The two from Mizen Head stand out for me. Ireland is such a beautifully diverse and moody island - a photographic paradise!

A nice set. I like how the monochrome image goes from the closed bottom-right to the open top-left - there's something more organic going on than in the open-space ones.

I particularly like the monochromes - the lighthouse image has a great sense of space and depth to it.
And that first red kite is a stunner!

This is a wonderfully composed image, and the different presets are quite interesting to see. I wonder how you would have processed them yourself? Would it have been close to one of these or totally different? I sometimes use presets (in silverfx) to get an idea of what I can do - but often find they go in direction(s) I'm not interested in.

Anyway, great shot, and great post!

Quite an evocative set, I remember running across similar scenes when travelling with my parents as a youngster (I grew up in the US) and these certainly bring me back to those times. 4, 5, 6, 7 and 18 are the most photographically interesting for me - I get the feeling you were particularly struck by these scenes.

Well-captured moods, once again. I must admit to preferring your human-less images (of those I've seen so far, at least), which makes it all the more surprising I'd almost wish for their presence here to be more boldly (ever so slightly) stated.

However, I am assuming their being 'almost not there' is a deliberate move on your part, and that works particularly well for me in #3 (a peaceful and exclusive coexistence with the sea), #4 (barely there, yet part of this powerful alchemy of sun, clouds, sea and skies) and #6 (barely there yet in movement, respectfully riding the waves).

Looking forward to some more...

What an interesting set of images! the second one looks like a creature from outer space diving down through our atmosphere...

Frail life, strong death... beauty in both.

Both are wonderful shots - the second has that special something though...

Lovely chiaroscuro in these. Natural light well taken advantage of.