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Kylemore Abbey


Kylemore Abbey
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Copyright: Brian Greaney (brianerz) Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 10 W: 4 N: 19] (136)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-07-16
Camera: Konica Minolta Dynax 5D, Konica Minolta AF DT 18-70
Exposure: f/8, 1/80 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-08-05 16:25
Viewed: 929
Points: 11
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Kylemore Abbey, set in the Connemara mountains is a beautiful neo-Gothic Castle. Built by the English industrialist Mitchell Henry in 1868, Kylemore Castle was sold to Benedictine nuns fleeing war-torn Belgium in 1920 and the Castle became an Abbey. It's now also a girls boarding school. It's striking in Connemara beacause the area is surrounded by trees, a rarity in the area which is known for its start, windswept nature.
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I've been to some Irish castles some years ago (too bad it was so many years ago, so I didn't have a digital camera yet), and they are magnificent! You got it perfectly in this picture, with a wonderful reflection on the water.

Wonderful image, based on the deep contrast between the lighting white of the castle and the deep green of nature around.
The castle seems a ghost... fastantic atmosphere, thanks also to the reflections in the water.
Great job, well done!

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  • shal Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 226 W: 64 N: 190] (934)
  • [2006-08-05 17:00]

Hey Brian,
Lovely setting, a beautiful and very serene location well framed :)
Cheers TFS,
Vishal Sabharwal

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  • isabib Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 363 W: 16 N: 173] (1945)
  • [2006-08-05 19:04]

I have the same shot of the abbey at the same location you have. Thanks for sharing.

Hello!
I like the composition of this photo. The lines of the "castle" roofs and the bank of the lake intersect approx. in the 1/3 spot of the frame, center of the castle is in the second third, so overall the composition is good. The branch in the right top corner works well as a framing element.
The colours (light castle and dim green forest) also look great.

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  • erinn Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 61 W: 0 N: 21] (56)
  • [2007-03-15 4:11]

Hi Brian!

Your photo is great! I like the green colour in all shot and the contrast with the Castle and his reflection on the water. I've been in Ireland some years ago, and I remember his wonderful landscapes and the very nice people.

Cheers!

Erinn.

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