Blacksod Harbour scene

A busy view of this working harbour located on the Belmullet Peninsular, Ireland in Blacksod Bay. Of course fences abound in such places. A miserable weather start to our day in this remote spot but it was to improve. In the background stands the old lighthouse. Just to the right, out of shot is still some evidence of the old whaling station (Blacksod Whaling Co ) that used to be located here (see pip). It was active from 1900 till 1925 as Blacksod Bay is the nearest point in Ireland to the continental shelf edge and the abysmal plain. Around 800 whales where harpooned and brought here and its main site on the nearby Island of Rusheen for processing.

More info: www.marinetours.ie/wildlife-log/64-captain-whalesgalore-wonderful-winter-wildlife-log.html

Enjoy the weekend.

ps another phone photo, as my many DSLR photos did not capture all this at quite the same p.o.v.

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52 comments - The latest ones

LotharW ^club

HFF, Herb. Ich stelle mir gerade vor, wie dort die Walfänger schwer arbeiteten und es stark nach Tran roch. Gut, daß der Walfang in den meisten Ländern verboten ist und so das Ausrotten der Säuger gestoppt wurde.

21 months ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to LotharW ^club

Thank you Lothar. Yes the British Isles was dotted with such stations years ago and we have a lot of whale blood on our hands for sure. Our Yorkshire resort of Whitby even has two whale bones in an arch overlooking the town. Good that we and the Irish have at least stopped all that. As you say, the smell must have been pretty powerful here but it would have kept all the local population in work, food and warmth.

HFF, enjoy your week.

21 months ago.

Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Well composed harbour scene Herb.
~~Happy~~ FF and enjoy your weekend.

21 months ago.

John Cass

HFF Herb, Have a nice weekend.

21 months ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to John Cass

Thanks John. You may be familiar with this location?

HFF, enjoy your week.

21 months ago.

Trudy Tuinstra ^club

there is a lot to see!!! I like it. HFF

21 months ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Trudy Tuinstra ^club

Yes there is, in such places.

HFF, enjoy your week.

21 months ago.

Peter Chet ^club

HFF Herb, certainly a busy scene with so much to look at .
Great capture ,hope your week is fine. ps do you have a location of it? I like to see and look around the area on GE.

21 months ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Peter Chet ^club

Hi Peter. Yes a lot here. The photo is now mapped.

HFF, enjoy your week. Herb

21 months ago.

Andy Rodker ^club

Very well composed and an interesting harbour at work (if you know what I mean!).

21 months ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Andy Rodker ^club

Thanks Andy. These places are always interesting and their histories even moreso.

HFF, enjoy your week.

21 months ago.

Nick Weall ^club

HFF Herb

21 months ago.

Nick Weall ^club has added

Great shot of a busy harbour btw

21 months ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Nick Weall ^club

Cheers for both these messages Nick

Have a great weekend. Herb

21 months ago.

Annemarie ^club

beautiful image
HFF:)

21 months ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Annemarie ^club

Thank you.

HFF, enjoy the weekend. Herb

21 months ago.

Rainer Blankermann ^club

HFF, Herb. Enjoy the weekend!

21 months ago.

David Slater (Spodde… ^club

Plenty of interest in that great shot Herb. HFF and best wishes for the weekend.

21 months ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to David Slater (Spodde… ^club

Glad you liked it David.

HFF, enjoy the weekend. Herb

21 months ago.

Schussentäler ^club

HFF und ein schönes Wochenende

21 months ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Schussentäler ^club

Danke.

HFF, enjoy the weekend. Herb

21 months ago.

Ruebenkraut ^club

HFF Herb!

21 months ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Ruebenkraut ^club

HFF to you too, enjoy the weekend. Herb

21 months ago.

David G Johnson ^club

A nicely full of interest picture there Herb'' ,,I think 'wall to wall' clutter is always good for these nautical themes.. // Have a good weekend - keep well - and a ''HFF'' from Dj.

21 months ago.

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

Yes, a harbour that is too clean and uncluttered just does not seem right. Glad you liked it.

HFF, enjoy the weekend. Herb

21 months ago.

Christa1004 ^club

It looks most busy, but there is nobody to see;-)) HFF Herb.

21 months ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Christa1004 ^club

There were just another couple besides us. perhaps the wrong time?

HFF, enjoy the weekend. Herb

21 months ago.

Erika+Manfred ^club

HFF, have a fine WE

21 months ago.

tiabunna ^club

A fine view of this working harbour and interesting notes, Herb. HFF and have a great weekend.

