Please don't kill Kenny, a photo from Kilkenny, South

Photographer's Note

I continue my travel through different Irish counties (see the map).
People who know County Kilkenny would certainly expect here the photograph of Kilkenny Castle, which is probably the most prominent piece of architecture in this area and one of the largest and best preserved castles in Ireland.
So just to surprise you I decided to show you another face of this town: fragment of its riverside.

Kilkenny, (Irish: Cill Chainnigh, meaning "Cell of Canice"), population of 8,591, is situated on both banks of the River Nore, at the centre of County Kilkenny in the province of Leinster in the south-east of Ireland.

Regarding the title of the photo: many towns in Ireland start with the word "kill". My favourite is Killarney. In my personal opinion the name of that town was invented by somebody who hates the Governor of California. ;)

besnard, Amaz, asajernigan, Graal, hispic, macondo, PaulVDV, jafadabret, Kielia, delpeoples, maria-v1981, No_One, ikeharel, COSTANTINO oznaczył to zdjęcie jeko użyteczne

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Jeppo (17645) 2009-05-21 1:54

czesc Mariusz,

ladny kadr i kolory.....I like this different view of Kilkenny....it's nice to go - sometimes - outside the common trails....

pozdro
silvio

jurek1951 (42198) 2009-05-21 1:55

Witaj Mariusz,
ladnie pokazane zabudowania nad brzegiem szkoda ze nie dales wiecej lewej strony,super kolory,pozdrawiam
Jurek

besnard (59196) 2009-05-21 2:03

Bonjour Mariusz
Un joli cliché de ces maisons colorées et de leur reflet bien saisi. C'est du bon travail.
Merci pour le partage et bonne journée.
Nicole

PixelTerror (0) 2009-05-21 2:03

HI MAriusz
W very nice row of houses by the river, the light is superb to have them glow against the dark clouds, excellent clarity as well.
Have a nice day JY

romalek (3126) 2009-05-21 2:04

Witaj
ładny kadr z odbiciem w lustrze wody, piękne kolory i światło, bardzo dobra ostrość
pozdrowienia
Roman

Amaz (11475) 2009-05-21 3:18

Hi Mariusz,
interesting capture!
Good work!

Best regards,

dta (98848) 2009-05-21 3:40

Hello Mariusz ,
Wonderful perspective , colors , and reflection . This archicture is so beautiful . The light is outstanding , too , under this threatening sky .
regards

skerdreux (3184) 2009-05-21 3:57

Hello !

It's a typical irish village. I love the POV and composition.
TFS
have a nice day
Sylvain.

asajernigan (21427) 2009-05-21 4:02

Mariusz,
This is a nicely composed shot using the reflection to add depth and balance to the scene. The angle of the shot works well using the waters edge to create a diagonal through the shot. The lighting and colors are great with excellent sharpness and detail.
TFS,
Asa

chrkont (4005) 2009-05-21 4:13

Hi Mariusz
Very nice photo, i like a lot the colors and the crystal reflections.
Very good job
Regards
Christos

SNOOP_Chan (4377) 2009-05-21 4:17

Too late, Kenny is already dead...Cartman did it :) Nice reflections, a perfect compo, good sharpness and some amzing colors, wd!

yaya13baut (3344) 2009-05-21 6:18

hi Mariusz,
a great line of colorful houses, between sky and water that seem the same.
Well composed, around this bank like a border between the top and the reflection at the bottom.
Yannis

chawax (20764) 2009-05-21 8:33

Hi Mariusz,
I've been in Kilkenny many years ago, I remember the castle very well but I can't remember this view on the quays. Very nice reflections and you used very well the bank of the river to give more depth to your picture. About the title, I heard that "they killed Kenny" cue of South Park was the result of a bet between authors about telling the name of a beer in every chapter of South Park ! Those guys are really mad lol
Regards,
Olivier

xuaxo (6854) 2009-05-21 8:59

Hi Mariusz
I love these surprises at TE: unexpected details of places that have more famous sights.
Furthermore, you present a very beautiful photo.
Greetings,
Francisco

