From the South Peak, Skellig Michael, Kerry

Name: From the South Peak, Skellig Michael, Kerry
Brand: Peter Cox Photography
SKU: IRL-KY-139-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

You climb the South Peak using handholds and footholds carved into the rock by monks over a thousand years ago. No path. No railing. A 700-foot drop to the Atlantic on either side. It's a proper climb, and you feel every inch of that exposure.

The peak itself is narrow and slopes away from you, so you never quite feel settled. You're always slightly braced, slightly off-balance, very aware of where your weight is. Quite uncomfortable, actually. But the view from up there is extraordinary. The Small Skellig sits out in the ocean, white with gannets. The Iveragh Peninsula stretches soft and distant across the horizon. And as the sun dropped lower, the South Peak threw a perfect pyramidal shadow out across the water, a dark triangle on the surface of the Atlantic cast by the rock I was standing on.

That shadow is what anchors the whole image for me. It tells you exactly where the light is, exactly where you are, exactly how late in the day it was. Once you see it, you can't unsee it.

Getting down was nearly worse than getting up. Failing light, tired legs, ancient footholds. But I'd do it again. The monks who carved those steps clearly thought the climb was worth it too!

Read about the monks who carved those steps and find out about visiting the island in my Skellig Michael guide.

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