Irish Treasures.. Past and Present is a photograph by Norma Brock which was uploaded on October 20th, 2012.
Irish Treasures.. Past and Present
A view of Keem Bay from the Blue Flag Beach on Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland in Sept 2012. Keem Bay is a perfect horseshoe bay between the... more
by Norma Brock
Title
Irish Treasures.. Past and Present
Artist
Norma Brock
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
A view of Keem Bay from the Blue Flag Beach on Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland in Sept 2012. Keem Bay is a perfect horseshoe bay between the cliffs of Benmore to the west and Croaghaun mountain on the east. The beach is sheltered to the west by the rounded dome of Moyteoge. The cliffs of Benmore connect with the spectacular Achill Head at the Northwest end of the beach.
The roadway to Keem Beach is itself breathtakingly beautiful. The clifftop road was constructed in the 1960s and dips and turns along the edge of the cliff sides. This road also crosses a geological boundary, exposing a seam of amethyst quartz in the cliffside. Amethyst is said in folklore to be a love charm, a protection and a sleep aid. Achill treasure seekers will find beauty abounding, even if they don't find any gems.
Keem Bay was long used as a prime fishing location on Achill Island, and is likely the site of the artist Paul Henry's famous painting 'Launching the Currach' (1910, on display in the National Gallery of Ireland). Today, the remote beach still has a nostalgic feel and an almost unearthly beauty and peacefulness. It is truly a dream come true for many of us lucky enough to have visited Keem Beach.
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October 20th, 2012
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Comments (55)
Hanne Lore Koehler
Fantastic capture of this spectacular view, Charlie and Norma! Gorgeous colors, light and composition! L/F
John Bailey
Congratulations on being featured in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Debra and Dave Vanderlaan
Gorgeous setting and soft colors Charlie and Norma! We added our like! Celebrate life, Debra and Dave
Nadine and Bob Johnston
Thank You for Submitting your Artwork.... Liked the subject, description, technique, composition, and color... So Today it was Published in the Internet publication ARTISTS NEWS.... YOU or Friends Can use Ctl-C to copy the link: http://paper.li/f-1343723559 and Ctl-V to put it into your the Browser Address bar, to view the publication. Then, Tweet, FB, and email, etc a copy of the publication, to just anyone you feel would be interested. Happy Promoting! :-)
Ann Johndro-Collins
What a very inviting and serene image, Charles...enjoyed the backstory very much...v/f.
Bianca Nadeau
Wonderful scenic photo Charlie and Norma! Lush greens and wonderful composition. I like how you've capture the stream flowing in to the bay. Or does the bay feed the stream? Need to get me some amethyst too. Could use some luck in that area ;-) v
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