Ballybunion Castle

Paulette x

Ballybunion Castle

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FEATURED home page March 2009 with many thanks!
Also featured in:
‘Ireland’, November ‘08
‘In the shadows photography’, November ‘08
‘That One Great Shot’, January ‘08
‘First Things’, April ‘09
‘Heritage Listed and Other Trusts Sites World Wide’, June ‘09
‘Your Magic Place’, November ‘09
with many thanks.

Ballybunion Castle

From a plaque inscription on the East Wall of Ballybunion Castle:
‘Ballybunion Castle was built by the Geraldines in the 14th Century. It stands on the Castle Green site of an old promontory coastal fort of the “Clann Conaire.” In 1582 the castle had been acquired from the Geraldines by the Bonyon family. In 1583 William Og Bonyon lost the castle and lands due to his part in the Desmond Rebellion. In 1612 the castle and lands were granted to Thomas Fitzmaurice 16th Lord of Kerry and Lixnaw by the English King James 6th. By 1783 Richard Hare was in possession of the castle. From 1923 onwards the castle has gone under the care of the Office of Public Works. It was destroyed in the Desmond Wars. All that remains today is this East Wall.

It stands as a memorial to the Bonyons, a proud and powerful family from whom today’s beautiful coastal town of Ballybunion takes its name.’ This castle is part of Kerry’s heritage.

I have added this to the ‘all about your best work’ group because I feel it is one of my best captures and I was particularly pleased with the outcome of some considered editing. Well I liked it!

Canon EOS 400D HDR and Photoshop CS3 edit.

Ballybunion Castle belongs to the following groups:

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Ballybunion Castle by Paulette x
Ballybunion Castle by Paulette x
  • savosave

    savosave

    stunning shot Px !

  • Paulette x replied

    Many thanks David, glad you liked it

  • Tessa Bishop

    Tessa Bishop

    Excellent shot, shows off the terrific rock formation x

  • Paulette x replied

    Thanks Tess, think this is one of my favourites.

  • Barry Norton

    Barry Norton

    Wondeful capture

  • Paulette x replied

    Many thanks Barry, it was wonderful to see. :)

  • Marloag

    Marloag

    Fantastic shot Paulette.

  • Paulette x replied

    Many thanks Marloag and for the favourite. Just checked your site out – excellent shots! :)

  • Tollwut

    Tollwut

    PERFECT!

  • Paulette x replied

    Thanks very much Tollwut

  • Shannon Byous Ruddy

    Shannon Byous ...

    Beautiful photo! The rock formation is amazing.

  • Paulette x replied

    Thank you Shannon – it is isn’t it and the evening light caught it just right.

  • stephaniek

    stephaniek

    This is SO great!!! Wonderful story too!!!

  • Paulette x replied

    Many thanks for your nice comment :)

  • A90Six

    A90Six

    Fantastic work Roger! This is one of the finest images I have ever seen of this ruin from any angle. The colours are exquisite. The cliff rock formation sweeps like flowing hair from the castle or a train from the ruin’s rock dress falling to the shore or some old twaddle!
                                            :) Josh.

  • Paulette x replied

    Wow, praise indeed. Many thanks Josh, nice of you to dip in and take a look, glad you like it so much x

  • A90Six
  • Jared D White

    Jared D White

    Gorgeous shot!

  • Paulette x replied

    Thank you very much Jared :)

  • Paulette x replied

    Ooh and many thanks for the favourite! :)

  • GerryMac

    GerryMac

    stunning capture! love the natural curve of the rock face and the straight lines of the building on top well spotted!

  • Paulette x replied

    Many thanks Gerry, much appreciated :)

  • GlennB

    GlennB

    teriffic image – this is a wonderful picture!! Well done.

  • Paulette x replied

    Thank you very much Glenn, glad you liked it! :)

  • Lior Goldenberg

    Lior Goldenberg

    WOW! Wonderful shot!

  • Paulette x replied

    Ah, many thanks again Lior, so nice to get a wow! :))

  • Rinkydink

    Rinkydink

    gorgeous dramatic shot, those rocks are amazing

  • Paulette x replied

    Many thanks! Wonderful aren’t they :)

  • David Clark

    David Clark

    superb photo - just captures the eye and whirls you off into space above the castle wall - the rock face is especially nice the light and rock detail come through wonderfully—you should be proud of this one – dave

  • Paulette x replied

    Many thanks indeed David, it is one of my favourite photos; much appreciated :)

  • bexs20

    bexs20

    wat an amazing pic!! so sorry havent been in touch!! lifes mad!! but i see your still doing magic photos!! lovely!! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

  • Paulette x replied

    You’re not forgiven, get yourself round here or suffer the consequences :)) Many thanks Bex! xx

  • Mark Tisdale

    Mark Tisdale

    Beautiful details in the rocks.

