Discover Ireland — Lavender Line Photography Blog

‘Here’s to the moments when you realise the simple things are wonderful and enough’ - Jill Badonsky ✨

What better than some vitamin sea to help cure that old imposter syndrome when it unexpectedly decides to kick in! I find that when those big moments of self-doubt and questioning hit that I’m drawn more than ever to the sea and the calming effects it has on me to rebalance myself.

*The perfect touch of blue space in beautiful Donegal!*

With all the beautiful sunshine that has been hitting the Emerald Isle recently I have found a new appreciation for the sea and the way in which the sunlight hits the waves creating little sea sparkles, or as someone on Instagram referred to them as sea diamonds, something that had never really captured my attention before until now!

Below are some sea diamonds found, a possible new addiction / photography series in the making! 💎

*Beautiful wave watching captured at Fintra Beach, Donegal*

What do you find yourself turning to when that good old imposter syndrome kicks in? I’d love to hear about it in the comments below as I know that I’m not alone in experiencing it.

'Seek not just the sights but the stories behind them'

A throwback to three weeks ago with a dreamy and spontaneous sunset visit to the stunning Slieve League Cliffs, one that had been on my bucket list since a day trip to the famous Cliffs of Moher back in 2019!

After a quick night before decision with the lovely Rachel from Storybox about cashing in on our self-employment sunny day perks, we set off on a Wednesday Wonder Day adventure to beautiful Donegal. Two dreamy beaches and a stop in Donegal town centre had us thinking about sunset and where best to watch, and after a look on google maps Slieve League was decided!

*Golden hour done right at beautiful Slieve League, Donegal!*

Slieve League also known as Sliabh Liag, are the highest accessible sea cliffs in Europe rising 598m above the Atlantic Ocean, almost three times the height of the Cliffs of Moher! After a steep drive up to the carpark (thankfully I was not driving) where you can park your car for 10 euros, you follow the winding coastal path with unforgettable views looking out to the Atlantic Ocean, Donegal Bay, Leitrim, Mayo, Sligo and the stunning cliffs themselves. With so much beauty to take in I can see why people say you need more than one visit, it’s one that I would love to see in all seasons as well as by boat…. seems only right for this ocean child!

A sunset to remember with great company, a location more spectacular than I could have imagined and a big tick off that old bucket list of mine! Now to get stuck into that editing for some new and exciting Ireland themed photography prints!

Have you ticked Slieve League Cliffs off your list?