So, I’ve finally taken the time out to start a new project. You may remember that I did a 365 project back in 2009 where I took a photo a day for the year. I learned a lot, but haven’t really exerted myself (in photography) any further in the meantime. So this time, I’m going to take 50 shots at 50mm (using my EF 50mm 1.8 – a cheap and very cheerful prime lens). There is no theme, this is more of an exercise to get me out and about with the camera – to get me thinking again.

Anyway, this is the first shot in the series – our pup, Archie. I took this earlier this month shortly after I decided to commit to doing the 50@50 project. A decomissioned railway line runs by Adare which makes for a nice walk. Archie loved it and I’m proud to report that this is the first time he ever obeyed the ‘stay’ command. Clever pup!

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I’ve been trying to get a photo of this place since January 1st, 2009 – but there’s always cars parked outside.  This is the final shot in the series from the recent Limerick Photowalk.

Yep, it’s that time of year again. Limerick is covered in Cherry Blossom & Daffodils – nice to see a bit of colour after another hard Winter. Also taken on the recent Limerick Photowalk.

Another shot taken on the recent Limerick Photowalk. This is the canopy over The Milk Market in Limerick. It’s an impressive structure – it keeps the rain out, which makes browsing the stalls a lot more comfortable on those wet winter days. This shot is only a tribute to the “five million” other people who have taken the same photo! Search for “Limerick Milk Market” on Google or Flickr and you’ll see what I mean!

Another shot taken on the recent Limerick Photowalk. Bric-a-brac at this stall in the Milk Market, Limerick.

Given my obsession with all things Munster Rugby, i’m really suprised it’s taken me so long to post a photo of Thomond Park. I made it along to a Limerick Photowalk organised by Patrick Dinneen via Photowalk.ie. It was great to put faces to names and meet some new people. I really enjoyed  the walk and hope to make it along to a few more of the photowalk.ie walks soon!

I was out for a walk at lunch time recently, a beautiful Spring day in Limerick. I spotted this rower leaning back and taking in the sun after what must’ve been a fairly tough session. When he had a bit of rest, he took off again. Apart from the birds, there was no noise – a great day for a bit of time alone in the middle of the Shannon.

A female Chaffinch (I think) looking under the snow covered leaves for food at Curraghchase Forest Park, on Christmas Day, 2010.

…the Wedding bell that is! The wedding is all done and dusted – here are a few random thoughts on the whole thing.

The Background

So, Síofra and I finally got hitched on 10/2/11. We met each other one week after Munster won their first Heineken cup back in 2006 – May 27th to be precise. Paul and I went the Munster v Blues in Thomond Park (more…)

One from the archives. Taken at the Limerick Tunnel open day last June (2010). The newly built tunnel under the river Shannon was opened for the public to walk for one day before it was opened to traffic. Kevin, Barry and I went along for the walk. I forgot I had processed this one and just found it today – with travel still very much on my mind, I thought I’d post it.

Another Wintery shot taken on Christmas morning 2010. I’m noticing a trend starting here – time for a change of topic and I have to stop shooting into the sun!

Taken very early on Christmas Day while walking around in Adare, Co. Limerick. The low, early morning Winter Sun burst through the frost covered trees casting long shadows.