Irish Fortress by danob
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Description
Dunguaire Castle is a 16th-century tower house on the southeastern shore of Galway Bay in County Galway, Ireland, near Kinvara. The site is believed to have once been the royal palace of Guaire Aidhne, the legendary king of Connacht.
The castle was built by the Hynes clan in 1520, a family who may have been associated with the area since 662.
The castle's 75 foot-tower and its defensive wall have been restored though it still looks neglected to me! More so perhaps on the overcast and misty surroundings.
In more recent times the castle was bought in the early 20th century by the surgeon and poet Oliver St. John Gogarty. Gogarty began restoring the castle and established it as the meeting place for the leading figures of the Celtic Revival, such as W.B. Yeats, George Bernard Shaw, Augusta, Lady Gregory, and John Millington Synge.
The place is now open to the public I did not have much time as I was on my way back to the UK after a 35000 mile tour of my Grandparents homeland, and was unable to partake in the medieval feasts they had on offer.
Comments (55)
idiot_sphinx
I am always amazed at the architecture from ancient times ! What a perfect capture !!~BRAVO~!!
tr4cey
Brilliant shot. Love the mist!
jedink
To be in an area of the world surrounded by history must be great. Good shot mate.
Luka_30
Wanderful photo, so misterious atmosphere!
spm91g
Brilliant work!!
Janiss
Fantastic atmosphere ... a great capture Dany!
42n8
Wonderful POV and shot. A very atmospheric setting, it's like all the past is about to show up before your very eyes
Hendesse
Impressive castle, excellent captured. Excellent POV and fantastic mood. Superb image!!
KarmaSong
A place I would often see and pass by during my two-year stay in Galway!...This is a fine and atmospheric capture, beautifully rendered ! Sl leat !
RodolfoCiminelli
Fantastic architecture and splendid photo....!!! Have a great atmosphere....!!!
elmurray
What a very mystical and atmospheric shot this is Danny. You'll have to pop back sometime and partake in the medieval feast! Great capture!! Have a great weekend! Eileen xx
MrsLubner
This is such an exciting shot! I am so very drawn to it. The pov you've used gives it a powerful and ancient look and the mist is like icing on the cake. This is just a great photo!
sema_fox
In full screen mode of viewing impresses, takes place effect of presence. Quality at height!!!
GOLDILOCKSUK
Great historical building! love the photo :) Cathy xoxoxo
bclaytonphoto
very moody
gs1953
Immagine super!
BibbyBear
I love your POV. The misted vignette really helps to bring out the moody atmosphere to this shot. Great textures to the stones. xx
mark.spooner
Beautiful work!
LudyMelltSekher
{@}>---Hello my dear friend,This is gorgeous! Fantastic Photography!!!! A million stars from my *** Thank you very much my friend, for your comments. Hug and kiss in Your heart and happy day Luminous blesing. Ludy<---<---@
carlx
Awesome POV, light and mood!!! Outstanding capture!!!
Ionel
Excellent capture! Very interesting point of view!!!
dragonmuse
beaitiful The mists enhance the feeling of mystery :)
drag
Perfect day for this shot. Wonderful pov and capture.
marybelgium
wonderful atmosphere ! excellent !
jocko500
cool shot. little mist too
MaydaMason
so mystic! love the mood!
babuci
Love the mist surround a castle. Looking your shot I hear swords clashing to defend this forth, so moody for a morning battle..but this is just me.
Silvra
Excellente Aufnahme!
rainbows
A sublime shot that speak to my soul, Danny. My Grandmother was born in Galway. We visited there many years ago. A truly wonderful work from you, so moody it has "Ireland" at its heart. Love this one :-) Diane.
Richardphotos
35,000 mile tour? I had no idea that Scotland had that many miles in it!haha clerical error? astonishing capture and the fog adds greatly to the mystique