Sundew Goddess
Glistening in the morning sunshine, this glorious Round leaved Sundew fans out her beautiful tentacles waiting to capture her prey. A magnificent goddess, with her deadly trap. Insects are drawn to the sweet dewy tentacles, but once they land they are doomed. The tentacles close over her prey and enzymes dissolve the prey into a nutrient soup, replenishing the plant with much needed nutrients that the sterile peatland lacks. Killaun bog, Co. Offaly, Ireland
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Biography
I am a nature photographer and author of the book 'Tapestry of Light-Ireland's bogs & wetlands as never seen before' published in October 2017.
Bogs are magical places that defy any distinction between land and water,and are home to extraordinary plant and animal species that have adapted in this unique environment to survive.
I have been exploring these wondrous bogs through the seasons with my macro lens, which sees beyond what the human eye is capable of.
My aim is to raise awareness, and promote the conservation of these disappearing treasures on our doorstep.
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Awards
Close Up Photographer of the Year 2019
Finalist Plant category https://www.cupoty.com/plants-shortlist
Finalist Animals category https://www.cupoty.com/animals-shortlist
Nominee Fine Art Photography Awards 2019
https://fineartphotoawards.com/winners-gallery/fapa-2018-2019/professional/nature/hm/8630?fbclid=IwAR3nh5uOlUcmYNER-Xwz_XUglAuLXAuy-XethyNGWbjQ_J4fzvtzP5FZt7k
BigPicture Competition 2019 Finalist
https://www.bigpicturecompetition.org/2019-winners?fbclid=IwAR0xefl6G74VMiSfj0O07pvye6Bp_7DMCOrs2EqJYkpgOAt3k24tCjh6Bis
IGPOTY 2018 International Garden Photographer of the Year
https://www.bbc.com/news/in-pictures-45032352?fbclid=IwAR3FMf3n-qe8vSh8OdTwyTElYhREDM9aw0-CtYk5nm_HZxg6ayCeaT8gDQY#
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/gallery/2018/jul/23/garden-photographer-of-the-year-macro-winners-in-pictures?fbclid=IwAR1yYtkkhR6F-X-8ZmI2g3xTxTLQMmnNYleRvDDXDjFZd-QgysWB4GmJzfo
