Clifden & the Sky Road
Clifden
This was one of my favorite areas
in Ireland along the Wild Atlantic Way. The Sky Road loop leading West out of Clifden is pretty spectacular. Part way around the loop is car park where Cyndie and I did a sunset shoot (red line). The views to the South looking out over Clifden Bay was pretty amazing. We did not make the trip around the entire Sky Road (orange line) as the sun had set and there would have been no views to behold.
We spent a fair amount of time at the car park watching the sunset take shape. As we stood there we noticed movement up on the hill to our right. It appeared as though the cow came out to take in the sunset; not long after the first cow showed up, another joined as well.
The Photographer’s Ehemeris
In case you are not aware, there is a wonderful online tool to aid with sunrises and sunsets. I’ve used The Photographer’s Ehemeris for some time now. It is a great tool to scout locations you’ll be traveling to .
Sunset Progression
This was one of the most beautiful sunsets I have had the pleasure of capturing in quite a while. The colors were amazing, the weather cooperated and there were clouds that pulled it all together nicely. I really wish I would have shot a time-lapse progression that evening. The following gallery has several images captured as the sun was setting that evening.
I ordered 35″x14″ panoramic floatmount print of this sunset from Artmill. It is hanging in my office at work. I see it every day; it never gets old. 
Extras – watch these videos. It’s worth your time.
Embrace the Wild Atlantic Way of Life
Soundtrack of Embrace the Wild Atlantic Way of Life by Walking on Cars – check out their CD – Everything This Way
The Sky Road
This video will take you all the way around the Sky Road loop starting at the Northern point (orange line above) around to the car park/look out West of Clifden.
Soaring over the Wild Atlantic Way
Connemara Tour Guide, West of Ireland
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See more of Northern Ireland
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Great shots! Interesting locations! 🙂
Thank you. It is beautiful country.
I can see why you would want a print of that gorgeous sunset in your office. Your photos are spectacular, as always.
Thank you
Beautiful images! – We will have to travel the entire Sky Road next time! It was so much fun to watch the cows tool it seemed it was a ritual for them.
I’d love to go back, Dan. I never got as far north as Galway on the west coast. Your sunsets are beautiful. 🙂
Thank you. We’d like to go back as well. Take more time in Northern Ireland and perhaps Scotland.