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We've just released some brand new Irish workshops so we thought it was a perfect moment to post some of our favourite Irish moments.   We love traveling all over the world but there's no place like home. Ireland has some stunning landscapes and it's the area we know the very best.   From dramatic…

Morocco is a country with a rich tapestry of landscapes and cultural experiences, making it a fantastic subject for photography. Daragh Muldowney has been busy editing Morocco images from our 2023 adventure and as always Daragh has delivered some stunners - check them out below   If you are interested in exploring and capturing the…

Trees, lighthouses and epic climbs up Old Man of Storr. This week's feature takes in some of Scotland's most famous landscapes but also some roads less travelled. We hope you enjoy the amazing icons of Isle of Skye and Glencoe, and a few images from the road less travelled on the Isle of Lewis and…

It's all new this week from the stunning Lanzarote and Fuerteventura. We have gentle pastel’s, breaking light and grey skies for some really great minimalism. Sand dunes, overlooks, seascapes and lighthouses. Not to mention that stunning volcanic rock. All images from Daragh and Peter. If you missed our NEW Images Lanzarote blog – check it out HERE If…

It’s NEW IMAGES week. Always our favourite blogs when the new stuff is a foot. All of the new work was captured on Lanzarote by Daragh and Peter. Volcanos, rainbows, crazy rock formations and some wild coastline. If you missed our Deserts of Lanzarote and Fuerteventura blog - check it out HERE If you missed…

Keeping up with the post-processing is nigh on impossible for us. It just builds up, especially in busy periods of travel. But there is always plenty of new images sitting on hard drives just waiting to be reviewed and edited in Lightroom and Photoshop. Delighted to get a few new ones out this week from…

I'm just in the door from a truly epic trip to Iceland with some great people. They also happen to be fantastic photographers. Hosted by the mighty Thor, we also had on board Thomas Heaton, Nick Page, Sean Bagshaw, and Norman McCloskey. Photographs were taken, whiskey was consumed (lest we forget the bourbon), and many…

The ocean around Lanzarote is a unique ecosystem, with stunning nature above and below the water's surface. The marine area of the Canary Islands looks and feels like nowhere else in Europe. Bathed by the Atlantic Ocean, the warm, sheltered waters around the seven islands and their islets are a haven for a huge range…

The Lofoten Islands are a picturesque archipelago situated in Norway about 100 to 300 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle. Just mention ‘Arctic Circle’ to us photographers and the excitement levels rise quickly.  They are known for their dramatic landscapes, jagged peaks, pristine beaches, and charming fishing villages. It’s a place where the mountains literally…

It’s fair to say Ireland is not famous for its sunshine coast. It's not a lounge-by-the-pool sort of place. Our little island is exposed to all that wild weather that builds from the Atlantic Ocean. As landscape photographers let's raise a glass to that transient light. With changeable weather comes the possibility of dramatic clouds…

We are just back in from a fantastic week in Provence. The sun shone and the smell of the lavender was absolutely arresting. It's a warm time of year to do a workshop and the sunrises are early, but the lavender is just such a site and so photogenic it really makes it all worthwhile.…

We're back out West of Ireland way again this week with more new images from Peter. The light is just so changeable in these parts and the landscape is really diversified. Seascapes, lakes, mountains. It's all abundant out West. Hope you enjoy the new images as much as we enjoy making them .. Join Peter…

There's no place quite like home. The West of Ireland delivers every time with epic beauty and moody skies. Here are a few new ones from Peter (plus some old favorites) over the last number of trips. Peter will be running an extended workshop this October in the area and there are still places available. It's…

There are no shortage of early mornings when you’re a landscape photographer. Early rises, sometimes a drive and a walk in….dedication is required. Sometimes we are rewarded and sometimes not but it is always worth it to be up early watching the day come into life. A truly magical time and I am always grateful…

There is no place like the Faroes for fast-changing light. Bring your rain gear but also prepare for some epic changeable weather. Here are a few new edits from Peter that hopefully give you a flavour of the place.    Faroe Islands : 12 - 18 Sep 2024 More info HERE   A mad dash…

Thanks so much for stopping by. We are delighted to share some NEW Morocco images by Daragh Muldowney. Our April trip was simply EPIC - check out the images below. We hope you enjoy .. Our second Morocco workshop started 2 days ago - more epic stuff to come we are sure - so stay…

As we are gearing up for our annual trip to Tuscany with Dino Marsango, we thought some NEW Tuscany images were in order. Our instructor, guide and great friend Don Dino sent us some real treats. Check them out below. Hope you enjoy. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram when we go LIVE from stunning Tuscany. Workshop…

Thanks so much for stopping by. Today we will feature some of the amazing images by Daragh Muldowney taken during his scouting mission in Morocco last year. We hope you enjoy. We are starting our first Morocco trip on 22nd April 2023 - can't wait for this 10 day adventure to kick off !! We…

