The Dark Hedges by Michael Kight

The Dark Hedges by Michael Kight

Tomorrow is the last full day for my bride and me on this visit to the United Kingdom. We have decided that this country needs much more exploration with its stunning beauty and equally beautiful people. We will be returning to North Carolina with not just a trove of remarkable images, but also with a deep heartfelt appreciation for the friends we’ve made here… we will not forget you! Today, we poked around the coastline and countryside of Northern Ireland with longtime friend Mari Ward-Foster… she’s not just knowledgeable of her country, she is truly a gifted photographer and a sweetheart to boot! We had a fun, though somewhat frustrating time here. Mari explains that this place was once relatively unknown by even those who live near here. However, having been a major scene backdrop of the HBO series Game of Thrones, it is now a destination for many on tour here in the UK. Busloads of folks clamored for shots of themselves with the same backdrop. Busses, taxis, cars, and people crowded this little country lane… until the rains came… with hail! Looking at the scene through the car window in the rain, I decided that this was the shot I was after. I got soaked, but it was worth it… though somewhat foreboding, I found this quite beautiful. Joyce, however, seems to think flying monkeys will appear any moment from these old beech trees.

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