Lonely Grave

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Lonely Grave

Standing in serene solitude on the South bank of the Black River, just two miles West from the town of Headford in Co. Galway the Franciscan Friary of Ross is recognised by many historians both past and present as the best preserved monastic ruin of its period in Ireland. It was founded in 1349 by the then Archbishop of Tuam Dr. Malachy MacHugh, who was a native of the Headford area and, as it happens, a member of the Franciscan order. The story of the foundation of the Friary is still told today with the same fervour and fascination as it has been for the past six hundred years.

This grave is to be found directly when you enter the abbey, in the first chamber. In autumn the light gets fabulous in the late afternoon, and shines directly on the grave for a good ten minutes.

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Lonely Grave by Fruitexplosion
Lonely Grave by Fruitexplosion
  • Mike de Lange

    Mike de Lange 26 days ago

    WOW! A great find! Just wonderful how all the tones, textures and light quality work together here.

  • Fruitexplosion replied 26 days ago

    Thank you very much. Had to wait for the light to be just right :)

  • midzing

    midzing 26 days ago

    fantastic textures and lighting, well done

  • Fruitexplosion replied 26 days ago

    Thanks, I am glad you like it!!

  • Michael Degenhardt

    Michael Degenh... 26 days ago

    This shot leaves the observer scared of what could be. The colors and tones do add to the fear of solitude, loneliness, death. A grim outlook. Great capture. Michael

  • Fruitexplosion replied 26 days ago

    THanks Michael! Extraordinary how you interpret this. When I am at the abbey I never get a lonely or grim feeling. Brilliant comment! Thanks!!

  • Mark Snelling

    Mark Snelling 26 days ago

    Great capture the light and texture fantastic..

  • Fruitexplosion replied 26 days ago

    Thanks Mark, I am glad you think so. The light is very spectacular sometimes, as this abbey stand very remote in the fields, no housing anywhere. So the light is very natural as well

  • raymondo

    raymondo 26 days ago

    WOW…love the lighting.. colours, awesome..

  • Fruitexplosion replied 26 days ago

    Thanks so much!!

  • Julie Scully

    Julie Scully 26 days ago

    This is a very moody and beautifully composed shot…..may I ask if you have added texture or was it just like this? Whichever way it is a great shot.

  • Fruitexplosion replied 26 days ago

    Thanks Julie!! No texture, but have been fooling around with a duplex filter, to warm up the colours a bit,.

  • Ian Kahler

    Ian Kahler 25 days ago

    Such a simple, uncomplicated subject, and yet it speaks volumes

  • Fruitexplosion replied 25 days ago

    Thanks a lot Ian, I am happy you think so!!

  • charliethetramp

    charliethetramp 25 days ago

    great capture marion the old medieval abby`s are so darkly gothic and atomospheric at times

  • Fruitexplosion replied 25 days ago

    Absolutly right Charlie, and this one is very well preserved, therefore really good atmosphere!

  • butchart

    butchart 25 days ago

    a really powerful image….. love everything about it…... bravo….b

  • Fruitexplosion replied 25 days ago

    Thanks a lot!! I am glad you love it!

  • walela

    walela 25 days ago

    Fabulous! Thanks for the history.

  • Fruitexplosion replied 25 days ago

    Thanks, and you are very welcome

  • Steve Silverman

    Steve Silverman 23 days ago

    Marion, this is stunning, the lighting and contrast are excellent!

  • Fruitexplosion replied 23 days ago

    Many thanks Steve!! Like I said in the comment, you have to wait until the light shines on the grave, but if so, and you know more or less when, you get a faaaaaantastic light!!

  • A. L.

    A. L. 23 days ago

    love the moodiness!

  • Fruitexplosion replied 23 days ago

    Thank you very much, so do I!!

  • Kenton Elliott

    Kenton Elliott 14 days ago

    I love this…... well done!

  • Fruitexplosion replied 14 days ago

    Thanks Kenton :-))

  • Nikki Mulkern

    Nikki Mulkern 13 days ago

    LOVE the lighting, how perfect!!! The composition and POV are excellent, the mood is fantastic, again wonderful work

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