Lislaughtin Abbey

Paulette x

Lislaughtin Abbey

Lislaughtin Abbey County Kerry Ireland Lislaughtin Abbey sits in an inlet of the Shannon estuary in North Kerry, Southern Ireland, historically O’Connor country. construction began in 1464, thirteen years later it was dedicated by indult of Pope Sixtus IV. In 1580 English forces moved vengefully through this area and laid siege to Carrigafoyle Castle close by, killing the defenders. They then went to Lislaughtin and all but 3 of the priests fled. Three elderly priests took refuge in the sanctuary of the Abbey. They were killed by the English soldiers and the Abbey was looted. The plaque outside the Abbey recalls the martyrdom of these men and records their names – Philip O’Shea, Maurice O’Scanlon and Donagh O’Hanrahan.

Canon EOS 400D Lens 18-55mm, ISO 100, AV 11, Shutter speed 1/250

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Lislaughtin Abbey by Paulette x
Lislaughtin Abbey by Paulette x
  • Steve Chapple

    Steve Chapple

    Brooding and stunningly powerful image! Sensational use of the shutter!!!!

  • Paulette x

    Paulette x

    Many thanks for your encouraging comments Steve, much appreciated! :)

  • monocotylidono

    monocotylidono

    WOW!!!! Amazing lighting and ambiance. What a spooky place!

  • Paulette x replied

    Thank you very much ‘mono’. This Abbey is absolutely jam packed with graves to the side and rear with no space between them to walk. It is patrolled by lots of rooks sitting on the edges of the ruins on all sides. Very atmospheric.

  • hilarydougill

    hilarydougill

    great capture, place and treatment, so very well done. hugsxxx

  • Paulette x replied

    Thank you so much Hilary :) x

  • Yuri Lev

    Yuri Lev

    Beautifully expressionist

  • Paulette x replied

    Thank you so much Yurilev, nice to hear from you again. I can’t say I was aiming for a particular style just kept going in edit until I found what I liked. :)

  • Lior Goldenberg

    Lior Goldenberg

    Wonderful image Paulette! Great lighting and atmosphere!

  • Paulette x replied

    Many thanks Lior, and also for the favourite. This has just been featured in the European everyday life group so I’m rather pleased :)

  • Jared Revell

    Jared Revell

    wonderful Paulette !
    the light on the textured brick facade is beautiful.
    ..and those clouds make it look like a steam train from the small thumbnail !

  • Paulette x replied

    Ah, thanks very much Jared, yes looks like smoke from a chimney :)

  • A90Six

    A90Six

    Love that sky! The gable ends look a little like smoking chimneys. Great light on the building.
                                            :) Trevor.

  • Paulette x replied

    Well thank you kind sir :) Pol x

  • Wanda  Lechene

    Wanda Lechene

    amazing work i love it

  • Paulette x replied

    Thanks very much Wanda, so glad you liked it :)

  • rosedew

    rosedew

    Stunning

  • Paulette x replied

    Many thanks ‘rosedew’, thank you for taking a look :)

  • GerryMac

    GerryMac

    outstanding composition!

  • Paulette x replied

    Many thanks Gerry, much appreciated :)

  • savosave

    savosave

    brilliant work px!

  • Paulette x replied

    Many thanks David, glad you liked it :)

  • Paulette x replied

    And…. many thanks for the favourite!! :)

  • Mark Tisdale

    Mark Tisdale

    Awesome color!

  • Paulette x replied

    Great, thanks Mark! :)

  • Paulette x replied

    And many thanks for the favourite! :))

  • Linda  Morrison

    Linda Morrison

    Super work Paulette. Love the lighting and the softness of the image

  • Paulette x replied

    Many thanks again Linda, HDR and photoshop edits – I would like to try some textures like you do in your pictures sometime, just haven’t got round to figuring it out yet.

  • Linda  Morrison

    Linda Morrison

    I will bubblemail you.

  • Paulette x replied

    Gosh thank you so much Linda, that will be really great! :)

  • Linda  Morrison

    Linda Morrison

    You are welcome. Let me know how you get on. I will look forward to seeing some results. ;-]

  • sulaartist

    sulaartist

    Fabulous work !!

  • Paulette x replied

    Thankyou Sula, glad you liked it and many thanks for the favourite! I grew up in Waterlooville and went all through school there! Small world. :)

  • Larry Llewellyn

    Larry Llewellyn

    Love the image and the Historical info..I have O’Connor on my mothers side of the family, wild.. thanks for taking the time and sharing!

  • Paulette x replied

    Thanks for taking the time to look through my work and make such nice comments :)

  • Larry Llewellyn

    Larry Llewellyn

    This image “must” be seen using the larger version for full effect… I just did and enjoyed scan the length of the edifice….. Thanks again..

  • Paulette x replied

    Many thanks Larry, nice to know :)

  • Jens Helmstedt

    Jens Helmstedt

    Great picture! Wonderful!

  • Paulette x replied

    Many thanks Jens, glad you liked it :)

  • Jens Helmstedt

    Jens Helmstedt

    Yes I like – it has so much history! Well captured and good description!

  • Paulette x replied

    Many thanks Jens, much appreciated :)

  • Louise Cooke

    Louise Cooke

    awwhh, that’s dramatic and moody….love the inky shadows below the golden light…very cool :))

  • Paulette x replied

    Thanks very much Louise, I appreciate your comment :)

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