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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”
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
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…
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!
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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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
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
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…
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
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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