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Banks of the River Finn near Clady, Strabane, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, Uk
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Urney, Strabane, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
Yesterday I was traveling to collect fireworks for our family’s little New Year display. Something prior had told me to bring my camera gear “as you just never know”. Halfway there my eyes locked onto this scene! whilst passing a small entrance that I’ve easily passed hundreds of times before. Although this time the fog was rolling through the frosty fields almost blacking out the sun's light, so much that I was able to stare directly into it. What initially drew me in was all these leafless trees, which gently led my eyes up this country lane onto this old giant tree. The suns dampened soft amber light behind this tree cast the most perfect Silhouette.
I guess when I look at my finished photo, I personally visualise myself walking from 2019 up this winding lane into the warm inviting brightness of the New Year ahead. Well those are my thoughts, although I’m sure you may have a different take on it. We all look at photos with a different eye & visualise what is meaningful to ourselves individually. This is the power within photography that I love……
To my dear Family, Friends & the greatly missed, I would like to wish you all a Happy New year 2020. I would also like to thank each of you for following, sharing & supporting my work throughout the year. It means so much to me & I look forward to bringing you more images of Ireland throughout this brand-new year ahead ☘️ Take care
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Parish of Urney, Clady, Strabane, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
This little picturesque church was built in 1865, nestled between these old trees is fittingly named “Christ Church” It is all perfectly set on beautiful rolling farmland hills that gently roll into the “River Finn” nearby.
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River Finn near Clady, Strabane, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, UK
I was out trying to capture a good sunset this evening but I couldn't seem to locate a suitable angle! Thinking that all was lost and about to retreat I actually came across and figured out that this large frozen pool of water might act as a mirror for me to compose this sunset reflection on, so here is the outcome
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Parish of Urney, Clady, Strabane, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
This little picturesque church was built in 1865, nestled between these old trees is fittingly named “Christ Church” It is all perfectly set on beautiful rolling farmland hills that gently roll into the “River Finn” nearby.
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Urney Road, Strabane, County tyrone, Northern ireland
Driving by an area in which I’ve passed hundreds of times throughout my life, I never expected anything any different on this morning. How wrong I was! as soon as this scene graced my sight, I stood the brakes, stepped out & gazed in total silence for a moment.
Fog rolled through this dew coated field almost blanking out the sun's light, so much that I was able to stare directly into it. My eyes were drawn to this giant isolated tree standing lonesome. The suns dampened soft amber light behind this tree created the most perfect Silhouette. It’s funny how an everyday scene can be transformed when nature decides to be creative.
There’s beauty to be found all around us, even within solitary objects such as this lonely old tree. Well those are my thoughts, although I’m sure you may have a different take on it. We all look at photos with a different eye & visualise what is meaningful to ourselves as individuals.
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Dunlewey, Gweedore, County Donegal, Ireland
Mt Errigal is the tallest mountain in County Donegal. She is the absolute pride of Donegal. A very iconic and symbolic mountain to the county & all its folk. With bright silver coloured rock flowing down each side like a stunning dress, she is quite unlike any other mountain in all Ireland. Today “Miss Errigal” is dressed in white especially for us ☺
Yesterday I set out Errigal bound in hope to capture her snow-capped. I was thinking if I was able to get a good reflection id be over the moon with joy! Its not easy to capture a perfect reflection of Mt Errigal on this lake as it needs to be the correct time & there must be absolutely no wind. Lady luck was certainly in my favour this very evening as you can see!
The lake level was also very low & it unearthed this little sandy shore that is normally submerged throughout the year. I really love travelling & standing here in these areas of natural beauty totally alone as it opens my mind. It’s amazing to just get away from all the work & stresses just for a moment…..
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Parish of Urney, Clady, Strabane,County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
This little picturesque church was built in 1865, nestled between these old trees is fittingly named “Christ Church” It is all perfectly set on beautiful rolling farmland hills that gently roll into the frozen “River Finn” nearby.
This photo can only hint at what I felt standing here that morning, the fresh falling snow touching my face & the sound it made crunching under my feet. The sounds of a few robin red breasts chirping on the surrounding leafless branches, the fresh smell of that icy cold air that that strived to nip my fingers & the tip of my nose. Despite the cold there was a warm feeling of complete comfort, standing here alone on these holy grounds. These are the senses I want to share with you through words as my photo alone can never place your mind, exactly where I wish for it to be….
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"There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it." Edith Wharton.
Although sometimes it snows on Mount Errigal during the cold winter months, during the rest of the year a similar effect can also be achieved, when the sunlight hits on its quartzite surface during the day and part of its silhouette reflects a beautiful white light.
During our visit in September, there were several compositions in my mind, but I only had a sunset and a sunrise to photograph the mountain, so it was clear that I would try to get some of my options during the day. Errigal is very different depending on the place from which the mountain is admired, its sides being really different from each other. When we were driving from Dunlewey to Bunbeg for lunch the clouds were spectacular and sometimes they let in enough light to illuminate the mountain, so I had no doubts and stopped the car at Gweedore, from there I walked to the bank of the River Clady and waited patiently for several minutes, until the wind stopped and I was able to capture not only the sunlight reflected on the mountain, but also Errigal reflection on the river. A wonderful scene in the middle of the day, at a time when it is often advised not to photograph, but which can also offer us magnificent possibilities.