  • Paulette x replied

    thanks Mark, they were quite a site! :))

  • Jenifer

    Jenifer

    Wow, This is so cool, awesome shot!

  • Paulette x replied

    Many thanks Jenifer, I love hitting the awesome spot! :))

  • SarahCook

    SarahCook

    WOW!!!!

  • Paulette x replied

    Ha, many thanks Sarah! A ‘wow’ is always nice :))

  • naturelover

    naturelover

    Incredible shot- great colours and textures -just fabulous!!

  • Paulette x replied

    Gosh, many thanks for your lovely comment :))

  • BigD

    BigD

    The rocks are awesome in the foreground. BigD

  • Paulette x replied

    Amazing aren’t they – many thanks! :)

  • mikebov

    mikebov

    Amazing composition, I love the way the rocks spiral up to the castle

  • Paulette x replied

    Thank you Mike, they are beautiful aren’t they.

  • Di Jenkins

    Di Jenkins

    Really wonderful comp! And an amazing history too! I love the way the rocks seem to swirl up from the sand.

  • Paulette x replied

    Many thanks Di, the rocks were a lovely sight to see :)

  • syd baker

    syd baker

    This is outstanding, doubly so because you added to my knowledge of the history of this fine land!

  • Paulette x replied

    What a lovely comment, thanks very much Syd! :)

  • Mariann Kovats

    Mariann Kovats

    Fantastic composition and effect!

  • Paulette x replied

    Many thanks Mariann! I had a lot to work with :)

  • Pat Yager

    Pat Yager

    A most amazing shot, Paulette! I’d love to know more about the geologic history of this promontory. The U.K. has such a huge variety of geological wonders, and you’ve shown this particular “upshot” beautifully! Thanks! – Pat

  • Paulette x replied

    Thank you Pat, it was quite something to see :)

  • Sineload

    Sineload

    I spent many days on this beach as a child. Wonderful.

  • Paulette x replied

    Ah lovely – it is my partner’s home town. Thanks for the favourite! :)

  • Steve Chapple

    Steve Chapple

    Outstanding composition that helps to create a mood to match the scene. Well done.

  • Paulette x replied

    Many thanks Steve, glad you liked it! :)

  • Jennifer Woodward

    Jennifer Woodward

    Gorgeous! Love the unusual textures and leading lines, well captured! :-)

  • Paulette x replied

    Many thanks Jennifer, it was a wonderful place to work with. :)

  • Alessandro Pinto

    Alessandro Pinto

    Absolutely sensational.. truly a gem..!

  • Paulette x replied

    Many thanks, glad you liked it so much :)

  • fotonio

    fotonio

    Excellent work, I love the colors!!!

  • Paulette x replied

    Many thanks Vivi, and thank you so much for the favourite! :)

  • linda858100

    linda858100

    stunning capture

  • Paulette x replied

    Many thanks again Linda! :)

  • Xandru

    Xandru

    WOW … the diagonal rock strata makes this image dynamic. This leads the eye to the ruins, arousing curiosity in the viewer. Well done.

  • Paulette x replied

    Many thanks Alex, I was fortunate with the subject certainly :)

  • June Ferrol

    June Ferrol

    Amazing subject and Nature at it’s Best here for sure…you have certainly captured it wonderfully.

  • Paulette x replied

    Many thanks June, glad you liked it :)

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    very good comp

  • Paulette x replied

    Many thanks Antanas, one of my favourites :)

  • PPPhotoArt

    PPPhotoArt

    what an awesome shot Paulette, looks amazing!!!

  • Paulette x replied

    Ah, thank you so much, I love an awesome now and then! :))

  • Jen Ryan

    Jen Ryan


    On placing in the top 10 in this weeks challenge in
    The Woman Photographer!

  • Paulette x replied

    ooh many thanks, i had no idea, much appreciated :)

  • Steve Sharp

    Steve Sharp

    I just love that sweep of rock strata leading up to the castle, couldn’t have been better placed!

