About the Book
Do you feel a deep connection with Ireland, but a visit isn't possible right now? Or perhaps you've already experienced the enchantment of the Irish countryside firsthand and, you left your heart there?
Let yourself be whisked away to the Emerald Isle right from the comfort of your home through the pages of Mystical Moods of Ireland, Vol. I: Enchanted Celtic Skies, the first volume in the Moods of Ireland series.
By bestselling Author/Photographer James A. Truett, this book features soulful images of spectacular Irish sunrises, the legendary Irish mist and castles and cottages in the brilliant green hills and meadows of counties Clare, Galway, Cork, Kerry, Tipperary and Limerick.
Whether you've visited Ireland before, are planning a trip, or you just feel drawn to Ireland through ancestry or fascination with its mystical natural beauty, you'll love this collection of images capturing the enchantment of Irish skies and luscious countryside.
Here's what fans are saying about James A. Truett's work:
"I look into your pictures and find that few minutes of peace and serenity each day. I thank you so much, you are a very bright spot in a very complicated world." Sandra Morrison
"Your photos are like seeing poetry in living color..." Candy Hardin
"I am so glad that I happened upon your work. It is a beautiful and magical display of the Irish countryside. I plan on adding your complete collection to my library! Thank you for sharing the beauty that is Ireland and your wonderful talent with the world! I am a forever fan!!" Marianne Moore
Order your copy of Mystical Moods of Ireland, Vol. I: Enchanted Celtic Skies, and let your imagination carry you to the enchanting Irish countryside today!
About the Author :
Growing up in the village of Ester in the heart of Alaska, James A. Truett developed an appreciation for nature, photography and publishing at an early age. He began his career as a journalist and photographer for the local newspaper, the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, at the age of 14. By age 16, he held the position of Wire Editor and was responsible for deciding what national and international news would appear in the newspaper, which had a circulation of 30,000 daily. While juggling his newspaper job with high school classes, he also earned a diploma in professional photography by correspondence. He picked up his private pilot's license at the age of 17, and by the age of 19, he was drafted by The Associated Press in Seattle, eventually becoming one of the youngest journalists in the world to be published in every major newspaper in the world. As a reporter for The AP, he covered a wide range of subjects including politics as a member of the Capital Press Corps in Washington State, human interest and entertainment. It should be no surprise that photography has been a central focus of his life and career. In 1980, his camera took a bullet and saved his life during an armed robbery in Seattle. Weary of the negative philosophy of news, he launched several businesses over subsequent years, including a public relations firm managing fan relations for some famous rock music groups, and a Los Angeles-based limousine service catering to Hollywood celebrities and business executives. His plans to retire to his mountaintop retreat in Oregon in 1992 literally went up in smoke when his rustic off-grid house was destroyed by forest fire, less than two months after moving there. Truett, his 88-year-old father and their 100 lb. Akita narrowly escaped the blaze, which claimed not only lifetime personal treasures and buildings on the 40 acres of forest property, but also his extensive photo library. His penchant for travel and adventure has taken him throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Central America, the Bahamas, Ireland and Scotland. As a sailor, he has cruised extensively in the waters of Puget Sound and the Gulf Islands of British Columbia, the Oregon Coast and Mexico's Sea of Cortez. Fascinated by the Ancient Mayan culture, he has made a number of trips to Central America to explore jungle ruins in El Salvador and Honduras, and spent nearly 10 years living and traveling in Mexico. In 2004, he became an Irish Citizen through Foreign Birth Registration - his paternal grandmother was born in County Clare and emigrated to the U.S. in 1895, and his maternal great grandfather was born in Kilkenny and moved to the U.S. as a child during the mid-1800s famine years. Realizing a lifelong dream, he first visited the land of his ancestors in 2006. Enchanted by the Irish countryside, he moved there the following year. Truett now resides in County Clare, Ireland, from where he manages his portfolio of art, photography and publishing projects. Growing up in the village of Ester in the heart of Alaska, James A. Truett developed an appreciation for nature, photography and publishing at an early age. He began his career as a journalist and photographer for the local newspaper, the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, at the age of 14. By age 16, he held the position of Wire Editor and was responsible for deciding what national and international news would appear in the newspaper, which had a circulation of 30,000 daily. While juggling his newspaper job with high school classes, he also earned a diploma in professional photography by correspondence. He picked up his private pilot's license at the age of 17, and by the age of 19, he was drafted by The Associated Press in Seattle, eventually becoming one of the youngest journalists in the world to be published in every major newspaper in the world. As a reporter for The AP, he covered a wide range of subjects including politics as a member of the Capital Press Corps in Washington State, human interest and entertainment. It should be no surprise that photography has been a central focus of his life and career. In 1980, his camera took a bullet and saved his life during an armed robbery in Seattle. Weary of the negative philosophy of news, he launched several businesses over subsequent years, including a public relations firm managing fan relations for some famous rock music groups, and a Los Angeles-based limousine service catering to Hollywood celebrities and business executives. His plans to retire to his mountaintop retreat in Oregon in 1992 literally went up in smoke when his rustic off-grid house was destroyed by forest fire, less than two months after moving there. Truett, his 88-year-old father and their 100 lb. Akita narrowly escaped the blaze, which claimed not only lifetime personal treasures and buildings on the 40 acres of forest property, but also his extensive photo library. His penchant for travel and adventure has taken him throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Central America, the Bahamas, Ireland and Scotland. As a sailor, he has cruised extensively in the waters of Puget Sound and the Gulf Islands of British Columbia, the Oregon Coast and Mexico's Sea of Cortez. Fascinated by the Ancient Mayan culture, he has made a number of trips to Central America to explore jungle ruins in El Salvador and Honduras, and spent nearly 10 years living and traveling in Mexico. In 2004, he became an Irish Citizen through Foreign Birth Registration - his paternal grandmother was born in County Clare and emigrated to the U.S. in 1895, and his maternal great grandfather was born in Kilkenny and moved to the U.S. as a child during the mid-1800s famine years. Realizing a lifelong dream, he first visited the land of his ancestors in 2006. Enchanted by the Irish countryside, he moved there the following year. Truett now resides in County Clare, Ireland, from where he manages his portfolio of art, photography and publishing projects.
Review :
"I look into your pictures and find that few minutes of peace and serenity each day. I thank you so much, you are a very bright spot in a very complicated world." Sandra Morrison
"I am so glad that I happened upon your work. Its is a beautiful and magical display of the Irish countryside. I plan on adding your complete collection to my library! Thank you for sharing the beauty that is Ireland and your wonderful talent with the world! I am a forever fan!!" Marianne Moore
"You take me places I've always wanted to go. You make my dreams come true. Thank you, James." Cheryl Truett Phillips
"Your photos are like seeing poetry in living color..." Candy Hardin
"Absolutely lovely. You have a true artists' eye, James." Mary O'Neill
"Your photos always make me smile, and I have to admit... daydream. Thank You So Much for sharing your gift with us that can only wish they had a talent. God Bless You!" Heidi Mickey
"Mystical vision... thank you Mr. Truett!!" Linda Haggerty Walters Thompson
"You bring the magic of Ireland to all of us. Thank you!" Jennifer Dudley Nelson
"I just love how your eyes are always open and catching the beauty of the world for the rest of us. Bless You, James." Sue Ann Stannert Rivera
"James Truett is a master at visualizing the true beauty behind his everyday scenes of Ireland! I have all of his books and look forward to his next creation. James books are quite visually pleasing and calming to the viewer and his snippets of Irish history are an added feature!" GabesGranny03
