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Smartphone Photographer

@pocket-ireland.com

I take and edit my pictures with a smartphone. (My current phone is a Google Pixel 10 Pro XL). https://www.pocket-ireland.com/photography

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Smartphone Photographer @pocket-ireland.com · 13m ago

Found this massive bracket fungus when sheltering from the rain under a tree! Is it Dryad's Saddle? Myths say tree nymphs rode them like saddles. #photography #Nature #Landscape #Fungi #WoodlandPhotography

A close-up view of a large, shelf-like bracket fungus growing attached to the rough, textured bark of a tree trunk. The underside of the mushroom features smooth, pale cream-coloured pores that curve outward in broad, overlapping fan shapes. Soft, natural daylight illuminates the cream underside, while the topside edges show hints of warm brown patterns. Deep grooves in the dark tree bark surround the fungal growth, with soft green foliage blurred in the background.

Smartphone Photographer @pocket-ireland.com · 3h ago

Spotted(!) these day-flying moths enjoying the summer flowers near the coast yesterday. #photography #Wildlife #Macro #IrishNature #Moths

A close-up shot of two black moths with bright red spots resting on a tall spike of purple wildflowers. The background is a soft, warm green blur of lush foliage, lit by natural daylight. The top moth sits near the tip with its clubbed antennae raised, while the second moth sits slightly lower down the stem. The mood is calm, natural, and intimate, focusing on the details of the insects and colorful petals.

Smartphone Photographer @pocket-ireland.com · 12h ago

Looking up from the woodland floor. Pyrenean lilies have such unique shapes! #Photography #Botany #Nature #Wildflowers #IrishNature

A dramatic low-angle shot looking directly up at a bright yellow six-petaled lily in full bloom. Dark, freckle-like spots cover the inner petals, and large orange-brown pollen-covered stamens hang from the centre. The flower is backlit by soft daylight, making its yellow petals glow against a blurry background of dense green tree canopy and dappled sky.

Smartphone Photographer @pocket-ireland.com · 13h ago

My Word of the Day today is STRATIFIED. Read the definition at 👉 buff.ly/QH2rIA2 Share YOUR words to describe this picture in the comments! #WordOfTheDay #PocketIreland #Photography #vocabulary #SeaCave #Geology #CoastalIreland #NaturePhotography

A close-up view looking upward inside a rugged rock formation or sea cave. Jagged, stratified layers of stone feature rich colours, including deep ochre yellow, rust red, slate blue, and dark shadows. The rough, weathered rock face is heavily textured with fissures and crevice lines. A shadowed, dark opening recedes into the cavern depths at the bottom left, framed by angular, overhanging rock overhangs illuminated by soft daylight.

Smartphone Photographer @pocket-ireland.com · yesterday

Caught some dramatic light breaking over Buckroney Dunes today. #photography #Landscape #Ireland #Wicklow #CoastalDunes

A vertical, eye-level photograph of rolling sand dunes covered in green and brown grasses under a dramatic blue sky. Near the top centre, the bright sun shines through a gap in thick, dark gray and white clouds, sending visible beams of light down towards the terrain. Low, dark hills line the horizon in the background. In the foreground, sandy paths wind between patches of grass and shrubs, creating a textured coastal landscape bathed in bright, natural sunlight and deep shadows.

Smartphone Photographer @pocket-ireland.com · 2d ago

My Word of the Day today is FLORIATE. Read the definition at 👉 buff.ly/jW9EhwF Share YOUR words to describe this picture in the comments! #WordOfTheDay #PocketIreland #Photography #vocabulary #GardenPhotography #RoseGarden #WaterFountain #SummerInBloom

A light-dappled gravel path leads toward a decorative metal water fountain spraying water into a bright sky. The pathway is framed by lush garden arches cascading with cream and soft pink roses. White daisies and tall round seed heads line the borders below, while sunlight illuminates the cascading water, green foliage, and vibrant blossoms, creating an enchanting, romantic garden setting.

Smartphone Photographer @pocket-ireland.com · 2d ago

Found this tiny fungal gathering buried in the autumn leaves last year. Can anyone pinpoint the exact species? #photography #Fungi #Nature #WoodlandPhotography #MushroomSpotting

A ground-level, close-up shot showing a dense cluster of pale, cream-coloured mushrooms sprouting from a bed of brown, dry autumn leaves and green ivy. Long blades of grass frame the foreground, while soft, diffuse natural light filters down from the canopy above, giving the scene a quiet, earthy feel.

