On the way home form the Dunquin Peir shoots I noticed that the tops of the mountains were snow covered. So after a quick shower and Irish breakfast in the hotel, I headed back out again for a quick drive up to the viewpoint at the top of the Conor Pass.
The Conor Pass is the highest mountain pass in Ireland. It is situated on the Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry, on the road that crosses the peninsula between Dingle Town and the coast the other side. The Mountains the Pass crosses are the Brandon Mountains and contain Ireland's second highest peak Brandon Mountain at 3127 ft. From Dingle Town the road runs some 4 1/2 miles rising to 1500 ft as it winds its way to the pass. There are wonderful views of the coast. At the Pass there is a carpark where you are confronted with this magnificent sight. The road then carries on down towards Brandon Bay past cliffs, a waterfall and lakes
A short walk up the Conor Hill on the left of the car park and this was the view in the image above. Snow covered mountain tops and low storm clouds. However to the right was clear blue skies and sunshine ( the next post ). It was very windy up here and I was glad I had the spiked feet on the ends of the tripod legs stuck into the ground.
I waited for the clouds to move and the sun to light up the tops of Geathane and Brandon Peak which were covered in snow. I had the place to my self up here which was great. It was only on the short walk back down that a car pulled up, two people got out and took a snap with a compact camera and back into there car. Total time 20seconds. It am always amazed by these type to people ( tourists ? ). What must the thinks when they are looking back thru their images. Take the extra time to take in the view and this includes smell and sounds. For me when I look back at an image I have taken I see the view but have all this information with me to enjoy the image more.
Have a good weekend and talk soon.
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Wow this photo is magnificent!! Really great shot! Happy weekend!
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I love black and white photos...there is something artistic and personal in them. Beautiful photos and nice site here. Take care.
ReplyDeleteGreat shot and it looks fantastic in black/white, magnificent!
ReplyDeleteYep, know how you feel, two days ago I was at the Innersbach Canyon in Salzburg. The weather has perfect for capturing the inside of the gorge, the light was so even, all you had to do was click the button. So here I was setup, when Montgomery came along a.k.a Joe Public with DSLR roped around his the neck, firing his pop up flash in every direction he could. Good crap! I was going to say something but what's the point ... I mean a cell phone camera would of produced a beautiful picture. I mean for flip sake a flash! in a perfectly lite and peaceful place!!
ReplyDeleteRant off, I do like the tones and the moods of the picture you made.
Gorgeous image, well done!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful capture! The cloud bank is surreal. I had to laugh about your 20 second tourist shoot. We call that drive by shooting. They got their shot, but I wonder if they really appreciate the landscape they viewed.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ladies & Gents for your comments.
ReplyDeleteDrive By Shooting could mean a whole different meaning depending on what country you are in Rob.
Really like this. Such clarity and mood. Superb.
ReplyDeleteSpeaking as a documentary photographer, I too am stunned at the 20 second photo shoot. In my game, that's 19 seconds too many.