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Nocturne, the Small Oratory, Skellig Michael, Kerry

Nocturne, the Small Oratory, Skellig Michael, Kerry

5.0 · 7 reviews

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
Nocturne, the Small Oratory, Skellig Michael, Kerry

Letters from the Landscape

Skellig Michael after dark is a place very few people will ever experience. The monks who built these beehive cells over a thousand years ago would have known this view intimately, but standing among the dry-stone structures with only starlight and the glow of a single lamp for company is something else entirely.

The warm light picks out the texture of the Small Oratory while Little Skellig sits quietly in the mid-distance, pale against the dark Atlantic. Beyond that, the Kerry mainland stretches along the horizon under a band of residual twilight. A long exposure has smoothed the sea to nothing, which only adds to the feeling of deep silence.

I'm fortunate to have had the opportunity to photograph here at night. It's not something easily repeated!

There's more about what it takes to photograph this island in my Skellig Michael photography guide, and you can explore the history of the monks who built these structures in my complete guide to Skellig Michael.

Peter Cox

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

Rated 5.0 from 7 reviews

★★★★★Excellent buying experience
Very pleased with the whole buying experience and the picture exceeded my expectations.
Peter Nealon · November 2025
★★★★★Beautiful
Really glad I found this studio when my wife and I visit Ireland a few years ago.
Rob Reed · December 2024
★★★★★Making a house a home!
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.
Diarmuid Foley · December 2022
★★★★★Nocturne Skellig Michael, Kerry
Beautiful picture. Thrilled with my purchase. Arrived within a few days of purchasing. Highly recommended
Susan Dunne · June 2021
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