The Children of Lir spent 300 years on Lough Derravaragh in Co Westmeath transformed into swans by their stepmother Aoife; it was a peaceful period during their 900 year exile. They would have been just as content had they spent some of that time on Corbet Lake in Co Down. I was there this evening as the moon began to rise behind the low hills transforming the light and chilling the air.The moon was rising fast and it was still daylight although the sun was setting behind me laying a golden shadow on the hillside i had just a little time as some clouds were movong across towards the moon .i grabbed the tripod and set about taking the shot, by the time i had finished my hands were numb with cold, when i got back into the car the gauge said -2 so i thought it was time to head for home.
i hope you like The Children of Lir under the moon of love .