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A Hazy Croagh Patrick Project 52 #25
I don't usually bring the camera with me while out on my daily walk, while the D7000 without the flash gun is not too heavy, it does get extremely heavy after 5 miles! This morning however I did bring it with me. When out on my daily walks I do keep an eye out for...
Ground Zero Project 52 #24
I think everyone remembers where they were and what they were doing when 9/11 happened back in 2001. Its hard to believe it has been 13 years since the attacks happened. There has been an awful lot of work done since I was there last in 2009. There are now 2 pools,...
Mayo v Kerry Hurling Semi Final Project 52 #23
One of the first shots from my newly purchased D7000 at the Mayo v Kerry hurling semi final last week. Photo: f/6.3, 1/1600 sec, ISO-400, @220mm. I'm extreamley happy with the D7000, it has a burst rate of 6 frames a second, and was well tested by the hurling! There's...
Swinford Cultural Centre Project 52 #22
The official opening of Swinford's new cultural centre was performed recently by An Taoiseach Enda Kenny. There was a large attendance at the ceremony and credit has to be given to former Councillor Joe Mellett who saw the project through to completion. Photo: f/4.5,...
Times Square Project 52 #21
On the last night of our recent New York trip, most of the gang had booked to a Broadway show Mama Mia. Broadway shows aren't really my cup of tea so I headed up to Times Square to get some night shots. Photo: f/22, 2 sec, ISO-200, @10 mm. I was limited with the gear...
Lower Manhattan Skyline Project 52 #20
Another shot from my New York trip recently. We intended going out to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island for a tour as some of the group were never there. Unfortunately we left it too late the day we went to catch the ferry, (5 minutes too late!) They have...
New York, New York – Project 52 #19
Being a Mayo GAA supporter does sometimes have some perks, one being a trip to New York when Mayo take on New York in the preliminary round of the Connacht Championship, once (thankfully!) every five years. As ever Mayo supporters traveled in their droves with over...
Five Head Narcissus – Project 52 #18
An unusual looking five head Narcissus daffodil. These only lasted a few days for some reason, I was glad I got the shot when I did! Lovely spring day too. Photo: f/5.6, 1/320 sec, ISO-100, -1EV, @ 20mm.
Low Key Photography – Project 52 #17
Trying my hand at some "low key" photography recently. Photo taken from the Brabazon vault at Kilconduff Cemetery Swinford on a fine evening. Just visible on the horizon in the background you can see Croagh Patrick. Photo: f/13, 1/640 sec, ISO-100, @20mm, Sigma wide...
Easter Egg Hunt Project 52 #16
Photo: f/10, 1/250 sec, ISO-400, @20 mm. Yesterday we held our annual Easter Egg Hunt in the Brabazon woods in Swinford. This is the 4th year of the hunt which is held on Easter Sunday, and it has been the most successful to date. Over 140 kids took part, which is...
Belleek Castle Mausoleum Project 52 #15
Belleek Castle Mausoleum is a hidden gem in the middle of Belleek woods on the outskirts of Ballina town in north Mayo. I have been in Belleek Castle numerous times, unfortunately the day I called the Castle was closed to visitors for a few days due to a private...
Malahide Castle – Project 52 #14
Mayo were playing Dublin in Croke Park last weekend and with it being a Saturday evening match with throw in at 7pm, it was a opportunity to spend the weekend in Dublin. I had planned to visit both Clontarf Castle and Malahide Castle on the Sunday, and in the process,...
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