Irish macro nature photographer with a love for bogs, wetlands, forests, and all wild places www.tinaclaffey.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/tinaclaffey.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/tinaclaffey.bsky.social/post/3mzn6eyoirs2xDelighted to be among these inspirational women for Bean Feasa ❤️ https://photomuseumireland.ie/exhibition/bean-feasa-women-in-nature/?fbclid=IwVERTSAVaiqBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAXNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABH5O_jh_lrNuyNm1D3Vr1Yp-m-LC7Dlb5nb3l7V5Ay7_moQUgfi7mg8i-hYa__aem_8yV0spfCGrDgjIy9xTk9-A @tocharstories.bsky.social @peatlandecr.bsky.social @scohaboybog.bsky.social06 Nov 2026 10:29 +0000at://did:plc:4imi2zmwi6scbdttcmaprr6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzn6eyoirs2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/tinaclaffey.bsky.social/post/3mzkyh3c7cs2dI'm always drawn to the edge of the bog pools 💕 the evening light was almost gone...so calming and therapeutic @peatlandecr.bsky.social @communitywetlands.bsky.social @tocharstories.bsky.social05 Nov 2026 13:37 +0000at://did:plc:4imi2zmwi6scbdttcmaprr6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzkyh3c7cs2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/tinaclaffey.bsky.social/post/3mz5y3mzpgs24Samhain blessing to ye all.....the thinning of the veil between the physical world and the Otherworld...❤️ @peatlandecr.bsky.social @communitywetlands.bsky.social @tocharstories.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social @janeclarke.bsky.social31 Oct 2026 09:26 +0000at://did:plc:4imi2zmwi6scbdttcmaprr6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mz5y3mzpgs24https://bsky.app/profile/tinaclaffey.bsky.social/post/3myz5edwnsc2yI wandered through a less travelled area of Killaun wet woodland in late afternoon, and the sun burst through. My surroundings lit up like an Autumnal kaleidoscope ❤️ @peatlandecr.bsky.social @communitywetlands.bsky.social @tocharstories.bsky.social29 Oct 2026 11:17 +0000at://did:plc:4imi2zmwi6scbdttcmaprr6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3myz5edwnsc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/tinaclaffey.bsky.social/post/3mytzwiuxlc2hMy first tentative venture out with my camera since I broke my elbow...a little tender, and a lot of physio needed, but I managed! So good for the soul to do what I love again... I went to Orange wood and was rewarded with this magical Porcelain fungus ❤️ @irishwoodlandtrust.bsky.social27 Oct 2026 10:33 +0000at://did:plc:4imi2zmwi6scbdttcmaprr6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mytzwiuxlc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/tinaclaffey.bsky.social/post/3myrpy3fsss2wLovely visit to Ann Derwin,Irish ambassador to The Netherlands,& Maaike van Koldam,Dutch ambassador to Ireland, who made a joint visit to Mayo for #Ireland2026EU-'CountyPairing' I met them at Ballycroy Visitor Centre that features new small permanent exhibition of work by Bo Scheeringa & myself.26 Oct 2026 12:29 +0000at://did:plc:4imi2zmwi6scbdttcmaprr6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3myrpy3fsss2whttps://bsky.app/profile/tinaclaffey.bsky.social/post/3myjtd3lbds23Tears from the bog...even on the dark days, the bog soothes the soul @peatlandecr.bsky.social @communitywetlands.bsky.social @tocharstories.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social23 Oct 2026 09:08 +0000at://did:plc:4imi2zmwi6scbdttcmaprr6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3myjtd3lbds23https://bsky.app/profile/tinaclaffey.bsky.social/post/3my7wvyn2p22kThe tiniest lichen with a little dew droplet, so small I couldn't see this little beauty with my eye, I found it while looking through my macro lens. @peatlandecr.bsky.social @sphagnums.bsky.social @scohaboybog.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social19 Oct 2026 10:45 +0000at://did:plc:4imi2zmwi6scbdttcmaprr6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3my7wvyn2p22khttps://bsky.app/profile/tinaclaffey.bsky.social/post/3mxyiwjxjxs2mA little Jelly fungus among a forest of Devil's Matchstick lichen to brighten up your Friday ❤️ taken at Lough Boora @peatlandecr.bsky.social @tocharstories.bsky.social16 Oct 2026 11:47 +0000at://did:plc:4imi2zmwi6scbdttcmaprr6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxyiwjxjxs2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/tinaclaffey.bsky.social/post/3mxt7nygre22uThe Spiked shiekdbug, blending in so well with his surroundings. While most shieldbugs are vegetarian, this larger shieldbug is a predator, and feasts on smaller invertebrates. The amazing prehistoric spikes at the shoulders are used in combat with other Spiked shieldbugs. Amazing nature!14 Oct 2026 09:17 +0000at://did:plc:4imi2zmwi6scbdttcmaprr6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxt7nygre22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/tinaclaffey.bsky.social/post/3mxoaesnkis2yTiny little twin fungi hidden among the dying Bracken fern in Killaun 💕 love this time of the year, looking forward to getting back out there with my camera! @peatlandecr.bsky.social @scohaboybog.