Grey Skies Over Ireland by Mairéad

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18-NOV-2010

Grey Skies Over Ireland

These are dark days for Ireland. Our economy is in tatters and our
leaders have let us down. Worse than the wounds to national pride
is the desperation which the depression is bringing to individuals,
some of whom can no longer cope.

Olympus E-P1
1/400s f/5.6 at 14.0mm iso500 hide exif

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Alan K		22-Nov-2010 09:44
That's a brilliantly moody shot. Not just in terms of the colours, but also the angle; the suggestion that something threatening is looming over you and surrounding you. Unfortunately your economy is making headlines (of the Business section at least) down here as well.

tinkerb		20-Nov-2010 12:54
An excellent image captures the mood and gives a general sense of foreboding

Frank Brault		20-Nov-2010 00:20
An excellent image that certainly reflect the the mood for so many in Ireland in these so difficult economic times. I hope and pray that things will improve soon and that people will have the strength to get through it.

Doug Cruden		19-Nov-2010 22:32
I feel for you Mairead - I can't believe the mess the country's in, whatever happened to the Celtic Tiger? Dark dark days, hope you pull through...

Kevin Chester		19-Nov-2010 19:59
I hope the rest of Europe and the UK can pull together to sort things out a little, I fear they may be more Country's and people to follow. would you believe our local Councillors are refusing to take a pay cut, one of them earns twice as much as David Cameron.

Inga Morozoff		19-Nov-2010 16:36
The situation in Ireland is making news everywhere. I can only imagine how disappointed the Irish people are with their government. You've shot and posted a perfect image for the subject.

Walter Otto Koenig		19-Nov-2010 16:13
The bare trees and the dark skies convey the feeling of gloom and despair very strongly. "V"

globalgadabout		19-Nov-2010 15:40
a spectral scene illustrating the gloom that must be settling over Ireland right now...exuberant jigs and reels will soon give way to the Bail Out Blues..

Patricia Kay		19-Nov-2010 12:46
Your image has captured the mood Mairead...A sad situation for many...I do hope it doesnt last too long...BV

Neal Nye		19-Nov-2010 12:26
A powerful image with a sad message. So difficult to capture a cloudy day or a national mood and you've done both beautifully.

Keith O'Brien		19-Nov-2010 12:18
Reflects the demise of the "Celtic Tiger" well - hope things get sorted and improve.

Colin Storey		19-Nov-2010 11:01
Great moody image to sum up the terrible state of affairs in Ireland currently.

Blandine Mangin		19-Nov-2010 09:24
superb mood ! v

Guest		19-Nov-2010 08:11
Terrific mood... V

Guest		19-Nov-2010 06:22
Great work Mairead !!

LynnH		19-Nov-2010 02:16
Perfect atmosphere for your narrative. Bleak. V

Guest		19-Nov-2010 01:25
Wonderful work. V.

larose forest photos		19-Nov-2010 00:44
A very dark and looming photo. And suits your text. A few minutes ago, on CBC radio, I was listening to someone from Ireland talking about just this subject. One can only hope things will get better. V

Carl Carbone		19-Nov-2010 00:38
Sad story and appropriately gloomy photo. I hope things start looking up soon.

Stephanie		18-Nov-2010 23:45
This sky looks like what rolled into eastern Pennsylvania today! Must be fall.... Beautiful in B&W Mairead!

pkocinski		18-Nov-2010 23:39
Oh wow this looks sinister!

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