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Skellig Michael is one of my favourite locations anywhere in the world. It has long been my desire to photograph the 6th century monastery here in good light, and in mid-2012 I was given the opportunity to do just that. Access to the island is restricted with tourists only permitted between the hours of 10am and 4pm - which is unfortunately when the light is at its worst during the summer months.
On this occasion I was able to overnight on the island and was granted a spectacular sunrise, which you see here.
The 'beehive' huts here are drystone construction and have stood in more or less this condition since the monastery was abandoned in the 13th century. Even the ground on which they are built is remarkable, as it's a man-made terrace produced by building up hundreds of tons of rock held in by a series of retaining walls. The monks had no choice in this, as there is virtually no naturally occurring flat space on the island.
Peter has the eye for wonderful landscapes, that is for sure. This one was for my girlfriend, daughter of an Irish immigrant - it brought her to tears of joy. I knew she would like it, but wow in person it is wonderful beyond words.
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K Hickey
Amazing Skellig Michael
Unbelievable piece of Artwork for my living room, I absolutely love it, from the top of the sky to the little wildflowers in the field. It always catches my eye when I come into the room. Highly recommend Peter, great customer service and delivery was spot on.
Nocturne, the Small Oratory, Skellig Michael, Kerry
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Nocturne, the Small Oratory, Skellig Michael, Kerry
Peter and Carol were super helpful with identifying this lovely piece for our new home. Brilliant customer support and great value. This has made our kitchen/living area space - we love the picture so much.
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Susan Dunne
Nocturne Skellig Michael, Kerry
Beautiful picture. Thrilled with my purchase. Arrived within a few days of purchasing. Highly recommended
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MELANIE FITZGERALD
Excellent Service, Superb gifts.
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Rob Giltay
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Splendid photographs!!
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Gloria
Excellent service and quality
Beautiful products
Twilight, The Monk's Garden, Skellig Michael, Kerry
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Twilight, The Monk's Garden, Skellig Michael, Kerry
Love all of your work and the delivery process Wes flawless.
Grateful I had the opportunity to meet Peter last year while traveling. Beautiful art in the showroom with many options. Will be back in September for Ireland part 2. See you soon. God Bless
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Cathal Flynn
Lovely photo
Received the beautiful Skelig photo from Peter Cox photography. The photo was fantastic quality. Will be purchasing another photo in the future!
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The monastery on Skellig Michael dates from the 6th century and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Perched on a man-made terrace 600 feet above the Atlantic, it's possibly my favourite place in the world. This photograph was made looking into the rising sun - a rare privilege!
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Photographed just after sunrise, this view from the western end of Skellig Michael shows the two lighthouses very effectively. As shafts of sunlight penetrate the clouds and light up the sea, the abandoned northern lighthouse sits high on its ridge in the centre of the frame. The still-operational southern light is very visible with its white painted walls.
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Looking over the Spit from the narrow and precipitous South Peak across to the monastery on Skellig Michael, with the Small Skellig in the distance. The triangular shadow of the peak itself is visible on the water as well.
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Rarely seen, the hermitage clings to the narrow South Peak of Skellig Michael with a 700 foot drop on either side. The main monastery can be seen on the North Peak in the middle distance, and the Small Skellig and the Kerry coast lie beyond.