Dan Higgins

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Father, husband, nature lover, hiker, stroke survivor, meditator.

The image captures a sunset view from a high balcony, featuring a dark wooden railing in the foreground.The railing has a textured, weathered appearance, catching the golden light of the setting sun.In the background, a row of trees is visible against the warm, orange-toned sky.
This image captures a moment in time at the entrance to Killykeen Forest Park in County Cavan, Ireland. Killykeen Forest Park is located on the shores of Lough Oughter and is renowned for its scenic walking trails, fishing spots, and diverse wildlife. The area is part of the UNESCO Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark. The park features a variety of tree species, including spruce, pine, and broadleaf trees. It offers amenities such as picnic areas, a playground, and access for canoeing and kayaking.
The image captures the spring blooming season of Japanese flowering cherry trees in Ireland, specifically the popular Prunus 'Kanzan' variety. Peak Bloom: These trees typically offer spectacular, intense flowering from April through May. Distinctive Flowers: The 'Kanzan' variety is known for its large, double, deep pink flowers that bloom in clusters. Cultural Significance: Often called Sakura, these blossoms are celebrated globally as iconic symbols of spring. Local Scene: Similar cherry blossom sightings are common across Ireland during this season.
The image displays a serene landscape at sunrise or sunset, featuring a wide grass field in the foreground, a single utility pole, and trees along the horizon under a soft, glowing sky. Landscape Setting: The scene captures a peaceful, rural environment with open fields and a clear view of the horizon. Atmosphere: The lighting suggests either early morning or late evening, creating a warm, hazy glow across the sky. Focal Points: The silhouette of a utility pole stands prominently in the center, acting as a vertical contrast to the expansive, horizontal landscape. Composition: The composition emphasizes the vastness of the sky and the calm, quiet nature of the countryside.
A short video of a driver overtaking a car towing a loaded trailer while a van is oncoming.
The birds in the image are Atlantic Puffins (Fratercula arctica), which are seabirds frequently nicknamed "clowns of the sea" or "sea parrots" due to their colorful beaks. Habitat: They breed in colonies on coastal cliffs and islands in the North Atlantic. Diet & Hunting: They are skilled divers, capable of flying underwater to hunt for small fish like sand eels and capelin. Appearance: They have black plumage on their backs, white underparts, and gray cheek patches. Status: The Atlantic puffin is currently listed as a vulnerable species.
This image captures the Aurora Borealis, commonly known as the Northern Lights, as seen from a residential garden. Scientific Origin: The phenomenon is caused by charged particles from the Sun's atmosphere colliding with gas particles in Earth's atmosphere. Vibrant Colors: The specific green and reddish-pink hues shown are determined by the type of gas particles involved in the collision; for example, oxygen at lower altitudes typically produces green light. Geographical Range: While usually associated with high-latitude regions near the Arctic, strong solar activity can push the display further south into areas like the United Kingdom and Ireland. Observation: The display often appears to the naked eye as a mild glow or patches like clouds, but long-exposure photography can reveal more intense colors and textures not always visible to the human eye.
This image captures the Aurora Borealis, commonly known as the Northern Lights, as seen from a residential garden. Scientific Origin: The phenomenon is caused by charged particles from the Sun's atmosphere colliding with gas particles in Earth's atmosphere. Vibrant Colors: The specific green and reddish-pink hues shown are determined by the type of gas particles involved in the collision; for example, oxygen at lower altitudes typically produces green light. Geographical Range: While usually associated with high-latitude regions near the Arctic, strong solar activity can push the display further south into areas like the United Kingdom and Ireland. Observation: The display often appears to the naked eye as a mild glow or patches like clouds, but long-exposure photography can reveal more intense colors and textures not always visible to the human eye.
The image shows a view of St. Mary's Abbey in Trim, County Meath, Ireland, as seen across the River Boyne. The abbey was founded in the 12th century by Hugh de Lacy. It is known for its "Yellow Steeple," the tallest surviving part of the abbey ruins, which is visible in the background of the image. The building in the foreground appears to be a private residence or hotel built into or adjacent to the historical ruins. The site is a significant historical landmark in the town of Trim.
The image captures a scenic view of a river, green fields, and picnic tables at sunset or sunrise. Search results link similar pastoral scenes to locations in Ireland and England, with one result specifically mentioning "A river runs through green grassy fields near Ratoath, County Meath, Ireland", which matches your current location context. Location Context Setting: A tranquil, open, green space with picnic tables situated near the bank of a winding river or large stream. Time of Day: The sun is low on the horizon, creating a bright flare and long shadows, typical of either sunrise or sunset. Features: The area appears to be a public or semi-public space, possibly a park or a pub garden, equipped for outdoor recreation. This peaceful, natural setting is a common type found in rural Ireland and the UK.
The image is a landscape drawing created using a dry medium, likely charcoal or pencil, depicting a natural scene with hills and branches. The artwork is a monochromatic drawing, using various shades of gray to create depth and atmosphere. The scene captures a view through bare branches in the foreground, looking out over rolling hills or mountains. The artist used shading and blending techniques to suggest a potentially foggy or overcast environment. The style is expressive, with strong contrasts between the dark foreground elements and the lighter background hills.
The carved pumpkin with a face is known as a jack-o'-lantern. The tradition of carving them is most famously associated with the Halloween holiday.
