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Island light is magical. And none more so than Ireland's. Ireland's light floods the landscape, luring the senses with a restless presence. The water surrounding and carving through the island reflects back to us the ever-changing movement of the wind-blown clouds and light. Stop for a minute and the settings change: what was straight is bent, light is dark, still is in motion. It is as though an unseen hand directs the wind, the clouds, and the light to harness our attention.Ireland: A Luminous Beauty is a collection of stunning full-color photographs by some of Ireland's finest landscape photographers with concise text blending history, myth, and a sense of place. Many of the photographs were taken in the early morning light or as the sun set. That hour after sunrise and before sunset, with the sun low in the sky, is known to photographers as the golden hour and favored for its soft, diffused light.We take a journey to one of the most beautiful places in the world. From the ancient stone monuments of the Boyne Valley to the treacherous stone steps of Skellig Michael; from the distinctive columns of the Giant's Causeway and the spectacularly sited Dunluce Castle ruins to lush, green countryside and fields of heather; from the limestone of the Burren (the rockiest part of Ireland) to exuberant stretches of flowers and gardens; from a moody sea and crashing surf to massive stone cliffs battered by the relentless pounding of the waves, and from steely rivers to tranquil lakes, it's all here.The Irish respond to this dramatic environment by transforming it into one that solidifies and enriches their own sense of place. We all have this instinct to create our own space, but the Irish have made an art of it. Through the ancient, natural, and cultivated landscapes, surrounded by history and legend, we discover and celebrate the spirit of Ireland and its luminous beauty.
Hardcover: 160 pages
Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books (October 21, 2014)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1250056594
ISBN-13: 978-1250056597
Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 0.8 x 11.3 inches
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I stumbled across this wonderful book -- Ireland: A Luminous Beauty -- at the New York Society Library today, checking to see if I really have done enough homework for my trip in early Ireland on a car trip through those glorious environs. The photographs are wonderful and I am very tempted to buy a copy. Hold back, Robert -- wait until you get back from the real thing. [In the event, I purchased The Golden Book of Ireland during the trip, which has great photographs, and will return to the Library to look at pictures from this wonderful book when I have the urge.)Some other great books on Ireland that I'm dipping into.My go to guidebook to a destination is usually the Eyewitness series, at least if there is a recent edition, and for my fourth visit to Ireland in January (this time with a companion who has never been), we are carrying the 2016 edition of DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Ireland . We are also going to hire a guide to drive and explain various sites, so we feel well prepared.I also like to carry another book or two, especially since Ireland is so rich in history. This time I have been reading Rick Steves's version as supplemental reading with great pleasure.
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