In Photos dot Org » Mizen Head http://inphotos.org no photoshopped images here Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:21:17 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 The chains that bind http://inphotos.org/2009/12/29/chains-bind/ http://inphotos.org/2009/12/29/chains-bind/#comments Tue, 29 Dec 2009 09:30:14 +0000 Donncha O Caoimh http://inphotos.org/?p=5307

A disused chain lies forgotten on the ground near the lighthouse on Mizen Head, County Cork.

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Rusted chains lie on the ground near the walkway to the Mizen Head Lighthouse.

Just saw Star Trek. In my head it was the best thing since sliced bread but it was still a great film. Loved the little nods to the original series. Definitely worth going to see!

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]]> http://inphotos.org/2009/05/28/hillside-chains/feed/ 1 House with a sea view http://inphotos.org/2009/05/26/house-with-a-sea-view/ http://inphotos.org/2009/05/26/house-with-a-sea-view/#comments Tue, 26 May 2009 21:17:39 +0000 Donncha O Caoimh http://inphotos.org/?p=3989 House with a sea view

For sale: house with a sea view on beautiful, scenic cliffs in West Cork. Perfect starter home.

No, not really. It’s only a tiny little hut above the cliffs at Mizen Head in County Cork.

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The bridge to Mizen Head Lighthouse is a landmark itself, photographed many times over the years. I have a few more shots of this bridge to share with you in the coming weeks. Stay tuned!

We saw Honeymoon Cabaret perform their unique brand of street theatre in Douglas this afternoon and very enjoyable it was too! Hopefully I’ll post a photo or two tomorrow. I went a bit mad with the camera and it’s hard to choose just one image!

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Steps lead down to an observation point and small light at the tip of Mizen Head, County Cork.

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]]> http://inphotos.org/2009/05/15/steps-to-the-sea/feed/ 2 Gamma Radiation Survey Meter http://inphotos.org/2009/05/13/gamma-radiation-survey-meter/ http://inphotos.org/2009/05/13/gamma-radiation-survey-meter/#comments Wed, 13 May 2009 16:30:30 +0000 Donncha O Caoimh http://inphotos.org/?p=3931 Gamma Radiation Survey Meter

A very specialized device sits in a cupboard in the lighthouse at Mizen Head, County Cork.

I have to wonder why a “Gamma Radiation Survey Meter” would be needed in a lighthouse at the southern tip of Ireland though. Not much call for radioactivity detectors in this country.

Nuclear powered lighthouse anybody?

PS. This is a slightly tinted b/w image. Many of the images in B/W Magazine seem to be tinted which was the inspiration for doing this.

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Rough grass clings to the headland near Mizen Head in West Cork as waves crash on the cliffs far below. On the day I took this it was a lovely warm, sunny day, but I Love the effect black and white has on this scene. It sends a chill through me looking at it, especially the original full size image.

Looking forward to the Doneraile photowalk tomorrow. I hope this nice sunny weather holds. The sun isn’t overbearing, and the sky is interesting with wispy clouds. As I said before, if you’re not sure you’ll make it for 3pm, get in touch and I’ll email you my phone number. My wife and I are bringing a small picnic, sandwiches and a flask for tea so bring some food if you think you’ll be peckish!

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]]> http://inphotos.org/2008/06/07/windswept-cliff/feed/ 3 Walking to Mizen Head http://inphotos.org/2008/05/29/walking-to-mizen-head/ http://inphotos.org/2008/05/29/walking-to-mizen-head/#comments Thu, 29 May 2008 10:43:47 +0000 Donncha O Caoimh http://inphotos.org/?p=1987 Mizen Head

The lighthouse at Mizen Head in West Cork is a fairly big tourist attraction in the area, and no wonder. From the visitor center you descend by a sloping path to a narrow bridge between two high cliffs with the sea lashing underneath. The lighthouse itself is nestled at the end of the headland, clinging to the rocks. The people who built it must have awfully brave souls.

This is part of the path and the lighthouse buildings are in the background. It’s well guarded by a bright red railing so there’s little risk of falling off a cliff unless you really have a death wish. Lovely area. Definitely going there again!

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Next time you’re out at Mizen Head you might notice this abandoned boat lying upside down by the visitor center. I almost missed it but I looked back to get a shot of the cliffs in the background. This makes a nice foreground I think.

Anyway, must have been an awful chore dragging that boat all the way up from the water. It was tiring enough pushing a buggy (and later carrying my bored baby) up from the bridge connecting the lighthouse to the mainland.

It’s a beautiful location. If you’re in West Cork be sure to visit!

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