Leabgarrow Harbour Photo

Photographer’s Note

Old fishing boats in Leabgarrow harbour, the main village on Arranmore Island, where I had a good time last weekend.

Arranmore Island (Árainn Mhór in Irish) is the largest inhabited island in County Donegal, and the second largest in all of Ireland, with a population of 528 in 2006, down from 543 in 2002, and over 600 in 1996. The island is part of the Donegal Gaeltacht. It is also known in English as Aran Island. In Irish the island was traditionally called Árainn the adjective mór (great) was added fairly recently.

The island lies 3 miles off Burtonport and is served by two ferry services, a conventional ferry that accommodates up to 128 foot passengers and all sizes of vehicles. This journey takes 25 - 30 minutes. In 2007, a fast ferry service commenced which can cover the run to the island in 5 minutes. Both services run daily all year. The trip to the island affords spectacular views, passing a number of small islands before crossing a stretch of open Atlantic water.

Thanks for looking,

Damien.

roamermark, tehanu_f, vero07, grandklaus, elmec has marked this note useful

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roamermark (1588) 2007-08-14 5:22

Damien,
This is a fine, rather classical looking shot that really sums up the experience at many Irish harbours.
It has a real romantic feel to it and you have done a good job in keeping it simple and well exposed.
Cheers
Mark

mrmike1935 (2042) 2007-08-14 5:26 [Comment]

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tehanu_f (6874) 2007-08-14 5:48

Hi Damien,
Despite the harsh light, you managed to get a good result. Your photo is really good in terms of composition as well. I like the dramatic sky a lot. Congrats.
Fusun

Turkmenbashi (101) 2007-08-14 5:55

Hello Damien,

very strong atmosphere and well chosen situation.

Greetings.
Matěj

rminkow (1566) 2007-08-14 6:00

Hi Damian...I like this shot. The composition works very well. I took some similar shots in Norway but couldn't quite get the composition right so I appreciate what you have done..

Roger

jalab_temen (1985) 2007-08-14 6:18

Strong composition, clear colours. Sad-beautiful ruins of a formerly blooming culture.TFS, Jalab

Bluejeans (32547) 2007-08-14 6:23

Ola Damien bonita foto neste porto pescatorio , bonitos os barcos de pesca , o ceu ficou muito bonito , gostei do enquadramento da foto , parabens!!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

vero07 (1747) 2007-08-14 7:18

Hi Damien,
I like this landscape specially for the nice white clouds that you have captured at the end of the shot. Beautiful colours and good POV also.
Well done.

grandklaus (423) 2007-08-14 9:42

voilà un bien beau ciel Irlandais ; du soleil mais toujours quelques nuages qui roulent et l'animent
bon point de vue où les nuages dessinent un fond au plus haut bateau et descendent plus bas derrière les barques
merci pour cette image qui ravive des souvenirs d'un pays où je suis allé et que j'ai beaucoup aimé
JEF

faubry (32347) 2007-08-14 10:22

bonsoir Damien, j aime beaucoup cette photo avec toute la mise en valeur sur cette barque et de tres bons details sur le bois, superbes couleurs. bravo
francine

elmec (12194) 2007-08-20 6:53

Hello Damien!
Such an amazing photo!
Great compo with boat and their details and great back of bay and hills!
Perfect done!
Congratulations!
Best regards!

soyoyo (0) 2007-09-07 18:25

Hi Damien!
What an almighty shot! The place looks really nice!
The boat with the guinness-colored poop make me remember the Arranmore's aura.
Keep shooting Damien!

Guillaume

Photo Information

Copyright: Damien Datry (Prop) (234)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-08-12
Categories: Daily Life, Transportation
Camera: Canon Powershot S3 IS, Wide Angle Raynox HD6600Pro 0.66x, 58mm Hoya Circular Polarizer
Exposure: f/4, 1/403 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-08-14 5:01
Favorites: 1 [view]