by Andy McInroy
Portfolio 5 - Great Sea Caverns of Antrim - 2008 (ongoing)
Interestingly, a search of the old writings, etchings and photographs from the turn of the century yields some fantastic material relating to these old and unchanging places. The adventurous victorians loved to row into these caverns to take picnics, to paint and to snap photographs.
Many of the old photographs and etchings can still be found today in antique and curiosity shops. Seeing this old material has inspired me to revisit these long forgotten chambers of the Antrim Coast and to create a new photographic record of these secret places.
Enjoy
Note of Caution These caverns are tidal and may require protected climbing, exposed scrambling or entrance by boat. If you intend to visit any these caves, please go carefully.
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The Grand Cave - Dunkerry
Antique postcard by Valentine c1900
What do you see in this closeup? I see two rowing boats. In the rear boat, a man wearing a pair of braces is standing. Assuming this man is six feet tall then this cave might be in the region of 120 feet high.
The Antrim Coast is perhaps the most photographed section of coastline in Ireland. But hidden in this rugged landscape are some dark and forgotten caverns that are rarely visted.
5P1
Chapter 1
Cathedral Cave,
White Rocks
5P2
Chapter 2
Portcoon Cave,
Giant's Causeway
5P3
Chapter 3
Mermaid's Cave,
Dunluce Castle
5P4
Chapter 4
Stalactite Cave,
Larrybane
Other Images
What's Next?
How the images
were made
All photos © Andy McInroy where stated