Chance, the much-loved dog of Pirate friends Joan and Noel Scanlon, doesn't like having his photo taken. But he was kind enough to make an exception for this photographer.
Photo: ©Profoundly Superficial Photography
zaterdag 31 maart 2012
Chance
Chance, the much-loved dog of Pirate friends Joan and Noel Scanlon, doesn't like having his photo taken. But he was kind enough to make an exception for this photographer.
Photo: ©Profoundly Superficial Photography
zaterdag 24 maart 2012
Whither?
This long and winding road leads to sun dappled woods and hidden bays. An adventure every time.
Photo: ©Profoundly Superficial Photography
zaterdag 17 maart 2012
zaterdag 10 maart 2012
Abstract with Running Dog
As the land merges with the sea and then the sky, every visit to the beach is a zen-like experience of visual abstraction.
Photo: Riny
zaterdag 3 maart 2012
zaterdag 25 februari 2012
The Greenway
The Greenway is a scenic route that takes you almost all the way from Westport to Achill Island. You can walk or cycle, and there are plenty of places to rest such as this one which combines art with a first-rate photo opportunity!
Photo: José
zaterdag 18 februari 2012
Humpback whale off Achill Island
On Sat 11th Feb Michael Patten and friends went surfing off Keel beach, Achill Island, Co. Mayo. Out beyond the surf towards the Bill Rock, they observed a large whale surface on at least 4 occasions, that was in the 30-60ft length bracket; clearly too large for a minke whale. Its surface behaviour suggests a species that was creating a lot of disturbance and then several of the surfers saw it clearly lift its tail fluke vertically out of the water, before diving. The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group, after discussing the encounter with Mark during validation are confident that this is a humpback whale.
Photo and text: the Mayo News
zaterdag 11 februari 2012
Gale Force Ten
Stormy waves of grass cover this ancient graveyard at the Mullet.
Photo: Willem van Goor
The Road to the Bay
Behind the house there's the road to the bay. If you look carefully the sea, you may find oysters.
Photo: Riny
zaterdag 4 februari 2012
Looking Forward to the Spring
This is the moment we're looking for: when the frost recede and the first shoots come out of the ground.
Photo: Riny
zaterdag 28 januari 2012
The Advantage of an Irish Winter...
... is that although you may be freezing, the landscape is unbelievably beautiful!
Photo: Riny
zaterdag 21 januari 2012
zaterdag 14 januari 2012
Ruined Houses
In Mayo, there are ruined houses everywhere that slowly subside into the landscape.
Photo: Riny
zaterdag 7 januari 2012
Christmas Storm
After too much Christmas dinner, a much needed breath of fresh air on Keel beach.
Photo: Peti
zaterdag 31 december 2011
Enlightened Christmas
Pirate Peti writes: "Hank was responsible for the Hanukkah candles, José for the Christmas lights and I read the Koran."
Photo: Peti
zaterdag 24 december 2011
Pirate Dog
Spot the Dog has been our guest for the past four weeks. Like all our visitors, he came with a strict schedule of activities, which he followed with unwavering devotion. Each morning, he would work on his fitness by racing around the garden while in the afternoon he would concentrate on stamina and strength by dragging Pirate Peti on endless walks along the Greenway. But even small dogs get tired sometimes and Spot spent his evenings lying in front of the TV watching... football!
Photo: Peti
zaterdag 17 december 2011
Interesting Combo
Ireland is full of interesting combinations: in this case: a farm building, an ancient monument and a flock of birds.
Photo: Riny
zaterdag 10 december 2011
The Neighbours
This is where Pirate friends Jane and Al live.
It gets quite exciting when there's a storm and you're huddled up in the living room!!
Photo: Profoundly Superficial
zaterdag 3 december 2011
Mystery Surrounds Achill Island's Stonehenge Project
A massive Stonehenge-esque structure appeared on an Achill hilltop last weekend. The man behind the clandestine project, the purpose of which remains unclear, is Achill native Joe McNamara, also known as ‘The Anglo Avenger’. The structure – dubbed Achill-henge – was built without planning permission. Towering nearly 15 feet from its base, it is 30 metres in diameter and has a circumference of close to 100 metres. It is believed that the project is based on Stonehenge in more than just appearance. Reportedly it has also been built to sync with sunrise on the summer and winter solstices and March and September equinoxes.
Photo: Michael McLaughlin. Click here for more information about Achill-henge and the Anglo Avenger.
zaterdag 26 november 2011
Submerged Treasure
A shattered Byzantine mosaic half-submerged in the warm waters of the Eastern Mediterranean? Or the ocean bed off the coast of County Mayo on a silky soft summer's day?
Photo: Profoundly Superficial
zaterdag 19 november 2011
zaterdag 12 november 2011
zaterdag 5 november 2011
A Poem for the Pirates
The Pirates' guests often leave momentos of their visit, which are always much appreciated. This time, Huib Fens wrote a poem in our honour while his colleague Nico contributed a delightful drawing. Many thanks to both of them!
zaterdag 29 oktober 2011
zaterdag 22 oktober 2011
Tree from the Dawn of Time
Almost 5,000 years ago, this scots pine was part of a mighty forest in Stone Age Ireland. Then it tumbled over and was preserved to this day by the local peat bog. I love its swirling ripples. They make you want to stroke it, which of course I did.
Photo: Profoundly Superficial
zaterdag 15 oktober 2011
Suviving the Storm
Instead of curling up in the safety of his nice warm burrow,this bedraggled bunny ventured out into the storm in search of food. He spent at least an hour solemnly munching his grass in the pouring rain before lolloping off back home again.
Photo: © Profoundly Superficial, Ireland
zaterdag 8 oktober 2011
zaterdag 1 oktober 2011
Hunger Road
This stunningly beautiful road alongside Killary Fjord was built in the 1840s. It was part of a project to create work for people who would have otherwise starved during the Great Hunger. They received food as payment.
Photo: © Profoundly Superficial
zaterdag 24 september 2011
Manic Weather
In Ireland it alternates between pouring rain and bright sunshine. Sometimes the weather gets really manic and does both things at the same time.
Photo: © Profoundly Superficial
zaterdag 17 september 2011
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zaterdag 3 september 2011
zaterdag 27 augustus 2011
Divine Intervention?
Dramatic light effects are not at all uncommon in this part of Ireland.
Photo: Hank and Josée
zaterdag 20 augustus 2011
New Shoots in the Undergrowth
With fallen leaves providing a nutritious mulch, the garden provides a fertile paradise for a vast variety of plants.
Photo: Riny
zaterdag 13 augustus 2011
Apocalyptic Scenes
... are the order of the day in Ireland. They say that the weather changes once every 15 minutes. And it is often dramatic!
Photo: Riny
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