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Posted By	rparmar [Profile] [Gallery]	Original Filesize	895.0 KB
Category	April 5, 2008	Original Dimensions	850 x 567
Date Posted	04-15-2008	Number Of Views	4,296
Average Rating		Number Of Comments	7

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

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#1 04-15-2008
Miserere Veteran Member	Shrine near Castle Point, Co. Clare, Ireland I take my hat off to you, sir.

#2 04-16-2008
rparmar Site Supporter	Shrine near Castle Point, Co. Clare, Ireland 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.

#3 05-25-2008
sandpipe Forum Member	Shrine near Castle Point, Co. Clare, Ireland 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?

#4 06-21-2009
Ash Loyal Site Supporter	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.

#5 07-03-2011
stevbike Senior Member	Shrine near Castle Point, Co. Clare, Ireland Great looking picture. I love the lighting in it!! It makes the photo really stand out.

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