Kinnegar Jetty like so many of my images came about by accident rather than design.
I had set out very early one morning to get a shot of Bangor and having completed
the shoot headed home. As I approached Holywood the combination of peculiar light
and the calm lough persuaded me to turn off at Kinnegar. After parking the car
and taking a look I realised conditions were perfect and set up my equipment.
I tried various viewpoints but this one proved most satisfying and least distracting.
While the jetty is still in use by members of Holywood Yacht Club a Warning
Sign to the general public disclaims any accidents that may result from it's
use. I've often seen Belfast Lough in a storm and thought the Jetty will be
gone, always to my surprise it's standing hail and hearty waiting to see what
nature can throw at it next.
The current jetty is but a mere shadow of the pier that used to stand near
here and which was built by Act of Parliament. Its life was prematurely cut
short in August 1883 when during celebrations for a regatta a stray firework
led to it's destruction.
At first sight it appears to be a black and white image but on closer inspection,
and when seen against green on a wall, the subtle turquoise of the water becomes
apparent. Personally I find it a compelling picture to sit and contemplate,
trying to reconcile the array of vertical shapes made of metal and wood and
their reflections in the water. As with other images in the gallery I never
tire of revisiting it and look forward to enjoying its company in years to come,
both at my home and in situ.
Date - Late Spring, 1995
Camera - Olympus OM1
Lens - Vivitar 28-85 F2.8
Tripod - Slik 35D
Film - Kodachrome 25 (35mm) rated at 32 ASA
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