On Sat 11th Feb Michael Patten and friends went surfing off Keel beach, Achill Island, Co. Mayo. Out beyond the surf towards the Bill Rock, they observed a large whale surface on at least 4 occasions, that was in the 30-60ft length bracket; clearly too…

On Sat 11th Feb Michael Patten and friends went surfing off Keel beach, Achill Island, Co. Mayo. Out beyond the surf towards the Bill Rock, they observed a large whale surface on at least 4 occasions, that was in the 30-60ft length bracket; clearly too…

The new studio and fresh paint .. our place on Achill Island.Polaroid photographe with 600 SE camera.

The new studio and fresh paint .. our place on Achill Island.Polaroid photographe with 600 SE camera.

Stormy waves of grass cover this ancient graveyard at the Mullet.Photo: Willem van Goor

Behind the house there’s the road to the bay. If you look carefully the sea, you may find oysters.Photo: Riny

Stormy waves of grass cover this ancient graveyard at the Mullet.Photo: Willem van Goor

Behind the house there’s the road to the bay. If you look carefully the sea, you may find oysters.Photo: Riny

This is the moment we’re looking for: when the frost recede and the first shoots come out of the ground.Photo: Riny

This is the moment we’re looking for: when the frost recede and the first shoots come out of the ground.Photo: Riny