  • Paulette x replied

    It was amazing to see. Glad you liked it Steve :)

  • brigusser

    brigusser

    Amazing piece of work…...........

  • Paulette x replied

    Many thanks, much appreciated :)

  • Jonicool

    Jonicool

    Fantastic!

  • Paulette x replied

    Many thanks Joni, I just took a look through your work you have skill with textures – love your bird images :)

  • Barbara  Corvino

    Barbara Corvino

    Beautiful colors and texture.
    Ciao. Barbara

  • Paulette x

    Paulette x

    Many thanks for looking in Barbara glad you liked it :)

  • HelmD

    HelmD

    There are some places on earth that beg to be captured in just the right way…and you have achieved that with utmost skill and precision in this image. Your lines are amazing and the color and lighting is exquisite! My new favorite!

  • Paulette x replied

    Well David, that has to be the best comment I could have wished for. Thanks you so very much. I’m back in Ireland soon and am so looking forward to lots more photo opportunities. Many thanks for the favourite :)

  • Karen  Tillotson

    Karen Tillotson

    What an amazing shot! Beautiful!

  • Paulette x replied

    Many thanks Karen, this shot seems to be getting lots of attention this week and even made a sale. I wonder what brought it to peoples attention? Many thanks for your lovely comment, much appreciated :)

  • Rosemary Scott

    Rosemary Scott

    Fantastic shot Paulette. The sweep of the rock is an inspired inclusion in your composition….. well done!

  • Paulette x replied

    Many thanks Rosemary, the rock was captivating :)

  • Paulette x replied

    Ooh and thanks for the favourite! :)

  • Kent Burton

    Kent Burton

    Excellent and gorgeous work! Congrats on the feature!! – Kent

  • Paulette x replied

    Many thanks indeed and thank you for the favourite :)

  • PPPhotoArt

    PPPhotoArt

    Paulette, really well done on your features and congrats on homepage!!!!!

  • Paulette x replied

    Gosh, what a lovely surprise this morning. Many thanks Patricia :)

  • CapturedByKylie

    CapturedByKylie

    Congratulations on being featured on the Red Bubble Home page! (March 17th 2009)
    Happy St Patrick’s day!!

  • Paulette x replied

    Thank you so much, such an honour. :)

  • shanghaiwu

    shanghaiwu

    brilliant on HOMEPAGE

  • Paulette x replied

    Thank you very much for your support :)

  • Joanne  Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    That is one incredible landscape, view and castle! Congrats on homepage feature! And Happy St-Pat’s day!

  • Paulette x replied

    Many thanks indeed Joanne, it is a lovely surprise. Happy St Patrick’s day to you :)

  • adgray

    adgray

    A beautiful shot of that wonderful place!
    and the treatise to go with it is a good selection for it’s informative history
    This is an outstanding Ekphrasis
    Chookas! X♣X

  • Paulette x replied

    Many thanks for your support. I haven’t seen your group before – interesting :)

  • Paulette x replied

    Oh and many thanks for the favourite! :)

  • Cora Wandel

    Cora Wandel

    Congratulations on being on RedBubble’s homepage!

  • Paulette x replied

    Many thanks Cora, I’m delighted :)

  • Jodie Elchah

    Jodie Elchah

    Congratulations Paulette Well done ..Jodie : )xx

  • Paulette x replied

    Gosh Jodie, hi! Hope you are keeping well and that your son returned safely from his travels. Many thanks :)

  • greenfrog153

    greenfrog153

    Congratulations on making the homepage!

  • Paulette x replied

    Many thanks, much appreciated :)

  • wildflower83

    wildflower83

    Great shot! I really like this

  • Paulette x replied

    Many thanks, appreciated:)

  • dmarie

    dmarie

    beautiful shot :-)

  • Paulette x replied

    Many thanks for the favourite, glad you liked it :)

  • Travis Easton

    Travis Easton

    such a strong outcropping of rock, great shot, congrates on the home page

  • Paulette x replied

    It is a stunning place and this rock was amazing. Many thanks Travis, much appreciated :)

  • ragman

    ragman

    Happy St Patrick’s Day from all at Irish Eyes and congrats on achieving homepage

  • Paulette x replied

    Thanks very much, happy St Patrick’s Day to you too! I’ll be back in Kerry on Saturday sampling some guinness!

