ireland

A lone tree, amongst the stones, under a spell of mist, the Burren Lowlands, co Clare, Ireland

The secretive Burren pines wrapped in a layer of morning mist, Rockforest, the Burren Lowlands, co Clare, Ireland

A fabulous sunrise over the Burren Lowlands, co Clare, Ireland

When everything comes together at sunrise, a summer on the Rine Peninsula, co Clare, Ireland

Dazzling valerian bathing in sunshine, a glorious sunrise over Abbey Hill, co Clare, Ireland

A summer sunrise to remember, Abbey Hill, co Clare, Ireland

A sunset at Flaggy Shore, New Quay, co Clare, Ireland

Twilight view over the Aughinish peninsula from Flaggy Shore, co Clare, Ireland

Burren Landscape Photography

The Burren Light & Land Project

Aburrenlight is a fine art landscape photography project exploring the unique light, limestone and atmosphere of the Burren in County Clare, west of Ireland. Through slow observation and careful composition, each image reveals the relationship between land, weather and time in one of Ireland’s most distinctive landscapes.

The collection includes open and limited edition Burren landscape photography prints, produced to archival standards and available in a range of sizes. Alongside print sales, Aburrenlight also offers photography experiences, sharing stories, tips and advice for those who wish to explore the Burren creatively and deepen their understanding of light and place in this beautiful part of Ireland.

Rooted in County Clare and inspired by the Wild Atlantic Way, this work is both a visual record and a quiet reflection on Ireland’s wild terrain, the Burren.

From here, a visual journey into the Burren begins.

Ireland's beautiful Burren

At the front of my house lay the hills of Burren, a beautiful and extraordinarily rich ecosystem carved by rain and shaped by humans through generations of farming and gathering. Many passing visitors will describe the Burren as a harsh rocky landscape lashed on by Atlantic winter storms, with the occasional tortured shrubs dotting the limestone pavements otherwise bare of any vegetation. Is this all there really is to it?

With Burren hills and lowlands at my doorstep I am fortunate to venture out as much as possible, often disregarding clueless weather forecasts. I have witnessed the seasons change and, with it, a variation of light on the landscape as sun and moon change trajectory and elevation throughout the months. I have also seen many native orchids, fabulous blooms of colourful wild flowers, vivid green hair algae, alpine rainforests, otters, badgers, porcupines, foxes, not to mention herds of ferral goats and countless rabbits and hares!

I have come to love the Burren and appreciate all it has to give for it hosts perhaps the richest ecosystem in Ireland. I hope my photography will bring you to a place you have not expected to find.

A visual journey, some favourite shots!

The Burren comprises 4 areas with many photographic opportunities (click or tap on any thumbnail to view favourites):

LowlandsThe Lowlands offer a relatively flat land with extensive rock plateaus and fertile pasture land, nestled at the foothills of the Slieve Aughty mountains to the East, bordering the Atlantic Ocean the the West. It sits between county Galway and county Clare.
CoastlineThe rugged coastline features a variety of habitats, including cliffs, limestone pavements, calcareous grasslands, and hazel scrubs. Predominently facing West, dotted with Martello towers and castles, it is blessed by gorgeous sunsets throughout all seasons!
National ParkThe Burren National Park, smallest of Ireland National Parks, is dominated by extensive pavements with examples of all major habitats within the Burren: Limestone Pavement, Calcareous Grassland, Hazel scrub, Ash/Hazel Woodland, Turloughs, Cliffs and Fen.
HillsThe gentle hills offer a unique karst landscape characterized by extensive limestone pavements, caves, as well as unique flora and fauna. The hills are also very rich in ancient historical monuments, from ancient tombs to early Christian sites.

February's top pick

A Burren Light - Pick of the month: boston, castle, cloodooan, january, lowlands, mist, reflections, tower, winter,

Boston Clare Ireland

I never quite found a way of photographying this tower at the far end of Lough Bunny. Until that day, when a bit of mist and some interestingly layered clouds gave me a perfect opportunity to frame this little tower and its reflection.

I do not really know the history of this old derelict tower at the entrance of Boston, but it's been a beacon in my first year of photography when, under COVID restrictions, I did not have many places to go other than the lake and its wonderful sunset reflections, always greeting me with a sense of wonder and a warm feeling of tranquility.

Latest stories & articles

The furnace

Category: Stories - Published on February 25, 2026

Some eye candy on the last glowing winter sunrise from one of my favourite Burren lowland locations

Some beautiful prints!

Open and Limited edition prints from this store will look wonderful in any home!

Sizes range from A4 to A1 or, uncropped: 12x18in to 24x36in
White margin for a fine art look
Printed to the very highest standards by our dedicated professional printing lab. Our giclee fine art prints magnificently render the impact of each image!
Fabulous Hahnemule Photo Rag exhibition paper for all limited edition and panoramic prints, numbered and signed in the margin on request.

More information and advice on printing and framing.

Get in touch

If you are interested in any form of collaboration, wish to buy a fabulous print but would like to see a sample first, meet in the Burren for a photoshoot and a beer (preferably, after the photoshoot!), inquire about a private tuition or commission work, please use the form below.