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Light gives of itself freely, filling all available space. It does not seek anything in return; it asks not whether you are friend or foe. It gives of itself and is not thereby diminished. ~Michael Strassfeld
© Cat Art.
Little Crom on Lough Erne, County Fermanagh
www.littlecromcottages.com/lough_erne_water_sports.html
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© Cat-Art.
My lovely other half Kim kayaking on Lough Neagh he just loves to get out there and take lovely views of the wildlife and nature that surrounds him, we were out the other evening on Lough Neagh and were treated to this lovely sunset, hope you like it.
Kim's Photostream - www.flickr.com/photos/irishphotographer/
© Catrionna Shatwell ~ Cat Art.
It's the longest day & it's raining again in Ireland :-(
Photo taken at Lough Neagh, 21st of June 2009
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The moon rising in daylight taken on the same day as my last post only with a sigma 600mm mirror lense ,a bit noisy but a big moon .
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Early Christian defended farmstead, surrounded by ditches and banks. located in Co Armagh in Ireland
© Cat-Art.
The last sunset of 2008 ~ Taken at Lisnamintry Rath, Co.Armagh, Northern Ireland.
Farewell to 2008 & Welcome 2009.
To accomplish great things we must not only act but also dream, not only plan but also believe.
Anatole
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Photo taken at Craigavon Lakes, Co.Armagh.
Maybe I should waited until the 14th of February before I up loaded this one :-) :-) :-)
This inviting bench waits for someone to sit on and admire the view at sunset ,taken at Craigavon lakes Co Armagh in Ireland.
"Live your life each day as you would climb a mountain. An occasional glance toward the summit keeps the goal in mind, but many beautiful scenes are to be observed from each new vantage point."
-- Harold V Melchert
A solstice is an astronomical event that occurs twice a year, when the tilt of the Earth's axis is most oriented toward or away from the Sun, causing the Sun to reach its northernmost or southernmost extreme. The name is derived from the Latin sol (sun) and sistere (to stand still), because at the solstices, the Sun stands still in declination; that is, its apparent movement north or south comes to a standstill.
The term solstice can also be used in a wider sense, as the date (day) that such a passage happens. The solstices, together with the equinoxes, are connected with the seasons. In some languages they are considered to start or separate the seasons; in others they are considered to be centre points.
Of the many ways in which solstice can be defined, one of the most common (and perhaps most easily understood) is by the astronomical phenomenon for which it is named, which is readily observable by anyone on Earth: a "sun-standing." This modern scientific word descends from a Latin scientific word in use in the late Roman republic of the 1st century BC: solstitium. Pliny uses it a number of times in his Natural History with the meaning it still has, but the word is in common use in other authors. It contains two Latin-language segments, sol, "sun", and -stitium, "stoppage." By this "standing" the Romans meant a component of the relative velocity of the sun as it is observed in the sky. Relative velocity is the motion of an object from the point of view of an observer in a frame of reference; for example, if it is true that seen from a space ship the Earth orbits the sun, it is also true that seen from the Earth the sun orbits the Earth. Relative velocity is quite real; that is, the perceived motions of objects are entirely relative to point of view; one and the same motion appears different from different frames of reference, and there is no absolute frame of reference from which all other motions are to be described.
To an observer in inertial space, perhaps in a space craft, the Earth rotates about an axis and revolves around the sun in an elliptical path with the sun at one focus. This is the point of view of writers of astronomy textbooks. The Earth's axis is tilted rather than perpendicular to the plane of the Earth's orbit and this axis maintains a position that changes little (but does change) with respect to the background of stars. An observer on Earth therefore sees a solar path that is the result of both rotation and revolution.
The component of the sun's motion seen by an Earth-bound observer caused by the revolution of the tilted axis, which, keeping the same angle in space, is oriented toward or away from the sun, is an observed diurnal increment (and lateral offset) of the elevation of the sun at noon for roughly six months and observed daily decrement for the remaining six months. At maximum or minimum elevation the relative motion at 90° to the horizon stops and changes direction by 180°. The maximum is the summer solstice and the minimum is the winter solstice. The path of the sun, or ecliptic, sweeps north and south between the northern and southern hemispheres. Around the summer solstice the days are longest and the shortest around the winter solstice. When the path crosses the equator the days and nights are of equal length, a condition called an equinox. There are two solstices and two equinoxes.
Black and white nature image taken in Phoenix Park, Dublin. Lush green leaves a tree in Phoenix Park, Dublin. Taken with a Canon 5D4 and the Sigma 135mm Art lens, edited in Lightroom.
I felt so small standing here, it's a truly powerful and imposing scene. I found it a little challenging to compose, wondering what lines to follow. I decided on the red pylons as that is the part that drew me in......
