The Emigrant
Clonmacnoise, County Offaly
Ireland
2019
This statue was meant to depict the desperation that led so many Irish to leave their home country for American during the potato famine and the angst, fear and hardship the trip created despite their hopes for a better life. It really makes you stop and think about what might be motivating immigrants coming into America today, legally or otherwise. How many of them are feeling this way?
Fore Abbey
County Westmeath, Ireland
2019
Abbeylara Cistercian Abbey
Abbeylara, County Longford
Ireland
2019
Friary Steps
Bonamargy Friary
Ballycastle, County Antrim
Northern Ireland
2019
A Disturbing Peace
Bonamargy Friary
Ballycastle, County Antrim
Ireland
2019
Fairy Tree
Slemish Mountain
County Antrim, Ireland
2019
I posted a color photo of this tree the other day showing the brilliant colors of the countryside. By eliminating color this monochrome version allows emphasizes the twisted shape of the tree which I found quite appealing.
I learned yesterday that these trees are called fairy trees because legend has it they have special power. No one will cut one down for fear of bad luck or calamity. Who knew fairies could be so mean!
Covert Actions
The Cuttings
County Antrim, Northern Ireland
2019
I don’t think cows would make very good spies.
Meet the Neighbors
The Cuttings
County Antrim, Northern Ireland
2019
Going Off Script
Slemish Mountain
County Antrim, Northern Ireland
2019
Even though I prefer working in black and white, I deviate into the world of color when the situation demands it. A sunny day in the Irish countryside is a good bet to make that happen. It’s called the Emerald Isle for a good reason, but throw in some bright blue sky and white puffy clouds and color really rules the day.
Not Every Day
Slemish Mountain
County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Not every day, in fact not even close to every day, is like this in Ireland. But when the sun does come out you are well rewarded.