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14-JUL-2009

Peaceful looking

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This peaceful looking place has known its share of troubles. My young grandfather was drowned in this bay at the age of 23, leaving a younger widow and an infant son of six months. Recently the bay here has been the focus of a lot of protests against the Shell company as they forge on with a gas pipeline to a refinery further inland. I deliberately composed this shot to exclude the gasworks, to give an idea of the kind of serene peaceful place it can be.

Nikon D300
1/500s f/8.0 at 55.0mm iso250 full exif

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Alan K24-Nov-2009 09:24
I like images like these as well. They leave you wondering about the place, and some of the things there such as the boat; what was its story, who used it in its prime, what its eventual fate will be. A whole book of possible stories in a single image, all left to the imagination.
Jean-Paul PLUME05-Sep-2009 13:47
C'est vrai que cela donne une grande impression de tranquillité.
Ken Duckert13-Aug-2009 11:41
There is a strong sense of serenity here. The boat stands like a storyteller. Great shot!
Jeff Real26-Jul-2009 14:20
You have beautifully captured a classic scene ~V~
Jason Anderson24-Jul-2009 01:09
Love that old weathered boat. I hope I can still make it up the hill when I'm that age!
Yvonne21-Jul-2009 00:42
I know its not Galway Bay, but I'm thinking of the song!
Mairéad20-Jul-2009 23:03
A beautiful peaceful view, no wonder people are fighting to keep it as it is.
laine20-Jul-2009 22:47
There is music in this image....
Stewart Mitchell20-Jul-2009 21:51
Change is quite often tough to deal with and these calm waters belie the tales that surround them Love the delicate tones and excellent composition Maire :)
Phillip Normanton20-Jul-2009 21:46
Very 'Local Hero'... though it seems things have progressed already :o(
Cracking capture of the shower across the bay!
Johnny JAG20-Jul-2009 18:53
Looks can be deceiving! It looks so tranquil.