Thursday, 15 April 2021

Lansdowne

 Looking over Lansdowne, Portrush towards the East Strand:

Landsdowne, Portrush, March 2021.  On MGV paper.

I liked the symmetry of the curve of the road and the beach in the background, which are almost identical - although unfortunately not visible very strongly in the print.

The building centre stage is the old Portrush RNLI Lifeboat station, which dates back to the start of the 20th Century.  It was restored a few years ago but has lain vacant ever since.  Just recently the Council (who own the building) decided to renovate and convert it into a restaurant, which they will let to a suitable tenant...the hope being that it will generate some income.  I guess the digger out front means work has started.  

In the background you have the White Rocks - although they were a tad grey on an overcast morning in March.  Just above them lies Royal Portrush Golf Course where The Open was held a couple of years ago.  Easy to see why it's a popular links course, giving its setting - although it's not cheap.  If you have no affiliation to the Club but just turn up to play a round it'll cost you £240.  Ouch.

2 comments:

  1. Good photo. I like the layers. I don't know how much golf is in Korea, but with so little free land here it must cost a fortune.

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    1. Ta very much. I'm not sure which hobby costs more - golf or photography. Could well be a close run thing!

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