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Transcript of a gravestone inscription.
On this day in 1755, Jane Byrn died aged 33. See this and other gravestone inscriptions from Kilcoole, Co. Wicklow, in the Journals: tinyurl.com/byrn1755
Learn about the Journals at MemsDead.com
#OTD #Genealogy #IrishGenealogy #Wicklow
Daffodil in the sun at Powerscourt House. Which do you prefer: the grand architecture or the wild blooms? (I'm a bloomer 😅)
#photography #EastCoastKin #TeamPixel #Wicklow #Ireland #SpringVibes #Daffodils #Powerscourt #VisitIreland #GardenDesign #Heritage
Dark Sands by Rafal Krol https://www.artlimit
#fineart #river #photography #longexposurephotography #lake #digital #wicklow #surreal #ourplanetdaily #shotwithlove #longexposure_shots #nature #landscape #viewpoint #dublin #waterscape #brittas #ireland #slowshutter #canon #rafal…
A high-detail, close-up shot of a cluster of delicate white cherry blossoms with soft, ruffled petals and pale yellow stamens. A single honeybee is perched inside a lower blossom, its fuzzy brown and black body partially obscured as it collects pollen. The lighting is bright and natural, highlighting the translucent quality of the petals. In the background, gnarled tree branches and un-opened pink flower buds are visible under a soft, out-of-focus bokeh effect.
The Bee and the Blossom. The bees were busy on the Yoshino Cherry blossoms in the Japanese garden at Powerscourt today.
#photography #EastCoastKin #TeamPixel #Springtime #Ireland #CherryBlossom #NaturePhotography #Bees #Pollinators #Wicklow #IrishSpring
A close-up of a vibrant, multi-layered red flower hanging from a leafy green branch on the left side of the frame. The background is beautifully out of focus, showing a fast-flowing stream rushing over rocks, surrounded by lush green woodland. Round, bright bokeh dots from dappled sunlight dance across the background foliage and water, creating a warm, magical, and deeply peaceful atmosphere.
Found this brilliant red bloom by the water today! The dappled light filtering through the trees made the whole scene feel truly magical. Nothing beats the rich colours of spring. 🌺✨
#photography #EastCoastKin #TeamPixel #Ireland #Nature #Spring #Wicklow #Flora #Woodland #Camellia
A vertical smartphone photograph capturing a lush, sun-dappled path through a grove of towering rhododendron trees. Vibrant, hot-pink flower clusters heavy with blooms frame the left and right sides of the image, leaning in to create a natural archway. Sunlight filters through the dark green foliage, creating bright highlights and deep, velvety shadows. The ground is a mix of light and shadow, scattered with fallen pink petals.
And another one for you, though this is actually from last year!
#photography #EastCoastKin #Kilmacurragh #Wicklow #Ireland #Spring #Nature #BotanicGardens #Floral #GardenDesign #IrishGardens
A vertical shot of a narrow woodland path framed by towering, dense rhododendron bushes in full bloom. The bushes are heavy with clusters of vibrant pink and magenta flowers. The ground is completely blanketed in fallen pink petals, creating a soft, colourful carpet that leads the eye into the shadows of the trees. Dappled sunlight filters through a dark green leafy canopy above, illuminating patches of the path and bright green ferns in the foreground. The mood is enchanting, lush, and serene.
The magic of a forest floor covered in petals. Rhododendrons are controversial in Ireland as they cause havoc in the wild... but here they're magical.
#photography #EastCoastKin #TeamPixel #Ireland #Springtime #NatureLovers #Woodland #Floral #Wicklow #Bloom #GardenState #OutdoorLife
A vertical shot of a dense, dark forest with tall, slender tree trunks reaching upwards. The background is filled with a mesh of fine, leafless branches creating a textured, hazy screen against a soft, glowing light source behind the trees. The foreground features a vibrant, undulating floor of bright green moss, illuminated by a dramatic patch of golden sunlight. The overall mood is ethereal, quiet, and mysterious, with a sharp contrast between the deep shadows of the bark and the glowing moss.
The woods when the light is bright but low just become a fairy tale all by themselves. It’s a simple ‘pull out your phone, point and shoot’ exercise!
#photography #EastCoastKin #TeamPixel #Ireland #Forest #Nature #Wicklow #Woodland #Light #Moss #Outdoors
SITE WORK STARTING 🛠
Cairn Homes are scheduled to start work in the coming days on the #construction of a 269 unit #Residential Development in #Blessington, Co. #Wicklow.
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A vertical, close-up shot of coniferous tree branches heavily draped in hanging, pale green lichen known as Old Man's Beard. The lichen creates a soft, hair-like texture that cascades downward in ethereal layers. The lighting is diffused and moody, suggesting a damp, misty forest interior. Vibrant shades of emerald and lime green dominate the palette, with dark, textured tree trunks visible in the soft-focus background, creating a sense of depth and mystery.