darek1978 (13361) 2009-05-21 9:02

Czesc Mariusz,
Musze powiedziec, ze jest to jedno z lepszych odbic jakie widzialem ostatnimi czasy. I nie chodzi mi o globalne zdjecia tylko o typowe foty z Irlandii. Sam wiesz, ze o taka pogode nie jest latwo a zwlaszcza ostatnio. Ciekawe swiatlo nadalo niesamowita atmosfere temu zdjeciu. Kolory uzyskales naprawde fantastyczne, ze o niebie nie wspomne. Gratuluje!
Pozdrawiam,
Darek

lgir (7363) 2009-05-21 9:05

Hello Mariusz,

Beautiful light on these houses and their reflections.
The POV is quite selected for a very pleasant image.
Well done

Regards
Laurent

emka (158058) 2009-05-21 13:49

cześć mariusz, pogoda niezbyt dobra, pochmurno, a kolory wyszły wspa niale i jaka świetna ostrość. Piekne odbicia i ładne kamienne mury. Szkoda, ze nie widać więcej wiezy z tylu, nie wiem, czy to zamek, czy kosciół?

Pozdrawiam

Małgorzata

ophelcia (0) 2009-05-21 14:08

Ten różowy budynek podoba mi się najbardziej, dobre odbicie w wodzie, Kilkenny kojarzy mi się lekko inaczej:)
Pzdr, G.

barrufeto_77 (28888) 2009-05-21 14:40

Hi Mariusz.

What a great postcard! The colours and the reflection are amazing!

Rgs, Oscar

gneufeld (15890) 2009-05-21 19:04

Hi Mariusz,
I like the strong diagonal lines of this image and the reflections and colors are compelling. well done and TFs. Gerald

Graal (103040) 2009-05-21 22:56

Czesc,
pomyslowa kompozycja z tymi odbiciami w wodzie. Zaskakujaca nazwa. Fajne te kolorowe domki. Dobra dokumentalna fotografia. Podoba mi sie.
Pozdr. Al.

ilDottore (5252) 2009-05-22 4:29

Hejkum,
Zarąbisty tytuł! :)
Troszkę HDR-owate, albo to już moje przewrazliwienie.
Tak czy owak tylko troszkę i jest wciąż bardzo plastycznie.
Piękne kolorki i kompozycja.
Serdecznie pozdrawiam!
Krzysiek

MBWhite (242) 2009-05-22 8:00

Hi Mariusz,

I liked the title and your humor. As this is a photo site - the colors and reflections create a lovely picture.

Happy Day,
MB

jjanczyk (2579) 2009-05-22 10:09

Witaj Mariuszu,
Swietne zdjecie, niesamowicie wygladajace niebo.
W realu nie przepadam za jego widokiem, majac swiadomosc, ze w kadnym momencie moze zaczac lac jak z cebra... :)
Piekne odbicie budynkow w lustrez wody.
Pozdrawiam i zycze bezdeszczowego weekendu :)

marcan44 (6315) 2009-05-22 11:31

Ciao Mariusz,
la tua galleria denota una tecnica fotografica eccellente e gestione perfetta della tua fotocamera.
Sei stato molto abile oltre che nel POV anche nel far risaltare dei riflessi mossi dalle onde dell'acqua che fanno apprezzare la nitidezza di ciň che invece č fermo e fisso.
Un lavoro buonissimo, bravo
Mario

adores (46979) 2009-05-22 14:13

Hi Mariusz!
I like the atmosphere of this one, the light, the dark sky, the diagonal and the wonderful reflection on the water. Good work!

hispic (9658) 2009-05-22 19:49

Hi Mariusz,
Beautiful light! luminous impression brings an excellent effect to this image, and the red house is put in a best position by the rule of thirds. Sharpness on the houses is also very fine.
Have a nice weekend! Hisashi

marietom (34611) 2009-05-23 12:11

hello Mariusz,

Jolies couleurs pour ces maisons qui se reflčtent. C'est une belle composition.
Bonne soirée
Marie

macondo (20449) 2009-05-23 22:18

Hello Mariusz.
A really superb photo, with that wonderful sunlight shining on to the colourful houses from low in the sky. Great angle of view and a marvellous reflection complete this excellent picture. Like your title too!
Regards,
Andrew

