Rusty Bridge, Caught My Eye #26

Caught My Eye  is a series of blog posts showing scenes I found interesting, odd, curious or beautiful. I am artistic and therefore an observer but I am not a photographer by any description. So if you expect top quality photography I'm afraid you will be disappointed.  But please do enjoy a snap shot glimpse of the world through my creative eyes. 

There's something spooky and atmospheric about this rusty old bridge seen at Bohernabreena Reservoirs where I was out walking on Paddy's Day. The lakes are a beautiful spot for a country walk incredibly close to Dublin city. On a duller day they'd make a great location for a ghostie film.  Or maybe I have an over active imagination. But you can't have creativity without imagination...

Rathfarnham Castle, Caught My Eye #20

Caught My Eye  is a series of blog posts showing scenes I found interesting, odd, curious or beautiful. Sometimes, but not always, they generate an idea for a piece of jewellery or an ornament. I am not a photographer, so please do not expect top quality photography :-). But I invite you to enjoy a glimpse of the world through my eyes.

Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin

I visited Rathfarnham Castle in the Dublin burbs a couple of weeks ago. It was an excuse for a meet up for a crafty chat with Etsy friend, Mo of Huggleknits and an opportunity to see the wonderful historical costume and toy display (the Berkley Collection; well worth a visit if you are into the history of fashion and wonderfully creepy vintage dolls.) It was a gorgeous sunny day for sipping our coffees in the little park in the grounds. But just as I went to take photos of the building, the sun disappeared, making the castle suddenly very foreboding. Can't you just hear the horror-movie 'dun-dun-duuuuuns'?!

Hmm....perhaps I should consider Hallowe'en accessories this year.....