Some from Valentia Trip

Valentia

I have started uploading some pics from our 3 weeks on Valentia. Plenty more to come. If anyone is interested in a look they are here.

Enygma

Lovely shots! I was in Valentia last Saturday but the weather wasn't great for photography. Got a few from close by over the weekend though. Flinky

elven

Ah, they have been anticipated...

Just had a quick flick through Valentia, you didn't disappoint

The one with the fisherman, 'Gutted', was particularly impressive I thought. Cracking stuff.

Clseeper

Brilliant, the whole set is like a advertisement for the rugged West Coast of Ireland. Haven’t been down in that part of the country in years. That has just inspired a September trip. Thanks.

Morlar

Some great shots there - especially liked the guy walking his dogs from a hiace homer-style the dog getting the ball looked like a shot from home and away (only better) and the seagull shots came out really well too.

trilo

Your pics are gorgeous. I've been thinking of visiting there soon. If i see the Valentia that you photographed i'd be delighted.

311

Great shots ,I don't think I've seen so many good shots from ireland before.

Carrigman

Excellent set. Was the one of the guy walking the dogs from his van a set up?

rymus

great stuff indeed... Was thinking of packing up and heading to Valentia for a weekend. Now I definately have to do it!

Valentia

Thanks everyone. I was a bit apprehensive this year because after five years going there I was saying what will I photograph this time. I don't plan pictures, just snap what I see in front of me. Many shots are similar to other years but I'm glad I got some new stuff.

Carrigman: No that shot is a total candid. I got some more too. A very funny sight, and that hill is mighty steep. I'm surprised it made it up. My 2 litre feels the strain.

I have a fair few more to work on and will upload soon. I have found working on them over the last few days theraputic (?) after my dad's death on Friday. Back to work tomorrow and that'll take my mind off things too.

Roen

I was amazed by the whole set, if they don't win awards/make you loaded there's just something wrong in this world.
Congratulations.

CONMIKE12

Really excellent shots there Valentia and condolences on the death of your father.

440Hz

Stunning shots there!! You do the place justice. Tis a lovely spot, I love just heading off from home and seeing where the Bug takes me... more often than not I ended up heading that direction. Great collection you have there on Flickr, looks like it was a wonderful opportunity for a time out, and I feel well deserved. Condolences on your loss. I hope there are things in your life which will bring you comfort.

jimi_t

Very bizarre - I was just down in my house there for the August weekend. You should have been down to the Pier in Portmagee on the Sunday evening, a fair few photographers and painters were around. Nice to see so many familiar faces in that flickr set as well
If anyone is heading down to Valentia for a photo-holiday, I'd heavily advise going fuschia photographing around Chapeltown and maybe walking up to the lookout tower on Bray head for some pretty amazing shots - you can see straight to the Skelligs on a clear day. Also, don't neglect the other local scenery around the Iveargh peninsula - Caherdaniel, Ballinaskelligs et al. are magnificent in the summer.

Valentia

jimi, I am going to upload the "faces" later. Some deadly charachters alright.

iplogger1

Valentia wrote:

jimi, I am going to upload the "faces" later. Some deadly charachters alright.

A thoroughly enjoyable set of photos. I'll try and pick some favourites
later but they are all of very high quality.

My condolences on the passing of your father.

I definitely look forward to the "faces" set.

--Ian

AdeleS

Absolutely love all your Valentia shots... sat here and watched the slide show;) Amazing stuff!