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Hareesh Nair photography, Antrim (2026)

14/08/2026

Milky Way over the Mournes.

The Milky Way rising above the Mourne Mountains, photographed from Tyrella Beach near Newcastle, Northern Ireland.

The horizon wasn’t as clear as I’d hoped. There was still some cloud lingering over the mountains, along with a little light pollution from Newcastle. But the Milky Way still managed to break through, with a faint touch of bioluminescence visible in the waves below.

Not quite the shot I had in mind, but definitely a scene worth capturing. Abetter one is already in my mind for future.

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13/08/2026

Last night at Tyrella Beach, I went out to photograph the Milky Way. The sky was partly cloudy, but every now and then the clouds opened up enough to reveal the stars.

While I was photographing, I noticed something strange happening in the waves. At first, I thought the lighthouse might be catching the water, but then I realised the waves themselves were glowing blue.

Bioluminescence.

It was the first time I’d ever seen it in person, and watching the waves light up as they crashed onto the shore was something I wasn’t expecting at all.

The Perseid meteor shower was also putting on a show overhead, and completely by chance, one of its bright meteors streaked through my frame, glowing green and red right through the frame, with the Milky Way rising in the same direction and the blue bioluminescent waves below.

Three incredible things happening at once.

The image isn’t perfect. The clouds made sure of that. But honestly, I don’t mind.

Some photographs are worth keeping simply because of what was happening when you took them.

Tyrella Beach, Northern Ireland.

10/08/2026

Something exciting is coming up soon!

I’ll be hosting a small, hands on Milky Way photography workshop at the Causeway coast sharing how I approach photographing the night sky, from camera settings and focusing to composition, foreground lighting and working with changing conditions.

You don’t need to be an expert. Whether you’re new to night photography or simply want to improve your Milky Way images, I’ll guide you through the process and help you get the most from your own camera.

I’m keeping the group small so everyone gets plenty of individual attention.

If you’re interested, and would like to get more details feel free to message me.

09/08/2026

After I got the compositions I wanted and was just about ready to pack everything up on Friday night when I noticed the clouds starting to roll in.

Instead of leaving, I decided to try one last composition. I went around to the other side of the Giant’s Causeway and found this viewpoint looking towards the west, through one of the gaps between the basalt columns. It’s one of those passages where people walk through during the day, but at night it looks completely different.

I set the camera up on the tripod behind me and composed the shot through the gap. Then I thought, why not put myself in the photograph? So I stood right there in the gap, holding a light in my hand, while the camera captured the scene from behind.

By this point, the clouds had already started covering much of the sky. Only a small portion of the Milky Way was still visible on the left side. It wasn’t the clean, crystal-clear Milky Way shot I had originally planned. But I actually really like the composition.
The clouds, the basalt columns, the tiny bit of Milky Way, and the person standing there with the light all tell a bit more of a story.
And that’s one of the things I love about night photography.

You can plan the location, the timing, the composition and the settings, but you can’t control the sky. Sometimes you have to adapt to what you’re given.

📍The Giant’s Causway

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08/08/2026

The Milky Way over the Giant’s Causeway.

I’ve stood here many times, looking up at this incredible night sky and imagining what it would look like with the Milky Way stretching above these ancient basalt columns. Last night, I finally managed to capture it.

The Milky Way is our home galaxy, a vast collection of hundreds of billions of stars, gas and dust. What we see from Earth is actually the view from inside the galaxy, looking along its dense central plane. The brighter, more textured region is the direction towards the galactic centre, where huge amounts of stars, dust and gas create those incredible layers of light and dark.

From Northern Ireland, we never get the galactic centre high and prominent like you might see in places much further south. Here, it stays relatively low on the southern horizon and is easily affected by light pollution, weather and the landscape. So capturing even part of that structure clearly is something I’ve always wanted to achieve.

This image is a composite. I stacked almost 60 exposures of the night sky to bring out more detail, reduce noise and reveal the subtle colours and structure of the Milky Way, then blended that with a separately captured foreground of the Giant’s Causeway.

It isn’t a perfect representation of what the eye sees in a single moment, but it is much closer to the image I’ve had in my head for years.

Those purples, greys, warm oranges and countless stars were all there. I just needed enough time and patience to bring them out.

Composite | Stacked | Untracked

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29/07/2026

Chasing the Stars Along the Causeway Coast !

For the past several years, many of you have followed my photography journey across Northern Ireland. I’ve often been asked where I take my photographs and whether I’d ever teach landscape photography. Well, I’ve finally decided to give it a go.

The nights are getting darker, and with them comes one of my favourite times of the year. The Milky Way season is approaching across Northern Ireland, soon to be followed by the return of the Northern Lights as autumn and winter arrive. For astro-landscape photographers, this is undoubtedly one of the most exciting times to be outdoors.

