Slyne Head, Co. Galway

Name: Slyne Head, Co. Galway
Brand: Peter Cox Photography
SKU: IRL-G-009-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

I made this from an Irish Lights helicopter in 2013, during a storm damage survey along the western coast. We were working our way down through Connemara, and Slyne Head was one of the scheduled stops. The pilot held position while engineers assessed structural damage, and I worked fast from an open door. You don't get to ask for a second pass very often!

What strikes me is how violent the sea looks here. Waves piling into those dark jagged rocks with real force, white water visible from hundreds of feet up. And yet by the standards of what this station endures during a proper winter storm, this was a relatively calm day. An ordinary Tuesday for the lighthouse.

The twin towers sit on the only piece of ground with any vegetation. A small patch of green surrounded by a long chain of reef that barely breaks the surface in places. You can see immediately why this was such a critical navigational point. Ships approaching from the west would have had very little warning before they were on top of those rocks. The lighthouse has been saving lives here since 1836.

The overcast light suited the mood. The mountains of Connemara are just visible through the haze, but the real subject is those small white buildings and the ocean that surrounds them. Everything about Slyne Head speaks of exposure and endurance, and from this angle, a perspective very few people will ever have, I think that comes through.

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