Another kayaking photo i took this picture of the rainbow on loughneagh at oxford island it was a showry day and i did get wet !! but worth every minute at this time when Ireland has just had its first Snow at Halloween for 30 years .
I went out last night with Cat for a paddle in our Kayaks on Loughneagh we were well out into the lough when i came across this small tree out on its own in the lough i seen the sun dipping down and thought it would make a nice picture ,the lough varies in depth and one minute you could be in 15 metres of water and you could paddle out a bit more and be in 6 inchs which makes it very dangerous for power boats,
we stayed out till after dark last night enjoying the various calls of the wildlife that live on the lough ,
© Cat-Art.
The old wreck at Magherclogher Beach, Bunbeg, Co.Donegal, Ireland.
This famous Shipreck is the 'Bád Eddie' (Eddie's Boat), a shipwreck which has been situated on Magherclogher beach since the early 70s where it had run ashore due to rough seas.
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Lough Neagh Discovery Centre & Oxford Island Nature Reserve, Co.Armagh, Northern Ireland
The Lough Neagh Discovery Centre is situated within the breathtaking Oxford Island National Nature Reserve just off the M1 motorway.and is the starting point for any visit to Oxford Island or Lough Neagh.
With its superb setting on the shores of Lough Neagh, disabled access and environmental events, the Centre is an excellent destination for day trips, family days out, wildlife enthusiasts and group visits. The centres facilities include a wonderful gift shop and tourist information point, as well as conference rooms and facilities for educational visits. Make sure you don’t miss the excellent food and outstanding views from the Loughside Café.
Oxford Island, the National Nature Reserve offers excellent opportunities for people to get close to nature. It is a peninsula today but was an island prior to 1850's before the Lough was successively lowered to prevent Winter flooding of surrounding farmland.
The reserve consists of 109 ha with 8 km of walks and nature trails accessible in all seasons, five bird watching hides, picnic areas, a paddling pool and children's play area. The richness of the wildflower meadows, woodlands, shoreline and open water means that there is always something special to see. Information panels throughout the Reserve maximise the visitor's enjoyment of this valuable site.
Mystic Dawning
Everyone has a different road to follow in life, whether this makes you a mystic, a skeptic or stuck in that gray area in-between worlds
unsure of who you are or why you are here, the only important thing is that you get there. And know that it is your your road.
© Cat-Art.
Ballyshannon, which means "The Mouth of Seannach's Ford", after a fifth century warrior Seannach, who was slain here, lies at the mouth of the river Erne. Just west of the town the Erne widens and its waters meander over a long sandy estuary. The northern bank of the river rises steeply away from the riverbank, while the southern bank is flat with a small cliff that runs parallel to the river. From its idyllic setting the town looks out over the estuary and has panoramic views of mountains, lakes and forests.
A vigorous five-mile walk will do more good for an unhappy but otherwise healthy adult than all the medicine and psychology in the world. ~Paul Dudley White
© Cat-Art.
I took this photo on 35mm film & developed it in the Belfast Exposed studio when I was doing a course there.
Shannon's Photostream www.flickr.com/photos/29711259@N04/
The winter it has left and spring is at half way ,bringing in the Equinox on Marchs 20th Day
The sun its arc gets higher its rays they lengthen too on its way to midsummer the 21st of June
Take a walk along the Boardwalk with all the Autumn colours shining in the light in Glendalough Co Wicklow Ireland
The last rays of light reflect over the water and the reeds dissapear into the Night Sky, The birds all roosting in the grasses and the Sun says Goodbye
The Giants Causeway Coast and Antrim Glens – an area of unsurpassed beauty, a unique fusion of tangible heritage and magnificent scenery. An area whose breathtaking and rugged coastline merges into the romantic landscape of its deep silent glens and lush forest parks.
The wonders don't stop there as the region has been made famous by the Causeway Coastal Route which is seen as the 'Essential Irish Journey' and one of the most outstanding scenic drives in the world featuring the Giant's Causeway. It's a voyage not to be rushed and provides a journey of exploration, where imagination meets reality and where every village and town, castle and rocky shore are waiting to be discovered.
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Sunset for the Past ~ Lisnamintry Rath
The last sunset of the year 2008 for me was at lisnamintry Rath as it is such a magical place ,throughout the year i have enjoyed many sunrises and sunsets ,
i have had great Astronomy views there as it is totally dark with no light pollution and mostly i have had great peace of mind when i have visited,
this last sunset is for all the people in the long historical past of the rath for the people who lived there many hundreds and hundreds of years ago and for the present Visitors who enjoy its magical Qualities
and for all my Flickr friends who cant get there May 2009 be as Magical for us all !!!