PaulVDV (62846) 2009-05-25 7:57

Hello Mariusz,
Finally I know the meaning of the name Kilkenny. Thanks Mariusz. So far I always wondered why people would give such a name to a town.
I like this composition with the diagonal line but specially I find the light and the reflections under that very dark sky absolutely beautiful.
Best regards, Paul

Vasa (515) 2009-05-29 17:19

This time I will stress the nice and dramatic clouds on your picture Mariusz. Many time the clouds are good partner in your creation. Optimal position for nice presentation. Really very nice picture. I am not hurry to leave it. Many thanks friend,

Branko

jafadabret (56501) 2009-07-05 23:37

Bonjour Mariusz.
Une photo bien caractéristique des paysages irlandais avec cette lumičre trčs forte entre deux averses. J'aime ce ciel et son reflet et ces maisons colorées entre les deux.
Excellent !
Jacques

KateinDenmark (1634) 2009-07-10 2:49

This photo has wonderful symmetry. I really like the clean line dividing the watery reflection from reality. Really great composition.

Sincerely,
Kate

Kielia (24077) 2009-07-11 11:49

Hi Mariusz,
this beautiful image has deserved some points more. Superb reflections and such a wonderful light that makes the facades of the houses glow. Very beautiful colors. An impression of calmness and peace despite your title that I like a lot! My compliments!
Warm regards
Harriet

andywo (4725) 2010-01-23 6:13

Witaj Mariusz
Pododoba mi sie Twoja prezentacja tego znanego irlandzkiego miasteczka. Doskonale kompo z tymi kolorowymi domkami nad rzeka.
Pozdrawiam z mroznej Polski,
Andrzej

delpeoples (60342) 2011-08-16 5:18

Hi Mariusz

How could I have missed this one? I must have been away. I love Kilkenny, my best friend is from there and I know she would love this photo too. I love the under-exosure, the rich colours and the luminous reflections. The diagonal lines are eye-catching, nice work.

Have a good week and I hope things are improving for you
Lisa

maria-v1981 (10966) 2012-05-09 14:03

Hello Mariusz,
When I see such pictures always envy the artist who has turned out, because the result is excellent. The reflections gain the look and the colors are outstanding.
Excellent technique. Quality work.
Warm regards,
Maria

No_One (4) 2013-01-17 5:35

Hi Mariusz,
Stunning reflection and a beautiful angry and Irish sky behind to make a perfect backdrop. I really love shots that have such good light in the foreground, and such a threateing sky behind. Beautiful colours. I like your note too, I have to admit, I also think of South park whenever I pass signs for Kilkenny :)
All the best
Noel

Romano46 (18472) 2013-01-17 5:45

Ciao Mariusz
la tua č una fotografia nella quale l'ottima composizione ben si unisce alla brillantezza dei colori ed alla nitidezza.
I riflessi sono stupendi ed il cielo tempestoso fa da ottima cornice al tutto.
I miei complimenti per vaer colto un simile momento
Romano

elenimavrandoni (0) 2014-03-07 19:50

Mariusz, we both love the sea...and you have traveled the best of SoCal but also the most beautiful Seas of the world..this is a very beautiful, picturesque and fascinating color wise picture!! I simply love it!!
kind regards
Eleni

ikeharel (113273) 2018-12-16 0:03

Good morning Mariusz,
The reflection is a marvelous outcome on the scene, different colors gave charm to those humble houses.
A skewed POV superbly chosen.
Have a nice sunday,
Ike

COSTANTINO (116405) 2021-02-04 22:22

Hello dear friend and have a nice weekend
classical view perfectly executed!!!!
this light is really superb
and the reflections are really
the best I have ever seen
regards
costantino