Greetings from Norway. We are about to embark on our third week in the Arctic this year. It's been immense so far with some great Northern Lights and snow with of course the usual mix of dodgy weather to keep us on our toes. Not much text in the blog just a few new images…

2022 has been a great year. A return for us to doing what we love best. It started a little shakey with disruption to workshops with some restrictions still in place and so much uncertainty still in the air. After a super busy Autumn season though, it really does feel like we're back. Thanks so…

More stunning new images from our very own Daragh Muldowney. This week it's the Isle of Lewis and Harris. One of those unique Scottish photography locations that we just love. We cant wait to get back. Fancy joining us? This workshop was fully booked but we had a late cancellation a couple of weeks ago.…

Hope everyone is doing well out there. The summer is very much here and shooting takes somewhat of a back seat as we are all enjoying time with our loved ones here at ExploreLioght HQ. The sunrises are early and the midges make shooting by lakes and in the mountains a quite unpleasant experience over…

The video below is designed to teach you some fundamentals about layers and layer masks and is the perfect entry level point for anyone trying to get to grip with Photoshop. Some timing below in case you want to skip through. Hope it's of use .. Peter Object Removal 3.45  Masks - White Reveals/Black Conceals/Brushes/Gradients…

It's been a few weeks without editing as I enjoyed a great Easter break visiting my wife's family in Croatia. Too much was eaten and there may have even been a few glasses of wine slipped in for good measure. The Irish landscape is always on my mind though and I managed to get a…

As we start to move on from our superb winter adventures our focus is shifting to Spring and summer. It's feeling a bit warmer out there? Earlier starts but glorious colours, warm lighting, and epic glow. With this in mind, our very own Daragh Muldowney has stopped by the blog this week to showcase some…

Hey guys. It's been quite a few weeks on the road with 2 epic adventures to Iceland and Norway now completed. We started out with an international canceled flight in Iceland which delayed us by a day and we finished with another canceled domestic flight for good measure. A 9-hour drive from Myvatn to Keflavik…

Hey guys. Hope everyone is doing well out there. Loving getting stuck into editing some new images from Connemara this week. We had a number of workshops in the area in October and we were treated to some really stunning light in the area. Hopefully, the below gives you a good flavour. The drama is…

What can we say about Iceland. It truly is a Mecca for landscape photography and with good reason. It really has it all. Stunning waterfalls, beaches, glaciers, changeable amazing light plus of course the epic northern lights.  We cant wait to get back this winter so we thought it would make sense to share some…

Im going wild and embracing all before me where the landscape is concerned.    So here goes! Its Donegal on the brain for the next few weeks editing-wise. If you missed last week’s blog you can see a few more images from the trip HERE plus catch up on some general musings. This week I…

There is so much more we can learn from the weather forecast if we’re willing to just look that little bit deeper. Most weather apps present us with beautiful little graphics with sunny and cloudy symbols and we use this to infer and understand the forecast. This type of information is fantastic for taking a…

A weather and post-processing course for Landscape Photographers - Coming April 22nd It's big news this week at ExploreLight HQ with a brand new downloadable course coming online. Peter has been working away full throttle for the past 2 months to share the key ingredients of his philosophy around planning your landscape shoots. Apps, weather,…

We are delighted to announce Peter will be giving a totally free talk on April 22nd, 12.30 pm UTC +1 (DUBLIN TIME). The talk is in association with Lee Filters and Conns Cameras, both wonderful supporters of ExploreLight over many years, and 2 amazing companies within the photographic community in Ireland and internationally. So what's…

I’m definitely getting a strong urge to follow the severe wind and big waves. The stormy conditions of the past week seem like an appropriate narrative for the times we live in and certainly sum up my own feelings about the state of play worldwide. The chaos of the storm has been the perfect antidote…

Storm Ellen hit Ireland last week. The south coast caught the worst of the storm but there were also some high winds in Dublin. Certainly, nothing to write home about but with the right location vis a vis win direction and exposure, combined with the high tide, there was still some drama to photograph. I…

Peter, Daragh, and Michael out west. Photography, swimming, drinking and singing as they scout new locations and enjoy some shooting time while prepping the brand spanking new Autumn workshops program. What more could you want in an episode of YouTube? NEW IRISH PROGRAMME : AUTUMN 2020 Looking for an adventure at home this Autumn? Learn…

Coronavirus has certainly not been fun, but it has given us photographers time away to explore some of the great landscape that’s closer to home. Well, actually it is home, our fair auld isle, Eire. Peter, Daragh, and Michael have been on the road exploring new locations to bring you this autumn. All your photography…

It’s been a tricky time for everyone over these last few months but we’re ready to get going with some stunning new locations and some socially distant workshops. Join Peter in Louth and south Co Down for 2 days of seascapes, long exposures, lighthouses, single trees, forestry and more. Less traditional locations with an emphasis on more artistic outcomes…

There’s so much we miss within the archives and the current lockdown has given all us photographers an opportunity to trawl through the archives and pick out some gems. I’ve always felt like there were lots of images that I missed so let’s just see if my archives can outlive the lockdown.  Try it yourself…

