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White Strand, Co. Mayo

White Strand, Co. Mayo

5.0 · 1 review

Finish

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

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€140

Tracked delivery to Ireland: €10

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The photograph

Letters from the Landscape

I'd driven past the turn for White Strand with every intention of heading home. Then I looked up. Mweelrea had this enormous cap of cloud parked on its summit, perfectly still, and I knew I wasn't going anywhere.

From above, the tidal system here is remarkable. The river channel braids through pale sandflats before reaching the Atlantic, splitting and rejoining, all of it shifting with the tide. The beach itself is broad and almost white. A handful of farmhouses dot the green fields between shore and mountain, and they're so small against that landscape it's almost comical. You forget how empty this part of Mayo is until you see it laid out like this.

The light was low and warm. That last stretch of evening sun that picks out every ridge and fold on the mountainside. But what held me was the cloud. It hadn't moved. Not a fraction. I must have checked four or five times, convinced it would break apart. It never did. The wind was doing something interesting at altitude, holding that mass right over the peak while everything else in the sky drifted past. I watched for close to two hours, standing in wet grass in runners because I hadn't planned on stopping. That's always the way with the best evenings out here!

Without Mweelrea and its private weather system, this is a fine stretch of coast. With it, the whole scene has a focal point that holds your eye and won't let go.

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 1 review

★★★★★White Strand, Mayo
Seaside view of the landscape. Mysterious sunlight breaking through the clouds and Ireland's magic appears.
Tina R. · November 2020
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