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Capturing moments that tell stories. DM for collaborations or prints πŸ“Έ β€œIf you truly love nature, you will find beauty everywhere” – Vincent van Gogh https://annbruen.com

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Some memories from this day last year. What a stunning day it was around the Cooley Peninsula. Sunrise over Carlingford Lough, a hike to the top of Slieve Foye, lots of sailing boats out and a stunning sunset to end the day at Gyles Quay!
#onthisday2025 #carlingfordlough #cooleypeninsula

09.03.2026 21:25 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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A starling catching the light. From a distance it looks like a dark bird, but up close the feathers shimmer with colour. This comes from iridescence - tiny microscopic structures in the feathers reflect light, creating shifting colours like those seen in oil on water.

08.03.2026 21:42 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Beautiful morning light shining on Carlingford Harbour earlier today.

08.03.2026 17:03 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Greenore Port silhouetted at sunrise this morning. Photos taken from Carlingford, Co. Louth.

#sunrisesilhouettes #greenoreport #carlingford #beautifulmornings #discoverireland

08.03.2026 16:30 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“Carlingford, Co. Louth
πŸ—“οΈ 8th March, 2026
🎢 Beautiful Dreamer by Stephen Foster

A stunning morning in Carlingford earlier today. Lots of bird song and a beautiful sunrise from the horizon - over Cranfield and Greenore Port.

#carlingford #countylouth #sunrise #discoverireland

08.03.2026 11:19 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Today’s sunrise from Carlingford, Co. Louth had serious African savannah vibes. Nature putting on a show. πŸ”₯πŸŒ…

#sunrise #carlingfordlough #irelandsancienteast

08.03.2026 10:30 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Long exposure at the cliffs of Cape St. Vincent near the town of Sagres in the Algarve, Portugal. Stunning views of the Atlantic set against these towering coastal cliffs.

07.03.2026 11:13 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Some beautiful light this morning from Burrow and Claremont Beaches. Lots of low lying cloud on the horizon so the sun was very bright when it appeared over Howth Lighthouse. A lovely morning on the beach spoiled for choice between the setting moon and sunrise colours.
#dublinireland

06.03.2026 13:32 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A stork silhouette flying under a misty sun yesterday evening shortly before sunset in Faro, Portugal.

05.03.2026 07:57 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“Faro, Portugal
πŸ—“οΈ Saturday, 28th Feb, 2026

The sky was on fire over Faro airport last Saturday evening - an incredible sky!

04.03.2026 19:48 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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February 2026 Highlights Collage

The weather wasn’t great but it had its moments. May need a click to view full collage.

04.03.2026 17:20 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks Jason and thanks for sharing

04.03.2026 11:04 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“Praia de Albufeira, Portugal

Catch of the Day = a light shower !

The power of the Atlantic and a lone fisherman partially hidden by the sea spray made for a nice composition around high tide at Albufeira, Portugal yesterday afternoon.

#AtlanticOcean #AlgarveCoast #GoneFishing #AlbufeiraPortugal

04.03.2026 11:01 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Thanks Donna

04.03.2026 11:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Sun spots visible on a misty sun as it was setting

Sun spots visible on a misty sun as it was setting

πŸ“Faro, Portugal

A misty sun setting this evening (taken 6pm local time). Those dark marks aren’t clouds or dust - they’re sunspots. Sunspots are cooler, highly magnetic regions on the Sun’s surface, and a misty sunset naturally dims the light just enough to make them visible.

03.03.2026 19:35 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Seagull and wave collage

Seagull and wave collage

Seagull and wave watching at Islantilla, Spain yesterday afternoon.

03.03.2026 16:37 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“Islantilla, Andalusia, Spain

Some wave, seagull (if that’s possible) and Beethoven therapy from a beautiful beach visit to Islantilla today.

02.03.2026 22:39 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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A hazy glimpse of sunset just before the sun slipped behind the clouds. Captured this evening in Islantilla, Andalusia, Spain, with perfectly timed birds drifting across the sky, adding a beautiful touch.

#sunsetmagic #eveningvibes #naturephotography #islantilla #andalusiaspain

02.03.2026 22:36 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Absolutely stunning colours on display tonight for sunset - at Faro, Portugal.

28.02.2026 23:20 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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When the sun hits the snooze button πŸ˜‰
Memories of this stunning sunrise from Blackrock, Co. Louth on #thisdaylastyear. The appearance of the sun is known as the β€˜Etruscan Vase Effect’ – the sun appears mirrored & smoothly connected to its reflection, creating a vase-like shape.

28.02.2026 06:58 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“Duncannon North Light, Co. Wexford, Ireland
πŸ—“οΈ 19th Feb, 2026

Duncannon North Light - also known as Blackhill Lighthouse started life in a very different part of Ireland.

27.02.2026 11:46 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Another on this day memory, another Omega sunrise beauty by Haulbowline Lighthouse. Photos taken from Greenore, Co. Louth on this day 2025.
#irishsunrise #haulbowlinelighthouse #onthisday2025 #carlingfordlough #discoverireland

27.02.2026 08:56 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“Sheep’s Head Way and Lighthouse
πŸ—“οΈSaturday, 21st Feb, 2026
🎢The Coulin

I started in the fog but it wasn’t long before it cleared and then the drizzle stopped and the scenery blew me away. A stunning walk
and great to see Sheep’s Head Lighthouse.

26.02.2026 22:20 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you June

26.02.2026 22:14 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks Jason πŸ₯°

26.02.2026 22:14 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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A few beautiful on this day memories - all taken on the 26th of February.

1 - Bull Island sunrise on this day 2021
2 & 3 - Sunrise by Haulbowline Lighthouse, 2024
4 - The moon rolling down the Cooley mountains - 2025

#onthisdaymemories #sunrise #bullisland #cooleypeninsula

26.02.2026 08:52 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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πŸ“Hook Lighthouse, Co. Wexford, Ireland

The β€˜Grand Daddy’ of Irish Lighthouses. This 13th century lighthouse - Ireland’s oldest and the World’s oldest β€˜intact’ operating lighthouse - was amazing to see up close and personal.

#hooklighthouse #countywexford #waterfordbay #irishlandmarks

25.02.2026 21:45 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“Greenore, Co. Louth

More sunrises like this please - this is a memory from this day last year. A WOW sunrise with an omega sun rising from the horizon behind Haulbowline Lighthouse on Carlingford Lough. Photos taken from Greenore. β€οΈπŸŒ…

25.02.2026 14:16 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Some full moon memories from this day 2024. Standing on Claremont Beach watching the moon rise over Howth Lighthouse.
#snowmoon #moonrise #howthlighthouse #lovindublin

24.02.2026 23:03 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Swanning around on Roaringwater Bay, West Cork

24.02.2026 07:45 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0