Bromore Cliffs

Bromore Cliffs rise dramatically along the north Kerry coast, offering a raw and rugged stretch of Atlantic coastline where sheer rock faces, sea caves, natural arches, and isolated stacks give you a huge variety of geological subjects to work with. Walk the cliff edge to find compositions that layer foreground rocks or wildflowers against the drop below and the open ocean beyond. Shooting toward the headlands on either side creates strong lines and depth, while getting lower to the ground emphasizes the scale of the cliffs against the sky. Golden hour light, especially in the evening, rakes across the rock faces and brings out the texture and warm tones in the stone. The site is unspoiled and relatively uncrowded, though the cliff edge is unguarded so stay aware of your footing. A wide angle lens works well here to capture both the foreground detail and the sweeping coastal drama. (Bromore West, County Kerry, Ireland)