Ireland Photo Tour Blog Tuesday August 27, 2013
August 27, 2013 at 5:42 PM
Ireland Photo Tour
Tuesday August 27th, 2013
We headed south east out of Belfast and towards the coast this morning. Our first stop was in the quiet town of Grey Abbey, where we visited the ruins of the Abbey. The light and clouds were perfect to create some interesting images with the centuries old cemetery in the foreground. We then went inside the old Abbey ruins for more photography and to learn about it’s history.
Our next photo shoot was more just an opportunity to say we were there. It was a visit to Downs Cathedral were St. Patrick himself is buried. We also took some time to take some photos inside the church. While inside, Dave met one of the local ladies just out for an afternoon with some her friends, her name is Rita, and she is 90 years-old. She’s a charming lady and we met up with her again when we went out to Inch Abbey just on the outskirts of Downpatrick.
Final photo shoot today was at Inch Abbey. It was founded by John de Courcy in atonement for his destruction of Erenagah Abbey. The buildings are mainly from the 12th and 13th centuries while it is believed the church is older than that at Grey Abbey which was built about 1193.
That’s it for this evenings update, everyone is getting ready to meet for dinner. We are now in the Dundalk region and will be here for two evenings. Tomorrow we will be holding a photo shoot at Roche Castle and then visiting the medieval town of Carlingford. Good night from county Louth, Ireland.
Welcome to Grey Abbey.
Grey Abbey has the most amazing cemetery in front of the ruins.
Once you enter the Abbey ruins there are so many photo opportunities.
It was great to be able to explore all the different areas within the Abbey walls.
Another view across the grave yard.
A black and white HDR sets the mood for this image.
We've been winding up Bill all week and finally he unwinds out of control.
Gail working on a shot within the Abbey.
Everywhere you turned there was an interesting angle.
Jette lining up her shot, it's been great fun to have you and Ray with us.
Each turn yeilded a new shot. Bob, Christine, Frank, Gail, and Kate.
Kim taking a few images inside one of the many nooks and cranies of the Abbey.
Drew walking amongst the many head stones in front of the Abbey.
Many arch ways and door ways to photogarph.
David looking rather reverened.
So many head stones.
Learning what it takes to become a monk. Thanks Marg for the Photo.
A vow of silence ... like that is ever going to happen.
Christine at the Abbey.
Jerry being creative.
Marg points out a spelling mistake.
Downs Cathedral where you will find the grave of St. Patrick.
Inside the Cathedral
St. Patricks Grave
Karen photographing in the grave yard at Downs Cathedral.
This is Rita, she lives here and was just out for the day, Rita is 90 years old and was great fun.
Joyce focusing in on some stained glass within the Cathederal.
The beautiful mountains make for a great backdrop on landscapes.
Nice silhouette.
We then took a lunch break and went into town, again a photo at every turn.
Ray getting ready to explore the town.
In the pub at lunch time.
Snail Mail ....
Shopping with his buddy.
Our last stop today, Inch Abbey.
Janet at Inch Abbey.
Ron taking a break, we had to walk the final half KM into the Abbey this afternoon.
Nancy at Inch Abbey.
We met back up with Rita who was at the Abby, James giving her a Canadian Flag pin.
Good night folks, we will be posting more from our Ireland Adventure tomorrow.
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