Ancient Beards of the Forest. I always assumed this was a type of moss, but it's actually a lichen apparently.
#photography #EastCoastKin #TeamPixel #Ireland #ForestMagic #Lichen #NaturePhotography #Wicklow #WildIreland #Green #Woodland #NatureLovers
Transcript of a gravestone inscription.
n this day in 1764, Garret Walsh died aged 48. See this and other gravestone inscriptions from Kilcoole, Co. Wicklow, in the Journals: tinyurl.com/walsh1764
Learn about the Journals at MemsDead.com
#OTD #Genealogy #IrishGenealogy #Wicklow
A close-up view of a thick tree branch forming a V-shape, entirely covered in bright, textured green moss. Behind the framing branches, a shallow woodland stream flows rapidly over smooth stones, its water captured with a long exposure to create a soft, silky, white and grey blur. The lighting is soft and natural, emphasising the rich, earthy colours of the moss and the serene, calming mood of the forest.
Moss and Motion.
#photography #EastCoastKin #TeamPixel #IrishNature #Wicklow #LongExposure #Woodland #Moss #River #Nature #smartphonephotography #irelandtravel #forestphotography #foreststream #waterfall #irishwoods
A scenic landscape photo where lush, dark green leafy branches and vines in the foreground act as a natural frame. Through this leafy window, a distant, pale blue, conical mountain rises against a bright blue sky dotted with a few fluffy white clouds. The rolling hills leading up to the mountain are a mix of soft greens and shadows, creating a deep sense of perspective and a peaceful, vibrant, and airy atmosphere.
Peering through the trees at Carrickgollogan to see the Great Sugar Loaf! 🌿⛰️
#photography #EastCoastKin #TeamPixel #Wicklow #Ireland #Nature #SugarLoaf #Landscape #Forest #Hiking
A dense forest of tall, dark, straight conifer trees. Bright white sunlight bursts through the tree trunks in the centre, casting rays and illuminating the vibrant, lumpy, moss-covered forest floor. The stark contrast between the deep shadowed trees and the sunlit vivid green ground creates a magical and peaceful atmosphere.
Caught the most magical light filtering through the pines at Ballinascorney Woods, Co. Dublin.
#photography #EastCoastKin #TeamPixel #Wicklow #Ireland #ForestPhotography #NatureLovers #WoodlandWalks #IrishNature #Wanderlust
A high-contrast black and white photograph of several tall Scots Pine trees in the foreground, their dark, textured bark and spreading needle canopies silhouetted against a pale, clear sky. The trees are positioned on a ridge, overlooking a vast, misty valley with rolling hills and distant fields in the background. The lighting is bright, creating deep shadows in the undergrowth and sharp details on the branches, evoking a peaceful yet dramatic atmospheric mood.
High Contrast Pines up near Ballycorus Lead Mine.
#photography #EastCoastKin #TeamPixel #Ireland #Monochrome #NaturePhotography #Wicklow #BlackAndWhite #ScotsPine #IrishLandscape #Woodland
A vertical landscape shot of the ancient stone monastic site at Glendalough, Ireland. In the lower right, a grey stone church with a steep gabled roof and a small integrated round tower stands amongst green grass. A steep hillside rises behind it, covered in a mix of dark green coniferous trees and patches of golden-brown deciduous trees. Wisps of white mist cling to the top of the ridge under a soft, overcast sky. The overall mood is peaceful, historic, and slightly moody.
The iconic "St Kevin's Kitchen" at Glendalough (though it's not a kitchen, it’s a 12th-century church).
#photography #EastCoastKin #TeamPixel #Glendalough #Wicklow #Ireland #AncientIreland #MonasticCity #ExploreIreland #HikingIreland #VisitIreland
A lush, verdant woodland path framed by massive, towering rhododendron bushes in full bloom. To the left, a cluster of pale, almost white flowers transitions into a spectacular wall of deep, vibrant pink and magenta blossoms that dominate the centre. The sunlight filters through a thick canopy of dark green evergreens and deciduous trees, creating a soft, ethereal glow. The ground is a light-coloured gravel path lightly dusted with fallen pink petals.
Wandering the Floral Tunnels, 🌸
#photography #EastCoastKin #TeamPixel #Ireland #GardenMagic #Springtime #NatureLovers #Floral #Wicklow #Woodland Walk #PinkFlowers #IrishGardens #smartphonephotography #IrelandDaily #InstaIreland #LoveIreland #HiddenIreland #WildIreland #GardenPhotography
22 Mar 1186: Ailbe Ó Máelmuid, #Cistercian abbot of #Baltinglass #Wicklow preaches to a Provincial Synod at #Dublin #otd denouncing the incontinence of the #Welsh & #English Clergy in #Ireland
A vertical, eye-level shot of a dense network of tree branches heavily coated in thick, vibrant green moss. The branches criss-cross the frame in a chaotic, organic web, creating a textured canopy. Below the branches, a dark, murky river flows steadily. The lighting is soft and diffused, suggesting an overcast day, which enhances the deep emerald tones of the moss against the greyish-brown wood and the dark water, creating a moody, ancient forest atmosphere.