I recently spent an amazing morning out in Dublin Bay where the reflections sat down, the mist was magical and the tide was just right. Great to be outside shooting and just a wonderful feeling to get such special conditions. Below some images from a really enjoyable morning in the Dublin Salt. PRINT AND FINISHING…

There’s so much we miss within the archives and the current lockdown has given all us photographers an opportunity to trawl through the archives and pick out some gems. I’ve always felt like there were lots of images that I missed so let’s just see if my archives can outlive the lockdown.  Try it yourself…

We are on the cusp of releasing Peter’s brand new editing course, Simple Tools Powerful Outcomes. Below is 1 of 27 chapters that gives you a sneak preview into what’s to come. Below also a full list of chapters. We hope you enjoy and if you want more info about the course or to avail…

Hey folks. I hope everyone is well and keeping safe out there. This week we have a free photoshop tutorial on using actions in photoshop and a look at Peter’s preferred method for web sharpening files. Lots and lots of info in the video so we hope it’s of use ..  

BENVENUTI DOLOMITI Dino Marsango is the resident Italian expert at ExploreLight, especially when it comes to the Dolomites. A great photographer and a friend. We have been lucky to have him on board for the last couple of years and we look forward to many more adventures on the horizon. We were delighted when Dino…

Hey folks. Hope everyone is keeping well out there and safe. Some good news to follow at least. Three members of our ExploreLight team were successful at this year’s FEP European Professional Photography Awards 2020. Daragh finished best with 2nd place with Peter and Thor hot on his heels finishing 4th and 5th respectively. Delighted…

We are delighted to bring you some of Daragh’s amazing work and insights from Lake Baikal. The images below represent 3 trips, over 3 years and much of the work below has never been released before. We can’t wait to see Daragh’s exhibition and book coming later this year. Read on to hear lots more…

Check out Peter edit Claire’s images from Lake Baikal start to finish. Its a free tutorial using Lightroom, Photoshop and even some luminosity masks for good measure. Why not head over to YouTube and make sure to subscribe for lots more content. Hope you enjoy guys ..

Hey folks. We know all St Paddys Day-related activities are being canceled at the moment but we still thought it would be nice to celebrate our native landscape in the form of this blog. Peter has spent some time looking through images that give you guys a real sense of the place we call home.…

We are still trying to catch up with winter workshops edits here in the ExploreLight HQ. After the Dolomites, Lake Baikal and the Lofoten trip, not to forget Iceland South we finally got to Iceland North & West. Slightly embarrassed to admit Peter hadn’t quite managed the 2019 edit either so loads of new images…

We are just back from an EPIC trip to Lake Baikal. It was an absolute pleasure and great craic to spend 9 days freezing with an amazing group of photographers. The journey was intense and rewarding in equal measure and hopefully, you agree the photographic rewards have been amazing. So much more to edit but…

Peter, Daragh, and Thor are just back from some amazing winter adventures in Lofoten and Iceland. The clouds didn’t lift totally at night, and while we got some northern lights there wasn’t an epic display on either trip. This was more than made up for by some stunning clouds, moody light, ice caves, and some…

Thanks so much to everyone that joined an ExploreLight adventure in 2019. Our community goes from strength to strength and we love seeing new and old friends for sunrises, sunsets, northern lights and even the occasional glass of Barolo. The people that come with us on these adventures are what makes this whole thing possible…

Hello and good wishes. I hope everyone is keeping well out there and getting ready for the festive season. We’re busy, busy preparing for next year and our winter, spring, and autumn extended workshops are nearly totally booked. We’ve been hatching a plan though to provide some great weekends and days out around Ireland and…

We have an extensive range of short courses in the Wicklow and Dublin area over the coming months with lots of new dates added. From beginner to advanced we have a unique educational program with Ireland’s top landscape professionals. Are you looking to make a start with your photography, firm up on some technical skills,…

We have just come off some amazing Autumn adventures and while there are still some great colours to be had we have begun to realise that winter is coming. We are on a bit of break time at the moment but we look forward to hitting Iceland, Norway the Dolomites plus of course Lake Baikal…

Its been a while since we have been on the amazing Lofoten Islands in Northern Norway. It really is a location that just keeps giving. Stunning mountains, the classic red fishing huts,  pristine beaches with deep green water. Did we mention the northern lights? Peter and Thor have a vast amount of experience of these…

We are delighted to announce that Peter has had some really great success at this year’s International Photo Awards (IPA). The IPA awards are one of the most prestigious awards programmess in the world so we’re delighted to hear Peter had a 1st place in his category. The series were captured in Lofoten and Croatia…

We just love our job. Visiting stunning photographic locations throughout Europe, with great groups of people, laughing a lot with a constant stream of inspiration. With that in mind, it seemed to make sense to share a favourite image from the many locations we look forward to seeing this year. We hope you enjoy the…

