Photo Gallery:The Cliffs of Moher By Emily Scheirer
Through the centuries, the Cliffs of Moher have become one of the most popular tourist attractions in Ireland. Guests travel from all corners of the world to experience the sheer natural beauty of the weathered cliffs, and feel the powerful winds coming in from the vast Atlantic Ocean. On May 25 Point Park’s International Media class experienced the power and splendor of this natural wonder firsthand.
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The Cliffs of Moher By Emily Scheirer Through the centuries, the Cliffs of Moher have become one of the most popular tourist attractions in Ireland. Guests travel from all corners of the world to experience the sheer natural beauty of the weathered cliffs, and feel the powerful winds coming in from the vast Atlantic Ocean. On May 25 Point Park’s International Media class experienced the power and splendor of this natural wonder firsthand. The Cliffs of Moher, rather than being barren and warped by the intense winds, are actually brimming with green grass and luscious plant life. focallength 20 flash 16 cameramake Canon height 3456 fnumber 5.6 exposuretime 0.002 camerasoftware Adobe Photoshop Ligh originaldate 5/25/2017 12:25:01 AM width 5184 cameramodel Canon EOS REBEL SL1 The massive Cliffs of Moher tower 390 feet above the sea, 702 feet at their highest point, according to the official website. They stretch for five miles. focallength 17 flash 16 cameramake Canon height 3456 fnumber 5.6 exposuretime 0.003125 camerasoftware Adobe Photoshop Ligh originaldate 5/25/2017 12:26:18 AM width 5184 cameramodel Canon EOS REBEL SL1 The walkways that follow along the edges of the cliffs maintain a sense of modernity while still paying homage to and not overshadowing the natural landscape. focallength 38 flash 16 cameramake Canon height 3456 fnumber 5.6 exposuretime 0.003125 camerasoftware Adobe Photoshop Ligh originaldate 5/25/2017 12:28:52 AM width 5184 cameramodel Canon EOS REBEL SL1 Every angle of this massive juxtaposition between land and sea has its own awe-inspiring beauty — so much so that it’s difficult to just take one picture! focallength 17 flash 16 cameramake Canon height 3456 fnumber 5.6 exposuretime 0.003125 camerasoftware Adobe Photoshop Ligh originaldate 5/25/2017 12:29:02 AM width 5184 cameramodel Canon EOS REBEL SL1 “At the end of the 16th to early 19th centuries, young nobles would embark on grand tours of Europe – and Irish travel journals around the time of 1780 give many descriptions of the beauty of County Clare and the Cliffs of Moher.” –Official website of the Cliffs of Moher, cliffsofmoher.ie focallength 17 flash 16 cameramake Canon height 3456 fnumber 5.6 exposuretime 0.002 camerasoftware Adobe Photoshop Ligh originaldate 5/25/2017 12:29:17 AM width 5184 cameramodel Canon EOS REBEL SL1 Visitors shops and restaurants have been built into the hillside. Again, the modern creations added to the cliffs never take away from their natural beauty. focallength 66 flash 16 cameramake Canon height 3456 fnumber 5.6 exposuretime 0.0015625 camerasoftware Adobe Photoshop Ligh originaldate 5/25/2017 12:30:02 AM width 5184 cameramodel Canon EOS REBEL SL1 The massive cliffs are put into perspective when positioned against tourist-filled walkways. The tower in the distance here appears miniature in size. focallength 30 flash 16 cameramake Canon height 3456 fnumber 5.6 exposuretime 0.00125 camerasoftware Adobe Photoshop Ligh originaldate 5/25/2017 12:32:03 AM width 5184 cameramodel Canon EOS REBEL SL1 Cornelius O’Brien, a local landowner accredited with presenting the cliffs as a tourist destination, built O’Brien’s Watchtower at the highest point of the cliffs as a visitors viewing platform. focallength 75 flash 16 cameramake Canon height 3456 fnumber 5.6 exposuretime 0.0015625 camerasoftware Adobe Photoshop Ligh originaldate 5/25/2017 12:32:21 AM width 5184 cameramodel Canon EOS REBEL SL1 Visitors walk along the edge of the cliff after climbing a short stone wall