The Benediction of Saint Patrick

Beam me up Scotty!

According to folklore, Saint Patrick lit the first paschal fire on the Hill of Slane in direct defiance of the druids and the pagan Kings of Tara, from which the fire could be seen. His group was arrested, but he talked so eloquently to King Laoghaire that he gained pardon and freedom to preach across the land. Pivotal in the history of Ireland.

I spotted the rainbow when we had come down the hill after our visit to the viewpoint and ruins on top, so I had to run back up the hill to the graveyard to get this photo. I managed to only get this one before the rainbow disappeared.

It's from my pre-digital camera days, so has lost some quality in the scan. The colour/B&W effect is the "focal B&W" effect in Picasa - I'm not normally one for this kind of thing but felt it fitted this image. :)

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Telenous says:

Strange, mystical, and evocative. The imaginative division of the photo in half B&W and half coloured works well. It's as if the saint brings life to a monochromatic world. (1-2-3)
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

annabellafranc [deleted] says:

It's a really interesting image, powerful ! (1-2-3)
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Yves. says:

Fantastic photo anyway and the beginnings of the rainbow make this even more special!
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Grandma Jeni says:

Such an interesting picture. Really well worked too.
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Hantta says:

great treatment! was he smoking?-)
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Axel Rouvin says:

Great pic. Love the B&W effect
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

starbeard says:

@Telenous - thanks for the comment, appreciate it!

@annabellafranc - thank you!

@Yives - thanks, I was glad I'd caught that rainbow (so to speak).

@Grandma Jenny - thanks, glad you like it.

@Hantta - thanks. I believe he had old flowers in his hands; at least I don't recall him puffing away on anything! :)
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

starbeard says:

And... @Evdaimon - thank you! Glad you like the B&W.
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Cilest says:

very nice perspective and good photoshop work.
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Roselea says:

Good job - interesting photo.
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Moonchildowicz [deleted] says:

made out of great stuff
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

starbeard says:

@Cilest - thanks, appreciate the comment. :)

@Roselea - thanks, glad you think so! :)

@moonchild41 - thank you! :)
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

R.Duran says:

The picture is beautiful, and the explanation makes one enjoy a lot. Congratulations

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homeless one says:

The story adds as much to the picture as photoshop did. Nice photoshop effect, by the way. I like it. {tag2}
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faria! says:

A beautiful photo, and your digital editing adds a nice touch here. Interesting description too!

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Graniers says:

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starbeard says:

Thanks for the tags, all!

@R.Duran - thank you, glad you liked the description!

@homeless one - thanks, I was a little touch and go on posting with the effect, so I'm happy it seems to have gone down ok.

@Faria - as above, I'm glad you like the effect! thanks.

@The man from Graniers - cheers!
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onecurlycat says:

Snakes begone!
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starbeard says:

@onecurlycat - LOL! :)
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

enjae says:

This gives me chills!
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

saint magenta says:

i just had a copy of a song about his harangue to the druids but i can't find it...

awesome shot. love st. patrick. *:)
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

starbeard says:

@enjae - cheers, not too many I hope! :)

@saint magenta - thanks, gla you like it. :)
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Renee_W says:

Very interesting story for this amazing photo. I just love the weathered patina on the statue and monuments.

Congratulations on the publication - it must be a great feeling!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

mjmourik says:

Cogratulations!!! I read it on your profile fantastic!!!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

starbeard says:

@NosaraSurfer - yes, this view was great. Thanks for the congrats - it is really nice having a book with one of my pics in! Cheers.

@mjmou - thank you! I am really pleased.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

sfPhotocraft says:

I love this - add it to the PATRICK group!
flickr.com/groups/patrick/
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

starbeard says:

@sfPhotoCraft - thanks, will do!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Tamhen says:

how could you take this pic? so exciting
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Nelo Esteves ~ As Seen Through Hazel Eyes says:

What an amazing shot!

Please consider joining and sharing this with SAINT PATRICK'S DAY WORLDWIDE. If you are agreeable to our rules, we'd love to have you in our community :)
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Eddi 07(OFF) says:

Hallo, ich bin der Administrator der Gruppe Creative Commons- Free Pictures, und wir würden uns freuen, wenn Du dies zu unserer Gruppe hinzufügen würdest.
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

mikescottnz says:

Good picture of Pádraig across to Tara /Teamhair from Slane/Baile Shláine www.flickr.com/photos/celtico/3227446605/.
www.savetara.com/
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

laurie mayes says:

is that a joint in his hand?
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Dollymae Dagger says:

Please feel free to join & add to my group-
www.flickr.com/groups/holier_than_thou/
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