Oh my god there it is. Stay calm, I’m trying too, but it’s hard. And so it went after an epic 5 1/2 hour journey across Iceland’s south coast, we arrived at the glacial lagoon after midnight and the sky opened up. First attempt, success, its pin sharp; whoop, and whoop. Lofoten 2020     …

We really are inundated with amazing image, after amazing image, on our Facebook and Instagram feeds to name but just a few. It can feel overwhelming as a photographer. What can I do to improve? Who are these people that make these amazing images and how can I do the same? Why do these pictures…

Different times of the year, different locations, different possibilities. We plan to get seriously busy with new workshops in Spring 2020 so we thought it would make sense to make a blog that showcased some of our favourite images, from our favourite Spring locations. We’re calling it the mist and mood chasing season, with the…

EXPLORELIGHT WORKSHOPS PROGRAMME 2020    DOLOMITES, ITALY : 6 – 10 Jan 2020 : Peter Gordon & Dino Marsango ICELAND SOUTH : 21 – 28 Jan 2020 : Daragh Muldowney : 2 Places LOFOTEN, NORWAY : 22 – 28 Jan 2020 : Peter Gordon & Thorarinn Jonsson GLENCOE, SCOTLAND : 13 – 16 Feb 2020…

We have some beautiful new imagery to share with you this week from ExploreLight’s Ed Gordon. Ed had a bit of a creative hiatus for the last few years but it’s fair to say Ed is back with a bang, and reconnecting with his first love, black and white. He is even running his own new set…

It’s been a busy few months for the ExploreLight Team with workshops in the Dolomites, Iceland, Norway, Ireland, and the Isle of Skye. We are now gearing up for some sunnier and warmer weather with adventures to unfold in Tuscany, the Dolomites, and Ireland. ExploreLight 2019 workshops are all nearly Fully Booked but we have few places available and a…

Still trying to scratch the surface of the 2019 edit from 2 amzing workshops in Lofoten. We have already been to Iceland North and South in the interim plus we head back to Lofoten Sunday for our final aurora tracing trip of the season. Its been amazing, its been emotional. Check out the tip of…

We have been hanging out in obscure places, at obscure hours of the day, searching for the perfect image, that perfect light for more than 10 years now. The best image, the best experience is really at the core of what we want to achieve at ExploreLight. Time certainly flies but the ride has been…

Currently kicking off 2019 Lofoten so just wanted to bring the 2018 edit to a conclusion ..   I have so much more editing to do but wanted to share with you for now what I managed to do while on the road. Lofoten is well, what can I say .. amazing! So much more still to…

An event not to missed for all you good folks thinking of going mirrorless. The files from the Z series are seriously impressive. Its the perfect day out if you are looking at these cameras and Peter will be there too to take a look too.   Get hands-on experience with the latest Nikon professional…

  What can we say about 2018? Well, it was a pretty epic adventure. We have been all over. From Norway to Iceland, Ireland and Scotland, the Dolomites, Tuscany, Brittany, the Faroe Islands, lest we forget the IrishLight festival, Peter’s launch of Dublin Salt, Ed rediscovering his mojo  and Daragh’s adventures in Baikal. It’s been immense. We feel…

WORKSHOPS 2019 01 03 – 06 03 2019 ICELAND NORTH with Peter Gordon & Thorarinn Jonsson – FULLY BOOKED – NEW 2020 DATES ADDED 11 03 – 17 03 2019 LOFOTEN with Peter Gordon & Thorarinn Jonsson – FULLY BOOKED 03 04 – 07 04 2019 ISLE OF SKYE with Peter Gordon & Daragh Muldowney –…

I’m sick of those clear skies and sunny days. Endless heat and lazy days at the beach, eating ice cream, swimming, bright evenings sitting outside in short sleeves. There’s only so much bbq and beer a person can endure. My wife once told me I was the only man in Ireland who hoped for crap…

Daragh has been leading workshops to Iceland for many years and captured some stunning work along the way. He will be back with 2 consecutive tours in 2018 hitting some of Iceland’s most iconic locations. Why not join him for an epic adventure next year? South Coast Workshop 2018 Click Here ..       Snæfellsnes Workshops 2018…

  So it seems a little odd to introduce Daragh Muldowney here, because Daragh has been leading ExploreLight workshops for the past five years. Nevertheless, it recently occurred to us that you might not be aware of some of the extraordinary work Daragh does both inside and outside the ExploreLight family. And whom better than…

There are so many amazing things to shoot in Iceland but there is a reason for the ice in, well, ‘Iceland’. Vatnajökull ice cap has around 30 outlet glaciers flowing from the ice cap and covers over 11% of the countries land mass. I think its fair to say ice can make for some pretty amazing shooting…

Before I go any further I have to give massive credit for my understanding of clouds to my good friend and colleague Thorarinn Jonson, AKA “The Mighty Thor’ from Thor Photography. Traveling, working, and even shock horror, sipping a nice cool beer together after a long day shooting and guiding, The Mighty Thor and I have…

