This week I have chosen another image taken back in 2012. For anyone whom does not recognize this famous icon, its the High Cross of Moone. The 7th century High cross stands within the ruins of an old medieval abbey of the same name which I visited around this time last year. The name Moone is said to come from the old Irish “Maen Colmcille” which means “Colmcille’s property”. The area of Moone is believed to have originated from a monastery which was founded by a St. Palladius, who came to Ireland in 431, and which was later dedicated to St. Columcille.
This shot is a bit special for me as it was the first image I ever had published, which was a real treat. I remember the day the it arrived in the post and how excited I was. The book ‘Treasures of Christian Ireland Vol II’ is a collection of articles on a vast array of treasures from the Irish Christian tradition. And is full of some really interesting places and their history. The original image was shot and published in colour, but I really wanted to see it in B/W, which I think brings out the detail on the cross really well.
Well that’s it for this weeks Re-work, hopefully you enjoyed the re-worked image and I will see you all next Wednesday for another image taken from the archives. If anyone has a favorite image which they would like to see next Wednesday, then get in touch or drop me a line, I would love to hear from you 🙂
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Ed Mooney Photography 
so beautiful.!! I love high crosses…
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I’ll have to find some more for you so 🙂
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Oh goodie.!!
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Exceptional quality of preservation. I have been doing some work on the Dream of the Rood and the excerpts on the Ruthwell Cross in Dumfriesshire. That is in a bad state.
Great photographic quality too!
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Thank you Michael, Its a bit of a passion as you might of guessed. We only recently lost a Castle out in Laois which had been damaged in a storm. To make it safe the powers that be decided to demolish it. So much for taking care of national heritage.
Your work sounds very interesting, have you got a link that I could check out?
Eddie
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Thanks Eddie – don’t get your hopes up: I realised after I sent the comment it sounded as though I actually went and took snaps etc. No, I worked from a typescript in a book. Alas!
If you want more, see: Dream of the Rood 1 and 2 blogs on my site: http://michael9murray.wordpress.com
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Not a problem, its a very interesting story worth looking into, I might even get a few shots myself 🙂
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Great as always. “Any requests?” yes. I request ALL of them!!
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Cheers Daniel,
I will try my best, 🙂
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Nice detail in the B&W. Also seems a good idea to shelter the ruin from the elements.
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Thank you, their were actual construction workers there when I took the shot,putting up a temp roof. Fair play to them they all went on a tea break when I got there 🙂
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A great photo. I prefer it in b/w as it seems to carry or induce an atmosphere around it .
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Thanks Maria, Sometimes colors can be distracting, and get in the way of seeing finer detail,
Eddie
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If it’s so tightly secured it’s to stop someone like me moving in. What a spectacular and beautiful ruin. I do hope nobody gets the unfortunate idea of taking it in hand and tidying it up. Not unless they’re Normans.
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LOL, Thanks Jane, I think this one will be safe for some years to come 🙂
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