Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video, I return to St Finianβs Bay in County Kerry to photograph surfers and breaking waves with the Skellig Islands in the background. Using the Sigma 150β600mm, I talk through my approach to timing, focus, and shutter speed, and explain why reach was critical for making these images work. The video also includes aerial footage captured during the session and a breakdown of the decisions made on location.
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In this video, I return to St Finianβs Bay in County Kerry to photograph surfers and breaking waves with the Skellig Islands in the background. Using the Sigma 150β600mm, I talk through my approach to timing, focus, and shutter speed, and explain why reach was critical for making these images work. The video also includes aerial footage captured during the session and a breakdown of the decisions made on location.
πΈ Get Your FREE Copy of my latest e-books β Essential Landscape Photography Skills Volume 1 & 2 β when you subscribe to my newsletter:
π darrenjspoonley.com/newsletter
π Thanks so much for watching!
π Links
π₯ Join me on Patreon
Unlock exclusive content, behind-the-scenes access, and moreβtake your photography to the next level:
β‘οΈ patreon.com/darrenjspoonley
π Downloadable Photography E-Books
β’ Ireland Photography Location Guides β darrenjspoonley.com/locationguidesoverview
β’ The Alphabet Of Landscape Photography Vol I β darrenjspoonley.com/alphabet-series
πΊοΈ Φ Shoot With Me Φ
π One2One Private Sessions β darrenjspoonley.com/one-2-one-private-tuition-session
π₯ Group Workshops β darrenjspoonley.com/group
π© Join My Email Newsletter
darrenjspoonley.com/newsletter
π° Read My Latest Blog & See Recent Images
darrenjspoonley.com/blog-darrenjspoonley
π Download Your FREE Location Guide
darrenjspoonley.com/store-darrenjspoonley/photography-location-guide-lite
π΅ Where I Get My Music
epidemicsound.com/referral/5b24o0
π My Website: darrenjspoonley.com
π· Instagram: instagram.com/darrenjspoonleyphoto
π Facebook: facebook.com/darrenjspoonleyphotography
π§° My Photo Gear
πΈ Camera Bodies
Canon EOS R β amzn.to/39rOJSS
DJI OSMO Pocket 3 β amzn.to/3YKdUeb
DJI Mavic 3 β amzn.to/3UtJUAR
INSTA360 Ace Pro 2 β amzn.to/4fhNztG
π Lenses
Canon 16-35mm F4 IS USM L β amzn.to/2DAoHzO
Canon 24-105mm F4 IS USM L β amzn.to/2runKDk
Canon 70-200mm F4 IS USM L β amzn.to/2DvL75f
Canon 50mm F1.8 β amzn.to/2F43vP5
Sigma 160-600 Contemporary β amzn.to/3fszIkF
Sigma 24-70 F2.8 β amzn.to/30squAM
Sigma 24-105 F4 β amzn.to/2C3Z1vS
πͺ Filters
KASE Revolution Magnetic 92mm β amzn.to/3Aoll1j
𦡠Tripods
Benro Rhino β amzn.to/3YrLRyT
GITZO 2530 6x Mountaineer β amzn.to/3i5sIMc
π‘ Studio Lights
ZHIYUN MOLUS X60 β amzn.to/3YrLRyT
ZHIYUN CINEPEER C100 β amzn.to/3YJYI0z
