The Congregation

Ducks and swans congregate at their favourite spot beneath the Parnell Bridge on the River Leitrim in Wicklow Town.

That Elusive Wave

Surfers searching for that elusive wave at Magheramore Beach on a stormy Friday last.  Well, it didn't happen during the 30 minutes or so while I was there - maybe not the ideal location?

Air Dryer

Pictured yesterday, this double crested cormorant drying it's wings in the gale force winds gusting downriver into Wicklow Harbour.  Despite spending much time in the water, cormorants don't possess the waterproofing oil of other seabirds and so must spend much time drying their wings.

Blight On The Horizon?

This is the southeast view from the beautiful Magheramore Beach showing four offshore wind turbines on the horizon.  Blight or not, the Arklow Bank Wind Park is located on a shallow sandbank some 10 kilometres off the coast of Arklow, Co Wicklow and consists of 7 GE Energy 3.6 megawatt turbines.  Obviously visible on all but the dreariest of days, this is the only offshore windfarm of it's kind, so far, along the east coast.  I wonder what the tourists think?

Hill Walking Country

Today, we're south of Glendalough in the remote area of Aughavannagh, Co Wicklow, the most southerly point of the Old Military Road from Dublin built in the wake of the 1798 Rebellion to open up the Wicklow Mountains to the British Army.  With the many peaks in these parts, this is magnificent long distance hill walking country.

The Colours Of Magheramore

Magheramore Beach, near Blainroe, Co Wicklow has much to recommend especially when, as high tide recedes, the colours at the edge of the dunes reveal themselves.

The Country Fountain

 

Spotted the other day, on a bend in the very quiet Clogga Road between Arklow and Clogga Beach in Co Wicklow, this old drinking fountain or is it just a water pump?  Maybe a little rusty round the edges, but it still functions.

Anyway, today is Theme Day in the City Daily Photo community and todays's theme is Fountains. To see lots more interpretations from around the world, click here to view thumbnails for all participants.