The Jealous Wall by Aishling O'Neill
Location: Belvedere, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, Ireland
*’’The story of the Jealous Wall and the sadness and cruelty that surrounded the lives of the Rochfort family, is well known. The first Earl of Belvedere, Robert Rochfort, married the young and beautiful Mary Molesworth. After she bore several children he locked her up aged 20 in his old family home at Gaulstown, for suspected adultery.
She remained a prisoner for the better part of her life, and was only released on the death of her tyrannical husband. It is said that he erected the Jealous Wall to block out the view of his brother’s nearby mansion, Tudenham, because he suspected him of fancying his wife too. It is one of several remarkable follies which may be seen in the parkland at Belvedere.’’*
I really just love this photo. I’m so so happy how it turned out!!!
Comments
Wow!! What a shot. So full of mystery and atmosphere. Very gothic. And a great story. Agnes xx
Hehe!!! Thanks you!!! :D I couldn’t believe it went I uploaded it to my computer!!! I love it!!! Just changed it to b&w and now I just want to look at it all the time!!! Haha!!! :D
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Superb, powerful image. It turned out very well indeed. The brooding darkness of the image matches the story. Excellent work!
Thank you so so much!!! :D
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What a sad story. The picture is amazing and reflects the darknesss that went on there. x
It is a very sad story. And thank you so much!!!
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You are such a talented girl Aishling! This is a truly wonderful shot, just excellent!
Hehe!!! Thank you so much Sandy!!! Your too kind!!! =]
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Beautiful work. You have created a great air of ominous mystery.
Thanks so much Andi!!! =D
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OHH. what a great shot Aishling.
Again thank you and I’m glad you like!!!
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a wonderful piece.very breathe taking and dramatic.i very much like the birds flying out of the picture.i especially enjoy the history of this structure.superb !!!!!
Thank you so much Michael!!! & for all your comments!!! :D
I love the birds too!!! I didn’t even notice them when I took it!!! Hehe!!! It came out really well in the end!!! :D
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sometimes ,we get so into framing the shot and setting it up,that we miss those little details.but when we start working on the picture they always offer an added surprise.this shot is just fantastic !!! i must have looked at it for 15 minutes or so before i even made a comment.i just love your style.
Haha for sure they do!!! :D
And thanks so much again!!! I’m so glad you like it!!!
Thanks!!!
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the mood in this is great
Thank you Jess!!!
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I have to tell you how delightful it is for me to view this wonderful photograph Aishling.
Wow!!! Thank you so so much!!! I’m so glad you like it!!! :D
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