IRISH COAST by GARAGELAND

Photography • Landscape • posted on Dec 08, 2012

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Northern Ireland’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site The Giant's Causeway, renowned for its polygonal columns of layered basalt, is the only World Heritage Site in Northern Ireland. Resulting from a volcanic eruption 60 million years ago, this is the focal point of a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and has attracted visitors for centuries. It harbours a wealth of local and natural history. The formation of the Giant's Causeway was due to intense volcanic activity. Lava welling up through fissures in the chalk bed formed a "lava plateau". Three periods of volcanic activity gave rise to the Lower, Middle and Upper Basalts, and it's the Middle Basalt rock which forms the famous amphitheatres of hexagonal columns in the Causeway. The Giant’s Causeway is steeped in myth and legend. Some say it was carved from the coast by the mighty giant, Finn McCool who left behind an ancient home full of folklore. Look out for clues of the existence of the mighty giant, Finn McCool – including Giant’s Boot, The Wishing Chair, The Camel, Giant’s Granny and The Organ. On a clear day, you might even catch a glimpse of Finn’s Scottish opponent, Benandonner’s homeland of Scotland. Please ZOOOOOM for the be there effect. Have a nice weekend.

Comments (14)

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jayfar

2:37AM | Sat, 08 December 2012

A very beautiful picture and I love the inclusion of the birds.

alanwilliams

3:18AM | Sat, 08 December 2012

it is a very distinctive coastline, and one i would dearly like to vist. This shot is a great illustration of the sweep of the bay and i love the way the grass hugs the waterline. It looks totally unspoilt.

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durleybeachbum

4:14AM | Sat, 08 December 2012

I've never seen it from this angle..marvellously natural. Thankyou.

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Juliette.Gribnau

5:01AM | Sat, 08 December 2012

wonderful

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dakotabluemoon

6:57AM | Sat, 08 December 2012

Beautiful capture of the coast.

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JohnDelaquiox

7:10AM | Sat, 08 December 2012

Fantastic capture

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Celart

8:14AM | Sat, 08 December 2012

Wow. Great place and shot. Bravo

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photosynthesis

9:19AM | Sat, 08 December 2012

Unique & beautiful coastline - all that lush green! Would love to visit Ireland one day...

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sharky_

9:24AM | Sat, 08 December 2012

Very beautiful scenic view. Aloha

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Richardphotos

9:28AM | Sat, 08 December 2012

very beautiful coastal landscape

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X-PaX

11:22AM | Sat, 08 December 2012

Very nice capture. I've a big photo book with some very nice photos from the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The "Giant's Causeway" is also a part of it and i was fascinated about it.

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