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Published: 2007-12-05 01:49:12 +0000 UTC; Views: 3488; Favourites: 130; Downloads: 0
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Description About time I posted this lol... When I went to Ireland.. I went to Blarney Castle and kissed the Blarney stone.. The Blarney Stone is supposed to give the gift of persuasive eloquence or blarney. Other's refer to it as the gift of gab.

It was a really interesting experience.. I was at the top of the castle and hung over the edge (meaning there was nothing below me but air.. and ground.. a LOOOOONG way down) The only thing keeping me from falling to my death was an older man who was flirting with me (jokingly, I think he was trying to make me relax) Not to mention that it had just rained and the castle was really slippery...

So yeah.. it was pretty scary.. but I would do it again in a heart beat.. and everyone who goes to Ireland should.. You can't leave Ireland with out kissing the legendary Blarney Stone...
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Comments: 77

just-joey [2009-10-15 03:05:34 +0000 UTC]

That and trying not to think about how many germy lips kissed the stone right before you...XD
But yeah, it's definitely worth it to at least be able to say you've had the experience. I know I enjoyed it, strange as it was~

And this is definitely a great shot of the castle - the angle and the clouds really give it a more ominous look. And I love all the contrasting greens in the plants below. And I'm very impressed that you managed to get a shot without people milling around.

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serel [2009-09-26 20:12:51 +0000 UTC]

A wonderful shot of Blarney Castle!

I've mentioned your name and the photo in my artist's comments on my own Blarney Castle shot [link] Please let me know if you would like me to remove the links.

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KSJaber In reply to serel [2009-10-11 22:55:12 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! And of course I don't mind. Support is always welcome

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Thunor [2009-05-01 20:53:02 +0000 UTC]

Do you use the stock lense on your D40?

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kkuffnerphotos [2009-03-08 20:45:08 +0000 UTC]

I love the perspective on this! Fantastic

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KSJaber In reply to kkuffnerphotos [2009-03-09 00:10:38 +0000 UTC]

Aw Thank you! It's probably my favorite of the photographs that I've taken. So many good memories

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kkuffnerphotos In reply to KSJaber [2009-03-09 00:30:05 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome! I can see why it would be one of your faves Definately can't miss that place whenever it is I make it over there hah.

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The-Nightmare-Escape [2009-02-12 11:24:25 +0000 UTC]

beautiful picture! strangly though I've never felt the need to dangle off of a castle held by a man so that I can kiss a stone....maybe thats why I've never been to Blarney

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KSJaber In reply to The-Nightmare-Escape [2009-02-13 09:28:21 +0000 UTC]

haha it was a pretty strange experience... when I went up there, I had no idea that I would have to dangle off, I thought it would just be in the middle or something. When I found out, I just thought that since I had climbed all the way up there, I might as well It was fun lol. I'd do it again. I will do it again

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The-Nightmare-Escape In reply to KSJaber [2009-02-13 14:24:29 +0000 UTC]

proof I think that you should always research where your going first so that you know when you'll have to dangle off the side of the castle

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CHutsell [2008-05-30 03:59:49 +0000 UTC]

Definately a good shot of the castle.

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KSJaber In reply to CHutsell [2008-05-30 12:35:19 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! It's a really beautiful place

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CHutsell In reply to KSJaber [2008-05-31 03:12:53 +0000 UTC]

It is very beautiful I only wish I went to the top to kiss the Blarney Stone.

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KSJaber In reply to CHutsell [2008-05-31 22:47:07 +0000 UTC]

Aw! Well you can do it next time

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CHutsell In reply to KSJaber [2008-06-01 04:33:35 +0000 UTC]

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WriteandShootClub [2008-05-14 18:32:58 +0000 UTC]

I wish i could go to Ireland! Im a Ferguson and would love to see my Ancestors land if you cant tell look on my home page :-p =PapaFergie

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KSJaber In reply to WriteandShootClub [2008-05-14 22:15:34 +0000 UTC]

Really? My clan is Scots-Irish, which is great because I got to visit both when I went. It's so beautiful over there! Like stepping back in time. And the pubs are amazing! I really hope you get to go one day.

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WriteandShootClub In reply to KSJaber [2008-05-15 16:18:40 +0000 UTC]

yup my blood line is directly linked to King Furgus. if you look him up youll see

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KSJaber In reply to WriteandShootClub [2008-05-15 22:49:47 +0000 UTC]

Really? So you've got a bit of royal blood eh? That's really cool... I'm linked to Ian Rankin the Scottish writer, and I think one of my ancestors was a mayor or something in Ireland... but royalty is so much better

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WriteandShootClub In reply to KSJaber [2008-05-15 22:54:07 +0000 UTC]

i know, where the heck is muh monay? lol

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KSJaber In reply to WriteandShootClub [2008-05-16 01:11:52 +0000 UTC]

haha wouldn't it be nice if someone showed up at your doorstep with a large pot of Irish gold?? Hey... it could happen!

