Pictured last Sunday afternoon. The day started out cloudy and wet but thankfully cleared up later. We met a New Yorker who does the tours and two Poles who clambered like goats all over the hills with their cameras!
Category Archives: Photography
A Workshops Worth
Are photographic workshops fun? I’ve never been on one, but I’d like to. I’d think twice about Iceland however (and then go anyway!).. The author has some beautiful images to go along with his essay.
Why does one attend a workshop? To learn. To share. To experience. To be fired and inspired. To be criticized and accept it and grow in one’s art from it. To change.
The Digital Journalist – October Issue
The October issue of The Digital Journalist is out, and probably has been for a few days. This issue has a tribute to Eddie James and a humorous look at 2004 that finishes with a very good idea ..
Jeez … If you’re an old, famous, iconic, white, male photographer, then 2004 may not have been your year…. What the heck is going on? It seems like the photographers I grew up admiring are dropping like flies this year.
The Canon 20D DSLR: First Impressions in the Field
Here’s a glowing review of The Canon 20D DSLR.. Can my credit card resist? ‘Fraid so! *sob* (via Mark)
Later.. Here’s another review, this time from Steve’s Digicams. Yes. I’m lusting after this camera!
GIMP Articles – Panoramas and Crystal Ball
Last weekend I took a dozen photos of a valley south of Mizen Head with the intention of stitching them together in a wide panorama. This tutorial will help by using Hugin, Enblend and The Gimp!
Nice effect – Crystal Ball
Sunset in Douglas
Last Friday’s sunset was gorgeous!
Refract/Reflect Plug-in for the GIMP
OOh, wish I could compile this plugin, but it failed as a .c file wasn’t generated. Still, take a look at the Refract/Reflect Plug-in for the GIMP, must try to compile it later.
Macro Insects and Gardens
mytinygarden has some superb photos, and here’s several photos of insects. Scary or beautiful? You decide.
Swans in Ballydehob

Awwww! Such beautiful creatures! Majestic, rulers of their domain, proud! |
Oh My God! He’s getting close! Must zoom out! |
Aarrrggghhh! Jump back! Bloody thick headed bird went for me! |
Learning to See
All the best equipment in the world won’t help if you can’t see a good photo in a scene. I’m still amazed sometimes when I see what are lacklustre scenes in reality when they’re displayed on my monitor!