We have just announced our full 2019 schedule and the bookings have been coming thick and fast over the past week. We thought it might be helpful to spell out our workshops in list format so you can see chronologically whats coming up, and also see what workshops connect together if you want to take 2…

We have been running photography workshops in Iceland for many years now. There’s nothing like having good experience of locations, and an even greater insight into weather and conditions. It makes for a safer and better photography experience. Alas I digress. Iceland is one of those places that simply knocks your socks off. Stunning and unusual,…

We have put together some of our favourite images below from our west of Ireland workshop locations We have 2 week long tours  on the west coast of Ireland in 2017. .. Check out the images below and the links for more info .. Check out our Oct 2018 Workshop/Tour here.. Check out our May…

I am delighted to announce that I’ve been named Bank of Ireland IPPVA Irish Landscape Photographer of the Year. It’s my third time winning the category so absolutely over the moon. Have a look at the winning images below. Hope you enjoy Norway Italy Italy Dublin Bay

I’m still trying to catch up on the mammoth task of editing my best images from a hectic winter season. As always there isn’t enough hours in the day. Nevertheless, I wanted to try and share some new images from our recent trip to the south coast of Iceland and Snaefellsness. Loads more to edit…

Hope your week is going well and you are gearing up for a wonderful weekend ahead. We certainly are … We have a packed weekend ahead – 3 short photography workshops to get you back in the shooting mood for Spring. Check out the links below and see you for some wonderful light. Winter Risers…

List of all 2019 workshops

Post Production, or image editing is an essential part of any photographers skillset. Frustrating, infuriating, are a few words we often hear from people describing their relationship with editing. We want to help you to take that frustration away, and in our upcoming courses, we aim to help you bring your skills to the next…

We had an amazing year in 2017 with workshops and trips to Slovenia, Italy, Iceland and Norway plus lots of work on DublinSalt. Most of the Dublin work will remain unreleased until later this year when Peter plans a book and exhibition. We also had the amazing Daragh Muldowney and Michael McLaughlin running ExploreLight workshops…

We have been running photography workshops in Iceland for many years but it just never gets old. Every trip is different. New conditions, changing light, more ice, less ice. Different tides .. etc, etc, etc .. I think this is why so many of our workshop participants come back and take another trip with us…

I left my house this morning with a good friend and fellow photographer at 7.15 heading for Sandymount Strand. Role on 7.30 and the intended coffee stop was cut immediately short when we saw the sky to the east. It was an hour and ten minutes still to sunrise but the sky was already on…

So we are gearing up for a host of new trips in 2018 winter Iceland and it seemed like a good idea to share some of favourites from an amazing journey last March. Previously unreleased from 2017. What an amazing group and incredible times shooting northern lights 6 out of 8 nights. Tired, broken and…

We love Slovenia. And here is it why. Peter visited Slovenia in 2016 and spent 10 days shooting the Julian Alps looking for the perfect locations to hold this year’s workshop. He also teamed up with Luka Esenko’s company, who we will work with on this year’s workshop for additional local guidance. It was really…

Montenegro is an incredible place to make landscape images. An unspoilt gem. Here’s a few of our favourites from the last few years. We will be running a workshop there again this year in October if you fancy joining. We will guide you to some of Europe’s most beautiful and undiscovered landscape. Montenegro has stunning…

As the summer is fast approaching we are looking forward to some sunshine and well deserved rest. Our workshops normally take place in winter, spring and autumn when the colours are peaking and the light is best. With its vibrant colours and atmospheric sunlight, autumn is an amazing season for photography. Workshops are either fully…

Montenegro is one our longest running workshops and we love returning to its beautiful landscapes – stunning mountains, lakes, forests and gorges. The gorges stretch for kilometers, filled with beautiful deciduous forestry and anchored by hugely impressive 2500 meter peaks. The rivers and glacial lakes are beautifully green and turquoise. Ita Boyle came to our 2015 Montenegro workshop. She…

Absoloutely delighted to be named Travel and Pictorial Photographer of the Year and finish second in the Landscape Category of the Bank of Ireland IPPA Irish Professional Photography Awards. Check out the awarded portfolio’s below. Hope you enjoy..

Its been a hugely busy winter season with trips to Slovenia, Lofoten in Norway, and Iceland. I have been incredibly fortunate to experience some of the best landscapes the world has to offer with some of the best conditions available. Blazing sunrises, off the chart northern lights and more. It’s all been done with some…

So we are travelling to Iceland today to run our annual trip across the south coast and beyond. It’s a huge highlight in our year and never fails to disappoint. No matter the weather there is always amazing images to be made. We have also just announced our 2018 trip. Just click here to see…

Extended weekend photography workshops in Iceland & Ireland with award winning photographers Peter Gordon, Daragh Muldowney & Thorarinn Jonsson

