Slieve League, a photo from Donegal, North

Photographer's Note

Located on the coast of County Donegal, Ireland, Slieve League, at 601 metres, has Ireland's second highest sea cliffs, after Croaghaun on Achill Island and Europe's sixth-highest.

The Belfast naturalist Robert Lloyd Praeger wrote in 1939:

A tall mountain of nearly 2000 feet, precipitous on its northern side, has been devoured by the sea till the southern face forms a precipice likewise, descending on this side right into the Atlantic from the long knife-edge which forms the summit. The traverse of this ridge, the "One Man's Path", is one of the most remarkable walks to be found in Ireland - not actually dangerous, but needing a good head and careful progress on a stormy day....The northern precipice, which drops 1500 feet into the coomb surrounding the Little Lough Agh, harbours the majority of the alpine plants of Slieve League, the most varied group of alpines to be found anywhere in Donegal.

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smarcell (19965) 2008-07-13 5:41

I like this wide angle view, which shows all the wild beauty of this place
Regards Stefano

capthaddock (28790) 2008-07-13 5:43

I just logged on in the Sumatran jungle to see this, I wish I could feel the cool wind that's obviously there, but there's only a hot rain outside here. Maybe the Lee filter wasn't necessary here, it's somewhat noticeable in the upper quadrant at the tops of the cliffs, but the sky is fine.

bmw76 (80) 2008-07-13 5:46

Looks like an amazing place. Good balance of foreground and the background. Very sharp too.

Well done, Stephen.

gbeli (1970) 2008-07-13 5:48

Hello Stephen
Amazing panoramic photo of the Irish landscape.
Beautiful POV, vivid colors and great atmosphere.
Regards

npecanhuk (79329) 2008-07-13 6:06

Hi Stephen!
A very nice view and an excellent photograph!
TFS - Congratulations!
Greetings from Brazil,
Neyvan Peçanhuk

mark_mk (266) 2008-07-13 6:07

Hi Steven,
wonderful shot of this amazing landscape. Everything looks great, the colors, the POV, simply perfect! A wonderful shot Stephen, thanks for sharing this one!

Take care
Mark

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Dyerco (10185) 2008-07-13 7:10

Hi Stephen
A nice capture that is well composed. The exposure is spot on. Great job using the big rock on the left to hold the eye in this image.
Phil

monty323 (808) 2008-07-13 23:04

Hi, beautiful photo, nice colours.
Adam

luisafonso (862) 2008-07-14 3:49

Photographing beaches from high pov is a boat I still have to follow... When I see this, I imagine myself running to that rocky shore down there. And those giant rocks in the water are really crying for me. :) I like what you did here. The horseshoe circular shape of the composition is nice and your aperture gives a infinite depth to the all scene. So much to see... Very nice.

Elaine_Blath (8471) 2008-07-14 4:02

Hi Stephen,

beautiful place, I must say...the overcast sky is not always a drawback, as can be seen here, here it adds a special kind of atmosphere, hanging heavily over the cliffs...well done!

Take care, Ivana

chawax (20764) 2008-07-14 5:21

Hi Stephen,
Your photo reminds me my holidays a few weeks ago :( Incredible cliffs, and very nice shot even though you had not a great weather (I was luckier than you !). I love your composition with the rocks in the foreground, it drives the look along the cliffs.
Regards,
Olivier

dahira (98) 2008-07-14 12:59