Gales, Foam and Waves at St. Finian´s Bay, Kerry

Today another of this winter´s countless gales blasted the coastline of Kerry. This time I took my (hopefully) spray-proof camera down to St. Finian´s Bay, Kerry and the nearby little harbour with its slipway and pier. The sea was covered with white foam and the usually sandy beach looked like a giant cream pot had been emptied over it. I finished my excursion wit a visit to Ballinskelligs strand with its castle, the McCarthy Mór Tower House.

Huge waves keep rolling into the narrow inlay of St. Finian´s Bay harbour

Foam covers the waves rolling in

For a short moment, a bit of blue sky allows a view of Skellig Rock on the horizon

A young seal is seeking shelter and rest from the rough sea where the inlet merges into grassland

One should not approach seals ashore, but leave them resting. If in doubt of its well-being, contact the : Dingle Wildlife and Seal Sanctuary

Salty foam covers the shoreline of St. Finian´s Bay, Kerry

Rocks in the white whirl of St. Finian´s Bay

Creamy rollers come in on the shore of St. Finian´s Bay

Road and paths along the shore a covered in creamy foam

Ballinskelligs Castle, the McCarthy Mór Tower House is sprayed from the braking waves

Caherciveen, Co.Kerry

Cahersiveen Marina sits on the banks of the Valentia River, off the Western Coast of the Ring of Kerry. The Gulf Stream waters of the Atlantic wash through the naturally-formed Valentia harbour, creating a safe haven in all weather conditions.

Ballycarbery Castle, Caherciveen, Co.Kerry

Ballycarbery Castle is a castle3km from Cahersiveen, County Kerry, Ireland . The castle is situated high on a grass hill facing the sea and is a short distance from Cahergall Fort and Leacanabuile Fort. The present ruins were constructed in the 16th century.

All shot with cannon 450D.

Killarney and Ross Castle

A recent walk in Killarney on one of our rare sunny days this summer.

Glenbeigh and Rossbeigh Beach

Glenbeigh Castle and Rossbeigh Beach was our target for the last May outing.
The evening startet at the castle ruin with promising light. We took some photos and went for the beach. The evening light turned really nice as it only can do in Kerry. Some members experiemented with long exposure and details of the rocks and the planes provided a few extra lines. Half of the group had already left when we did the group shot later. That night we were people from USA,Belgium,UK,Germany and Ireland, truly international.
All photos Canon 5dmkII plus 50 and 100mm lens.

Ballycarbery Castle, Caherciveen, Co.Kerry.

Ballycarberry castle is located in an area know as "over the water" by the locals in Cahirciveen. Situated near the waters edge you will see the remains of Ballycarbery Castle. This impressive looking castle with its ivy covered tower house was once home to the McCathy Clan and built sometime in the 15th century. It is probably the largest and most impressive castle built on the peninsula of Iveragh and is still very impressive from a distance. All photos taken on a Cannon 450D using a wide angle lens.