that separates the official, publicly owned path and this privately owned land, which has been trodden into a path of its own. While the stone wall offers visitors safety, many choose to obtain a closer view – however risky it may be. focallength 24 flash 16 cameramake Canon height 3456 fnumber 5.6 exposuretime 0.003125 camerasoftware Adobe Photoshop Ligh originaldate 5/25/2017 12:37:14 AM width 5184 cameramodel Canon EOS REBEL SL1 Standing at the edge of the cliffs, nearly 400 feet above sea level provides for a surreal and humbling experience with nature. focallength 17 flash 16 cameramake Canon height 5184 fnumber 5.6 exposuretime 0.0015625 camerasoftware Adobe Photoshop Ligh originaldate 5/25/2017 12:38:51 AM width 3456 cameramodel Canon EOS REBEL SL1 Behind the edges of the cliffs lay vast pastures teeming with lush, green grass and holding stunning views of the countryside landscape beyond them. The land is far from vacant, though – Farms full of a variety of animals and their human families call this stunning land their home. focallength 26 flash 16 cameramake Canon height 3456 fnumber 5.6 exposuretime 0.00125 camerasoftware Adobe Photoshop Ligh originaldate 5/25/2017 12:50:47 AM width 5184 cameramodel Canon EOS REBEL SL1 Waves batter the bases of the cliffs, causing white foam in the otherwise pristine blue waters. Hundreds of birds – often difficult to see – fly around the bases, too. focallength 66 flash 16 cameramake Canon height 3456 fnumber 5.6 exposuretime 0.0025 camerasoftware Adobe Photoshop Ligh originaldate 5/25/2017 12:54:23 AM width 5184 cameramodel Canon EOS REBEL SL1 Visitors dot the pathways and test how close they can travel toward the very edge of the land for a glimpse at the sea below. focallength 22 flash 16 cameramake Canon height 3456 fnumber 5.6 exposuretime 0.005 camerasoftware Adobe Photoshop Ligh originaldate 5/25/2017 12:54:56 AM width 5184 cameramodel Canon EOS REBEL SL1 Cows graze in the pastures just behind the cliffs and tourist walkways. focallength 85 flash 16 cameramake Canon height 3456 fnumber 5.6 exposuretime 0.0008 camerasoftware Adobe Photoshop Ligh originaldate 5/25/2017 1:02:49 AM width 5184 cameramodel Canon EOS REBEL SL1 Visitors outside the tower can look far across the sea. “In the 1970s, the derelict O’Brien’s Tower was restored and in 1978 a small visitor centre was built to serve the Cliffs of Moher. This centre operated until 2005 when work began on the new Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre.” – Official website of the Cliffs of Moher, cliffsofmoher.ie focallength 79 flash 16 cameramake Canon height 3456 fnumber 5.6 exposuretime 0.0015625 camerasoftware Adobe Photoshop Ligh originaldate 5/25/2017 1:17:37 AM width 5184 cameramodel Canon EOS REBEL SL1 focallength 17 flash 16 cameramake Canon height 3456 fnumber 5.6 exposuretime 0.00125 camerasoftware Adobe Photoshop Ligh originaldate 5/25/2017 1:18:38 AM width 5184 cameramodel Canon EOS REBEL SL1 Sunny days at the cliffs are said to be rare and far between. Point Park University students were lucky enough to encounter such fair weather on their visit. focallength 28 flash 16 cameramake Canon height 3456 fnumber 5.6 exposuretime 0.002 camerasoftware Adobe Photoshop Ligh originaldate 5/25/2017 1:27:24 AM width 5184 cameramodel Canon EOS REBEL SL1 Privately-owned pastures and fields line the Cliffs, allowing guests to gain a well-rounded experience of Ireland’s rural living. focallength 17 flash 16 cameramake Canon height 3456 fnumber 5.6 exposuretime 0.002 camerasoftware Adobe Photoshop Ligh originaldate 5/25/2017 1:30:48 AM width 5184 cameramodel Canon EOS REBEL SL1 The cliffs themselves are not the only aspect of this land to offer stunning views. The high vantage point allows for an amazingly picturesque look at the countryside of County Clare. focallength 17 flash 16 cameramake Canon height 3456 fnumber 5.6 exposuretime 0.00125 camerasoftware Adobe Photoshop Ligh originaldate 5/25/2017 1:32:30 AM width 5184 cameramodel Canon EOS REBEL SL1