Michael Breitung Photography

MICHAEL BREITUNG PHOTOGRAPHY

Giant's Causeway hexagonal basalt columns by the sea at sunset in Northern Ireland.

Giant's Causeway hexagonal basalt columns by the sea at sunset in Northern Ireland.

Hexagonal basalt columns of the Giant’s Causeway at sunset with a dramatic pink and orange sky.

Hexagonal basalt columns of the Giant’s Causeway at sunset with a dramatic pink and orange sky.

Giant’s Causeway at sunset with hexagonal basalt columns, a person standing on a rock formation, ocean waves, and a colorful sky in Northern Ireland.

Giant’s Causeway at sunset with hexagonal basalt columns, a person standing on a rock formation, ocean waves, and a colorful sky in Northern Ireland.

Sunset over the Giant’s Causeway with its distinctive hexagonal basalt columns and waves crashing along the rugged Northern Ireland coast.

Sunset over the Giant’s Causeway with its distinctive hexagonal basalt columns and waves crashing along the rugged Northern Ireland coast.

Hexagonal basalt columns of the Giant's Causeway after sunset with misty waves and colorful sky in Antrim, Northern Ireland.

Hexagonal basalt columns of the Giant's Causeway after sunset with misty waves and colorful sky in Antrim, Northern Ireland.

Black and white photo of the narrow Dark Hedges road lined with tall, gnarled beech trees arching overhead, creating a tunnel-like canopy.

Black and white photo of the narrow Dark Hedges road lined with tall, gnarled beech trees arching overhead, creating a tunnel-like canopy.

Giant's Causeway hexagonal basalt columns by the sea at sunset in Northern Ireland. Hexagonal basalt columns of the Giant’s Causeway at sunset with a dramatic pink and orange sky. Giant’s Causeway at sunset with hexagonal basalt columns, a person standing on a rock formation, ocean waves, and a colorful sky in Northern Ireland. Sunset over the Giant’s Causeway with its distinctive hexagonal basalt columns and waves crashing along the rugged Northern Ireland coast. Hexagonal basalt columns of the Giant's Causeway after sunset with misty waves and colorful sky in Antrim, Northern Ireland. Black and white photo of the narrow Dark Hedges road lined with tall, gnarled beech trees arching overhead, creating a tunnel-like canopy.

Northern Ireland

Gallery Info

Northern Ireland offers some of the most unique landscapes in Europe, many of which have been featured in the Game of Thrones TV series. The rugged coastline of County Antrim, with its dramatic cliffs and wild beaches, is a particular highlight for landscape photographers. The Giant's Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the most iconic locations in Northern Ireland, with its distinctive hexagonal basalt columns formed by volcanic activity millions of years ago.

Back in 2012, when I visited Northern Ireland, I only had 3 days to explore the area. This short time window combined with challenging weather conditions made me focus on just a few key locations. Giant's Causeway was an obvious choice, and one evening, after a day of heavy rain, I was rewarded with the most stunning and colorful sunset I have ever seen. In this gallery you find some of the photos I took that evening.

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