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Some history: This medieval fortress was erected in the 15th century. It was the most westerly stronhold of the powerful Norman family, named Barry, who held vast areas of County Cork.
In 1602 the castle was surrendered to British Elizabethan forces and was sold to Arthur Freke in 1641. The castle was beseiged in 1642 by a force of Irish led by the McCarthy clan. The siege lasted for ten months! after which the Frekes had to leave. (being besieged for 10 months is rather tiresome, one would need a vacation....)
The Frekes returned in due course, and bought the nearby port town of Baltimore in 1703 for £1,809! (today, that would just about get you a good weekend in Baltimore wink emoticon )
The Frekes thus became one of the most powerful families and largest landowners in the county. In 1910 the castle was destroyed by fire but was rebuilt and a new wing added in the following five years.
During the War of Independence (1919-1921), John Evens Freke flew the Irish Tricolour over Castlefreke, in support of the Irish rebellion against British rule. He became a pioneer in the new science of aviation and, in the summer of 1913 and 1914, gave many exhibitions of aeroplane flying and aerobatics, and had served during World War I in the Royal Flying Corps. When the War was over, he purchased lands in Kenya, as did many British officers. He left Ireland c.1926 and went to live in South Africa. He died in Johannesburg, 24th December 1970.
Castlefreke estate of about 1,000 acres was taken over by Irish Land Commission and divided up between neighboring small farmers and the Irish Forestry Commission. In recent years forest walks and picnic areas have been open to the public.
Today for Exploration Friday, I explore this sim that is themed to Halloween Town from The Nightmare Before Christmas, and I'd say that the atmosphere and style of the sim itself matches how Halloween Town is like from the film.
Anyone who is a fan of that movie would definitely like this place.
SLURL: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/White%20Widow/98/173/34
So the focal length my fisheye lens is kind of broken but it allows me to take close up shots so I thought that I might as well use it for lego shots.
EDIT: I took apart my fisheye and fixed the issue, therefore it no longer is able to take shots this close up.
This is my mother-in-law. We took a hike to Rifstangi, but I've been urging to visit that place since 2006, but then the weather gods forbid it. It's a shame I didn't get there sooner because there used to be a beached ship in the shore next to the house that would have made an incredible photo, but Poseidon has claimed it completely now. Soon he will also claim the old farmhouse as the ocean floods it's basement floor on high-tide. It truly is an otherwordly place.
Where is Cas?
Ethereal City Noir
maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Ethereal%20City%20Noir/98/...
What is Cas wearing?
*CK* Sugar babe set TARTAN
(Store: Candy Kitten)
Apricot Paws: QFC 2019: Longsocks (Battums + Stripes)
(Store: Apricot Paws)
TRUTH VIP - Deja
(Store: Truth)
Photo taken during an urban exploration session.
Photo prise lors d'une session d'exploration urbaine.