Today has been one of those sensual Sundays when you feel that nature is striving to shock, soothe and soul-search all at the same time.
I guess we needed a day like this here in Ireland with all the upheaval going on in the background as the General Election count goes on and on and political uncertainty hangs in the air.
I had lambs on my mind as I drove towards the Copper Coast searching the fields for new arrivals. The sky looked uncertain as I left Tramore and soon a snowy vista opened up in front of me as the Comeragh Mountains, which look down on the sea, were well powdered:
The sea itself was basking under blue, blue skies and the tall cliffs at Benvoy Beach were in deep reflection:
Near Bonmahon, I found the peaceful bleating and gentleness that I had been craving. It swept me out of time and into a warm, woolly world of whispering and playfulness.
What more could anyone ask for?
SOCIAL BRIDGE ~ Jean Tubridy connecting with you from Ireland 
Still waiting for the first lambs hereabouts.
Feel so lucky to have a few around here and they seem healthy and happy!
I’m watching for them 🙂
Hope it won’t be too long for you.
Don’t think it will 🙂
Good!
🙂
Copper Coast is stunning! Glad you found peace amid the insanity and uncertainty of elections!
CC, thanks very much. It was great to find such calm.
You are very fortunate to be able to get into your car and find these gorgeous spots.
George, I try to never, ever take it for granted and I don’t think I do.
No, you seem to have a strong appreciation of your gifts.
Sheep Divining – indeed a valuable talent, 😀
It can become a major obsession at this time of year. I should know after all these years at it ~ since early childhood with my mother!
I could ask for nothing more!! How absolutely lovely and then adorable!!!
I had you in mind when I was headed out, Luanne! ‘Adorable’ for sure.
It’s good to remember the very good in the world, like these sheep and your landscapes.
Aw thanks!
Happy March!
Beautiful landscapes and the spring lamb what a bonus.
Thanks Joseph. The light was wonderfully diverse and the lamb was like the pot of gold at the end of a rainbow.
Lambikins… And mountains – I didn’t know you had mountains like that!
Oh Sandy, Ireland has lots and lots to offer in the way of hillocks and pretty big mountains. This range is what we see fr9om Tramore and sometimes it seems like it is towering on top of us even though it’s about 20 miles away.
Those are great pics. I love the landscape views.
Many thanks for writing. Delighted you like the views.
O wow, I just love your photos.
Hi Arlene, thanks for your kind words. The photos definitely don’t do the glory of our countryside justice.
Great photos, I would love to visit those mountains!
Hi Chris, the Comeragh Mountains are gorgeous and have lots of lakes from glacial activity. Definitely worth a long visit with good hiking boots and tasty picnics.
Peaceful images, Jean. Just read Vincent Browne’s piece in the Irish Times concluding that regardless of the outcome, nothing will change – which is fundamentally the issue for all western democracies. A matter for despair or reassurance depending on your point of view.
“Be well, do good work, and keep in touch”
Hi Robin, Vincent Browne is a fine writer and broadcaster but just one voice! I wouldn’t be soooooo pessimistic. It feels like there could be change in the air. The Election count is still going on in some constituencies so I wouldn’t hold my breath about the formation of a new government any time soon!
Amazing pictures, Jean! Sea, mountains, peace, joy? Just everything!
Hi Dana, it felt like ‘everything’ was there to be embraced and enjoyed.
Such loveliness here Jean, thanks for sharing these slices of your Sunday…
My pleaure, Jewels. Hope your ‘pet lamb’ is doing well!
What more indeed? How fortunate you are, Jean, to live amidst such supernal beauty.
Hi Hariod, yes, fortunate indeed, though I can’t say it ‘just happened.’ There was a lot of persuasion involved!
beautiful photos, and the scattering of snow sets off the mountains.
Hi Joan, it was looking lovely and the snow is so unusual for us that I can never resist going off to take a closer look.
It is true, what more can anyone ask for. So beautiful! Thank you for sharing these wonderful sights Jean.
Nothing. Absolutely nothing. The images are truly beautiful, Jean.
Ah thanks, Elen.
Incredible. Period.
Lovely slices of Sunday – majestic mountains, atmospheric reflections and soft lambs 🙂
Oh, it was divine, Andrea. One of those days to treasure forever.
Lovely photos. Wonderful place!
Thanks very much for writing.