Last stop... the Rock of Cashel. It was raining, again, which accounts for the dramatic clouds. It might be better on black, if you have time.
This is a very significant historical place. It sits atop a hill which overlooks the surrounding countryside. It was the traditional seat of the kings of Munster for several hundred years prior to the Norman invasion. In 1101, the King of Munster, Muirchertach Ua Briain, donated his fortress on the Rock to the Church. There were political reasons why this made sense to him, at the time.
The round tower, on the right, dates to about 1100. It is the oldest structure on the site, original. I could natter on about how cool it is, made with no mortar, that the inhabitants created a high door, with a rope ladder, to guard against invasions. When I made this picture, I was standing in front of Scully's Cross, which was knocked down by a lightening bolt in 1976.
10/1/2020: Finished year 7 (!), with continuing gratitude towards this amazing community. Based in St. Louis, MO. Regular worker-bee and self-taught photography dilettante....
As @taffy said...fantastic. As always wonderfully crisp and sharp, great comp, and love the layers of color and contrast. It is still grey and brown here in Chicago, with just a touch of green.
This is enchanting! Excellent composition. I’m new to 365 so please forgive my ignorance, but I always see “best on black” being mentioned. Could you please explain what this refers to? Thanks in advance!
@starlea1 Oh, thanks for asking. No problem. "Best on black" means that you click on the picture and you see it, in it's "full glory" with clearer focus and sharpness. Clicking on the photo helps you see it, as against a black background. I really appreciate that you asked. :)
I can't get my head around something as old as that building, how wonderful to be able to see and to experience the sights and ambience of such a marvellous structure. Those people sure knew how to build a great structure, and one to last!
