I’m categorically not a morning person. At least that’s my excuse for missing almost every one out of the two precious golden hours gifted to us, This particular morning I broke my habit and my sleep to hopefully capture something special. Too bad I could not get a clear view; or is it?
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Twas the Night before Christmas By Clement Clarke Moore Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St Nicholas soon would be there. The children were nestled all snug in their beds, […]
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Peak Restaurant in Bundoran has one of the most awesome panoramic ocean views I have ever experienced. Being seated there was something between being on the bridge of an ocean liner leaving port and some palatial dining hall. Combining a window table with sunset timing and we got both dinner and a show of Ireland’ […]
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Standing sentry to all passers-by, four of these these eagle sentinels adorn the Swiss Cottage Bridge over The River Suir. I wonder if their gargoyle like appearance was meant to instill some form of apotropaic magic to protect the cottage from ill. Probably not but it’s fun to imagine! Photo: Robert Rath, ‘Sentry’, 1/500s f/2.8 […]
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Ben Bulben loomed, first small in the distance and now larger as we neared. Grey clouds shrouded the landscape and rain fell like folded curtains across the mountain. Having only ever seen Ben Bulben from a distance it was time to get a little closer. We drove up green shrouded country lanes, closer, higher. Then […]
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