Spending time at Roundwood House in the Spring months brings a whole raft of stimulation for the senses, not least sight.
The vibrant flowers and greenery that reappear after winter and the soft sunlight are ideal for taking magical photos this month.
Many of the insects, birds and animals that live in the gardens and grounds of Roundwood House make frequent appearances in the Spring to add interest to visitors’ photographs.
A long weekend in the heart of Slieve Bloom mountain country offers the ideal opportunity to get the camera out and capture pictures of the beautiful local countryside. Read on for some more seasonal photography inspiration.
Weather proof photography
Despite it being Spring, the weather does not automatically play ball at Roundwood House.
So, whenever you are heading out on a walk into the Slieve Bloom mountains, or exploring nearby Castletown or Mountrath dress warmly and consider how you might protect your camera or smartphone against any rain.
Don’t avoid taking photographs when it is raining, or the weather is mistier then you would have liked. You can get some beautiful pictures, even in softer light, as well as some really interesting close-ups of raindrops on tree branches and reflections in the puddles along a wet mountain trail.
Patterns, reflections and shapes
Watch out for quirky reflections, not only in puddles, but in ponds, shop windows and car mirrors. Use shadows to create unusual shapes in your photographs too.
Spring flowers such as daffodils or bluebells, combined with bright green leaves and stems, create really beautiful photographs of Spring at Roundwood House. Look out for beautiful sunrises and sunsets to photograph during an early morning or dusk walk or from a bedroom window while sipping on a cup of coffee. Or explore the house to see what other shapes, patterns and details you can find inside the rooms.
Frame your photos
You don’t have to wait until you return home from your break at Roundwood House to frame your images for display.
If you are clever and creative, you can find plenty of natural frames to add interest to the photo itself.
Examples include hedges, trees, arches, gate posts and doorways, which can all be positioned at the edges of a photograph to help draw the eye in towards the centre of the scene.
Use the dramatic Slieve Bloom mountains as a backdrop, or distant woodland trees to add interest in the background.
Keep it simple
We often crave the simplicity of a quiet break to enjoy the tranquil and uncomplicated pleasures of Roundwood House and other attractions in the area.
So, many people also enjoy the same effect when deciding what to photograph to remind them of their holiday.
Look for smaller details that are characteristic of your location, rather than trying to capture a wider scene. See what animals and other wildlife you can spot wandering around the grounds.
Focus on the flowers that particularly caught your eye during your daily woodland walks.
When you look back at your photographs later and show them to other people, it will often be these smaller details that will trigger a happy memory of your Roundwood House experience, or start a conversation that inspires you to reminisce about your time here – and think about when to book your next stay!
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