Ireland Photo Tour Blog Monday August 19, 2013

August 19, 2013 at 7:57 PM

Ireland Photo Tour 

Monday August 19th, 2013

A great day of photography at the Cliffs of Moher.  We left our hotel early this morning to get to the cliffs ahead of the crowds of people that enjoy the spectacular view of the coast.  We then spent the morning and into early afternoon exploring the cliffs and their trails as we enjoy a perfect sky day.  

 We stopped for lunch in the quaint village of Dooley, then some afternoon photography along the coast and at Black Head Point.

This evening we enjoyed two celebrations at dinner wishing Bob and Gail Steer a happy 35th wedding anniversary and Jette Collins a very happy birthday.

Enjoy the selection of images from our travels around the Galway region today.  Tomorrow morning we depart to travel further north to Sligo we will be visiting an old castle ruins and Kylemore Abby as we journey.

Good night from Galway, Ireland.

I’ve heard about walking your dog before breakfast but this is ridiculous, imagine the size of the scoop bag he carries around.

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Driving along the coast.

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Joyce working on some images of the cliffs.

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Welcome to the cliffs ...

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Cliffs of Moher visitors centre, the entire structure is built into the slide of the cliffs.  It was completed in 2007 at a cost of 32 million euros.

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Walking along the cliffs, what a beautiful morning.

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Another view of the cliffs, it was very windy this morning.

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Drew Climie shot this with a 15mm lens.

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Drew and Kim photographing along the cliffs.

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James working on some video, watch your step ...

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Notice the two people right out at the point ...

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Kim taking selfies ....

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Drew shooting some birds on the edge of the cliff.

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Do you think there is a strong updraft?

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Ron posing ... big transparency inside the visitors centre.

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Ron posing outside in front of the real deal.

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Jette trying the same pose ... Happy Birthday.

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Some horses we came across while hiking at the cliffs.

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The girls returning from our hike along the cliffs.

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Bob and Jerry in Dooley at lunch time today.

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Black Head point.

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Anne Marie at Black Head point.

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The old lane trail along side an cemetery we visited.

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A few images from our cemetery shoot.

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The church ruins within the cemetery, this was a very interesting location. 

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Nancy and Dan capturing a few images.

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Another interesting shot.

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One more shot of the old church ruins.

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Castle in the hills.

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Interesting flower box in Dooley.

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Last shot of the evening, with one wedding down on Friday night, one flight across the atlantic, a full day in the fresh air at the cliffs, and 35 wonderful years together, priceless, for all other Trekkers excursions there’s Master Card. Happy Anniversary Bob and Gail. 

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Good night from all the Photo Tour Trekkers in Galway, Ireland.



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Posted by Doreen on
The cliffs look amazing,Ireland is so beautiful. Look forward to reading the blog every morning. Thanks James and Dave keep up the great work.
Posted by Betty Ann Kerrigan on
What a great way to start my day, these beautiful shots on the blog. No need to say "enjoy" because in a place like this how could you not. Have fun.
Posted by Eva MacDonald on
What beautful scenery Did I not say it was the greenest place I had ever scene? Even though I only saw the fields around Shannon airport. Shout our to Jette and Ray. I promised to check out your blog and it"s a joy to behold. Eva
Posted by Secret Garden on
Spellbinding ...
Joseph
Posted by Heather Moffatt on
(From Ray & Jette's daughter...)
It looks like you all are having an amazing time!
To be able to check in with this blog is wonderful - my son Ben and I are really having a lot of fun following along with you!
Happy Birthday Mom!
Heather
Posted by Ginny on
Hi Mom and Janet;
It would be nice to see you two in a couple of these photos. The boys are asking to see a picture of Grandma. Stop being so camera shy. The pictures are beautiful. Can't wait to see all of your when you get back
Love you
Ginny
Posted by Kelly on
Happy Anniversary to Gail and Bob!
Beautiful country and loved the gaelic crosses in the cemetery...of course! Enjoy and stay safe.
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