Phoneography
/ˌfəʊˈnɒɡrəfi/ noun [U]

The art, practice, or hobby of capturing and editing photographic images using a mobile phone camera, specifically a smartphone, rather than a traditional digital or film camera.

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Welcome to Pocket Ireland

Hi there! Welcome to my website. My name is Samuel, a.k.a. Smartphone Photographer on Bluesky. I'm an amateur photographer who loves taking and editing pictures with the one, powerful tool that everyone has with them all the time: their smartphone.

While smartphone cameras have their limitations, their versatility, ease-of-use, and portability are truly unmatched. I want to demonstrate that the little flat slab you carry in your pocket is the perfect device for capturing and editing awesome photos, and the natural landscapes and wildlife of Ireland are the perfect focus for this! I hope you enjoy looking around :)

A flowing river surrounded by rocks and lush green trees with autumn-colored leaves overhead.

A leafless tree next to a waterfall cascading down a rocky hillside in a misty, mountainous landscape.

Close-up of a red mushroom with white spots growing among grass and fallen leaves on the forest floor, with trees and a grassy area in the background.

Sunlight shining through trees in a lush forest with green and orange foliage, twisted tree branches, and a leaf-covered ground.

A heron stands in a shallow stream with one leg raised and wing partially extended, surrounded by flowing water and rocks.

Stone wall with a small black gate surrounded by green and red/violet climbing plants and foliage.

A vibrant flower field with wildflowers, including red poppies, white Queen Anne's lace, and purple asters, under a partly cloudy blue sky with scattered clouds and distant trees.

Sunlight filters through a dense forest with tall, leafless trees and dark, moss-covered ground.

Long exposure photo of a highway at night showing streaks of car lights in red, yellow, and white colors.

A black metal gate with potted plants on either side, leading to a lush green field with trees under a cloudy sky.

Sunlight filtering through tall trees in a dense forest, illuminating a patch of green grass.

An orange butterfly with black spots and markings resting on a purple flower with green foliage in the background.

A forest scene in autumn with tall trees and sunlight shining through the yellow and orange leaves, fallen leaves covering the ground.

Cluster of yellowish mushrooms growing on green moss in a forest

A narrow gravel path between steep, rocky cliffs at sunset with a glimpse of the ocean in the distance.

Close-up of a pink and white dahlia flower with water droplets on its petals, surrounded by green leaves and other dahlias in the background.

A marina at night with sailboats decorated with colorful lights, reflecting on the water.

Two orange and black butterflies perched on small white flowers amid green foliage.

Looking up at tall trees with intertwining branches and green leaves, sunlight filtering through the canopy

A small bird with an orange face and chest standing on a rock in a natural forest setting with snow and fallen leaves surrounding it.

A weathered, pink lighthouse with peeling paint and a small balcony overlooking a stormy ocean under dark, cloudy skies.

Two bees on a large yellow sunflower with green leaves in the background.

Close-up of a brown mushroom with wavy edges and visible gills, growing on the ground among grass and fallen leaves.

Night scene of a city harbor with a large, illuminated ship on the left and an architectural building with colorful, rainbow lighting on the right, reflected in the water.

Cluster of brown mushrooms growing on the forest floor among green ivy and ferns, in a dense wooded area.

A cluster of small, light-colored mushrooms growing among green moss and fallen sticks on a forest floor.

Night sky filled with numerous stars above a silhouette of pine trees.

Close-up of a seagull's head with yellow eye, gray plumage, and a long beak resting on green foliage.

A caterpillar with black and orange stripes on a green plant.

Close-up of a group of six insects with black bodies and red spots on their wings, gathered on a purple flower with green and white spiny leaves in the background.

View of an ancient stone ruin with an arched window and a bird flying through the sky, and two birds perched on the stones below.

A white swan spreading its wings while floating on a calm body of water, with tall brown reeds and green foliage in the background.

ONE: A Smartphone

My current phone is the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL. Older photos on this site were taken on a Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy S8 and Sony Xperia Z5.

TWO: An Editing App

For the vast majority of my photos, Snapseed by Google is the only app I use to edit them. It’s free and super easy to use. It’s available in the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store.