Morning Mist at The Dark Hedges

Ballymoney, Northern Ireland.

What an incredible morning. ⁠ ⁠

This beautiful avenue of beech trees was planted by the Stuart family in the eighteenth century.

It was intended as a compelling landscape feature to impress visitors as they approached the entrance to their Georgian mansion, Gracehill House. Two centuries later, the trees remain a magnificent sight and have become one of the most photographed natural phenomena in Northern Ireland. In fact, the iconic trees have been used as a filming location in HBO's epic series Game of Thrones, representing the Kingsroad.

Our whole trip through Ireland was picturesque and full of natural beauty. But the Dark Hedges was definitely a highlight. (As was the 'Ulster Fry' our Bed & Breakfast hosts whipped up for breakfast. Including the black pudding!!)

70-200mm (@200mm) 1/8sec; f22, ISO 200⁠

Location: The Dark Hedges, Bregagh Road Stranocum Ballymoney County Antrim BT53 8PX .

Keywords: northern Ireland (2).