Winnowing Corn Amongst the Mourne Mountains Above Kilkeel
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Winnowing Corn Amongst the Mourne Mountains Above Kilkeel
Winnowing Corn Amongst the Mourne Mountains Above Kilkeel - a man winnowing in the mountains. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Down: Kilkeel). Date: circa early 1900s
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Above Corn Kilkeel Mourne Winnowing Amongst
Winnowing Corn Amongst the Mourne Mountains Above Kilkeel
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is an evocative photograph capturing a moment in time from the early 1900s in Northern Ireland's County Down, specifically in the picturesque town of Kilkeel. The image portrays a man, dressed in traditional clothing, engaged in the age-old process of winnowing corn. With the backdrop of the breathtaking Mourne Mountains, the scene is one of simple, rural life. The Mourne Mountains, with their distinctive, jagged peaks, rise majestically behind the man, their grandeur a stark contrast to the modest task at hand. The man, with a straw hat shielding him from the sun, stands over a large winnowing basket, his face focused intently on the corn spread before him. A gentle breeze carries the lighter chaff away from the heavier grains, creating a mesmerizing dance of particles in the air. The location, Kilkeel, is a quaint coastal town nestled at the foot of the Mourne Mountains. The town's name is derived from the Irish "Cill Chael," meaning "Church of the Calf," a reference to the town's early history as a center for cattle trading. The area's rich soil and favorable climate made it an ideal place for agriculture, with corn being a staple crop. This photograph is a poignant reminder of a bygone era, where the rhythms of nature and the passage of the seasons dictated the pace of life. The man, the mountains, and the corn come together in a beautiful tableau, a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of those who lived and worked in this rugged, yet beautiful part of Northern Ireland.
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