Kylemore Abbey

Admire with me this most beautiful Abbey. Set in its own private grounds that are open to the public. The abbey is still in use today. - I believe this view is even more stunning with flat mirror waters but that was asking a bit to much.

Kylemore Abbey is a Benedictine monastery founded in 1920 on the grounds of Kylemore Castle, in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland. The abbey was founded for Benedictine Nuns who fled Belgium in World War I. - The castle itself was built in the late 1800's by Mitchell Henry MP and has a beautiful Victorian Walled Garden.
As always, Best Viewed Full Screen

ColRam, Angelofruhr, Nouchetdu38, ROL/Photo and 23 other people have particularly liked this photo

34 comments - The latest ones

Malik Raoulda ^club

Un vrai plaisir pour les yeux ++++++

5 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Malik Raoulda ^club

Malik, you must see my photos just seconds after I have posted them. A special scene here of a truly marvellous beauty. I was fortunate here that the sun was shining on this bright light stonework
Best Wishes and thanks, Herbert

5 years ago.

Daniela Brocca ^club

Ooooh, You know Herb, I have been there in 2006 during my tour of Irland. A beautiful place and the garden too. At the time I did not have yet the digital camera.

5 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Daniela Brocca ^club

Ah Daniela, it is nice that we have actually shared some of the same photographic spots together. We wanted to go into the gardens on one day but it was dark and raining heavily and so the idea was abandoned. This shot was taken whilst on route to the famous '12 Pins' drive. Such a pity that you did not have a digital camera in those days, perhaps you can still scan one of your paper photographs.
Cheers, Herb

5 years ago.

TOZ ^club

Hi Herb another super crystal sharp shot from Ireland beautiful Abbey.

5 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to TOZ ^club

Thanks Toz, yes a beautiful castle/Abbey and I was most fortunate with the lighting here. We never did go in though.
Cheers, Herb

5 years ago.

John Goodwin

Great shot, Herb, looks better when enlarged. Nice one.

5 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to John Goodwin

Thanks John for this. I make all my photos on here to full size 2400pix long edge in order to be viewed full size. Even this is a cut-down from the initial 6000x4000p from the camera.

Cheers, Herb

5 years ago.

Peter Castell ^club

A gorgeous location superbly captured Herb

5 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Peter Castell ^club

It was a most gorgeous location as you say. That day was a most bountiful photographic day.
Cheers, Herb

5 years ago.

David G Johnson ^club

Smack on light to the Abbey there Herb'... really sets it off... almost a spot light effect.
A super photo'....
Cheers from Dave.

5 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to David G Johnson ^club

I am glad that you see in this what saw David. I could have not wished for a better spot of light on the building which is set off by the darker wooded background.

Cheers, Herb

5 years ago.

Sarah P. ^club

Definitely worth seeing in the larger version.
The nuns must be very happy there. Except for the lack of central heating, perhaps ...

5 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Sarah P. ^club

Thanks Sarah, yes as you say, a must, for full size viewing. Unfortunately with the ease of screen printing I found previously that a lot of my photo's were appearing all over the world in advertising without my consent nor an acknowledgement to me as the owner, hence the need for a watermark type signature that is a bit of a put-off for some. - I would imagine in the old days it was very cold but now they would have small rooms with a cosy fire perhaps :)
Regards, Herb

5 years ago.

tiabunna ^club

A marvellous building and a lovely scene, Herb.

5 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to tiabunna ^club

You are right on both instances there George. Glad to oblige you.

Cheers, Herb

5 years ago.

Marie-claire Gallet

WOW, a marvelous place, Herb *****************

5 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Marie-claire Gallet

It was indeed Marie-Claire. My pleasure to share.

Regards, Herb

5 years ago.

Marie-claire Gallet

5 years ago.

Keith Burton ^club

What a wonderful location..............and as you say, a really beautiful building. Very well composed and taken Herb.

5 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Keith Burton ^club

It was a great and interesting place. The Abbey itself looking almost silver here with the light on tat light stonework. Gald you approved of the way I took it.

Cheers Keith, Herb

5 years ago.

Adriana Grecu

Superbe vue!!

5 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Adriana Grecu

Thank You Adriane

Best Wishes, Herb

5 years ago.

Dave Roberts 2014

A beautiful view, nice composition.

5 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Dave Roberts 2014

Good to see you here Dave. My pleasure to share this view.

Cheers, Herb

5 years ago.

Léopold ^club

I like to rest in abbeys for 2 or 3 days. Can we stay there for a journey Herb ?

5 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Léopold ^club

I rather doubt that Leopold. I think only the gardens are open to the public as this is a working Abbey with holy orders. Glad you liked it.

Regards, Herb

5 years ago.

Léopold ^club has replied to Herb Riddle ^club

Thanks for your kind details and reply Herb.

5 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club

It is very beautiful and in a stunning setting, which is framed very well here. Thank you for the interesting information too. Have a nice weekend....Rosa.

5 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club

Always good to please you here Rosa. Just one more scene from this wonderful world of ours! Good that you enjoyed the info too. ~ Herb

5 years ago.

Nicolas Mertens ^club

Wonderful picture.

5 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Nicolas Mertens ^club

Welcome Nicolas. Glad you enjoyed this one.

5 years ago.

Leo W ^club

a wonderful place with embedded castle an excellent composed picture

5 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Leo W ^club

Thanks Leo, I was very pleased with this too.

5 years ago.

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