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social12 Oct 2026 09:47 +0000at://did:plc:4imi2zmwi6scbdttcmaprr6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxoaesnkis2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/tinaclaffey.bsky.social/post/3mxglezqj3c22Fallen reeds catching the last rays of the sun at the lake edge at Lough Boora 💛 Fallen Gold @peatlandecr.bsky.social @tocharstories.bsky.social @communitywetlands.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social @janeclarke.bsky.social09 Oct 2026 08:43 +0000at://did:plc:4imi2zmwi6scbdttcmaprr6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxglezqj3c22https://bsky.app/profile/tinaclaffey.bsky.social/post/3mxbl6rd3gk2gNature is the artist ❤️ These emerging grasses within the lake at Lough Boora caught my eye. The water so still, the perfect reflection created the most beautiful natural sculpture 💕 @peatlandecr.bsky.social @communitywetlands.bsky.social @tocharstories.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social07 Oct 2026 08:56 +0000at://did:plc:4imi2zmwi6scbdttcmaprr6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxbl6rd3gk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/tinaclaffey.bsky.social/post/3mx4jzhc6pc2lAutumn treasures at Abbeyleix bog 💕 a magical time of the year!! @peatlandecr.bsky.social @tocharstories.bsky.social @communitywetlands.bsky.social05 Oct 2026 08:52 +0000at://did:plc:4imi2zmwi6scbdttcmaprr6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mx4jzhc6pc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/tinaclaffey.bsky.social/post/3mwxulq6l4k2jThe 2nd duspatch by John Feehan from Killaun bog. This time focusing on the bogholes, history, turf culture, geography and botanical wonders within the bogholes. Invaluable knowledge @peatlandecr.byoutube.com @communitywetlands.bsky.social @tocharstories.bsky.social https://youtube.com/watch?v=RIvxY3ykBmc&is=KAZLL26MysBquQ2H03 Oct 2026 12:17 +0000at://did:plc:4imi2zmwi6scbdttcmaprr6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwxulq6l4k2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/tinaclaffey.bsky.social/post/3mwv3qmcoh22dAlways magical to find this tiny little beauty, Green Elfcup fungi. What a colour to find in nature 💚 I found this little beauty in Abbeyleix bog's wet woodland a few years ago, one of those beautiful crisp Autumnal mornings @peatlandecr.bsky.social @communitywetlands.bsky.social02 Oct 2026 09:47 +0000at://did:plc:4imi2zmwi6scbdttcmaprr6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwv3qmcoh22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/tinaclaffey.bsky.social/post/3mwt3n4v2lc2nI am truly honoured to have been nominated for this wonderful Bean Feasa project 💖 thank you to Tóchar Wetlands Restoration and all who nominated me. https://www.tocharwetlands.ie/uncategorised/acclaimed-offaly-based-nature-photographer-tina-claffey-and-offaly-broadcaster-aisling-orourke-selected-for-bean-feasa-portrait-series/?fbclid=IwdGRzaAUrT05jbGNrBStPQGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHBkb2YFc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4AAEeJHMduuXGQy5EIW8WhHhWp5P_ia4ef3hGVpMRHUJdrTyP4MTdlu0T_uT90ZU_aem_10sGeEcNTV5pX6vx-g6K1g&sfnsn=mo @tocharstories.bsky.social @communitywetlands.bsky.social01 Oct 2026 14:40 +0000at://did:plc:4imi2zmwi6scbdttcmaprr6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwt3n4v2lc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/tinaclaffey.bsky.social/post/3mwnjy4efcc2fAn enchanted goblet of fire...Fly Agaric ❤️ A magical time of the year.... @claireissimo.bsky.social @irishwoodlandtrust.bsky.social @peatlandecr.bsky.social29 Sep 2026 09:41 +0000at://did:plc:4imi2zmwi6scbdttcmaprr6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwnjy4efcc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/tinaclaffey.bsky.social/post/3mwdfwh77rk2dDevil's Bits Scabious is such an important late bloomer for our insects 💕 I love when it is on the cusp of bursting into bloom, like a little purple pincushion! @peatlandecr.bsky.social @wildflowerhour.bsky.social @tocharstories.bsky.social @communitywetlands.bsky.social25 Sep 2026 09:02 +0000at://did:plc:4imi2zmwi6scbdttcmaprr6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwdfwh77rk2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/tinaclaffey.bsky.social/post/3mw3zvt4tlk23Walking in the wet woodland of Killaun in 2020, and accidentally kicking over a well rotted branch, and I noticed this tiny little fungi. When I looked at it through the macro lens I was