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WriteandShootClub In reply to KSJaber [2008-05-16 16:23:13 +0000 UTC]

owe god im crossing my fingers everyday

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KSJaber In reply to WriteandShootClub [2008-05-16 19:46:55 +0000 UTC]

I'll cross mine for you too

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fear-inmotion [2008-05-05 20:41:19 +0000 UTC]

Ew, an old man flirting with me wouldn't make me relax. LOL My mom always jokes about people peeing on the stone. ;D

Awesome capture. Love how the light strikes everything, and the detail & texture are lovely. The plants in the foreground almost look painted! Awesome work.

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KSJaber In reply to fear-inmotion [2008-05-06 18:57:22 +0000 UTC]

O.O wow... peeing on the stone... I pray that really is just a joke

The wind was blowing when I took it, so all the plants went crazy, I think that's where the painted thing comes from.

Thank you so much

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Faeriedivine [2008-04-01 11:45:57 +0000 UTC]

oh what a beautiful place!!!

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KSJaber In reply to Faeriedivine [2008-04-02 01:28:59 +0000 UTC]

It really is! It's amazing!

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aoifesart [2008-03-28 16:01:35 +0000 UTC]

That's just WOW!

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KSJaber In reply to aoifesart [2008-03-28 21:02:19 +0000 UTC]

Aw! Thank you so much!

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crowen [2008-03-28 15:30:13 +0000 UTC]

This absolutely amazing! It's a great photo, good perspective, and above all, beautifull castle.
I love Ireland

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KSJaber In reply to crowen [2008-03-28 21:05:25 +0000 UTC]

Wow. Thank you! I'm glad you think so. I think that's one of the most popular places to take photos of Blarney Castle... I did a search on dA and I found a few kinda the same as mine But Ireland is amazing!

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lakemans [2008-03-26 23:55:19 +0000 UTC]

Id listen to any young Irish madien wether she had kissed the blarney stone or not..its the accent that does it for me, the sexiest accent in the world.

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KSJaber In reply to lakemans [2008-03-27 00:43:40 +0000 UTC]

I definitely have to agree with you on that! It is sexiest accent in the world… I fell β€œin love” with pretty much every guy that spoke to me... lol Especially the ones that spoke Gaelic… Beautiful language.

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RetteMichBabe [2008-03-26 18:07:33 +0000 UTC]

This is an amazing picture.. thanks for sharing both it and your story..

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KSJaber In reply to RetteMichBabe [2008-03-26 20:35:44 +0000 UTC]

I'm glad you like them both It was an amazing experience! I can't wait to go back!

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RetteMichBabe In reply to KSJaber [2008-03-26 21:35:34 +0000 UTC]

Well you enjoy yourself when you do!

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KSJaber In reply to RetteMichBabe [2008-03-26 21:48:31 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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RetteMichBabe In reply to KSJaber [2008-03-27 18:04:00 +0000 UTC]

You are very welcome!

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Comacold [2008-03-26 15:23:41 +0000 UTC]

Nice

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KSJaber In reply to Comacold [2008-03-26 20:33:08 +0000 UTC]

Glad you think so!

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dutchshun [2008-03-26 14:42:55 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful capture of the castle.

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KSJaber In reply to dutchshun [2008-03-26 20:32:35 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

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Hugsy25 [2008-01-01 17:03:20 +0000 UTC]

This is a great picture. Very atmospheric

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KSJaber In reply to Hugsy25 [2008-01-01 22:56:51 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! ^.^

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HeatherWaller-Rivet [2007-12-27 01:40:52 +0000 UTC]

featured in my journal:[link]

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KSJaber In reply to HeatherWaller-Rivet [2007-12-27 03:28:17 +0000 UTC]

Wow.. Thank you so much! It’s amazing to be featured with all that incredible work

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HeatherWaller-Rivet In reply to KSJaber [2007-12-30 16:34:06 +0000 UTC]

most welcome and Happy New Years

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KSJaber In reply to HeatherWaller-Rivet [2007-12-31 22:24:44 +0000 UTC]

you too

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CliveAyron [2007-12-14 02:02:13 +0000 UTC]

Gorgeous photo! I too have kissed the Blarney Stone inspite of being terrorfied of heights - what amused me was the amount of lipstick stuck on the thing!

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KSJaber In reply to CliveAyron [2007-12-15 19:48:57 +0000 UTC]

lol! I didn't see it ^.^ I think I had my eyes closed.. The weird thing is.. I've never been afraid of heights.. I am claustrophobic though.. and those stairs.. probably put me on edge hehe

Thank you!

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