Photo Journal

  • Success for Ireland in FIAP 33rd Biennial

    Success for Ireland in FIAP 33rd Biennial

    Last April I got a message from Bill Power asking for a high res version of one of my images for submission in the FIAP 33rd Biennial – Monochrome as part of the IPF Irish panel entry.  I was delighted and honoured to be asked to represent the country, only problem, I was in California…

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  • Acceptance in 154th Edinburgh International Exhibition of Photography 2016

    Acceptance in 154th Edinburgh International Exhibition of Photography 2016

    In order to achieve my next FIAP distinction – the EFIAP, I’ve started entering Print Salons internationally to achieve the required 25 print acceptances criteria for EFIAP.  My first attempt was the prestigious Edinburgh Exhibition which receives over 3000 entries each year and only exhibits 202 prints.  This year my work “Raphaella on Point” was…

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  • Olympus OM-D EM5 Mark II Review

    Olympus OM-D EM5 Mark II Review

    Last April I borrowed a friends Olympus EM5 MII to see if mirror-less held any sway with me for my future photography needs.  I took the camera to Stanford University grounds for a days trial.  This report is not a detailed technical review of this kit, more my experience as a 10 year DSLR only…

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  • The road to gold…

    The road to gold…

    It’s been a while since I won a medal in Celbridge Camera Club league competition.  In fact it’s been seven years!  My last success in the league competitions was as novice when I won Novice Photographer of the Year, 2009.  Since then I’ve had some montly placings, but not enough consistency in my work to…

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  • AFIAP distinction awarded

    AFIAP distinction awarded

    I’m delighted to have received my AFIAP distinction today.  The first leg of the FIAP journey now complete.  The images I submitted (18 in total) are shown here:

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