The mushrooms in the image are likely a species of honey fungus, which belongs to the genus Armillaria. Honey fungus is a parasitic fungus that can attack and kill the roots of many woody plants. The mushrooms, or fruiting bodies, of honey fungus often grow in dense clusters at the base of trees or on stumps. The appearance of the mushrooms can vary, but they are typically honey-colored and may have small scales on their caps. While some species of honey fungus are considered edible when thoroughly cooked, others can cause stomach upset, so it is recommended to not forage for them.
This appears to be an original drawing created with pencils and colored pencils. The artwork depicts a figure in profile with the text "I come undone" written on its head. The background features a rainbow-like burst of color.
The plant in the image is Sun Spurge (Euphorbia helioscopia). The leaves are green, and there are water drops on the leaves.
The image shows a Garden Spider, also known as the European Garden Spider, Cross Spider, or Cross Orbweaver (Araneus diadematus).
The image shows a natural setting with lush greenery and a body of water, likely a stream or small river, partially covered with green growth. The perspective is from above, looking down into the water, surrounded by various plants and foliage.
The image shows a mute swan, likely preening or resting in the water. The images is in black and white.
The image shows the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland, in a black and white photograph, taken on the River Liffey.
The image shows a Saltmarsh Caterpillar, also known as a Woolly Bear. This is the larval stage of the Saltmarsh Moth (scientific name: Phragmatobia fuliginosa). A brown furry exterior with an orange stripe down the middle on grey stones.
Drone fly on a pink thistle. Drone Fly (Eristalis species): These hoverflies mimic honeybees, particularly drone honeybees, which helps protect them from predators. They are common pollinators and their larvae, known as rat-tailed maggots, are aquatic and breathe through a long, snorkel-like appendage. Thistle Flower: Thistles are known for their spiky, often purple or pink, flower heads and are a good source of nectar for various insects, including hoverflies and bees.
A small tortoiseshell butterfly on a purple thistle. Grey gravel and green grass in the background.
A bee, black and yellow, on a purple thistle flower.
A bee and a capsid sharing a thistle. The picture is a pink flower pollinating on top of a green thistle with grass in the background. The bee is black and yellow, the capsid is green.
A pint of Birra Moretti. Gold pint, white head, multicolour background.
A pint of Birra Moretti. Golden beer, white head, on a brown table. The logo and a man drinking the beer on the front.
A solitary bee on a flowering nettle. The flower is a vibrant purple on a green background.
Grey and white lurcher cross in long grass getting a treat. Rainbow lead attached to a harness. Her tongue going across her nose.
Black and white springer cross in long grass with a harness on.
A book, a camera, a coffee, a bench, the outdoors. Brown bench, black camera, white coffee cup, the book is called "The magic of an Irish rainforest" by Eoghan Dalton. Green wildflowers in the background with lots of shy butterflies and dragonflies. The path is in Trim.
Trees in a small native Irish forest with purple/blue wildflowers. Moss and leaves cover the ground, while the canopy is the trees meeting to provide cover.
A man wearing green shorts, black t-shirt, red runners, jogging down a road in the Phoenix Park.
Trees on yellow/green grass with a headstone in the middle. Blue/gray sky.
A man wearing a high-viz jacket cycling a blue bike up a mountain trail. Grass verge, gravel track.
Blonde girl with braids, camera around her neck. Sunset on a calm ocean. A slipway with stones on the end.
Sunset against some headstones in Trim County Meath. Dark photo against an orange sky.
A hole in a wall. Grey stone with an obstructed exit. Debris from nests and time left in it.
Commonwealth grave for a Serjeant from the Leinster Regiment, J. O'Dare, died 3rd March 1916. He was somebodies husband, and a father. Grey headstone on a blue and green background.
Sunset against a row of trees. Black and orange with a grey top.
A small row boat. Brown trim and seats with beige and blue inside. Reeds, water, blue sky, sun, in the background.
A sparrow with a dragonfly in its beak while flying out of the reeds. A green boat and lake in the background.
Moss on a tree. Green bumpy surface on brown bark, with leaves and sunshine at the end.
Still lake showing the sky in reflection. The sun blocked by a cloud.
A small stream babbling quietly as it makes its way to a lake. A bank of grass and wild flowers.
Man standing at the top of Ireland, on Carrauntoohil. Cross made from welded iron, a cloudy sky in the background, and invisible freezing wind throughout.
A tent covered in a tarp, with a cloudy mountain in the background.
A commemorative medal for climbing Carrauntoohill, Irelands highest mountain.
A grey and blue tent on green grass with mountains in the background near a gravel path with picnic benches.
A pint of Guinness.
Pumpkins beginning to show. Green leaves in brown compost planted in coffee cups and planters.
A young ne'er-do-well stands against a wall because he was told to. Picture as part of the volunteer ID for the special Olympics world games held in Ireland in 2003.
Commonwealth headstone for a WW1 soldier with red and yellow flowers in a purple flower pot.
Dandelion turning into a jinny-joe against a green field beside a stone wall. Ruins on the background are blurred.
Coffee in a Christmas cup with the ruins of Newtown, near Trim, in the background. The flowing river Boyne with a blue sunny sky.
Hoverfly on a dandelion. Black hoverfly on a golden dandelion growing out of a flower pot.
Lough Lene in Westmeath. Normally calm waters looking choppy and muddy. The clear water tainted with silt. Blue sunny skies with some cloud.
A homemade greenhouse for some garlic.
Silhouette of a bird of prey gliding with white clouds in the background and some blue sky.
Blue fundraising t-shirt for Headway Ireland covering a rescue dog fresh from her nap.
Wicklow mountains swamp. Glen of Imaal. Native Irish trees mixed with water. Some frog spawn.