Kylemore Reflections
by Cheri Randolph
Title
Kylemore Reflections
Artist
Cheri Randolph
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First Place Contest winner in FAA sponsored contest "Britain through a Lens" 9/20/12
Early evening twilight lighting enhances reflections of the magnificent Kylemore Castle in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland. In this photograph, I was fortunate to capture the wild countryside surrounding this elegant castle. Dried reeds and grasses surrounding the water are highlighted by the last glimmering rays of sunlight with the castle perfectly reflected in the still waters. The heathery and earthy tones of the surrounding foliage combine to provide a most pleasing composition.
Constructed in 1867 for Mitchell Henry and his wife, Margaret as a residence. It contains over 40,000 square feet, over 70 rooms. It was purchased in the 1920s by Benedictine nuns, who operated a boarding school for Catholic girls, which was only recently closed in 2010. Now, maintained by the Benedictines as a tourist attraction.
This photograph would make a wonderful addition to the collection of anyone who enjoys travel or landscape photography, perfect for an office or home.
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September 16th, 2012
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Comments (28)
Cheri Randolph
Janis, Thanks for the compliment and the v/f. It's one of my favorites too, and I'm complimented you like it.
Shane Brumfield
This has always been one of my favorite of castle type architecture. Great capture. It has my vote.
Cheri Randolph
Nadine & Bob, Thanks so much for featuring "Kylemore Reflections" in your new group, USA Artist News. It is such a GREAT opportunity, and I appreciate the support!
Deb Halloran
Cheri, This is AWESOME! Beautiful composition and reflections. Used is Pay it Forward, Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery Group. v
Cheri Randolph replied:
Deb, Thanks for selecting this one. The place itself is awesome, and I happened to catch it at the right time of day. Glad you like it and I appreciate your vote.
Cheri Randolph
Randy, many thanks for your generous compliment and support of this photo. Glad that you enjoyed it!
Randy Rosenberger
Cheri, this is one of the most resplendent images of beauty I have had the pleasure to view! Thanks much for sharing the majesty of this fine imagery with us! fave and vote
Cheri Randolph
Randy, I'm glad that you liked "Kylemore Reflections" and gave it a feature in Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery Group.
Xueling Zou
Wow, incredible capture and feel surreal! Perfect timing with all the great details, bravo, Cheri! Love your work! Thank you:)!
Cheri Randolph
Lenore, I am very complimented by your enthusiastic comment and thoughtful critique. I appreciate the support as well.
Lenore Senior
Wow! What a fantastic image in so many ways and so many levels! I love the reflections and wildness that surrounds this building. But I also love the feeling that the building is a pencil drawing in the middle of it all! Instant v/f
Heidi Smith
Wow! What a beautiful place and a superb image, Cheri! Excellent light and reflections. voted
Cheri Randolph
Shirley, thanks. The water was perfectly still, which probably produced that effect. Appreciate your vote.
Cheri Randolph
Madalena, Thank you so much for the feature of this image in your group of Creative Women!
Ann Horn
Spectacular image, Cheri... the amazing castle and its reflection, the light on the vegetation in the water, Ireland's green... all so lovely.
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