geomorphology

@Shikari - they're basalt columns, formed when the liquid basalt rock hardened under unusual conditions. If you ever get the chance to go, you should - the Giant's Causeway (search on the internet for it) is a truly unmissable sight.....

i wish.... i wish i were an Irish.. no dont get me wrong... im proud to be a Filipino

We have columnar basalt in our area too, but I'd never seen it like its shown here (especially in the previous picture). Ours is located on the west side of the Columbia river near where highway 26 and I90 meet (Washington State, US).

Terrific sense of scale!

This is a gorgeous and thrilling set of photographs, but to clarify the title of this one: these are actually called The Cliffs Of Moher, in County Clare.

The Cliffs haven't changed in a hundred years - nice spot for a table and chairs to have a drink ( I think that's gone now ! )

LOC -- the original caption on the photo reads "Clare" -- not "Claire." So why even mention the incorrect spelling in the LOC title?

The Cliffs of Insanity!

Hi, i'd like to know if my picture here is Dunluce Castle from a different angle? Please let me know. I snapped this shot in 2003 while on vacation. if not, please delete this shot from the thread.

Hi Karen. the photograph listed by the library is taken from the coast, facing towards Portrush and the white rocks (which can be seen in the background). Your image is taken from above the castle, facing the water,and is about 90 degrees to the left as you look at the library photo. you may be able to compare the position of the round tower in the two images. hope this helps!

Ah, so it is Dunluce! Thank you !

lol at karens shameless self promotion great photos nevertheless

Fascinant ... magnifique photo !