Sunday, April 22, 2012

As the evening draws in, it's just so good to be here



























The backsides of two bullocks grab the warm evening sun and become walking terracotta canvasses. Disappearing around the reeds they rustle the swan into alertness. She glances over her shoulder as they pass noisily.

Herons have been swooping over and back from their nest to their fishing spots around the shoreline all day long. At this time of the evening they seem slower and more lumbering. Not too many more trips across the lake now before we will all sleep.

It's just so good to be here tonight.




29 comments:

  1. Wszystko wygląda ślicznie w promieniach zachodzącego słońca. Pozdrawiam.
    Everything looks pretty at sunset. Yours.

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  2. Lovely photos - especially the last one.

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  3. Such beautiful serene evening photos. Lovely to be alive :)

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    1. I am actually Catherine from cathsveggiegarden on wordpress, but they won't recognise me as that!

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  4. Sorry Catherine, this Blogger programme has some funny glitches, but thank you for persisting to comment, much appreciated:~)

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    1. Thank you MIndy, garden being neglected I'm afraid:~)

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  6. Just started following you on Twitter last week after seeing through @vibrantireland.
    Really liked your photographs. These toinght almost looked like you were on the Serengeti.
    Only have seen some of your photos and a little of your site but will keep browsing and following.

    Thanks a mill,
    Fergal

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    1. I love that , the Serengeti! Indeed that would be a lovely place to be but this place is just as special to me, thanks Fergal;~)

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  7. Absolutely beautiful. Wildlife and photos..Happy Monday..Judy

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    1. Thanks you Sarah, yes terracotta cattle:~)

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  9. The light is warm and golden. Glorious....

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    1. Hope it is golden for you too Janet:~)

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  10. It sure is a beautiful place to be. When the creatures that surround us are calm and peaceful it seeps into our being as well.

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    1. Yes truly seeps in, that's what works with me anyway, thank you:~)

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  11. Lovely to be there, yes, but even more lovely that you could share it with all of us!

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    1. Thank you Cathy and Steve, it's a joy to share with ye:~)

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  12. Luka Bloom sings a beautiful song - 'I walked with my Father' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHA7JSzffNY and your post reminds me of that. Thank you for taking me into your world today.

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    1. So beautiful Nic, that would bring a tear to the eye:~)

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  13. Love the colors and the warm feeling of the post :)

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  14. A most atmospheric set, the shot of the cattle has a great ambience...

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    1. Thanks George, very kind of you, but looking at your photos would make a fledgling snapper almost throw in the towel they are so fab!!

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  15. Love the "terra-cotta canvases" and landscapes! Beautiful light and words!

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  16. Beautiful pictures. Makes Ireland in this dreary weather look truly magical! *hello from your newest follower, Hazel x

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  17. Wonderful photos. I love the light and these warm colours.

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