We’re starting to gear up for this May’s workshop on Ireland’s west coast. What better way to prepare than a look back at some images from last years trip. Hope you enjoy.. Click here for more images and info on the trip.. Warm Dawn Killarney Lakes Still Dawn Killarney Lakes Mirror Reflections Killarney Lake Mist…

Yes, yes we’re just ever so fond of the west coast of Ireland. Especially the amazing seascapes. Clean untouched beaches. Big swell. Beautiful colour. Delicious… If you ever fancy joining us for a 7 day trip.. May Photography Workshop October Photography Workshop Donegal Sunset Dingle Glowing Atlantic Swell Dingle Calm Dingle Storm Donegal Nights Blasket…

It’s that special time of year where the angle of the sun is low, we have potential for beautiful snow and ice, and to top it all off the sunrise times are more than a little sociable. You can get a full days shooting in and still be home for a hearty meal and a…

Our Scottish Photo Tours are one of our longest running adventures, and also one of our favourites. The ExploreLight journey in Scotland started in 2012 and year after year we have had an exceptional interest for our workshops there. When we look back at the images and its amazing scenery it is easy to see…

Looking for that perfect Christmas present. Still plenty of time to surprise your loved ones with one of our workshops or courses. And plenty to choose from : one day : weekend : week long photography courses available. See below for full list of workshops we offer … Happy Christmas Gift Voucher Available .. Click…

Dublin Bay has some great landmarks for seascape photography: Poolbeg, a distant Sugar Loaf from Dollymount, Howth Head. In 2016 Peter has been documenting Dublin Bay sunrises and sunsets. Enjoy viewing Dublin Salt project.

Its not every day you see somewhere you know intimately transformed by amazing weather conditions.  Frost had been building day after in Glendalough with a thaw only beginning today. I’m working on a nighttime project in the area (In a Different Light) at the moment but managed to squeeze in a brief sunset shoot and…

And this is what we love doing and do best – workshops. Iceland, Montenegro, Croatia, Scotland, Ireland … beautiful places we visit every year. Every workshop is different & special. It’s not only the landscapes we love, it’s the people. It was tough at times, hot and cold, fighting winds, melting snow. But it was…

We’ve updated explorelight.com with a new images gallery from Iceland. This represents our top selection from this years trips. Stop by and check them out.. http://explorelight.com/portfolio/new-fine-art-photography

Hey folks..I just came across a link to this Irish Time Photo Comp and thought some of you might be interested. Its for amateurs only and has a really high standard of work. Get involved and check out the link below.. http://www.irishtimes.com/culture/photography/photography-competition/slideshow-have-you-entered-our-photography-competition-yet-1.2171934

We ran two workshops in Iceland this year and both we’re equally amazing. We saw everything from dramatic snowstorms, breaking magenta sunsets to incredible auroras. We also had an amazing crew of people on board. Lot’s of our regulars and some new faces too. Thanks to all of you for making the trips so amazing too.…

This is going to be a really meeting of some of Ireland’s finest landscape photographers. BOOK HERE 9.30 – 10.20 Vision and Technique – Daragh Muldowney 10.30 – 11.20 Vision to Finish – Post Production – Daragh Muldowney 11.30 – 12.20 Vision and Technique – Rohan Reilly Lunch Break 1.30 – 2.20 Vision to Finish…

Christmas is here and we would love some big snow to transform the landscape. I’m looking out the window every morning with my kids. No santa, and no snow yet but we live in hope. If you fancy some ExploreLight art for Christmas get cracking soon. All orders will need to be made by December…

‘In a Different Light’ – A new conceptual landscape project to be exhibited 2015..We will be showing a sneak preview of this new and upcoming project from tomorrow at the craft fair..drop by to see it on acrylic..National Art & Craft Fair RDS, Dublin Dec 3rd – 7th. Stands 122 & 123. Drop by if…

The Colour of Time – Peter Gordon. See this spectacular Connemara landscape along with many other fine art photography pieces by ExploreLight photographers Peter Gordon and Ed Gordon at the National Art and Craft Fair in Dublin’s RDS from Dec 3rd to 7th. Drop by stands 122 & 123 by and have a chin wag!

Between Life and Death – Peter Gordon. National Art and Craft Fair RDS, Dublin Dec 3rd – 7th. Stands 122 & 123. Come by to view prints and have a chin wag.. Fiery Bark – Ed Gordon. It’s going to be on a big acrylic.. National Art and Craft Fair RDS, Dublin Dec 3rd –…

  People in action on a Connemara workshop. Looking forward to getting back here on our tour later this year.. and of course to our workshop in Co. Wicklow happening this weekend! http://goo.gl/pRPBI7

After a wonderful week in the West of Ireland with some amazing photographers and landscapes to shoot, we are looking forward to our upcoming workshop in Wicklow. Click here to book a place .. http://goo.gl/jYA3Ki Here are two of our favourite pictures from our West of Ireland photography workshop..

Delighted to report we have updated the website with some new fine art photography from our varuous photography workshops around the world. Open this post and follow the link below to see this image and more. Hope you enjoy.. Click here to see the new gallery..

