Making the Most of a New Location With Limited Time
Recently, I had an overnight stay in Ferrycarrig, Co. Wexford, on the south-east coast of Ireland. I had an hour each day to do some exploring with my camera.
Since this is a location which is new to me in terms of photography, I wanted to capture a variety of images – some of the historical landmarks associated with the area and some of the more unremarkable features of the place.
When I have just a short time to spend in an area, I usually do some research before arriving to discover what the location has to offer. This part of the country has a rich history, and a main feature of the area was the original Ferrycarrig Castle, built in 1169 and considered to be the first Norman castle in Ireland. The ruins of the castle lie beneath the round tower on the grounds of the Irish National Heritage Park, just across the road from my hotel.
Adjacent to my hotel was another historical monument, a 15th century rectangular Norman tower house, commonly called Ferrycarrig Castle by locals and visitors. This structure was built in the 1400s by the Roche family to protect the River Slaney ferry crossing from bandits. From the base of the tower house you have panoramic river views.
Source – https://wexfordhub.com
When photographing a new location with little time to scout, and no likelihood of visiting again in the near future, I think that some advance research helps me understand the place and brings greater intimacy to the images I make there.
I hope you find some of them interesting.
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