“An Searrach” (The Foal) is a stunning Sea stack off the coast of the Dingle Peninsula. While it is easily visible from the wonderful beach of Kinard, I have always felt it is worth the hike along the coast to get a closer view of it.
An Searrach 4, on the Dingle Peninsula, Kinard, Wild atlantic way
These images were taken over 2 visits in 2015 and 2016 in quiet different conditions, fairly obvious from the images in this post. After reviewing images from the first visit I felt the composition was stronger if the sea stack had a closer relationship to the horizon, requiring a lower vantage point. Also there are certain vantage points that really demonstrate more clearly the origins of this sea stack’s name.
An Searrach 7, on the Dingle Peninsula, Kinard, Wild atlantic way
I had really considered this set of images as unfinished as I wanted to explore the area and wider environment more thoroughly, particularly the coast further east, but maybe that will have to wait a little longer. The beach at Kinard is also a place I haven’t explored fully with the camera in hand, the priority was always given to carrying shovels, buckets and picnic blankets!
An Searrach 3, on the Dingle Peninsula, Kinard, Wild atlantic way
An Searrach 1, on the Dingle Peninsula, Kinard
I had shared two of these images back at the time but it was interesting to revisit the original edits, in both cases I felt the best option was to hit the reset button and start again. Our taste can change quiet a lot over time, and hopefully the skills in the editting have improved slightly also.
An Searrach 6, on the Dingle Peninsula, Kinard, Wild atlantic way
An Searrach 9, on the Dingle Peninsula, Kinard, Wild atlantic way
An Searrach 5, on the Dingle Peninsula, Kinard, Wild atlantic way
An Searrach 7, on the Dingle Peninsula, Kinard, Wild atlantic way
An Searrach 10, on the Dingle Peninsula, Kinard, Wild atlantic way