Smartphone Photographer @pocket-ireland.com · 2d ago

Made a trip down to Goat Island Beach in Waterford. A secluded, rugged spot with dramatic rocks and even a small cave to explore if you’re up for a crawl. 🌊📸 See my blog for more photos from my coastal wander: buff.ly/tj5HFyl #photography #Waterford #GoatIsland #IrishCoast #Seascape

Low-angle shot from wet, dark sand looking out between two towering, dark rock formations framing a secluded cove. The sun peeks through dramatic, moody cloud cover, casting a bright reflection on the incoming tide below. The rugged rock faces show detailed horizontal striations and textures, while gentle waves lap onto the shore. The atmosphere is quiet, wild, and intensely dramatic.

Smartphone Photographer @pocket-ireland.com · 3d ago

My Word of the Day today is ELYSIAN. Read the definition at 👉 buff.ly/PLvNh4T Share YOUR words to describe this picture in the comments! #WordOfTheDay #PocketIreland #Photography #vocabulary #WoodlandHaven #ForestPool #NaturePhotography #IrishLandscape

A secluded, serene forest pool surrounded by lush green foliage and rocky cliffs. Sunlight filters through a dense canopy of trees onto calm, dark water that reflects soft ripples. In the background, a small waterfall trickles down a craggy rock face into the basin. Large, dark, moss-dappled boulders sit in the foreground with water gently swirling around them, creating an intimate, tranquil woodland atmosphere.

Smartphone Photographer @pocket-ireland.com · 3d ago

I spent last autumn wandering through many damp woodland trails, keeping my eyes glued to the forest floor. Here's an interesting pair I found... #photography #Nature #Fungi #WoodlandPhotography #IrishNature

A close-up, ground-level photograph of pale, cream-coloured wild mushrooms with wavy, undulating caps, growing amongst damp brown autumn leaves and thin blades of green grass. The gills beneath the upper mushroom cap are visible. The atmosphere is moody, earthy, and damp, shot with soft natural forest lighting and a shallow depth of field.

Smartphone Photographer @pocket-ireland.com · 3d ago

The morning light filtering through the canopy along the riverbank at Glenshelane Woods. 🌿✨ Explore my blog for more photos from my stroll through the forest: buff.ly/Nc8WkO8 #photography #GlenshelaneWoods #CountyWaterford #WoodlandWalk #IrelandTravel

A tranquil, sunlit river flowing through a lush, dense forest. Sunlight filters through a arched canopy of vibrant green leaves overhead, casting dappled light across the clear, shallow water and smooth riverbed stones. Tree roots, ferns, and mossy banks hug the edges of the river, creating a rich, peaceful, and immersive woodland atmosphere.

Smartphone Photographer @pocket-ireland.com · 4d ago

My Word of the Day today is HIERATIC. Read the definition at 👉 buff.ly/lHAlk3P Share YOUR words to describe this picture in the comments! #WordOfTheDay #PocketIreland #Photography #vocabulary #IrishHeritage #AncientRuins #MonasticIreland #HistoryTravel

Framed by a towering, moss-dappled stone archway in the foreground, the roofless interior of an ancient stone church stretches towards a ruined far wall. Stone tombs and grave markers line a central gravel path, all illuminated by bright sunlight bursting through dramatic, mottled clouds in a blue sky above.

Smartphone Photographer @pocket-ireland.com · 4d ago

Had to get down low and peer through the undergrowth for these! #photography #NaturePhotography #Wildlife #Fungi #WoodlandPhotography

A close-up, ground-level photograph of four bright orange funnel-shaped mushrooms growing among pine needles, twigs, and damp woodland debris. Soft, warm sunlight illuminates the smooth caps and ribbed stems of the fungi. Dark, out-of-focus foliage and tree roots frame the top and sides of the shot, creating a moody, secretive, and atmospheric woodland feel.

Smartphone Photographer @pocket-ireland.com · 5d ago

Throwback to last autumn I didn’t share at the time. The Red Kite Walk in Avoca comes alive at that time with these fly agaric mushrooms. Can’t wait to go back and see them again this year! #photography #Landscape #Nature #WoodlandPhotography #Fungi

Close-up photograph of two bright orange-red Fly Agaric mushroom caps growing close together on dark woodland ground. The top of each cap is dotted with small white patches, with a few dry, brown autumn leaves resting on their smooth surfaces. The background consists of dark brown leaf litter, twigs, and small green ivy leaves, creating a cozy, moody, autumn forest feel.

Smartphone Photographer @pocket-ireland.com · 5d ago

My Word of the Day today is SEGETAL. Read the definition at 👉 buff.ly/DgfJsFg Share YOUR words to describe this picture in the comments! #WordOfTheDay #PocketIreland #Photography #vocabulary #BarleyField #IrishLandscape #CoastalView #NaturePhotography

An expansive coastal landscape featuring a golden barley field in the foreground, full of textured grain. Beyond a line of dark green trees, a dazzling silver sea gleams beneath sunlight breaking through heavy, dark grey storm clouds. Across the water, rolling green and pale gold farmland hills sweep along the distant headland.

