An Irish Moon

I get so excited when I see a potential moon shot that I forget to carefully select the right settings and of course I just got a bright circle of light. However the rest of the picture is part of Finniston Country Hotel in Lucan, Ireland. A grand place to stay with peacocks and 'drawing rooms" but it felt a bit like the place in "Waiting for God" as there was a large group of people on walkers and wheelchairs in one room! Little did I know that this night would be even more dramatic!

This is magic on black!

Three good things;
1. Flying from Lisbon to Dublin was easy - 2 games of scrabble then read my book on the computer.
2. Choosing sushi for lunch - expensive - E18 - but delicious!
3. Taxi to the hotel was hugely expensive but we smiled at each other and said, better than 2 hours in a bus!

[John]

Splendid and dramatic lighting. I like this a lot. There is such an air of mystery and enchantment. Fav

[Pat Knowles]

I was out last night trying to photograph the same moon & also got a white blur...I think we might need lessons!!
Enjoy Ireland......rather an intriguing statement......dramatic.....was there a fire alarm in the night?
Hope you get chance to visit Dublin town today!

[Maggiemae]

@happypat I'm still recovering from last night, Pat! Today we are going to find Lord Lucan!

[Yao RL]

The result is like a fairytale

[Pat Knowles]

@maggiemae good luck!

[Margaret Pengelly]

The colours are gorgeous and yes, very dramatic. What a small world we live in now. Our neighbour arrived in Ireland yesterday too as part of their European tour. They are heading to the Boyne Valley, Ireland given we live in the Boyne Valley, Queensland. Great tour you are having.

[Kerry McCarthy]

Lovely magical effect! Enjoy your trip.

[Daisy]

Stunning shot, enjoy Ireland

[Margaret Obey]

Are you sure you weren't on the Guiness MaggieMae!! Which part of Ireland are you visiting?

[Maggiemae]

@ceilidh No, the Guiness is today, Margaret! In Lucan just out of Dublin!

[CINDY JOHNSON]

wow this is so very cool

[Kerri]

Cool shot

[*lynn]

This turned out quite beautiful! fav

[~*~ Jo ~*~]

Neat colours quite lovely

[Debi 🐩]

Very nice

[tony gig]

Lovely shot and colours.

[Judith Greenwood]

You're getting closer to us? The country's on red alert!

[Maggiemae]

@judithg - Its been downgraded to yellow because of the Scottish Referendum!

[katy]

This is a magical shot.

[Gillian]

You're right, on black it is magic! What happened to make the night more dramatic?

[Daisy Miller]

Lovely night shot. Great colors. A fav

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Very mysterious! Can't wait to hear what the "dramatic" night was all about.

[Khawbecker]

Wild lighting! On black it almost has a 3D look about it.

[Bev]

Great shot, Maggie. Excellent lighting.

[bkb in the city]

Ended up being a very cool shot

[Taffy]

The lighting looks like I should see a leprechaun running around. Very cool shot.

[Dione Giorgio]

With all that greenery it has to be Ireland. The colour tones are amazing. Beautiful capture.

[Maggiemae]

@taffy Thanks Taffy - If I'd seen a leprechaun I'd have invited him in!

[Osia Strasner]

Truly magical!! Is there a double moon?! ;-))

[Margaret Obey]

@maggiemae it's a lovely part. A pity you're not seeing some of the north. I lived quite close to the Templepatrick road race area, where they race motor bikes!

[Gena Pegg]

Love an Irish Moon....lovely Maggie with wonderful lighting an subject. I can't seem to keep up with your travels!

[Darlene]

What a beautiful shot, Maggiemae. I love the lighting and that Irish moon. Part of my heritage is Irish. Would be so cool to travel as you are. FAV

[Simply Amanda]

Oh wow, very cool mood and processing!

[Stephanie Swift]

You are right, it certainly is magical on black.