blown away by its beauty. This is a Mycena species, the Dewdrop Bonnet @peatlandecr.bsky.social22 Sep 2026 10:38 +0000at://did:plc:4imi2zmwi6scbdttcmaprr6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw3zvt4tlk23https://bsky.app/profile/tinaclaffey.bsky.social/post/3mvrpzepwqs261st of a series of 4 films on Killaun bog. If you have an interest in natural science and geology, this is a gem. John Feehan at his finest. Honoured to be part of the filming team. https://youtu.be/gZBfBWLEZZY?is=onjkV3ugu6_K5-1X @peatlandecr.bsky.social @sphagnums.bsky.social18 Sep 2026 08:14 +0000at://did:plc:4imi2zmwi6scbdttcmaprr6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvrpzepwqs26https://bsky.app/profile/tinaclaffey.bsky.social/post/3mviy3bv3f22dIf you are going to the #NationalPloughingChampionship be sure to pop to the ‘Experience Offaly Pavilion’, Row 4 Block 8 Stand 152 You will get the opportunity to have your photo taken with my larger than life grasshopper! There will be a choice of Offaly backdrops to choose from 💕 delighted!!14 Sep 2026 20:45 +0000at://did:plc:4imi2zmwi6scbdttcmaprr6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mviy3bv3f22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/tinaclaffey.bsky.social/post/3mvhvin4lj22tThe Devil's Bit Scabious is loved by so many of our wondrous little creatures ❤️ this Knotgrass moth caterpillar exploring in the foggy dew @peatlandecr.bsky.social @irishwildlifetrust.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social @wildflowerhour.bsky.social14 Sep 2026 10:26 +0000at://did:plc:4imi2zmwi6scbdttcmaprr6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvhvin4lj22thttps://bsky.app/profile/tinaclaffey.bsky.social/post/3mv5zvlgguc2eThis Birch Shieldbug was on Devil's Bit Scabious, and its beauty took my breath away when I viewed it through the macro lens. Covered in misty dew, his shield shaped back appeared like he was covered in precious jewels. Magical encounter ♥️ @peatlandecr.bsky.social @irishwildlifetrust.bsky.social10 Sep 2026 12:18 +0000at://did:plc:4imi2zmwi6scbdttcmaprr6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv5zvlgguc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/tinaclaffey.bsky.social/post/3muwe2d2k5k2nIt's that magical time of the year 💜 the heather is in full bloom...so good for the soul to immerse yourself in that sea of purple after a stressful day... I am missing being out there!! Have a lovely week ahead 💜 @peatlandecr.bsky.social @wildflowerhour.bsky.social07 Sep 2026 10:58 +0000at://did:plc:4imi2zmwi6scbdttcmaprr6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3muwe2d2k5k2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/tinaclaffey.bsky.social/post/3mu57a566k225Lesser Bladderwort doesn't get enough nutrients from the bog and has adapted to survive. The bladder sacs within the undergrowth that the flower grows on at the bog pool release a scent into the bog pool that attracts tiny microscopic life. The bladder sacs open,they are sucked inside and digested.28 Aug 2026 10:55 +0000at://did:plc:4imi2zmwi6scbdttcmaprr6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu57a566k225https://bsky.app/profile/tinaclaffey.bsky.social/post/3mtsxjvxsgc2iSometimes I can sense that I am being watched...this curious little grasshopper watched me as I was lying down exploring the living carpet with my camera ❤️ @irishwildlifetrust.bsky.social @peatlandecr.bsky.social @janeclarke.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social24 Aug 2026 09:11 +0000at://did:plc:4imi2zmwi6scbdttcmaprr6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtsxjvxsgc2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/tinaclaffey.bsky.social/post/3msxmjc7zms2vSuch a stunning little day flying moth, the Six Spot Burnet moth. Those six scarlet red spots are hard to miss! Resting on beautiful Knapweed. What a regal creature ❤️ @irishwildlifetrust.bsky.social @tocharstories.bsky.social @peatlandecr.bsky.social @communitywetlands.bsky.social13 Aug 2026 12:12 +0000at://did:plc:4imi2zmwi6scbdttcmaprr6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3msxmjc7zms2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/tinaclaffey.bsky.social/post/3mspsm5bd7k2sAlways a joy to encounter the little Common Blue butterfly 🦋 @peatlandecr.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social @irishwildlifetrust.bsky.social10 Aug 2026 09:40 +0000at://did:plc:4imi2zmwi6scbdttcmaprr6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mspsm5bd7k2shttps://bsky.app/profile/tinaclaffey.bsky.social/post/3msfvk245y22zNature's star 🌟 Wild Carrot in bloom 💕 @peatlandecr.bsky.social @wildflowerhour.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social @tocharstories.bsky.social06 Aug 2026 11:06 +0000at://did:plc:4imi2zmwi6scbdttcmaprr6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3msfvk245y22z