Rock

From inside the rh cave at the base of Dun briste Co Mayo Ireland . taken at low tide during the vernal equinox. The caves are only accessable at low... more

by Tony Reddington

Title

Rock

Artist

Tony Reddington

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Photograph

Description

From inside the rh cave at the base of Dun briste Co Mayo Ireland . taken at low tide during the vernal equinox. The caves are only accessable at low tide during spring tides and if the sea is calm. Fortunatly the east wind we have been having of late made for a flattish sea with only the occasional wave. It really is jaw dropping, you walk along the rocks under the grey blue 80ish m high cliff and when you round the corner the stack stands majestically in front of you. I went there to take some photos but I just had to stop and stare. Me, a few birds, the sound of the waves with the occasional 'crack' (which made me jump) as a bigger wave hit the cliff face and echoed from the caves, and this massive piece of rock, beaten battered but still standing despte the best efforts of the wild atlantic. The amount of seaweed and shellfish that cling to those rocks is amazing, the sea so cold deep and clear. For those of you that will never have the opportunity to see this for yourself I really wish I could paint a better picture with my words, The best i could manage is some photos

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April 3rd, 2013