BIG PICTURE


BIG PICTURE Fanad Lighthouse


I’ve always been attracted to the most northerly point of a landmass, which is why I was so taken by Fanad Lighthouse — situated on the northern coast of Donegal. This place feels mysterious, especially when the weather is dramatic (high waves oſten crash into the rocky coast), but I found a sunny day proved just as atmospheric. There was great light, with clouds sweeping across the sky, and as soon as people entered the frame, I knew they’d make an ideal anchor for the shot. I used a Nikon 16-35mm wide-angle


lens for a good depth of field, with a slightly wide aperture of f7.1. Meanwhile, a fast shutter speed at 1/160 was a priority as I aimed to freeze my subjects — anything slower would’ve created


camera shake and let in too much light. When composing the shot, I also liked the juxtaposition between the dark rocks towards the bottom of the frame and the bright, blue sky above. With a rugged topography that’s


bitten into by the sea and crowned with a lighthouse, this signature point along the Wild Atlantic Way perfectly encapsulates Donegal’s epic coastline. I love this shot for the energy, colours, maritime heritage and wild beauty it captures from this part of the world. ALECSANDRA RALUCA DRAGOI // PHOTOGRAPHER


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