21 months ago.

Gudrun ^club

A beautiful busy harbour photo, I'm glad whaling was stopped but I realize that in former times poor communities needed it to survive.
hFF Herb, have a cool weekend!

21 months ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Gudrun ^club

Of course, you are so right about whaling in the past.

HFF, enjoy the weekend. Herb

21 months ago.

Old Owl ^club

HFF, Herb. An intriguing picture, full of detail. Your remarks about the whaling are interesting, too. Our last whaling station (in Albany, WA) didn't close until the 1970s and the sharks still congregate around the old fletching area where they were once attracted by the blood and offcuts. Our history is a bloody one, as is our present at times.

Keep yourself safe and well.

21 months ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Old Owl ^club

Good to see you here again. Interesting to hear about whaling in Australia. Our history is bloody as you say.

HFF, enjoy the weekend. Herb

21 months ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club

The detail and sharpness of this shot is excellent Herb. A very interesting picture with so much to see. Thank you also for the information that helps so much.
HFF and wish you a good weekend, Rosa.

21 months ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne ^club

Good to see you Rosa and very happy that you have enjoyed this scene and info.

HFF, enjoy the weekend. Herb

21 months ago.

Ulrich John ^club

HFF, Herb ! Have a nice weekend ahead !

21 months ago.

Marije Aguillo ^club

Ex elente composición. Las sogas en primer término quedan muy bonitas, dándole carácter a la toma.

21 months ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Marije Aguillo ^club

Glad you liked this scene with the ropes my friend.

HFF, enjoy the weekend. Herb

21 months ago.

Keith Burton ^club

Wherever you have working fishing boats there is normally something interesting to take photos of.............and this fantastically well detailed image has proved that. I especially like the ropes in the foreground!

An interesting narrative and link too...............the last paragraph of the article in the link is very true and ever-so-slightly scary. We are sometimes our own worst enemy :-(

Enjoy the rest of your day...........and have a lovely weekend.

Interesting that in those days the whaling company was referred to as a fishery. I've heard it said that people felt guilty about killing mammals, but weren't that bothered about killing fishes. Making it seem that whales were fishes eased their guilt..!!

21 months ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Keith Burton ^club

Thanks for your visit with you wonderful narrative Keith. A lot to think about when we see evidence of whaling here. The article, as you have found out is quite revealing. Yes, fishing was OK but not killing sea-mammals. Such is life, turning blind eyes. Very glad you liked it.

Best Wishes. Herb

21 months ago. Edited 21 months ago.

Gabi Lombardo ^club

there are many things to see in this little harbour!! HFF and a nice WE to you!

21 months ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Gabi Lombardo ^club

Yes, i would have been better in nicer weather though. Thanks for the call Gabi.

Belated HFF, Herb

21 months ago.

Peter_Private_Box ^club

Hi Herb
A wonderful and interesting picture, which I like very much!
Very nice composition
I do like images of these old fishing ports, complete with ropes and lobster pots stacked up!
Best Wishes, HFF, a nice weekend, and stay safe!!
Peter

21 months ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Peter_Private_Box ^club

Always good to potter around such places Peter. thanks for the trip.

Belated HFF, Herb

21 months ago.

Loose_Grip/Pete ^club

A real working harbour.
HFF Herb & have a great weekend.

21 months ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Loose_Grip/Pete ^club

It sure was but it was also devoid of them on this visit.

Belated HFF, Herb

21 months ago.

Mario Vargas ^club

love the tons of elements, shapes, colors and sharpness, great shot, HFF

21 months ago.

Steve Paxton ^club

Its interesting to see another Whaling shot not a past to be proud of but you have to admit kept the population busy and working, I dont know of very many uncluttered harbours with all the things of life on the sea there. HFF you have a good weekend.

21 months ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Steve Paxton ^club

Ah you are quite right about all habours being cluttered really. I am reminded by 'Old Owl' above that your country (in Albany) was still whaling in the 70s. Such was those times and in many ways, some of our worst traits are returning as can be seen in Ukraine.

Belated HFF, Herb

21 months ago.

Bergfex ^club

HFF Herb!

21 months ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Bergfex ^club

Thanks. Belated HFF, Herb

21 months ago.

gezginruh ^club

A very beautiful harbour picture with these fishing boats!

Belated HFF and have a great weekend!

Best wishes
Füsun

21 months ago.

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