This place is the BEST place on Earth for Photography

As my day on the Dingle Peninsula came to a close, I had to fit one last shoot in and the location I chose was not only a stunning spot with incredible views of the Wild Atlantic, but was also an icon from the film industry’s past. Situated right on the edge of the headland lies a structure that was built with one specific reason, to act as a central area for the film to work it. Ryans’ Daughter is a movie that was made in 1970 and heavily featured the stunning scenery that the Dingle Peninsula offers. Now I’ve said many times in the past that this entire area is simply stunning and the location that was chosen to build this structure offers uninterrupted views of the full panorama, so it is no surprise that spot was chosen by the film-makers, however here is one catch to that conundrum as it lives on in 2024.
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[@christian.irmler]

Hi Darren, oh yes, that's definitely a fantastic spot. I like all the photographs you got. Great work, buddy 😉
Nice greetings,
Christian

[@DarrenJSpoonley]

Thank you very much my friend ! It’s a super playground to have for sure ! Thanks for watching Delighted you enjoyed it

[@IzzyAbuleelaPhotography]

What a wonderful broken old ruin, the building wasn't too bad either 😂. In all seriousness what a beautiful old school, loved its history and that backdrop!!! Perfection buddy. Have a great weekend 🙏🙏🙏

[@DarrenJSpoonley]

lol thanks buddy

[@leto_len]

Wonderful as always. Beautiful spot & a shame building has been left to fall.

[@DarrenJSpoonley]

Thank you very much ! Yeah, it would make an incredible attraction

[@DiarmuidODonovan]

Nice spot to visit, ive never been there before. Nice shots

[@DarrenJSpoonley]

Thanks Bro

[@ms5793]

❤❤

[@DarrenJSpoonley]

Thank you very much

[@NeilArthurs]

Smashing stuff! Visited there once before and enjoyed it. Interesting place to shoot at. The light you captured in some of the frames is really lovely, that big cloud got the colour really nicely @11.31 Great stuff as always. Cheers

[@DarrenJSpoonley]

Thank you very much Pal

[@jbairdexp]

Surely there's a Grand Design's project there for someone! Who wouldn't want a house with a view like that. 🙂

[@DarrenJSpoonley]

Now that’s an idea for sure 💪 ownership info and planning might get in the way 🧐🧐

[@jbairdexp]

@@DarrenJSpoonley Who needs planning?!! lol

[@DarrenJSpoonley]

@jbairdexp ask for forgiveness before permission. :-)

[@SteveZodiac777]

Nice work Darren!

[@DarrenJSpoonley]

Thanks a million Steve

[@rongiesbers6458]

Lovely compositions Darren, might try some of them myself.

[@DarrenJSpoonley]

Thank you very much Ron!! Looking forward to seeing your takes! Thanks for watching Delighted you enjoyed it

[@ginaherold]

Last month I met both Jaro and his wife! Lovely people and Jaro is SO talented🤩 I didn’t get the chance to shoot sunset behind the schoolhouse, but it’s a pretty loop walk from the Blasket Center. And Eddie’s hiking videos have already helped me plan some future trips. Nice to see you all together.

[@DarrenJSpoonley]

Jaro is great for sure 💪 Delighted you enjoyed it Thanks for watching

[@michaelhall2709]

FWIW I definitely thought the shot at 9:15 was the best balance of foreground and subject.

[@DarrenJSpoonley]

Thanks a lot

[@RalphGoldsmith]

Fabulous building as a subject, lovely images throughout. Nice one, thanks for sharing

[@DarrenJSpoonley]

Many thanks Ralph! The entire area is just stunning for sure ! Thanks for watching

[@kev4393]

Yes, it is fabulous to have your buddies with you when out for a shoot ❤

[@DarrenJSpoonley]

100% Kev, great to hang out for sure

[@davidwalker2402]

Great job Darren great video and some very nice images.

[@DarrenJSpoonley]

Thank you very much! Delighted you enjoyed it

[@johnmacbikerie]

Think you'll have to move to Kerry Darren 😉

[@DarrenJSpoonley]

The thought has crossed my mind more than once John :-)