It’s been on our minds for a while. Our workshops and tours need their own home. A place they can call their own. And we are delighted to have found one for them. We are also delighted to be offering a new range of workshops and seminars with a carefully selected crew of Ireland’s top landscape photographers.…

Welcome to the first in our new series where we will show you some of the images we have created while running our various photography workshops and photo tours. Todays images are drawn from Connemara where we run a landscape masterclass and also a leg of our extended West of Ireland Photography Tour. This first…

We are delighted to announce that Peter’s award winning fine art photography project, Life and Death – The Temple, will be exhibited again in Dublin. If you missed or loved the last show then please join us for the opening on May 7th at 6.30 at the Alliance Française, 1 Kildare Street. We will have a…

On Sunday night, and for the second year running, I was named Landscape and overall Irish Professional Photographer of the Year 2014..Delighted..Check out the winning panel of images..

All good things come to those that wait. Don’t go home just because it’s dark. Let there be light even if you can’t see it. It’s amazing what post-sunset light does to fine art imagery. This particular image was made 30 minutes after sunset when it was practically dark with an exposure time of 4…

It’s been in the pipeline for a while but we are delighted to now announce we will be heading for the stunning landscape of Iceland in 2015. Have a look at the tour here.. The tour will focus on the dramatic ice beaches, lagoons, glaciers and much more of the south west and east. We…

I’m a big believer that when as photographers we start to previsualise we get the best results. By previsualise I mean imagining what you intend to put on a piece of paper before you click the shutter. For me this landscape photograph is a great example of previsualisation. When I first saw this scene it…

Sometimes there’s just magic in the air. And by magic I mean mist. Mist, mist, glorious mist. There’s something wonderful about being at a lakes edge on a still morning when the magic has formed overnight. It simplifies the landscape, but at the same time creates subtle and wonderful shapes as the early morning sunrise…

A sneak preview before the official launch of Life and Death – The Temple. Imagery from the Burning Man.. Click through to see the video..

Everything is in full swing now and it feels like the exhibition is just around the corner. The first copies of the book to send to press are due here tomorrow and Ive been proofing images for fine art print for the exhibition. We’re using a fine art baryta paper as well as a range…

After a great year with lots of awards won for Peter’s fine art images from Burning Man we are delighted to announce a date for an exhibition and book launch of the work. Opening October 24th 6 – 9 pm and running until November 3rd. Centre for Creative Practices, 15 Pembroke Street Lower, Dublin 2…

We’re in the process of rolling out our fine art print reward for our Kickstarter campaign. Check out the list of images below..We’ve even added some limited edition landscapes.. Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 Image 4 Image 5 Image 6 Image 7 Image 8 Image 9 Image 10 Image 11 Image 12 Image 13

So we’re back in Dublin but I’m happy to report we went out with a bang on the final shoot of our trip. A still colourful sunrise in Connemara. Perfect conditions for landscape photography. A clear crisp reflection (it fluctuated a bit but stayed clear for long enough at the right times) and some beautifully lit…

We’ve made it to the last leg of our photography trip in Connemara. The last couple of sunrises haven’t been too cooperative but we’ve still managed to put some really good shots together none the less. The light has tended to open in the afternoon for the past few days. We have a shoot tonight…

The thing about landscape photography is that early starts are imperative. We’ve been going hard at from Killarney to Dingle and Clare. We decided a sleep in was needed so we’re feeling well rested from a minor break yesterday and today. We did of course get ourselves out for some afternoon photography and caught an…

We’re still flat out shooting the beautiful landscape down west. Here’s some imagery from the last few days. Check out our workshops and tour’s page if you fancy joining us next year for a landscape photography trip of a lifetime in Ireland.. .  

It’s been a day of transition. We’ve moved from Kerry to Clare. The light looks like its going to break so it’s simply not the time to be editing in front of a computer. We got some great light on the Dingle Peninsula with lots to share. More to come from Torc waterfall too. For…

Sometimes you just have to hold position and watch the light unfold. I had explored my foreground options at this beautiful location for landscape photography in the Gap of Dunloe. I felt pretty satisfied this was the best location. With research in check I waited..and waited..Not a bad place to hang around watching the sun…

We’re still in Killarney and we’ve been treated to some sporadically beautiful light on day 2. Last night we had a couple of shoots in Killarney National Park. The conditions for landscape photography we’re mixed with some beautiful moments. It wasn’t non stop but enough to come away with some beautiful shots. This morning was…

So we’re in Killarney at the moment putting our landscape photography skills to good use in beautiful surroundings. We’re on a ten day trip so expect lots of landscape photography over the coming days. Ill be updating the blog each afternoon. For now here’s what we’ve shot so far. Its been really still which makes…

We’re about to head to Ireland’s west coast for 10 days landscape photography. We’re going to be making pictures amongst the finest scenery Ireland has to offer. From Killarney through Dingle on to Clare then finishing in Connemara. Ill be updating the blog regularly so keep an eye out for new imagery and updates on…

Peter is talking landscape photography, specifically tree’s, in this months Crann magazine..