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"Hay dos formas de difundir la luz: ser la vela o el espejo que la refleja". Edith Wharton.
Aunque a veces nieva sobre el Monte Errigal durante los fríos meses invernales, durante el resto del año se puede conseguir también un efecto similar, cuando la luz del sol incide sobre su superficie de cuarcita durante el día y parte de su silueta refleja una preciosa luz blanca.
Durante nuestra visita en septiembre, había varias composiciones en mi mente, pero solo contaba con un atardecer y un amanecer para fotografiar la montaña, por lo que tenía claro que intentaría conseguir alguna de mis opciones durante el día. Errigal se muestra muy diferente según el lugar desde el que se admire la montaña, siendo sus lados realmente distintos entre sí. Cuando conducíamos desde Dunlewey hacia Bunbeg para almorzar, las nubes eran espectaculares y a veces dejaban pasar la suficiente luz para iluminar la montaña, así que no tuve dudas y paré el coche en Gweedore, desde allí caminé hasta la orilla del río Clady y esperé pacientemente durante varios minutos, hasta que el viento paró y pude capturar no solo la luz del sol reflejada en la montaña, sino también el reflejo Errigal en el río. Una escena maravillosa en el medio del día, a una hora en la que a menudo se aconseja no fotografiar, pero que puede ofrecernos posibilidades magníficas también.
River Finn near Clady, Strabane, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, UK
I was out trying to capture a good sunset this evening but I couldn't seem to locate a suitable angle! Thinking that all was lost and about to retreat I actually came across and figured out that this large pool of water might act as a mirror for me to compose this moody sunset reflection on, so here is the outcome, dark, misty and has "another realm" sort of look to it
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Parish of Urney, Clady, Strabane, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
This little picturesque church was built in 1865, nestled between these old trees is fittingly named “Christ Church” It is all perfectly set on beautiful rolling farmland hills that gently roll into the “River Finn” nearby.
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Errigal is a 751-metre (2,464 ft) mountain near Gweedore in County Donegal, Ireland. It is the tallest peak of the Derryveagh Mountains and the tallest peak in County Donegal
River Finn near Clady, Strabane, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, UK
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The fashion in the 1970s/80s was to plant trees in our peat bogs destroying wonderful wildlife havens and replacing them with sterile, uniform stands of conifers. This is a tiny corner of bogland that survived in what is now Glenone Forest (near Clady/Portglenone).
Christ Church, Parish of Urney, Clady, Strabane, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
This little picturesque church was built in 1865, nestled between these old Beech trees is beautifully named Christ Church. It is all perfectly set on beautiful rolling farmland hills that gently roll into the ‘River Finn’ nearby.
Like everyone else I absolutely love everything Autumn. The obvious things like the colours of leaves & those stunning vibrant misty sunrises but also the smaller things too. Those warm earthy smells, dry leaves crunching under foot on golden carpeted woodlands & the sounds of early birds singing. Autumn’s the season when nature shows off her rich colours 🍂
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The old, historic packhorse bridge over the River Finn at Clady, near Strabane in Co Tyrone, N Ireland.
Bitterly cold and fingers numb for this shot. Hard to change the settings on the camera. This flock didn't cooperate very long and were off down the field before I got a chance to improve the composition. I like the view into the distance where there is no snow. This field is about 200m above sea level. Shot handheld - aperture priority mode, F13.0.
River Finn near Clady, Strabane, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, UK
I was out trying to capture a good sunset this evening but I couldn't seem to locate a suitable angle! Thinking that all was lost and about to retreat I actually came across and figured out that this large part of still river would act as a mirror for me to compose this moody sunset reflection on, so here is the outcome
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Parish of Urney, Clady, Strabane, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
This little picturesque church was built in 1865 & is fittingly named “Christ Church”. Perfectly set on beautiful farmland that gently rolls into the nearby “River Finn”. This photo can only hint on what I felt whilst standing here alone that morning. The feel of fresh falling snow & the sounds of a few robin red breasts chirping on the surrounding leafless branches. Despite the extreme cold I felt a warmness of complete comfort.
Some folk despise the cold & snow, but I personally really love this time of year. Each morning I’m like a child rushing over to my window in hope that the winter snow has arrived here in Ireland. It doesn’t stay for long here so I’m going to enjoy every moment of it this year! Shouldn’t be much longer now as I can sense it in the air. I hope you are all as excited about snows arrival as I am?
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Errigal Mountain, Glentornan/Dunlewey, County Donegal, Ireland
Errigal Mountain is the obvious focal point in this scene. But what had really grasped my attention to capture this photo, were these little Fairy Trees amongst the ancient dry stone walls on the slopes of 'Dunlewey Lough’.
