RUNNER-UP CATEGORY LANDSCAPE
Ciaran Willmore | Glenmalure Waterfalls

Name: Ciaran Willmore
Picture title: Glenmalure Waterfalls
Category: Landscapes
Nationality: I was born and live in Ireland
Occupation: I am a Field Service engineer working on Xray and other medical equipment. I do photography as a hobby.

Technical information
Camera: Canon EOS RP
Lens: RF 14-35mm  F4 L IS USM
EXIF: 14mm 2.0 Sec f/14 ISO:100
Accessories: Tripod

Ciaran Willmore says:

Glenmalure in Co. Wicklow, Ireland, is a haven for waterfalls, many of which are hidden within its mountainside forests. Whenever I get the chance, I like to explore this area, especially after heavy rainfall, to see what I can discover.

On this particular day, it had been raining heavily all week, and it was still pouring when I set out in search of new waterfalls. I followed a river through one of my favorite forest areas, hoping to come across something that caught my eye. The river led me slightly off the beaten track, and given the weather conditions, it wasn’t easy to follow in certain sections.

I paused at several spots along the way to take pictures, but it was discovering this small group of waterfalls that made the journey worthwhile. The autumn leaves decorated the scene, and the river’s high-water level imbued it with energy. I used a slow shutter speed to capture the motion of the waterfalls. I also noticed a small pool beside one of the falls, where the swirling water created a perfect pattern, providing an ideal foreground for my composition.

Behind the waterfalls, an opening in the canopy allowed light to filter through, creating an atmosphere and mood that perfectly captured the beauty and mystique of these Glenmalure waterfalls.