Valencia – Spain
The City of Arts and Sciences is a cultural and architectural complex in the city of Valencia, Spain. The architect was Santiago Calatrava.
Dance Photos
Lisbon LX Factory
Photos from LX Factory in Lisbon. Lots of street art and murals which I've concentrated on here. Located under the 25 de Abril Bridge, it's set in and around a number of disused industrial buildings. These were formerly a textile and print works. It consists of shops,...
Flavours of New Zealand – Wine Fair
I recently photographed the "Flavours of New Zealand" wine fair event in the Aviva Stadium. It was held in the Havelock suite, with a great view out over the pitch.It was a very interesting day - starting with a masterclass led by Martin Moran. The main display of 35...
Steel Wool Photos in Dun Laoghaire
Some recent photos from Dún Laoghaire - the locations used were around the 40 foot in Sandycove and Coliemore Harbour, on two different nights.This technique involves using long exposures at twilight (or later) to capture the trails produced by spinning burning steel...
Crosthwaite Park – Dún Laoghaire
Two B&W infrared photos (taken using a Canon G10 + Infrared filter) + a standard image. You can see local artist Oisin Roche artist in the first 2 photos.
Restored Pavilion in the People’s Park, Dun Laoghaire
Had a tour around recently as part of Open House Dublin organised by the IAF. The Pavilion in the People's Park, Dun Laoghaire has been extensively restored and extended a bit, with lots of glass walling. It will shortly be opening (November 2014) as a Fallon &...
Bloomsday – Joyce’s Tower
Panorama taken from the James Joyce Tower in Sandycove.(Click on the image - then click again on the resultant page image again to see the (large) fullsize version)
Summer at Farmleigh
I took these during a recent visit to Farmleigh House in the Phoenix Park. Spring blossoms and fresh growth.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day
Just a brief departure from my normal photographs in honour of our national holiday (and wine is another of my interests, apart from photography). The label is a humorous special version from Niepoort - they produce one from different countries each year, and now it's...
My Photo Used in dlrtimes Magazine
Recently, the largest cruise line in the world - Queen Mary 2 - visited Dun Laoghaire. I posted some photos of this on my Facebook (personal) page - and one of them has now been used in the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Council magazine - dlrtimes. Here's my original photo :...
Photography Training in London
I truly believe you never stop learning. So, each year, I set aside some time (and money) to attend photography workshops and training. This year, I attended the Societies Photo Convention and classes in London. Overall, I must have gone to about 12 different seminars...
Food Photography – Terry Lyons – Masterchef Ireland 2012 Contestant
I recently had the opportunity to take photographs of some food prepared by Terry who has now reached the final of the RTE Masterchef Ireland competition. At the time of posting, I know he's in the final - the last 3 remaining contestants - but I don't know who...
New Orleans – Street Sign photos
An alternative look at New Orleans via the huge variety of street signs and ads I photographed there. Everything from bar and venue signs, political statements to faded wall adverts. A vibrant, fascinating, musical amazing city. Big Irish connections as well - many of...
A Streetcar Named Desire
In recognition of the end of Mardi Gras today in New Orleans, here's a photo of a streetcar. Sadly, it no longer runs to Desire, so that's photoshopped-in (from an actual historical tram sign). You can read about the origin of the name, and the Tennessee Williams play...