Ireland

Samuel Beckett Bridge over River Liffey in the center of Dublin is a modern masterpiece. Designed by Dr. Santiago Calatrava Valls, the bridge resembles a harp - it even opens to let vessels to pass.

Glendalough (in Irish Gleann Dá Loch) is a valley in Wicklow County south of Dublin, Ireland. This was taken in the monastery and its grounds. The building in the background is St. Kevin's Church (aka Kitchen), which has a unique stone roof.

Glendalough (in Irish Gleann Dá Loch) is a valley in Wicklow County south of Dublin, Ireland. This was taken in the monastery and its grounds. The trees form a natural frame for the tombstones.

The famous Temple Bar at the even more famous Temple Bar. The Irish named The Bar after the quarter in their irreverance - or did they name the quarter after the Bar? In any case, it's a landmark within a landmark, and a pretty one at that! This is a side entrance.

This exquisite sign on the pavement points back where you came from - a very helpful sign in case you missed the tavern the first time you passed it.

Taken climbing up the Wicklow Mountains on R115/Military Road at Glenmacnass Waterfall, north of Laragh in Ireland.

Taken climbing up the Wicklow Mountains on R115/Military Road at Glenmacnass Waterfall, north of Laragh in Ireland.

Taken climbing up the Wicklow Mountains on R115/Military Road at Glenmacnass Waterfall, north of Laragh in Ireland.

Serene sunset in the harbor of Dun Laoghaire (aka Dunleary) south of Dublin in Ireland.

Howth harbor just before sunset, quiet, waiting for Spring.

Walking around Howth I saw this colorful Irish Coast Guard building in the harbor. I managed to fit the entire facade in the frame by backing all the way to the wall of the building across the street, shooting over a parked car.

Lighthouse and passing boat taken from the end of a pier in cool winter Howth harbor.