  • Christian  Zammit

    Christian Zammit

    WELL DONE for featuring in the redbubble homepage.
    your work is really great
    Christian Zammit

  • Paulette x replied

    Thank you very much Christian, much appreciated :)

  • A90Six

    A90Six

    WooHooYoo! The hugest congrats! Go You! What a boost!
          :) Tony.

  • Paulette x replied

    thanks biggun xx

  • earthangel

    earthangel

    Slaite!
    What a haunting image! I’ll add that to my “must go to list” for Ireland. Thanks for the accompanying info too. Happy St Pats. Congratulations on the feature.

  • Paulette x replied

    Lovely response, many thanks indeed. Happy St Patrick’s Day to you too and thanks for the favourite :)

  • James Cole

    James Cole

    What an amazing location and a spectacular shot.

  • Paulette x replied

    Many thanks James – it is a beautiful place on the edge of a sandy bay surrounded by beautiful rock formations. I’m back there on Saturday and can’t wait! :)

  • cammiecakes

    cammiecakes

    This is perfect. So well done.

  • Paulette x replied

    Thank you Cammie, glad you liked it :)

  • Andrew Stockwell

    Andrew Stockwell

    Great shot. Great leading lines, and use of the rule of thirds. Great textures and detail. Wonderful!

  • Paulette x replied

    Many thanks Andrew, I’ve just returned from the same spot and it was beautiful all over again :)

  • Waleska Luker

    Waleska Luker


    You have being Featured in the...
    First Things Group

  • Paulette x replied

    Many thanks, very much appreciated x

  • Orla Cahill

    Orla Cahill

    That’s an amazing photo Paulette. Well done. And congrats on all the features.

  • Paulette x replied

    Thanks Orla, five features and two sales on this image now so that’s lovely. Glad you liked it :)

  • Elaine van Dyk

    Elaine van Dyk

    Wow, what a beautiful, textured rockface, and what a fantastic composition! Wonderful work.

  • Paulette x replied

    Many thanks Elaine, glad you liked it so much – it has been a successful piece :)

  • Jens Helmstedt

    Jens Helmstedt

    Stunning shot! I like it!

  • Paulette x replied

    Many thanks Jens! :)

  • Nancy  Vice

    Nancy Vice

    Excellent shot! I love the curvy rocks coming down from the Castle…like a cape worn by the castle to protect its existence from the environment :) Great photo!

  • Paulette x replied

    What a lovely interpretation, many thanks Nancy :)

  • Anne  McGinn

    Anne McGinn

    stunning!!

  • Paulette x replied

    Thanks very much Anne, much appreciated :)

  • Stuart Thorpe

    Stuart Thorpe

    Look at the power of nature and the puny power of man….what a wonderful image!

  • Paulette x replied

    Ah yes, clearly illustrated and very well spotted – many thanks :)

  • Paulette x replied

    Oh, and many thanks for the favourite Stuart :)

  • jacqleen

    jacqleen

    Great Great POV and Tones here…...........Beatiful Capture and very Deserving of all your Features!!! xx

  • Paulette x replied

    Many thanks for the favourite Jacqleen, it is a wonderful place to be standing on the beach looking up at this as the sun goes down. Lovely memories :)

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    stunning.

  • Paulette x replied

    Thanks again Scott – you picked two of my favourites this time :)

  • Jan Piller

    Jan Piller

    wow!!! waaaay cool shot!!

  • Paulette x replied

    Ha, many thanks for your enthusiasm Jan! Very much appreciated :)

  • Olga

    Olga

    Absolutely stunning… Should be in National Geographic!

  • Paulette x replied

    What a lovely comment, thank you so much :)

  • EarthGipsy

    EarthGipsy

    One of my personal favourite castles! Stunning image ~ thought about adding it to the Heritage Listed and Other Trust Sites groups challenge

  • Paulette x replied

    Many thanks, much appreciated :)

  • DaRkSiLeNcE

    DaRkSiLeNcE

    wow, this is like a seashell!! what an amazing place also!!

  • Paulette x replied

    Many thanks for your support, this has been one of my most popular images, glad you liked it :)

  • EarthGipsy
  • Paulette x replied

    Many thanks EarthGipsy, very much appreciated :)

  • Ann Garrett

    Ann Garrett

    Beautiful sweeping lines

  • Paulette x replied

    Many thanks Ann, much appreciated :)

  • simonesphotos

    simonesphotos

    Stunning work, the composition is just superb!

