No safety fence Photo

Photographer’s Note

Dun Aengus is a ancient stone fort, probably more than 2000 years old. It is a special place and spectacular. A part of the outer wall is visible at the top right. It sits high on a cliff on Inishmore in the Aran Islands. The fort is open on the cliff side ( no chance of attack from that side) which seems to encourage some people to the very edge. If it was here in Australia we'd probably have a safety fence to protect the "public" and spoil the nature of the site.

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smarcell (14401) 2008-08-06 16:22

it looks a dangerous place. You showed it in a good composition, with high sharpness and good light
Regards Stefano

crhieatt (5145) 2008-08-06 16:31

Ian,
On the other hand.....if they were standing where you are standing, looking across at themselves - perhaps they'd be tempted to take a few steps inland! Ignorance is bliss, I guess!

Great capture - exciting and sharp.

Regards
colin

mattharvey1 (661) 2008-08-06 16:32

Very nice - thanks for sharing, reminds me of the Table mountain cliffs in SA .. no safety ropes round those either - the way it should be.

gabrielen (140) 2008-08-06 17:33

Simply breathtaking... your decision of taking this photo this way (portrait) and that people as a point of reference was perfect.
Congratulations!
Gabriel

nuno360 (46) 2008-08-06 18:00

Hello Ian,

The place seems to be great (and very high!). The photo is very good and the composition seems to be very well achieved.

Best regards,
Nuno

ribeiroantonio (21935) 2008-08-06 18:12

I am sure about the fence here in Australia. However, it would be not at the edge of the cliff but 10 or 20 meters away, spoiling everything, from the nature of the site to the desire of people to look down the cliff. Anyway, this is not in Australia and people can freely admire and enjoy the site. The vertical frame is excellent and conveys very well the hight and the danger of the place. Well done.
Antonio

Jeppo (11990) 2008-08-07 1:22

Hi Ian,

nice vertical shot!
I like both the cromatic contrast between ocean and cliffs..and the contrast between small fragile men and the mighty nature

pleasant composition
tfs
Silvio

chawax (6065) 2008-08-08 3:00

Hi Ian,
Very nice shot, that shows us how impressive and dangerous Dun Aengus cliffs are. Surely among the most impressive of Ireland ! I remember a few years ago I got longer on the edge of the cliffs, looking at the waves on foot of the cliffs, very impressive. I also remember the noise of the waves exploding on foot of the cliffs, terrible ! Thanks for this shot that reminds me nice moments !
Regards,
Olivier

npecanhuk (14126) 2008-08-08 3:05

Hello Ian!
The place looks superb! Very interesting!
You pov is excellent and really gives us the perfect idea of what it would be like being there where those people are!
TFS - Congratulations!
Best regards,
Neyvan Peçanhuk

marion44 (4282) 2008-08-12 4:45

Hello Jan,
Excellent shot with those people ! Vertigeneous !
The vertically frame is really good !
But I've seen many places with high cliffs in Australia without any fences (except the Great Ocean Road...)!
But if it was in France, that's typically the kind of place where, if somenone fall down, his family is gonna process the mayor or political man with responsabilities because there were no fences...
Anyway, your photo is very good, with great sharpness and colors :)
Marion

Docarmo (8840) 2008-08-17 21:58

Hi Ian,
This view is really terrifying! The sharpness and the POV are so good that I am afraid just looking at. It is a lack of discernment to go there. Everybody are susceptible to slip and if it happens there, it is over.
It is impossible to put fences in every abyss of the world!
The place is very beautiful, anyway.
Thanks for sharing,
MCV

lietuvaphoto (58) 2008-10-15 19:57

Hi Ian!

It's really cool composition of image, it seems very nice edge tension technic.

Arvydas

kschanna (6) 2009-07-09 3:59

Hello Ian,

Interesting perspective you have here. I quite like the portrait orientation and luckily you have a few people to give scale to the site. well done

Cheers
Kamran

batalay (21014) 2009-07-19 12:43

Hello Ian,

What a spectacular site, and you have photographed it flawlessly. The colors, textures and resolution are all excellent, and all complemented by a succinct, but informative note. Please, don't worry about critiquing it, but don't you think it is evocative of the Swallow's Nest Cast in Yalta.

mafegan (4273) 2009-09-08 18:38

Hi Ian
A scary scene beautifully captured - I shiver goes up my spine just looking at it. The vertical format is essential and the people give perspective and the sense of adventure. Tfs, Marlene

westozman (2877) 2009-10-23 20:32

G'day Ian,
Great colours, sharpness & composition in this capture: those people would either be Irish or Aussies, right!!! I've noticed a big change (respectfully read 'improvement') in your postings, Ian - keep up the good work.
Best wishes,
Jeff

MLINES (10884) 2009-11-03 14:27

Hi Ian, Good POV to show such a steep drop off. Agree with your comments about safety signs in Aus. The clarity and textures of the rockwall is excellent. Good the rocks are solid as in many places earthquakes could loosen some of that material. The Luck of the Irish, perhaps. TFS. Murray.