Tag Archives for county kildare
What is a weed?
The Shorter Oxford English Dictionary says that a weed is “a plant that grows, especially profusely, where it is not wanted”, which captures some of the spirit of weediness, but I think not all of it. One idea this definition … Continue reading
Week 18 | 52 rolls project
The Wonderful Barn is a corkscrew-shaped construction built in 1743 on the Leixlip side of the Castletown Estate. It was commissioned by Katherine Connolly, widow of William Connolly who had the first Palladian Mansion built in Ireland – Castletown House. … Continue reading
Impassible
Door: Why it’s simply impassible! Alice: Why, don’t you mean impossible? Door: No, I do mean impassible. Nothing’s impossible! ― Lewis Carroll, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Camera: Canon EOS 550D Location: Straffan, Co. Kildare
Dublin Bay, a true red rose
Dublin Bay is a true red rose and I love it because it’s far from being a washed out variety, it blooms in flushes and… it makes a marvellous photographic subject! Camera: Kodak Retinette Film: Fujifilm CN 200 Location: Powerscourt … Continue reading
Castletown House
I am so busy at the moment that it’s really hard to find time to take pictures. Luckily, I have some film shots from earlier this summer to post. Are you wondering where does this magnificent line avenue lead to? … Continue reading
More from Lodge Park Walled Garden
So I took a lot of photos in Lodge Park and here is another batch! These are mainly details taken with my DLSR. I thought it more suitable than the twin lens reflex to capture them. If you are thinking … Continue reading
Visiting Lodge Park Walled Garden with two cameras
Apologies for the lack of posting here. I can assure you it’s not my intention to update this blog once in a blue moon! I’ve been very busy but I haven’t stop shooting so… It’s been a while since I … Continue reading