Smartphone Photographer @pocket-ireland.com · 5d ago

An early morning wander before the summer crowds arrive. I had this tranquil spot entirely to myself! 🌿 See my blog for more photos from my visit: www.pocket-ireland.com/blog/from-th... #photography #PoulanassyWaterfall #Kilkenny #Ireland #NaturePhotography

Clear, shallow river water filled with smooth pebbles leads the eye towards a picturesque, low waterfall surrounded by rocky ledges in the background. Dense, vibrant green trees line both riverbanks under a bright blue sky with light wispy clouds. The water in the foreground reflects the rich blue sky and surrounding greenery, creating a peaceful and crisp summer atmosphere.

Smartphone Photographer @pocket-ireland.com · 6d ago

There’s a whole other world out there when you look. #photography #Nature #Wildlife #Fungi #WoodlandPhotography

A low-angle, close-up photograph of tiny wild mushrooms growing among bright green moss and decaying twigs on a forest floor. On the left, several small, pale yellow mushrooms with flat caps stand on slender stems. To the right and background, a dense cluster of taller, bell-shaped brown mushrooms rises up. Soft, natural light filters through the overhead canopy, highlighting the damp textures of the moss, bark, and fallen leaves.

Smartphone Photographer @pocket-ireland.com · 7d ago

My Word of the Day today is SEMPITERNAL. Read the definition at 👉 Share YOUR words to describe this picture in the comments! #WordOfTheDay #PocketIreland #Photography #vocabulary #ViaductPhotography #PastoralLandscape #HistoricArchitecture #CountryViews

A towering stone viaduct with large, elegant masonry arches spans across a sunlit rural landscape under a clear blue sky. Patchwork green and golden fields stretch into the background, where rolling hills rise gently. Small herds of cattle graze in the pastures framed underneath the stone arches, while lush green foliage and trees cluster at the base of the structure, creating a harmonious blend of historic architecture and pastoral tranquiity.

Smartphone Photographer @pocket-ireland.com · 7d ago

Stumbled on this photo of a cluster of wild mushrooms back in the autumn. Are they Sulphur Tufts? #Photography #Nature #NaturePhotography #Fungi #WoodlandPhotography

A close-up photograph of a dense cluster of wild mushrooms growing tightly together from a mossy tree stump on a dark forest floor. The mushroom caps are smooth, rounded, and warm tan in colour, fading to cream at the edges. Small pine needles, dry brown twigs, and green ferns surround the fungi. Soft, natural light illuminates the top of the cluster, creating a moody, damp woodland atmosphere.

Smartphone Photographer @pocket-ireland.com · last wk.

A quiet morning along the River Vartry in Mount Usher Gardens. #photography #Landscape #NaturePhotography #Wicklow #IrishGardens

A vertical photograph taken from a shaded, tree-lined path looking down a gentle river scene. Dappled sunlight filters through a canopy of dark green foliage overhead. In the middle ground, calm water flows over small stone cascades, surrounded by lush plants, red-leafed trees, and bright yellow foliage. A small suspension bridge is visible further up the river under a patch of soft daylight.

Smartphone Photographer @pocket-ireland.com · last wk.

Wandering through a sea of yellow in Wexford today for a brilliant local fundraiser 🌻 Nothing more summery than sunflowers! See my blog for more photos from my visit: buff.ly/R1EczWt #photography #sunflowers #wexford #ireland #nature

Bright, vibrant low-angle shot of a lush field of tall sunflowers under a vivid blue summer sky dotted with soft white clouds. In the foreground, two large, fully bloomed sunflowers stand out prominently, their golden-yellow petals radiating outward around textured, seeded brown centres. A small bumblebee rests on the right sunflower head. Deep green leaves and stems fill the lower frame, leading back to a blurred sea of more yellow blossoms stretching into the distance.

Smartphone Photographer @pocket-ireland.com · last wk.

My Word of the Day today is VARIEGATED. Read the definition at 👉 buff.ly/HroaCtH Share YOUR words to describe this picture in the comments! #WordOfTheDay #PocketIreland #Photography #vocabulary #MacroPhotography #Butterfly #WildlifeIreland #NatureDetails

A bright orange and black small tortoiseshell butterfly rests with wings fully spread on smooth, light-coloured beach pebbles. The butterfly's wings feature vivid orange panels, dark blotches, and delicate blue-spotted edges. The pebbles beneath it are soft shades of off-white, grey, and cream, worn smooth by water. Soft, bright natural light illuminates the textured, furry body of the butterfly and highlights the cool, tactile surface of the stones beneath.

