I love this idea. Alyce at Home with Books hosts a Saturday Snapshot, in which you can post a beloved picture taken by yourself, a friend or family member (not randomly found on the Web). Then, simply visit Alyce at Home with Books and post a link there to your photo.
Winter on Mulranny Beach, County Mayo, Ireland.
I took this on the day after my brother’s wedding there two years ago. I’m from County Mayo, but when we were kids, the weather was rarely nice enough to go to the beach. But now I’m a grown up and a returning expat. So I go. Just ‘cos I can.
About Aine Greaney
I'm an Irish writer living in greater Boston. I've published four books--two novels, a small collection of short stories and a how-to writing book, "Writer with a Day Job" (Writers Digest Books). I've also published lots of short stories, essays and feature articles.
My latest project, "What Brought You Here" is a non-fiction narrative about being an expatriate in America.
Find me on Twitter @ainegreaney. Or at my author web page, www.ainegreaney.com.
As well as creative writing, I am the communications director for a healthcare non-profit. I also lead creative writing workshops at various libraries, schools and arts programs. At my workshops, I've been inspired by lots of wonderful writers--most of whom work a day job!
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It looks beautiful, if a bit cold 🙂 Like the reds on the boat.
Thanks. Yes, it was cold. February. Brrrr … but we had a good day at the wedding–even good enough for outdoor pics. Thanks for visiting.
Oh, I like this shot. The boat makes it just perfect. I’d love to go to Ireland sometime. My husband has been, but not me so far. Thanks for sharing!!
Thanks for your kind words on the photo. You should go to Irealnd–easy to travel around, and only 5 hours from the east coast.
Being able to do things “because you can” is a nice aspect of being a grown-up! And what a wonderful view.
The close up boat and far off town makes a lovely composition.
I would like to hear the story of the abandoned red boat.
It does look kind of chilly, but very charming.
What a lovely picture. The red boat adds just the right zing of color!
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The red boat really makes the photo pop. Well done.
Great photo! One day I’ll get to Ireland!
Sharon, I’m sure you will. It’s pretty easy to get there, though airlines keep jacking up those prices.
Great composition in your photo … and the colors! It may be a cold beach but it would draw me back too!
Thanks, Susan. It is beautiful there. Nice setting for a wedding, too.
Lovely shot! I took a very similar one while in the Highlands one year.
Thanks, Cathy. Believe it or not, even though it was so close by sea from Irl., I’ve never been north of the Tweed. Love to go some day …
Beautiful, Aine! It’s making me miss Ireland…
Thanks, Kristin. It was nice to walk there.