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County Antrim: Ballintoy harbour

People who know my travels and photography know that I have been to some splendid coastal spots. I can honestly say that my mind was blown away with this tiny picturesque harbour. Accessed by a spectacular, steep winding road, it is a painter’s paradise with sea stacks, rocky islands, pools and busy harbour leading to one of Europe’s great cliff-top and wild beach walks. The village itself is one kilometre from the harbour up-hill.
I have a problem here. This place was only a 20 minute drive from our holiday home and so we visited it on two occasions, taking copious photographs. The first time, on our first full day in this area, the weather was very windy and the seas were pounding on the many rocks, displaying marvellous splash scenes with a backdrop of very broody cloud. In fact I took so many shots that the choice to post here is overwhelming. The second time was in much more photogenic lighting but nowhere as much interest in the waves at low tide. And so, in answer, I give you one of the few I took showing the very popular café, tiny path and free car park to give you an idea. I will post more of the real seascapes in the following days and weeks.

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16 comments

TOZ said:

Thats a beautiful harbour and caf'e Herb love to spend some time there looks a super coast.
Best Gordon
Very nice Image
20 months ago

Herb Riddle replied to TOZ:

Glad you see here the same as me Gordon.

Enjoy the week. Herb
20 months ago

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Lovely harbour scene.
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Rosalyn Hilborne said:

It looks very dramatic in this weather Herb. What a beautiful harbour! I would be captivated by it too. The rocks with the waves crashing to them look superb. I can't wait to see more shots of this place!
Sunday greetings & best wishes, Rosa.
20 months ago

Herb Riddle replied to Rosalyn Hilborne:

Never quite wanted to leave this spot Rosa. Kept crawling back for more shots. Hope now that I can live up to my hype.

Enjoy the week. Herb
20 months ago

Stephan Fey said:

Cozy place, at least at the time of this photo! :-) Very nice, Herb! Excited how it looks in good weather!
20 months ago

Nick Weall said:

Hi Herb, much as I like this shot ~ I'm looking forward to seeing big waves and stormy scenes next week ~ All the best ~ Nick
20 months ago

Herb Riddle replied to Nick Weall:

Thanks Nick. as said to Rosa Hope now that I can live up to my hype.

Enjoy the week. Herb
20 months ago

Steve Paxton said:

can just imagine the seas in high winds, great shot of this place and as you say it is hard just which do you put up.
20 months ago

Herb Riddle replied to Steve Paxton:

Hi Steve. The seas had gone down a bit when I took this after our biggish walk here. You have the same problems as me -as to what to post.

Enjoy the week. Herb
20 months ago

Keith Burton said:

A fantastic image Herb............and it's easy to see why you were so taken with this place! The rocks and the wave action look really dramatic and in contrast the harbour itself looks quite calm, nicely sheltered by that substantial looking harbour wall. The light is lovely too and in keeping with the weather you describe......and great to see the birds in flight! Looking forward to seeing some more photos from here.
20 months ago

Herb Riddle replied to Keith Burton:

Glad that you came along Keith. A wild and beautiful place. I can imagine out of season, it would be empty. When we got here, everybody was taking selfies with the large splashes on the rocks. I will look for something special to post from here next time.

Enjoy the week. Herb
20 months ago

Andy Rodker said:

Excellent, Herb! I look forward to seeing many more as and when!
20 months ago

Loose_Grip/Pete said:

Great capture of a great location Herb. Bring 'em on.
20 months ago

LotharW said:

Ich sehe auf der Karte, dass Du nicht sehr weit von der Insel Islay entfernt bist. Dort gibt es die Bowmore Brennerei, die sehr gute Single Malt herstellt. Viele Grüße, Lothar
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