Lislaughtin Abbey
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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Steve Chapple
Brooding and stunningly powerful image! Sensational use of the shutter!!!!
Paulette x
Many thanks for your encouraging comments Steve, much appreciated! :)
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
great capture, place and treatment, so very well done. hugsxxx
Paulette x replied
Thank you so much Hilary :) x
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
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
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
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
amazing work i love it
Paulette x replied
Thanks very much Wanda, so glad you liked it :)
rosedew
Stunning
Paulette x replied
Many thanks ‘rosedew’, thank you for taking a look :)
GerryMac
outstanding composition!
Paulette x replied
Many thanks Gerry, much appreciated :)
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
Awesome color!
Paulette x replied
Great, thanks Mark! :)
Paulette x replied
And many thanks for the favourite! :))
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
I will bubblemail you.
Paulette x replied
Gosh thank you so much Linda, that will be really great! :)
Linda Morrison
You are welcome. Let me know how you get on. I will look forward to seeing some results. ;-]
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
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
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
Great picture! Wonderful!
Paulette x replied
Many thanks Jens, glad you liked it :)
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
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 :)