The GoIreland.com Photography Awards 2008

GoIreland.com Photography Awards – 2008 Winners Announced

For the 2008 Photography Awards, we asked all amateur photographers to capture a photo of their suggested Wonder of Ireland to help celebrate Ireland’s rich 'Wonders' that particularly fascinate people.

We wanted entrants to share the remarkable and beautiful things in Ireland that evoke surprise and admiration among Irish people and visitors alike.

The overall winning photograph and 11 runners-up will become part of history by being reproduced in an original John Hinde calendar.

At GoIreland.com, we would like to thank the thousands of entrants who submitted such impressive images.

After a tough judging process, where the quality of the images entered was exceptional, the judges finally decided on the following winning image & 11 runners up.

Winners 2008

Winner 2008

Title:

Into the West

Taken By:

Ryan Wilson (Ireland) at Tyrella Beach, Co.Down.

Image Description:

Shot at Tyrella, one of Ireland's best beaches, against the stunning backdrop of the Mourne Mountains, a venue for all kinds of outdoor activities, as represented by the horse and rider in silhouette. The dramatic sky with heavy clouds and sun bursting through is typically Irish.

Winner 2008|Into the West|Ryan Wilson (Ireland) at Tyrella Beach, Co.Down.|Shot at Tyrella, one of Ireland's best beaches, against the stunning backdrop of the Mourne Mountains, a venue for all kinds of outdoor activities, as represented by the horse and rider in silhouette. The dramatic sky with heavy clouds and sun bursting through is typically Irish.

|Kylemore Abbey|Sarah Wuyts (Belgium) in Connemara, Co.Galway.|

|Ballyglass Lighthouse|Chiel Oudejans (Netherlands) at Ballyglass, Co.Mayo.|

|Ruins of a Lost Age|Martin Rossi (Spain) at Glendalough, Co.Wicklow.|This day was snowing and foggy, suddenly the snow stopped and melt over the stones and a bit of sun broke trough the clouds, as soon as I took a couple of pictures it started snowing again. The mix of the ancient Celtic Church and the temperamental weather makes the wonder of Ireland.

|Cascades in Dromore West|James Ferguson (UK) in Dromore West, Co.Sligo.|The beautiful wild Montbresia flowers adding colour to this waterfall scene are growing wild all over Ireland. This is typical of the Irish countryside - a hidden gem and only 2 minutes from the roadside.

|When the City Shines|Barry Keogh (Ireland) by the Quays in Dublin City.|

|Wild Goat|Dick Keely (Ireland) in the Burren National Park, Co.Clare.|This photo shows a wild goat browsing peacefully in the Burren, a place of great natural beauty.

|Reflections at Twilight|Seamus Lawlor (Ireland) at Ballycotton Bay, Co.Cork.|The picture reflects the tranquil beauty of Ireland.

|Days End at Killary Harbour|Fiona Dowling (Ireland) in Leenane, Co.Galway.|If this picture were captured anywhere else in the world people would flock to it's setting. We have the most beautiful countryside in the world, no better illustrated than here.

|Cascade|Enda McDevitt (Ireland) in Aughnasheelin, Co.Leitrim.|This photo represents the movement and ever changing rivers of Ireland. It demonstrates that the beauty of the landscape is available regardless of the weather conditions.

|Keem Beach|Colum Reilly (Ireland) on Achill Island, Co.Mayo.|

|Malin|Andrea Harmssen (Germany) at Malin Head, Co.Donegal.|This picturesque cottage lies just beneath the path to Malin Head where fantastic stacks can be seen and were the weather is most of the time as dramatic and beautiful as the surrounding landscape.

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