Over the years, I’ve spent countless hours exploring and photographing the spectacular Causeway Coast, including iconic locations such as Mussenden Temple, Downhill Beach, Dunluce Castle, Ballintoy Harbour, Carrick-a-Rede and many other hidden gems. I’ve waited for clear skies, watched the tides, chased the perfect light and discovered the viewpoints that make the biggest difference to a photograph.

Now I’d love to share that experience with you.

Whether you’re completely new to photography or looking to improve your skills, I’ll guide you through camera settings, composition, focusing in the dark, long exposure techniques and photographing the Milky Way in some of Northern Ireland’s most breathtaking locations.

My goal isn’t just to teach photography. It’s to help you enjoy the experience, build confidence with your camera and come home with images you’ll be proud of.

📸 Small group workshops (maximum 4 participants) to ensure everyone receives plenty of individual guidance.

🌦️ Workshops are weather dependent, and dates will be announced when conditions are suitable to give everyone the best possible experience.

If this sounds like something you’d enjoy, I’d love to hear from you. Feel free to get in touch or register your interest, and I’ll keep you updated when the first workshop dates are announced.

📞 07435579111

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24/07/2026

One last post from an unforgettable visit to Skellig Michael. 🐧🌊

Every return flight tells a story.

This Atlantic puffin is carrying food back to its chick, but not the familiar beak full of tiny sandeels that many of us associate with puffins. Instead, it appears to be carrying a larger fish, likely a sprat. In recent years, scientists have observed that puffins in parts of Ireland and the UK are bringing back a wider variety of fish as changing sea temperatures and ocean conditions affect the availability of their traditional prey. Puffins are remarkably adaptable, taking whatever nutritious fish is most available close to the colony.

You may also notice something unusual. This bird has a green colour ring on one leg and a small metal ring on the other. These are part of long-term scientific monitoring programmes. The metal ring carries a unique identification number, while the coloured ring allows researchers to identify individual birds from a distance without having to catch them again. By following ringed puffins over many years, scientists can learn about their lifespan, breeding success, survival, migration, and how changing marine conditions are affecting their populations.

The first few photographs are of the same remarkable bird from different angles as it made its way home.

A small seabird carrying far more than a fish. It carries a story of resilience, adaptation, and the remarkable work being done to protect one of the Atlantic’s most beloved species.

📍 Skellig Michael, County Kerry, Ireland 🇮🇪

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24/07/2026

Skellig Michael, Ireland 🇮🇪

For over 1,300 years, these remarkable beehive huts have stood against the wind, rain, and relentless Atlantic storms. Built by early Christian monks using dry stone construction, without mortar or modern tools, they remain one of the best-preserved monastic settlements in the world.

Life here was anything but easy. The monks chose this isolated island in search of solitude and spiritual devotion, surviving on rainwater, fishing, and whatever the sea provided. Every day meant climbing the same steep stone steps that visitors climb today.

This collection of photographs tells the story of a place where history, nature, and human resilience meet. From the ancient monastery and weathered stone crosses to the dramatic cliffs, Little Skellig on the horizon, and the Atlantic stretching endlessly beyond, every corner of the island reminds you how extraordinary this place truly is.

It’s no surprise that Skellig Michael became the setting for Ahch-To, the legendary first Jedi Temple in Star Wars: The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi. Long before it appeared on screen, however, it was already one of Ireland’s most awe-inspiring places.

A journey I’ll never forget.

📍 Skellig Michael, County Kerry, Ireland.

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23/07/2026

A distant silhouette with an extraordinary story.

From the Kerry cliffs, Skellig Michael⛰️ appears as little more than a jagged rock rising from the Atlantic. It’s easy to overlook, yet beyond that distant outline lies one of Ireland’s greatest treasures, a 1,300-year-old monastic settlement perched atop towering sea cliffs.

Seeing the island from the mainland puts everything into perspective. The journey across open water, the steep climb, the ancient stone steps, and the lives of the monks who chose to call this remote place home all become even more remarkable.

Sometimes, the smallest feature on the horizon holds the greatest history.

📍 Kerry Coast, Ireland. Skellig Michael on the horizon.

22/07/2026

A place where silence has endured for over 1,300 years.

This weathered stone cross has stood watch over Skellig Michael for centuries, carved by hands that sought faith over comfort and solitude over the world beyond the horizon. Though simple in form, its finely inscribed cross at the centre speaks of remarkable craftsmanship and quiet devotion.

Behind it lies the ancient monastery, where generations of monks lived, prayed, and were laid to rest on this isolated Atlantic rock. In the distance, Little Skellig rises from the sea, a constant companion to this sacred island and home to one of the world’s largest colonies of northern gannets.

It’s a photograph that doesn’t reveal everything, yet somehow says it all. A timeless reminder of faith, resilience, and the extraordinary lives once lived at the very edge of Europe.

📍 Skellig Michael, County Kerry, Ireland 🇮🇪

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