Streek Head, Crookhaven, Co. Cork

Name: Streek Head, Crookhaven, Co. Cork
Brand: Peter Cox Photography
SKU: IRL-C-079-Unframed-Small
Price: 75 EUR
Availability: InStock

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Finish

Black wood frame, glazed with acrylic so it travels safely, with a mount on Exhibition and Feature sizes. Ready to hang.

Size

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€140

Tracked delivery to Ireland: €10

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The photograph

Letters from the Landscape

At its height, they say you could nearly walk across Crookhaven harbour on the decks of ships, it would be so packed. Hard to believe now. A few scattered houses, a couple of boats, and silence. But stand above Streek Head and you start to understand why this was once one of the busiest harbours on the south coast of Ireland.

The headland is the whole reason the place works. That wall of rock breaks the Atlantic swells and creates flat, sheltered water behind it. Generations of sailors made for this spot when the weather turned, and from the air on a fine winter's morning, you can see exactly why. The light was coming in low from the southeast, raking across every fold and ledge in the cliff face. Deep teal water on the ocean side, white water crashing over the rocks at the tip, and behind the headland, calm. The contrast is extraordinary.

I'm very fond of this photograph. It captures the whole geometry of the place in a single frame, the headland standing guard, the harbour entrance, the sheltered water beyond. Sometimes aerial work can feel detached, but here it actually helps you understand why this particular corner of West Cork mattered so much for so long!

Every print

Made to order
Every print is made to order: printed, checked, signed, and packaged for you individually.
Hand-signed
Every print is signed. Unframed and framed prints are signed and titled by hand on the white border beneath the photograph.
Archival
Archival inks on museum-grade materials. Unframed and framed prints are Giclée prints on cotton rag paper.
Safe arrival
Prints are well-packaged, tracked and insured. If one arrives damaged, I'll replace it at no cost.

Before you buy

When will it arrive?

You'll get an email with tracking as soon as it ships. If it's for a date, a birthday, an anniversary or a new home, add a note at checkout or email me at info@petercox.ie. I'll do my best to prioritise it and give you a realistic timeline.

What does shipping cost?

I ship worldwide, and every print from Exhibition size up goes free to Ireland, the UK and Europe. Studio prints and books carry a small charge, and the cost for the size you've chosen is shown under the Add to Cart button. The full table is on our Shipping page, and you'll see the exact cost at checkout before you pay. Every parcel is tracked and insured. Within the EU there's no customs duty; outside it, any import duty or tax is the buyer's to pay.

Does the size include the frame?

Yes. A framed size is the whole frame, edge to edge: 3 inches bigger each way than the print inside it. An unframed size is the sheet of paper, including the white border where I sign and title each print by hand. Canvas and Floating Panel sizes are the face of the piece.

Which finish should I choose?

Unframed Museum-quality Giclée print on archival cotton rag paper. Choose your own frame.
Framed Black wood frame, glazed with acrylic so it travels safely, with a mount on Exhibition and Feature sizes. Ready to hang.
Canvas Gallery-wrapped canvas.
Floating Panel Mounted on a 3 mm aluminium composite panel, made in-house. Frameless, no glass, ready to hang. Best for modern interiors and maximum impact.

Can I see it on my wall first?

Yes, free. Send me a photograph of your wall. I'll send it back with the print hanging on it, at its true size and in the correct perspective. Start my free preview

Can I send it back?

Changed your mind? Send it back within 30 days for a full refund; you cover the return postage. If it arrives damaged or isn't right, I'll replace it or refund you, free. And it's guaranteed for life against fading. The full policy