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| Original Filesize | 895.0 KB | | Category | April 5, 2008 | Original Dimensions | 850 x 567 | | Date Posted | 04-15-2008 05:53 PM | Number Of Views | 487 | | Average Rating |  | Number Of Comments | 4 | | Title | Shrine near Castle Point, Co. Clare, Ireland | | Description | All around Catholic Ireland are shrines to Mary, sometimes in the most unexpected of places. These combine Christianity with a certain pagan essence that is very true to the Irish spirit. This particular example I found while driving along the wild coast of Clare south and west of Killkee, on a photography expedition for Pentaxium.
The shrine is set back from the road and encircled by a mound of earth. Unless you walk to the opposite side you cannot see what it is. In this way it is both a public devotion and protected from casual eyes. The combination of a ring of earth -- a Celtic and Megalithic construction -- together with a Christian shrine is a notably Irish landmark. I do not know if the shrine was placed on the spot where a circle pre-existed, or if the circle was constructed specifically for it. There are no homes nearby, so there is no-one to ask.
This shot was taken with the sun directly behind the shrine as it set for the evening. I find the halo effect particularly lovely. But I am sure it is not a coincidence and that the shrine has been aligned with the sun's path.
Taken at 16mm with the Pentax 16-45mm. ISO 200. Three exposures centred around f/11 1/350s plus a fourth for greater exposure. No tripod! | | Camera | K100D Super | | Lens | Pentax SMCP-DA 16-45mm | | Location | Co. Clare, Ireland | | | #1 
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I take my hat off to you, sir.  | | #2
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Thank you so much! Your comment made my day. I wish you could see it at a larger size... the picture of Mary is quite clear and detailed.
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Fascinating photo. You timed the sun perfectly. I was wondering, what was the source of illumination inside the shrine? I would doubt an electric spotlight in so rustic a setting. Hmmm?
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| | Shrine near Castle Point, Co. Clare, Ireland
OK. This is a clever photo.
The lighting conditions adds to the beautiful effect you've captured.
Well done.
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April 5, 2008 - Shrine near Castle Point, Co. Clare, Ireland
