What's that coming over the hill...?

Glendalough
Originally uploaded by petergriffin_1892.

Still in Glendalough, the ridge of trees going from the middle of the shot to the right side makes a nice sight in the afternoon light.

Glendalough

Glendalough Sept 2008
Originally uploaded by petergriffin_1892.

Back to Glendalough, Co. Wicklow for another series of images. This time I felt much more comfortable with my 30D than on my last visit in May 2007.

This photo took a bit of work to get it looking right, the light on the day was a little harsh & becuase of the high ground on either side of the valley it was a lot brighter on the right side of the image. I don't see the point in bringing up the details on the left too much anyway, and at least that nice hazy light on that side is still visible.

Anyway, I really do have an aversion to HDR, I guess it's becuase of the amount of fake looking images that result from the process, but in this case I was happy with the final file. It's merged from two version of the same RAW file, one correctly exposed & the other over-exposed by half a stop.

As for the location itself, well on a sunny day it's hard to be anything but inspired by this place.

But I really should get there early some day for a morning shoot...

People's Photography 2008

People's Photography 2008
Originally uploaded by petergriffin_1892.

People's Photography came around again a couple of weeks ago. This year I decided to be a little more organised, so I printed most of my stuff at 7 X 5 inches & mounted them.

One image proved very popular, it was this one that I posted in the blog last year. It was funny watching people walk up & look at it in some kind of confused state! But I did sell a copy of it...

There was a rumour going around that People's Photography might not happen next year. This would be a shame, OK so it's not as if the exhibitors are making a load of money out of it, but it is good fun & an enjoyable weekend.

Experimental

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Originally uploaded by petergriffin_1892.

Trying to be experimental for a change. There's nothing particularly ground breaking about this, it's just a long exposure (well, 3 seconds) with me moving the camera around while the shutter stays open. Something different (for a change).

CSI Dundrum

CSI Dundrum
Originally uploaded by petergriffin_1892.

Spotted this at Dundrum LUAS station & thought it was amusing... ;)

Moody

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Originally uploaded by petergriffin_1892.

Hello people who may or may not be reading this. I've not posted anything for a while so here's something in BW, moody & 'arty'.

Alledgedly ;)