An Irish speciality: moss-covered trees. It makes such a lush fairy tale atmosphere even when the trees don’t yet have their leaves. Taken at Edenvale Woods, County Wexford.
#photography #EastCoastKin #TeamPixel #Ireland #NatureLovers #Moss #Wicklow #WildIreland #RiverWalk #ForestCore #WinterGreen
20 Mar 1392: Henry Crumpe #Cistercian of Baltinglass Abbey #Wicklow barred from teaching in #Oxford #otd - as an alleged Wycliffite (RobHurson/BM)
A vertical, close-up photograph of a lush cluster of white rhododendron flowers in full bloom. The petals are a creamy off-white with delicate, dark purple or maroon speckles on the upper lobes. Below the heavy floral head, a large, dark green, oval leaf with prominent veins points downwards, acting as a visual anchor. The background is a soft, out-of-focus mix of green foliage and dappled sunlight, creating a dreamy and serene woodland atmosphere.
A Rhododendream.
#photography #EastCoastKin #TeamPixel #Wicklow #Ireland #Kilmacurragh #BotanicGardens #SpringFlowers #NaturePhotography #VisitIreland #Rhododendron
A low-angle shot looking up through the gnarled, twisting trunks of ancient rhododendron trees. Vibrant pink blossoms cluster among dark green leaves, forming a natural archway. A bright burst of golden sunlight filters through the upper branches, creating a starburst effect. The ground is heavily carpeted with fallen magenta petals, mixed with brown earth and mulch. The background shows a soft-focus view of a sunlit garden with bare deciduous trees and a pale blue sky.
The rhododendrons at Kilmacurragh make a stunning pink-carpeted world beneath the Wicklow sun. One of my fav spots for a colourful escape this time of year.
#photography #EastCoastKin #TeamPixel #Wicklow #Ireland #BotanicGardens #Rhododendrons #NatureLovers #VisitWicklow #WildIreland #SpringBlooms
A close-up, side-profile shot of a textured tree trunk with reddish-brown, peeling bark. Numerous small, fan-shaped bracket fungi in shades of cream and tan grow in clusters along the bark. The lighting is soft and natural, highlighting the ridged edges of the fungi. The background is a creamy, out-of-focus wash of green foliage and pale white flowers, creating a dreamy bokeh effect that makes the sharp details of the tree pop.
I took a stroll through the National Botanic Gardens at Kilmacurragh yesterday, and while the exotic blooms do steal the show, I couldn’t resist a fungi photo as well!
#photography #EastCoastKin #TeamPixel #Kilmacurragh #Wicklow #Ireland #Fungi #NatureLovers #Botanical #ForestFloor #SpringWatch
A few pics of County Wicklow from Bray Head on a very windy St. Patrick’s Day. #ireland
#wicklow #bray
A low-angle shot taken from inside a dark, rustic brick and stone tunnel, looking out toward a bright, sunlit garden lake. The curved brick ceiling and stone side walls create a natural frame. In the centre, a calm lake perfectly reflects a blue sky with fluffy white clouds and a tall water fountain spray. Lush green trees and a distant hillside line the horizon under a bright, ethereal light. The foreground water is dark and still, acting as a mirror.
1 YEAR AGO FLASHBACK: A pic I took at Powerscourt House and Gardens and shared this time last year. The boathouse tunnel is a cool location for a view of the lake!
#photography #EastCoastKin #Wicklow #Ireland #GardenOfIreland #Reflections #NaturePhotography #ExploreIreland #Landscape #WaterFeature
Large Arion Slug, Wicklow Mountains, Ireland #slug #largearion #largearionslug #wildlife #nature #animals #photography #wicklow #mountains #ireland
A vertical outdoor photograph taken from behind a textured, dark-brown tree trunk of a Scots Pine, which frames the left side and top of the shot with its twisting branches and dense green needles. In the background, a vast valley of tawny, dried grasses leads toward rolling hills and a prominent mountain peak capped with a dusting of white snow. The sky is a brilliant, deep blue filled with voluminous, fluffy white clouds.
The view over to the snow-capped Lugnaquilla (Leinster’s highest peak) from the Glen of Imaal, County Wicklow. I loved the way that lonely pine tree framed the shot.
#photography #EastCoastKin #TeamPixel #Wicklow #Ireland #ScotsPine #HikingIreland #NatureLover #VisitIreland #LandscapePhotography