This area is steeped in ancient myths & legends of Giants, Fairies, Ghosts & historic events. There is no better place fitting to witness Irish Fairy trees than here, with the majestic ‘Errigal’ guarding over these lands & the glistening waters of ‘Dunlewey Lough’ with its sandy shores. I would honestly stay here forever if I could 💚
A fairy tree is traditionally a tree (normally a Hawthorn) that stands alone in a field or a natural clearing. Our Irish folklore tells us that these mysterious trees are believed to be gateways to the Otherworld for elves & fairies (Sidhe). These gateways are so important to the little folk it is said that "those who cause harm to a fairy tree will be cursed by the ‘Sidhe’ & have terrible bad luck for the remainder of their days" If you even touch a fairy tree you still run the risk of calling unlucky attention to yourself! This is why it is not a good idea to touch or damage Fairy Trees in any form as they are important magical gateways for our Irish Fairies. Please don’t be panicking about this photo as it is perfectly safe to look & admire these trees 😅
Almost all kinds of tree found in ireland have been thought to have special powers or to serve as the abode of the fairies. Especially the magical trio of Oak, Ash, & especially Hawthorn. These trees in particular were and still are so sacred that to this very day, no farmer would dare touch them with a saw blade in the fear of getting cursed! That's why when you travel Ireland's countryside almost every other field will have a single tree standing lonesome, The Irish Fairy Tree 🌳
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Urney Road, Strabane, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
I have been researching the entire internet for hours simply trying to find a name, date, photo or any small piece of history on this old church & graveyard but surprisingly with no results! Not even its name could be found? I find it fascinating yet sad that an amazing building of worship such as this church could stand & be the centre of the community for hundreds of years, yet nowadays it's all but forgotten to time 😞
All I know is that its nickname is ‘Old Urney Church’. Stranger is the fact that there are graves here from generations of local families, yet no information seems to be available. Maybe some history is best left forgotten for good reasons….
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Ford crossing of the Clady River at Inishrush, taken from the 'Footstick' (foot bridge). Now part of an 8km Greenlough-Inishrush loop walk.
Three bikes that could have graced the 'Old Clady Circuit' measuring 20.5 miles with the infamous seven mile straight. Left to right: 1922 Triumph H 500 cc, the 'Trusty' was Triumph's first proper motorcycle without pedals. 1924 Norton 500cc from the Carlow collection and the 1925 Triumph Ricardo, an ex Stanley Woods bike capable of 70 mph and holder of three world speed records. The Clady circuit is remembered, Ulster Grand Prix Centenary, Dundrod 2022.
Lonely boat moored at the edge of Clady river. Mount Errigal sits in the distance. Errigal is a 751-metre mountain near Gweedore in County Donegal, Ireland. It is the tallest peak of the Derryveagh Mountains, the tallest peak in County Donegal, and the 76th tallest peak in Ireland.
Located near Mt Errigal, overlooking Dunlewey Lake & Clady River, Gweedore, County Donegal, Ireland
I know shooting into the sun is a big No! for most people but I enjoy doing it just to see the final outcome! It does wash a lot of colour out but also leaves a unique texture throughout the final image
Clady River overlooking Mt Errigal & Dunlewey, Gweedore, County Donegal, Ireland
Mt Errigal is the tallest mountain in County Donegal. She is very iconic and symbolic to the county & all its people. Due to its quartz foundation Mt Errigal reflects and glows the most magnificent red & amber tones. She is quite unlike any other mountain in Ireland.
A few days ago, after careful research on tide times/weather etc I returned to Dunlewey in search of calm waters to hopefully capture a perfect reflection of Mt Errigal on the lake or river. Lady luck was certainly in my favour this very evening! I really love travelling & standing here in these areas of natural beauty totally alone as it opens my mind. It’s amazing to just get away from it all for a moment…..
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Christ Church is set in the beauty of rolling hills and farmland, close to the banks of the River Finn and the village of Clady, South of Strabane, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, UK
It was built here in 1865 to replace a smaller church (c.1734) the ruins of which can still be found in the old cemetery beside Urney Road, just across from the Church.
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Taken near the village of Clady, near Strabane.
This a slightly differently exposed version of the earlier image below. It had been remarked that the sky in the first one was darker than the reflection in the river. I tried to adjust that slightly without 'over-compensating'. I hope it worked.
1954 Austin A40 Somerset parked up in the Dundrod pits– anyone travelling to Dundrod in 1954 may have travelled in one of these. One year earlier the Ulster Grand Prix had been forced to move from their modified Clady circuit to the ‘new’ Dundrod circuit we all know and love. I could imagine all the talk on the way to the course was how the old circuit with its seven mile straight was so much better, now the talk is about how the proposed cemetery development adjacent to the course could end the use of the Dundrod circuit altogether. We shall have to wait and see what happens.
Black cars in those days were so much blacker than their modern counterparts.
CDRJC railcar no 16 at Clady station.
Photo by HC Casserley, copyright status unknown as the Casserley collection was broken up and sold to various buyers in 2019.
19/05/1950 [RCOL 82].