Photo Journal

  • Thematic shoot – Draughts

    Thematic shoot – Draughts

    During the build out of the “Boat House Studio” as it’s no dubbed, I discovered Garett is not only a Plasterer by trade but has also represented Ireland in the Mind Olympics as a master Draughts player.  So when he mentioned he was planning to attempt a world record for winning 500 simultaneous games of…

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  • 1st Circular Exhibition of Photography – “ACRUVIUM CIRCUIT 2016”

    1st Circular Exhibition of Photography – “ACRUVIUM CIRCUIT 2016”

    I was delighted today to receive the results of the Acruvium Circuit 2016: 29 acceptances in total, including 2 awards. I received a Salon Silver Medal for “Raphaella on Point” I also received an honorable mention for “Anne”   My EFIAP acceptances continue to grow, and I am now about half way there in terms…

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  • Seafarers Bride

    Seafarers Bride

    Shot with the lovely Artemus Fauna in studio and on location, Dublin July 2016. Click on the images below for a better view.

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  • Outside the comfort zone…

    Outside the comfort zone…

    For me it’s simple, if you’re not working outside your comfort zone, you’re not learning! Last week, I learned a lot.  I finally got my 45mm lens for my Olympus OM-D MK5 II, so I wanted to try some portraits to see if both new camera and lens lived up to expectations.  My initial test…

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  • Being there!

    Being there!

    This weekend I joined a Trail running group Mud Sweat and Runners (MSR) planning a run around the Macgillycuddy’s Reeks in Kerry.  My motivation was of course landscape photography and expanding my horizons.  The trip was organised and lead by Jay JuJu Handyside and ended up being a band of 13 runners of various levels…

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