Category Archives: Photography

Solar Astrophotography

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Ross

I’ve been turning my hand to Astrophotography recently and usually we all think of it being a nighttime activity however after some experimentation I’m going to be trying some daytime shots of the surface of our Sun. My first proper … Continue reading →

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Supermoon Eclipse

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Ross

New Lens, Eclipse, Insomnia. The perfect combination… Luckily there were no clouds in the sky at the time which is a rarity in Ireland however the big challenge was to get the focusing right on the moon when there was … Continue reading →

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Astrophotography – A First Attempt

Posted on September 20, 2015 by Ross

I’ve recently been admiring a friend’s amazing shots on Flickr and got the urge to try my hand on some astrophotography myself. I live in Dublin city where light pollution is pretty bad so my options are limited so while … Continue reading →

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Conwy Castle (North Wales)

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Ross

The second castle visited on the tour of North Wales was Conwy Castle. Again this was commissioned by Edward I and is a large and dominating castle on the landscape. From what I could see when walking around the town … Continue reading →

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Beaumaris Castle (Isle of Anglesey)

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Ross

This is the first of several posts relating to the recent trip to North Wales. The weather gods were looking down on us as only 3 days previously most of North Wales was covered in snow however we had amazing … Continue reading →

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Bray Airshow 2012

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Ross

One of the highlights of the year for me was the Bray Airshow. It’s an event that even though the wind and rain just kept on coming the large crowd stayed and enjoyed the show by the incredibly skilful pilots. … Continue reading →

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Dolmen of Ireland: Brownes Hill

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Ross

Over the last 6 months we’ve been touring the various counties of Ireland and come across several Dolmens. This post is about the impressively large Dolmen just outside Carlow. The cap stone is an estimated 100 metric tons and was … Continue reading →

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Leinster vs Cardiff Blues April 2012

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Ross

Leinster vs Cardiff Blues April 2012, a set on Flickr. A selection of shots from the match… More to be uploaded.

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Cat in the Back Garden

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Ross

Cat in the Back Garden, a photo by wynnert on Flickr. This shot was taken with the 14-24mm f2.8 Nikkor with the Nikon D800. The fur detail is fantastic.

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The pond in Stephen’s Green, Dublin

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Ross

The pond in Stephen’s Green, Dublin, a photo by wynnert on Flickr. I’ve just received a 14-24mm f2.8 lens from Conns Cameras and took a few shots in the nearest park I could find. This is one of the first … Continue reading →

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