Smartphone Photographer @pocket-ireland.com · last wk.

Nothing beats a quiet moment by a hidden forest stream. #photography #Landscape #Nature #WoodlandPhotography #IrishNature

A wide-angle, low-angle view of a serene shallow forest stream flowing over dark, angled bedrock strata and rounded pebbles in Tollymore Forest Park, County Down. In the foreground, slanting grey and brown rock layers show subtle moss growth. Clear water reflects the deep green leaf canopy above. Tall, mature trees frame both sides of the stream bed, creating a cool, shaded natural arch filled with soft daylight.

Smartphone Photographer @pocket-ireland.com · last wk.

I hope summer lasts forever. But as it likely won’t, I also look forward to finding these autumn treasures out in the woods again! #photography #Nature #Landscape #WoodlandPhotography #Fungi

A close-up, low-angle photo of a single wild mushroom with a bright, dome-shaped scarlet red cap resting amidst soft green moss and scattered dried brown autumn leaves. The mushroom features a smooth white stalk with a delicate collar ring near the middle. Faint white flecks cling to the smooth, rounded edge of the red cap. Cool, diffused ambient light fills the woodland floor, highlighting the rich contrast between the damp green ground and the vivid red fungi cap.

Smartphone Photographer @pocket-ireland.com · last wk.

My Word of the Day today is LITHIC. Read the definition at 👉 www.pocket-ireland.com/words/lithic Share YOUR words to describe this picture in the comments! #WordOfTheDay #PocketIreland #Photography #vocabulary #IrishHeritage #AncientIreland #MedievalArchitecture #Photography

Framed by a dark stone archway, an ancient, tall stone round tower with a conical cap rises into a vivid blue sky dotted with soft white clouds. The weathered grey stonework is speckled with pale lichen and tiny tufts of greenery, featuring a single pointed window near the top. Bright sunlight illuminates one side of the structure, highlighting its rough texture against the shadows.

Smartphone Photographer @pocket-ireland.com · last wk.

Nature is resilient. With all the horrific wildfires across Europe (and beyond) atm, I just wanted to remind everyone... life always finds a way back. 🌱🔥 See my blog for more photos from last year's fire: buff.ly/O7rjKeK #photography #Wexford #Ireland #NaturePhotography #LandscapePhotography

Close-up of a vibrant green fern frond with a tightly curled top, standing tall amidst a dark, charred forest floor covered in burnt twigs and ash. In the softly blurred background, a few other delicate green shoots poke up through the dark, soil-covered slope. The lighting is soft and natural, casting a subtle glow on the new growth and creating a dramatic contrast between the vivid green of new life and the sombre, blackened earth around it.

Smartphone Photographer @pocket-ireland.com · last wk.

Taking a Bough. #photography #Nature #Woodland #Trees #IrishForest

A dirt path winds through a dense woodland. Sunlight filters down through a thick canopy of green, elongated leaves, creating bright patches on the shaded ground below. Several tree trunks and thick, twisting branches form a natural archway over the path. The overall mood is quiet and secluded.

Smartphone Photographer @pocket-ireland.com · last wk.

My Word of the Day today is FULGOR. Read the definition at 👉 buff.ly/XAo5aou Share YOUR words to describe this picture in the comments! #WordOfTheDay #PocketIreland #Photography #vocabulary #LismoreCastle #CountyWaterford #IrishCastles #LandscapePhotography

A dramatic stone castle with crenellated towers stands high atop a densely forested cliff edge. Below, a calm, dark river flows past the surrounding foliage. Bright, diffused sunlight pierces through swirling white and grey clouds in a deep blue sky, casting a striking light across the ancient battlements and lush green woodland.

Smartphone Photographer @pocket-ireland.com · last wk.

Rediscovered this photo from a forest stroll back in January and forgot to share it! For the fungi fans. 🍄✨ #photography #Ireland #Mycology #Fungi #NaturePhotography

A low-angle vertical photograph looking up a moss-covered tree trunk adorned with a striking, staircase-like growth of warm, terracotta-orange bracket fungi. The fungi fan outwards in layered tiers along the dark bark, leading the eye upwards towards the forest canopy. In the background, slender, bare winter trees blur softly beneath a pale, cool-toned sky, creating an atmospheric, tranquil woodland feel.

Smartphone Photographer @pocket-ireland.com · last wk.

Spotted this stunning peacock butterfly resting in the sun earlier today! Such a peaceful afternoon exploring the East Coast Nature Reserve in County Wicklow. 🦋 See my blog for more photos from my stroll: buff.ly/l8ptZPI #photography #Ireland #Wicklow #Nature #Butterflies