The Skelligs
Rising dramatically from the Atlantic Ocean off the coast, the Skellig Islands captivate me with their remarkable isolation, rugged forms and timeless character. Skellig Michael, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is home to an ancient monastic settlement, while Little Skellig provides a sanctuary for thousands of seabirds. My photographs reveal the extraordinary presence of these remote Atlantic outposts, capturing their constantly changing shapes and perspectives as circling the islands.
Skellig Michael / The Great Skellig and its Gaelic monastery, rising 12 km off the Kerry coast / Skellig Ring, 2021
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Little Skellig / Home to over 30,000 northern gannets, one of the world's largest colonies / Skellig Ring, 2021
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Little Skellig / The sculptural form of Little Skellig rising from the Atlantic / Skellig Ring, 2021
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Skellig Michael / A few metres further, an entirely different face of the island / Skellig Ring, 2021
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Skellig Michael / The 1826 Lower Lighthouse beneath the brilliance of the sun / Skellig Ring, 2021
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Little Skellig / Thousands of gannets and their traces lend the island its white appearance / Skellig Ring, 2021
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Little Skellig / A mere 450 by 250 metres, reaching towards the mainland / Skellig Ring, 2021
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Distant Shores / LFI “Coast Line“ Selection / Looking from Bolus Head towards Puffin Island, the Skelligs and Lemon Rock / Skellig Ring, 2022
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