In Focus with Domnick Walsh | February

Domnick's Photos of the Month

Tralee Wetlands transformed into a winter wonderland, blanketed in snow with the pond frozen as the temp was -6c in Tralee over night . Despite a bone-chilling day featuring frost, ice, and lingering fog, much of the country experienced dry, sunny weather. However, Ulster and north Connacht saw scattered showers of rain, sleet, and snow. The day's temperatures remained frigid, ranging from just 1 to 5 degrees, accompanied by a light northwest breeze. Nature's wintry grip painted Tralee Wetlands in serene white, offering a picturesque landscape amidst the challenging weather conditions across different regions of Ireland.
Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD .
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Domnick's Picture from the past

MEMBERS OF THE GARDAI IN KERRY CELEBRATING THEIR 75th ANNIVERSARY IN TRALEE CO KERRY YEST PICTURED OUTSIDE TRALEE COURT HOUSE November 1997
PIC DOMNICK WALSH

Your photos of the month

Theme - Walk with Me.Photo details - Sunny Ballyheigue beach walk 3 weeks ago. The tide was waaay out, so a good walk 'out and back' was enjoyed. Put my feet up at the slipway on my return to soak the rays and enjoy the view. Adrienne McLoughlin

Good morning Joe & Dominic.  John is doing a head / hen count this morning.  Best wishes. Agnes O’Sullivan.

Hi Joe and Dominic. Walk with me at night time on the island road Tarbert and the daffodils in bloom with with the power station lightning up in background
Brendan Kissane

Hi Joe,Sent you a few photos there, not a professional, I'm afraid, Just thought would be nice to share with ye, Thanks for the great programme, Dominick, thanks for the tips, Best wishes for a great new year! Brigid O Connor

Hi Joe and Dominic,

Attached three images for your out and about walking theme. First is a cropped image of a goldfinch against a clear blue January sky taken unnoticed through car window. Second and third images were taken at wild and wonderful Coumeenole on brilliant cold sunlit January days. One shows setting sun and cliff face with "Devils Horns"in backgrround.Final shot is looking east from beach with a wild blue sky and cloud patterns.

Best regards to you both for 2024

Michael Kennedy

Joe, my wife and I visited your old haunts on Valentia Island this past November. We were hoping we might catch the night sky during the new moon. While we spent a lovely - and blustery! - evening on Geokaun Mountain, the clouds never did quite dissipate. I guess we'll just have to go back again!

My 58th year began on the 14th with a beautiful, sunny day - perfect for a walk on the Bray Head Loop.

The attached photo was taken at the Bray Head Watchtower. It has been cropped and given some light post-production tweaks (I used a Lightroom pre-set), which brought out the blue in the sky and made the Skelligs more visible through the mist. That's what I saw that day through my viewfinder, so I did not feel too bad about "fixing" the final photo and making up for my lack of skill. I'd love it if Domnick could expound on ways to work with the misty, wispy fog one encounters when taking photos in Ireland. I have a lot of "washed out" pictures taken during similar conditions.

(I need to learn fast! I'll be taking a lot more pictures of Ireland when we move there in July/August!)

Keep up the good work! In Focus is like sitting in the pub with a couple of friends, and I look forward to it every month. How often can you say that about radio?

Kevin Farmer
North Carolina, USA

Morning Joe & Domnick, Find attached a picture that was taken in Tralee on the 17th January, the the snow had just stopped and it was hazy weather. Regards, Deirdre Mangan

Hi Joe and Domnick,

Attached are my photos for February.

1. "Are you following me" Deer in Killarney Park
2. "Walk this Way" - Fenit
3. "Walking with my reflection" - Wetlands during the cold spell when the water was             frozen

Regards,
Siobhan O'Connor

Hi Joe and Dominic

Here are my 3 images for this month, with a walking theme.

1.Members of Dingle Hillwalking Club in "reflective" mood at Glanteenassig Forest park near Castlegregory Co Kerry

2.Hiking on Mt Eagle west of Dingle Co Kerry, looking out on the iconic Blasket Islands

3. Members of Dingle Hillwalking club in the Dolomites in Italy,taking in the amazing scenery

kind regards

Noel O Neill

Whilst out walking spotted this Barn Owl only had seconds to snap it they're very wary
James Nelan Causeway

Hi Joe & Domnick, Had to share this Stunning picture, taken at  Beal Tra, near White Strand, Ballycarbery West, Cahirciveen,- Horizon by Valentia & Doulus head, - there's a hint of the divine in this Photo. !!!  Taken in a rare break from the usual wet weather this year. In focus is a beautiful part of your wonderful show  - Keep up the great work, bringing joy and a voice to South Kerry & beyond. Mary B Murphy

Hello Joe and Dominick,
Some photos for the theme 'Walk with me'.
1. Rainbow forming.
2 & 3. Cows grazing in December for a week with 'Famer' Cow in foreground in no. 2. (no longer around).
Thanks,
J.P. &  Nora O Carroll,
Causeway.

Denis Murray who was having a leisurely walk about on a clear but wintery day at a sporting event in Abbeyfeale while enjoying a bag of chips as he stopped to talk with friends.Photo Moss Joe Browne.