THE BEST OF 2021
This year was spent living in Ireland, and we enjoyed a three-month escape from the winter in Spain on the Costa Blanca. I very much enjoyed living near the sea.
Many of this year’s photo highlights were made on adventures in the great outdoors, mostly a short drive from home. Hiking is a lovely way to see the scenery, and finding a hill and making your way to the top is the best way to take in the scenic views. With the pandemic ending, photos made outdoors and away from people dominate this year's top list.

The Shed
In Adare, Ireland

The hedges
Adare, Ireland

Sunset Sheep
Adare, Ireland

Swan Lake
Lough Gur in LImerick, Ireland

The ruins of Clonmacnoise
A ruined monastery in County Offaly, Ireland on the River Shannon south of Athlone

The Healy Pass
On the Beara Peninsula, in the Caha mountain range, in southwest Ireland on the Cork and Kerry border.

The red path to Knockfierna
Limerick, Ireland

Knockfierna Rainbow
Limerick, Ireland

Corner store
Hourigans, Limerick, Ireland

The Croagh Patrick Rescue
County Mayo, Ireland

On top of Croagh Patrick
On Croagh Patrick, County Mayo Ireland

Alicante Skyline
Costa Blanca coastline of the Mediterranean Sea, Spain

Alicante Sunset
On the beach in El Campello, Spain

Beaches and Mountains
Sunset in el Campello, Alicante, Spain

El Campello Beach
Costa Blanca, Spain

Looking out over Tip
The Summit of MT Galtymore, border of County Limerick and Tipperary, Ireland

Hilltop Cross
Knockfierna, Limerick, Ireland

Surf's Up
Lahinch, Ireland