Here’s the PDF of a recent feature about Peter and his Life and Death Burning Man photography project..Full launch coming October 2013..

We’ve been away from our blog for a while but its time to get back to talking some landscape photography and Irish art. Kickstarter was just an overload on all things Internet and we needed a bit of a break from updates. I’m happy to report I’m feeling refreshed and ready to go. Landscape photography…

We’ve just added a new image to the Print Reward section. Its one of my personal favourites from the series. A lone cyclist in a dust storm. The Temple is actually very close to the figure. Lots of clean empty space in the middle of nowhere but to me the figure doesn’t seem lost or…

Are you looking for a bit more insight into our latest project. I’ve just been interviewed by one of Burning Man’s most influential bloggers. Check out the link here.. THE TEMPLE: Life and Death with Peter Gordon

The Story..and our Kickstarter Campaign.. If your a regular visitor to our blog or facebook page you’ll undoubtedly know a little bit about the imagery Peter captured at the Temple during the Burning Man festival. You’ll know that a selection of the work has won Peter European and Irish Professional Photographer of the Year with…

What can I say…the amazing light has more than made up for Dad’s incessant snoring. We’re currently running our west of Ireland photography workshop and despite room sharing myself and Dad haven’t come to blows yet. Another few days to go I suppose. We started with a sunset shoot last night in north west Connemara.…

Myself and Dad are heading down to Connemara to run our west of Ireland landscape photography workshop tomorrow. Three days in confined quarters with the auld man does sound a little stressful. The abuse and the snoring might get a bit much. Concern has been duly noted. Seriously though, Im dying to get down and…

You know when you have an early wake up call its just impossible to sleep. The alarm was set for 4. Sure enough the iphone was checked at least 4 times before the alarm actually went off at a very unpleasant hour. Id like to blame my wife, but to be fair there was anticipation…

I think it’s fair to say we get our fair share of rain in Ireland. Ok I think its fair to say we get more than our fair share of rain in Ireland. Is it a bad thing? Could it be a great thing for landscape photography? Well its not good for lazing around the…

A big part of learning how to be a photographer for most people is getting the right gear. I think there is often an over emphasis on gear for photographers nevertheless a guideline can often be helpful. Before I get into the techie discussion you can read our previous posts on graduated neutral density filters…

Learning how to be a photographer, landscape or otherwise is never completely straight forward. So let’s delve into the use of graduated neutral density filters a bit further. Roller’s by Peter Gordon – Sunset Donegal – 2 Stop Hard Filter Used The filters as pictured below are typically rectangular in shape and have a dark…

Ireland isn’t exactly famous for its warm inviting tropical waters. However the depth of colour in our oceans in parts of the west provide great material for photographic Irish art. The Dingle peninsula is one such western location. Before the image below was photographed we had spent nearly a week with my Dad and my…

If you want to learn how to be a photographer understanding the use of graduated neutral density filters will be of great help for in camera landscape technique. The first part of this tutorial will deal with the reasons why we need these filters in the first place. So let’s talk about light. Our camera’s…

Neither myself nor Dad really shoot slide film anymore but we both still love it. It’s a little bit like enjoying the distinct sound of vinyl. Yes, it has is deficiencies. It’s become inconvenient, over priced and difficult to master. But I have to say it still looks great. It has a look of its…

County Wicklow boasts some of the finest landscape photography opportunities Ireland has to offer. Furthermore if your living or visiting Dublin its only a stones throw away. Now I might like to put the foot down while behind the wheel on occasion, but I can get from Booterstown in South Dublin to the viewpoint for…

A few photograph’s below form the Irish Professional Photography Awards last week mostly with IPPA President Gareth Byrne. Thanks to Gareth and everyone else involved in the awards program at the IPPA especially Mick Quinn and Robert Allen. The lads have done a really great job on the IPPA program. Thanks to John Ohle for…

The series of images from my last post won the Travel and Pictorial portfolio prize as well as the overall Photographer of the Year award. However there was additional joy.

An amazing thing happened last Thursday at the annual awards ceremony for the IPPA. I managed to win IPPA Photographer of the Year 2013..

This image was made on a perfectly still morning in Glendalough’s Upper Lake while teaching a photography workshop. The lake had sat down beautifully and the reflections were really showing up. Ideal conditions for landscape photography. The upper lake at sunrise is always an amazing place to visit and one I frequent regularly when teaching…

It’s the very first post in the series so I thought I better start with a photograph that’s gone over well before. An image made in some of…

The photography blog on our old site was, shall we say, dormant, possibly extinct, defunct, idle, just write something will ya..you get the idea. New site, new ideas, new ways of sharing our photography, our insights, our stories and our thoughts. We’ve changed the way we display our photography online. Prior to the build of…

We’re delighted to have a new online home to share our photography with you. Big thanks to Ronan and Peter over at me&him&you for doing a great job.