There is no one I know that does not love the view across water. To gaze out across a vista unencumbered by any obstacle to either a distant bank, shore or horizon is universally calming. Perhaps this tiny island might have broken that spell but when the water is calm and its reflection ripples out […]
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The water was calm, almost mirror like and perfect for capturing the feel of the lake at dawn. Now all I needed was a splash of blue sky and a hint of sun. Despite all my coaxing I could not extract a glimmer of sunshine. Being grateful for the smidgen of colour that did appear […]
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A whiskey was the last thing on my mind as I approached the bar to buy a round of drinks. Then I saw them all lined up together. Since experiencing my first Irish whiskey some fifteen year ago I have come to love whiskeys with almost no hint of peat and have learned to always […]
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We could have missed this not so babbling brook as we crossed the River Sneem on the way from Kenmare to Portmagee. It might have been the need for a snack or a comfort break or some such mundane travel stop. Regardless of the reason, once here the roar of the water tumbling over rocks […]
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When I watch a gull in flight above some beautiful landscape my eye is drawn to the movement and for a moment I feel I share in its effortless freedom. Thinking about it some more I muse the gull has no concept freedom so in that moment the freedom was completely mine. Photo: Robert Rath, […]
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