A view of the River

Agnes McGuinness

A view of the River

The River Foyle, Derry City, Northern Ireland.
I live in a large housing estate on a hill overlooking the city, and this is the view from the top of our street Just one of many reasons not to move house.

During the troubles, the media favoured us with the label “republican enclave”. I didn’t do a survey of my neighbours’ political leanings, and I didn’t know any terrorists. Got caught in plenty of crossfire, though. Very scary!!
These ridiculous labels like the above, and “loyalist enclave” gave no idea whatsoever of the ordinary man and woman, the silent majority, (and I mean majority,) who lived in areas of high unemployment and low income; and who did their best to keep body and soul together in the midst of violence and fear.
I salute them. I salute the parents, especially. I salute my parents.

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A view of the River by Agnes McGuinness
A view of the River by Agnes McGuinness
  • Erhan OZBIYIK

    Erhan OZBIYIK

    Beautiful scene !!! :))

  • Agnes McGuinness replied

    Thank you kindly, Erhan, And thanks for the favourite. Agnes xx

  • CanDuCreations

    CanDuCreations

    A beautiful view Agnes

  • Agnes McGuinness replied

    Thank you so much, Thea. Agnes xx

  • tjtalent

    tjtalent

    amazing…. it looks almost painted…. beautiful! x

  • Agnes McGuinness replied

    Thank you, TJ. So glad you like it. Agnes xx

  • geoff curtis

    geoff curtis

    Really nice shot…....those clouds look fantastic.

  • Agnes McGuinness replied

    Thank you kindly, Geoff. Agnes xx

  • michael byerley

    michael byerley

    i envy you for this view.i look out my window and all i see is my neighbors houses.will you adopt me !!! haha

  • Agnes McGuinness replied

    Thank you very much, Michael, and thanks for the favourite. I see my neighbours out my window too, but they’re lovely neighbours! and this view is only a minute away. And I’ll adopt you if you’re good at housework. LOL

  • Pat Herlihy

    Pat Herlihy

    Beautiful peaceful view. And I agree totally with your sentiments. Pat. XX

  • Agnes McGuinness replied

    Thanks, Pat. Much appreciated. Agnes xx

  • ragman

    ragman

    background and context is highly relevant

    oh and BTW ~ great image ~ congrats on being featured

  • Agnes McGuinness replied

    Thank you so much, Dave. I’m honoured. Agnes xx

  • poupoune

    poupoune

    Weird how such peaceful and beautiful place is/has been unfortunately seen so many sorrows …

  • Agnes McGuinness replied

    That is so true, poupoune. Thanks, my friend. Agnes xx

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    really beautiful and thoughtfully written – lovely work!

  • Agnes McGuinness replied

    Thank you, my friend. And thanks for the favourite. Agnes xx

  • Beth Lambert

    Beth Lambert

    Fantastically beautiful.
    Very well done

  • Agnes McGuinness replied

    Thanks very much, Beth. Good to see you again. Agnes xx

  • Barry W King

    Barry W King

    magnificent Agnes…I love this

  • Agnes McGuinness replied

    Thank you so much, Barry, and thanks for the favourites. A very Happy New Year to you. Agnes xx

  • WayoftheWarrior

    WayoftheWarrior

    Awesome

  • Agnes McGuinness replied

    Thank you, my friend. So happy you like it. Agnes xx

  • Cleburnus

    Cleburnus

    Thanks for the insight into “The Troubles”. The media never looks at the peaceful leaning majority. They just report on the thugs amongst us all. Same is true for the American South and our purported racial problems. most people want the same….peace prosperity and a better future for their children.
    Oh and wonderful photo too!!
    John

  • Agnes McGuinness replied

    Thank you, John. I so agree with your comments. And thanks for the favourites. Agnes xx

  • Minne

    Minne

    Beautiful scene…the clouds…wow fantastic. Very well done Agnes.

  • Agnes McGuinness replied

    Thank you, dear Minne. And thanks again for the favourite. Agnes xx

  • PrincessVicki

    PrincessVicki

    Lovely Agnes! The colours are Fantastic! x

  • Agnes McGuinness replied

    Thank you so very much, Vicki. Agnes xx

  • PrincessVicki

    PrincessVicki

    oops- I meant the clouds are fantastic! x

  • Agnes McGuinness replied

    LOL

  • izzybeth

    izzybeth

    Oh Aggie, YOu really do have a good view. and I am so sorry that some folks have to make a big political stink about stuff.

    It is so weird living somewhere where folks jump to a conclusion about others. as if every one from one local had the exact same mindset. Bless you. Beth

  • Agnes McGuinness replied

    Thank you, my friend. I think that’s all changing for the better now. Agnes xx

  • izzybeth

    izzybeth

    I meant locale.

  • Robert Elliott

    Robert Elliott

    beautiful image

  • Agnes McGuinness replied

    Thank you, Robert. Good to see you again. Agnes xx

  • Ingz

    Ingz

    Magnificent Agnes! xxxxxx

  • Agnes McGuinness replied

    Thank you so much, my friend. Agnes xx

  • Lori Peters

    Lori Peters

    So beautiful!!

  • Agnes McGuinness replied

    Thank you so much, Lori. Much appreciated. And thanks for the favourite. Agnes xx

  • Carol Lewsley

    Carol Lewsley

    wow what a view Agnes i see why you don’t want to shift

  • Agnes McGuinness replied

    Thanks, Carol. I love living here. Agnes xx

  • Carol Lewsley

    Carol Lewsley

    hi Agnes i forgot to say my husband lived in turf lodge Belfast and his story sounds just like yours and he agrees with you whole heartedly so thankyou for sharing your story cheers carol

  • Agnes McGuinness replied

    Thanks for that, Carol. Agnes xx

  • SharonD

    SharonD

    Beautiful pic and scene Agnes.

  • Agnes McGuinness replied

    Thank you very much, Sharon. Agnes xx

  • cieloverde

    cieloverde

    Agnes….una vista maravillosa y un dramático cielo !......

  • Agnes McGuinness replied

    Gracias, cieloverde. Thank you for your lovely comment. Agnes xx

  • Béla Török

    Béla Török

    Wonderful image, my friend!

  • Agnes McGuinness replied

    Thank you so much, my friend. Agnes xx

  • jchanders

    jchanders

    Great scene, great shot, great text! An instant fave!

  • Agnes McGuinness replied

    Thank you so much, jchanders, and thanks for the favourite. Agnes xx

  • Meeli Sonn

    Meeli Sonn

    So dramatic sky. Beautiful Ireland

  • Agnes McGuinness replied

    Thanks again, Meeli, and thanks for the favourite. Perhaps you will come to Ireland one day. Agnes xx

  • BettinaSchwarz

    BettinaSchwarz

    fabulous light & contrast … I love the tones of this very pretty view ! Gorgeous framed – almost like a water colour

  • Agnes McGuinness replied

    Thank you so much, Bettina. Much appreciated. Agnes xx

  • Patricia Montgomery

    Patricia Montg...

    Fabulous! An awesome view!

  • Agnes McGuinness replied

    Thanks, Patricia. I’m lucky to have this view. Agnes xx

  • emolena

    emolena

    Amazing view ,great shot !

  • Agnes McGuinness replied

    Thank you my friend. I love this river. And again, thanks for the favourite. Agnes xx

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