Your desktop for June 2015 has finally arrived. This picture was taken back in 2012 on our trip to Ireland. Heidi and I were driving to Cork to see the Waterford museum and factory and we came across some beautiful vistas so taking some pictures became mandatory. To download the high resolution image please click here: June 2015
Beach Week Day 4
Waterville, Ireland may not be the place you want to sit out on the beach in January and take in some rays, but it is a great spot to snuggle under a blanket and watch a sunset with your honey while sipping Irish coffee. The beach is located near the Southwestern tip of Ireland along the Ring of Kerry and boasts views across an inlet of the North Atlantic. Charlie Chaplin frequently visited this little hamlet and there is a bronze statue of him adorning the sidewalk in front of the beach. The town hosted the first Charlie Chaplin Comedy Film Festival in 2011.
Nikon D5100 Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 @ 15mm f/13 ISO 200 1/320 sec
#TravelTuesday Kerry Ireland
Earlier this year my wife and I visited Ireland One of the places we wanted to see was the Ring of Kerry. This much talked about attraction goes around the Iveragh Peninsula, along the Southwest coastline. Beautiful vistas looking out towards the Atlantic Ocean are scattered along the treacherous drive. The tour buses navigate narrow roads by each driving counter clockwise to prevent head on traffic stoppage. Our bus driver was deft at his skills of narrating the tour, driving the enormous tour bus, and imbibing Irish Coffee. We stayed in the town of Kerry at a spacious bed and breakfast called Cahernane House Hotel. Its history dates back to the 17th century and it is beautifully maintained today. The picture today is the view from our room. Acute shades of green are everywhere in Ireland. The rolling countryside and lush vibrant hills extend on for what seems like ever. Ireland is a great place to get your feet wet in European travel. Highly recommended.
View from Cahernane House Hotel
Nikon D5100 Sigma 50-500mm @ 50mm f/13 ISO 100 HDR