Dunluce Castle Photo

Photographer’s Note

The ruins of Dunluce Castle have sat on the edge of the North Antrim cliffs for centuries, providing one of the iconic images of Northern Ireland. In fact, Dunluce Castle is one of the essential stops in any proper tour of the North Coast, alongside the Giant's Causeway and Carrick A Rede rope bridge.

It's widely believed that even before a castle existed on this site that it was some kind of pre-Christian fort.

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bosskokoss (1686) 2009-11-15 14:15

Hello Stephen. Fantastic view, nice colours and good sharpness.
Regards Piotr.

Sistercosmo (2559) 2009-11-15 14:34

Hi Steve,

oooooooh - I love it!! A signature Emerson. :-) That water, the details, that lush green and the castle. Wonderful shot, Steve!

Hope all is well with you! Take good care!
Linda

gneufeld (15123) 2009-11-15 14:58

Hi Stephen,
An impressive vertical perspective of the historic castle. I like the slow shutter speed effect that creates a silky water effect in the foreground. Nice. TFS. Gerald

stevesaba (3702) 2009-11-15 20:26

Hi Stephen!
Great to see more of your work! This one is magical. The castle istelf is slightly haunting. The water is very effective. I am guessing that is a longer then average time? Fine work! Regards,
Steve

Hellas (5107) 2009-11-16 0:03

I would expect this photo to have a fairy tale title.
There's no doubt that is a real fairy tale!

A picture of stunning beauty!

You worked very well in order to have an attractive exposure.

Congratulations!

hardyuno (1962) 2009-11-16 0:24

Hi Stephen,
that's a great composition. This old castle is a very good fotomodel. I was thrilled from the original last year. and your image is nearly better ;-)))
TFS and have a fine week
Hartmut

bantonbuju (48436) 2009-11-16 1:17

a classic from the islands...

i envy you guys up there, this sort of landscapes...

sheer beauty, this photo, and a perfection in technique!

congrats!

best wishes, j.

dkeus31 (26090) 2009-11-16 10:38

hi Steven
a nice long exposure, the movement in the water is for my taste almost too much here
didier

yaya13baut (2259) 2009-11-16 11:00

hi Stephen,
a magical moment : the whirled water, the colours, the light... all this create the magical.
well composed.
Yannis

Brat_T (57) 2009-11-16 12:43

Beautiful vivid colours, stunning light and long exposure make this picture just amazing. Could you please tell more about filters you've used? TFS

PainDivine69 (113) 2009-11-17 7:09

Hi Stephen,
This is really impressive - amazing. The sharpness in detail from the foreground to the background, the colours, POV and composition and the figures the water creates because of the slow shutter speed... For me this would be a once-in-a-lifetime-shot. And for you? Don´t know. I like your photos very much!

Best wishes, Björn