September Sunset in Derrynane with the Skelligs in the Background

Doulus Head

On the evening of Thursday, the 6th of August, four members of the club set out from Caherciveen to Doulus Head, the headland north of Valentia Harbour, opposite of Valentia Lighthouse. It took us about an hour through pretty wet and rough sheep grazing land to reach from the place where we left the cars the most westerly tip of the headland. However, we were well rewarded with spectacular views and a grandiose sunset.

Patrick O`Neill, the proprietor of the land at Doulus head has not only kindly given us permission to enter his farm but also allowed us to take pictures of himself, one of the last old gentlemen who always had time for a chat and were so full of interesting stories and tales. 

 

 

 

 

 

View from Doulus Head over Dingle Bay

The Sun starts to settle over the Blaskets

View from Doulus Head south to Skellig St. Michael

Skellig St Michael

Valentia Lighthouse at the entrance to Valentia Harbour

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Evening clouds over Dingle Bay

Blaskets in Gold

Valentia Radio Station and Skellig St Michael

Evening cruise

Knightstown in evening light

Dramatic clouds form over the Blaskets

Preparing for the last shot

The last shot

Ballycarbery Castle at Over The Water, Ring of Kerry

After a long brake, the Club finally met for a new outing and due to the dull overcast we decided to head for Ballycarbery Castle at Over the Water near Caherciveen. Instead on landscape photography we concentrated on the stonework of the old ruin, mainly for black and white presentation.

Remains of stone carved window frame

Ivory encroaches a window opening

A raven circles the ruins of the Castle

Ivory covers the tower remains

Old Ivory roots climb up the castle walls

Inside the Castle

Colourful stonework arches a door at Ballicarbery Castle

More colourful stonework in the castle

View through an dilapidated gate at Ballycarbery Castle

Window into a dull sky

More ivory covered ruins