  • Paulette x replied

    Thank you for your support Simone, much appreciated :)

  • Waleska Luker

    Waleska Luker

    Congratulations! On making the Top Ten in a First Things Group challenge.

  • Paulette x replied

    Many thanks, lovely news! :)

  • wdphotografics

    wdphotografics

    a wonderful image very well composed

  • Paulette x replied

    Many thanks Wayne, thank you for looking in :)

  • annk

    annk

    An amazing capture and makes you realise how young Tasmania(Aust) is and to believe most of our Convicts (ancestors) came from this area.
    Kind Regards Ann

  • Paulette x replied

    Thank you Ann, glad you liked this :)

  • Brendan Schoon

    Brendan Schoon

    Fantastic!

  • Paulette x replied

    Many thanks Brendan, this has certainly been my most popular piece :)

  • dvande1

    dvande1

    wonderful color and texture!

  • Paulette x replied

    Many thanks for looking in, glad you liked this :)

  • ralph arce

    ralph arce

    Awesome image! :D

  • Paulette x replied

    Many thanks for your support Raphael:)

  • Duncan Waldron

    Duncan Waldron

    This is just a brilliant shot, Paulette. Solid composition and a wonderful colour palette.

  • Paulette x replied

    Many thanks Duncan for your very nice comment, much appreciated :)

  • jonpalma

    jonpalma

    Wow! Fantastic shot!

  • Paulette x replied

    Thank you again Jon, this is my most successful image to date with the most sales. Many thanks for the favourite. I had a look through your work and you have an excellent eye for composition. If you join lots of groups and add your pictures to them more people will see your work and I’m sure they’ll love it.:)

  • Donald Cameron

    Donald Cameron

    No way! That’s such a striking image, well captured. I go over to southern Ireland every couple of years but haven’t seen this before, will need to make a visit next time I’m over.

  • Paulette x replied

    Ah, thank you so much Donald. Ballybunion has exceptionally beautiful sandy beaches (3 or 4): the mens strand, the ladies strand, the nuns strand, the white strand and a shore cove of black stones called reenafoyle that sits amongst incredible rock formations. The sandy beaches are framed with unbelievably gorgeous cliffs with bright orange, yellow, gold and green. At low tide you can go into these cliffs and it will blow your mind. There are numerous castles nearby , Lick Castle is another in Ballybunion itself. Don’t miss this place next time you visit, it will take your breath away :))

  • Anastasiia Kucherenko

    Anastasiia Kuc...

    wow! stunning!

  • Paulette x replied

    Thank you very much again Anastasiia :)

  • redtree

    redtree

    Excellent shot. Everything is perfect.

  • Paulette x replied

    Thanks very much for the favourite, much appreciated :)

  • Roslyn Slater

    Roslyn Slater 28 days ago

    Great shot. Love the perspective.

  • Paulette x replied 27 days ago

    Thank you for your comment Roslyn, glad you liked it :)

  • Ian Stevenson

    Ian Stevenson 19 days ago

    awesome

  • Paulette x replied 19 days ago

    Thanks very much Ian, I always love an ‘awesome’ :)

  • raymondo

    raymondo 19 days ago

    Love the west coast… fantastic shot…

  • Paulette x replied 19 days ago

    Many thanks Raymondo, very much appreciated :)

  • Caterpillar

    Caterpillar 17 days ago

    Perfect picture, wonderful composition!

  • Paulette x replied 16 days ago

    Ah, thanks very much, you picked my home page feature too! Glad you liked it :)

  • x- pose Klaus Wanjek

    x- pose Klaus ... 12 days ago

    A beautiful motive, Paulette!

  • Paulette x replied 12 days ago

    Thank you very much, glad you liked it :)

  • Mojca Savicki

    Mojca Savicki 12 days ago

    Wow, what a shot!

  • Paulette x replied 12 days ago

    Thank you so much for the favourite Mojca, much appreciated :)

  • Derek Dobbie

    Derek Dobbie 7 days ago

    wonderful capture with good layers of colour. well done.

  • Paulette x replied 7 days ago

    Many thanks for taking a look Derek, glad you liked this :)

  • Marie Sharp

    Marie Sharp about 12 hours ago

  • Paulette x replied about 12 hours ago

    Many thanks Marie, what a lovely surprise :)

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