Chris Ibbotson - 16 January 2019
Introducing Chris Ibbotson…
I am a Landscape Photographer based in Ballymena and have one of the best hobbies in the world, a hobby that not only gives me freedom to travel and explore but one which is truly good for the soul.
I am a landscape photographer based in County Antrim in Northern Ireland. I have always had a love for photography but it wasn’t until 2012 that it became a passion, a passion which quite literally…saved my life. After a painful relationship breakup landscape photography gave me a new-found purpose, it opened up a fresh way of life and it quite literally brought me from ‘darkness’ into ‘light’…the light which I now chase and strive to capture in my images.
Born in Germany but lived most of my life in Northern Ireland, I am very fortunate to live within an hour’s drive of some of the world’s most spectacular scenery; a landscape so full of raw beauty with its golden beaches, sweeping bays and rugged cliffs. A landscape so full of charm it brings peace and joy to young and old.
From the lush green valleys of the Glens of Antrim to the high, narrow and windy road over Torr Head and on to the magnificent Giant’s Causeway. A coastline with its many quaint harbours and ancient castles perched high above the ocean, all these hidden gems all ready to explore with views which are truly divine.
This proximity to the North Antrim Coast and many parts of Northern Ireland have helped shape my passion for the great outdoors and fostered my interest in Landscape Photography. I hope my photographs capture inspiring moments of the environment, which are the result of meticulous planning and preparation.
I have been fortunate enough to win a number of awards from Discover Northern Ireland and recently The People’s Choice Award in a UK wide photography competition run by the prestigious Millennium Hotels. In 2017 I was pleased to have four photos shortlisted for'Outdoor Photographer of the Year' award.
My work has featured in many leading tourism magazines like 'The Northern Ireland Visitor's Journal' and ‘The Wild Atlantic Way’ as well as in leading photography magazines like 'Digital SLR Photography’ and ‘Outdoor Photography’.
I have had work commissioned and displayed by The National Trust as well as an extensive quantity shown on BBC Television. Later in 2018 Neil Oliver, who presented BBC Televisions 'Coast' show, will feature my work in his new book 'The Story of the British Isles in 100 places'
Visit www.chrisibbotsonphotography.com to see examples of Chris' work
I am a Landscape Photographer based in Ballymena and have one of the best hobbies in the world, a hobby that not only gives me freedom to travel and explore but one which is truly good for the soul.
I am a landscape photographer based in County Antrim in Northern Ireland. I have always had a love for photography but it wasn’t until 2012 that it became a passion, a passion which quite literally…saved my life. After a painful relationship breakup landscape photography gave me a new-found purpose, it opened up a fresh way of life and it quite literally brought me from ‘darkness’ into ‘light’…the light which I now chase and strive to capture in my images.
Born in Germany but lived most of my life in Northern Ireland, I am very fortunate to live within an hour’s drive of some of the world’s most spectacular scenery; a landscape so full of raw beauty with its golden beaches, sweeping bays and rugged cliffs. A landscape so full of charm it brings peace and joy to young and old.
From the lush green valleys of the Glens of Antrim to the high, narrow and windy road over Torr Head and on to the magnificent Giant’s Causeway. A coastline with its many quaint harbours and ancient castles perched high above the ocean, all these hidden gems all ready to explore with views which are truly divine.
This proximity to the North Antrim Coast and many parts of Northern Ireland have helped shape my passion for the great outdoors and fostered my interest in Landscape Photography. I hope my photographs capture inspiring moments of the environment, which are the result of meticulous planning and preparation.
I have been fortunate enough to win a number of awards from Discover Northern Ireland and recently The People’s Choice Award in a UK wide photography competition run by the prestigious Millennium Hotels. In 2017 I was pleased to have four photos shortlisted for'Outdoor Photographer of the Year' award.
My work has featured in many leading tourism magazines like 'The Northern Ireland Visitor's Journal' and ‘The Wild Atlantic Way’ as well as in leading photography magazines like 'Digital SLR Photography’ and ‘Outdoor Photography’.
I have had work commissioned and displayed by The National Trust as well as an extensive quantity shown on BBC Television. Later in 2018 Neil Oliver, who presented BBC Televisions 'Coast' show, will feature my work in his new book 'The Story of the British Isles in 100 places'
Visit www.chrisibbotsonphotography.com to see examples of Chris' work
