Dunluce Castle

July 22, 2011  |  Blog, Buildings, Landscapes  |  ,
Dunluce Castle

Dunluce Castle dates back to the 17th century and is situated along the north Antrim Coast. While there is evidence that parts of the castle date back to the 14th century, the first record of it is from 1513 when it belonged to the MacQuillans, and later again, the MacDonnells. The...

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Donaghadee Lighthouse

July 14, 2011  |  Blog, Landscapes  |  , ,
Donaghadee Lighthouse

Donaghadee is a small town in County Down, Northern Ireland. It lies on the northeast coast of the Ards Peninsula, about 18 miles east of Belfast and about six miles south east of Bangor. Donaghadee is probably best known for its lighthouse and harbour. There has been a haven for ships...

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Hilden Mill Survives Fire

May 21, 2011  |  Blog  |  , , , ,
Hilden Mill Survives Fire

I received a phone call on Saturday afternoon that Hilden Mill was on fire. The five story listed building that towered over the Lagan walk way was engulfed in flames. The factory has been on the Hilden site for hundreds of years and it is a very sad demise. Once the...

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Blow

April 10, 2011  |  Blog, Macro  |  , ,
Blow

It is hard to believe weeds can make interesting subjects for macro photography. Having pretty much exhausted the macro possibilities offered in the garden we headed for the fields. Fighting through nettles, hunting for dock/doken leaves we finally found a subject worthy of the camera. The best fun of all...

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