Dublin Photography

Posted on November 4, 2014 Posted in art, travelTagged Dublin, Falling Slowly, Grafton Street, Guinness, music, Once, photography, Temple Bar2 Comments

If there’s one thing that’s great about Dublin, it’s being surrounded by music; buskers and folk bands. Yes it’s all a bit tourist-y but it makes a change from the music scene that is currently dying elsewhere. The talent on display in the pubs of Temple Bar is incredible. It almost makes you want to pick up an acoustic guitar and dance in the sawdust… and sup a pint of Guinness.

This is the shop that guy and girl play "Falling Slowly" in the film 'Once'

This is where the busking takes place at the beginning of the film 'Once'

Cheddar Gorge Photography

Posted on November 2, 2014November 2, 2014 Posted in art, travelTagged caves, Cheddar Gorge, cheese, photographyLeave a comment

Here’s a selection of photographs I took at Cheddar Gorge. I’m a big fan of the cheese and it was great to see hulking slabs of the stuff being ‘matured’ deep within the caves. I’m finding that the jazz of GoGo Penguin accompanies these photos real nice.

You can't go wrong with a bit of cheddar

Malta Photography

Posted on March 28, 2014March 28, 2014 Posted in art, music, travelTagged Azure Window, Fuji, Game of Thrones, Gozo, Malta, photography, X20Leave a comment

Malta’s just a tiny island in the middle of the Mediterranean. So many churches. I think there are something like two churches per person. A lot of churches! Really enjoyed my time there. Took along a new camera and tried to capture the atmosphere. Listened to a few albums on the headphones while lazing in the sun. ‘The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking’ by Roger Waters and ‘2112’ by Rush. I’m not sure why Malta brought about the need for concept albums, but I’m not complaining. I see that Water’s Hitch Hiking album has received poor reviews over the years. Well, I gotta say that I thought it was great. Seems I’m outta step with popular opinion… yet again. Also loved 2112. I’m not a Rush fan but it appears I’m ripe for conversion. Anyways, here are the snapshots of one of the most history-steeped lands in the world. Why not press play on the track below and browse the photos. I’ve chosen a song called ‘Action Hero’ as I believe it compliments the scenery perfectly!

A bomb fell through this roof in WWII but amazingly didn't kill anyone.

Gozo's Azure Window. Erosion means this natural arch won't be with us for much longer. Glad I went out on a boat and got this shot. Many films and TV shows (including Game of Thrones) have been filmed here.

The water around Gozo's Azure Window is the most beautiful blue.

This church in Gozo does not have a domed roof! It is just an ancient optical illusion.

Barcelona Photography

Posted on October 24, 2013October 24, 2013 Posted in art, travelTagged 2013, antoni gaudi, Barcelona, photography, travelLeave a comment

Barcelona feels like my second home. A fantastic city with some of the greatest architecture in the world courtesy of one Antoni Gaudi.

The Basílica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família

The Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia

The Basílica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família crowd outside

City of Bath Photography

Posted on March 10, 2013March 10, 2013 Posted in art, travelTagged Bath, bishop of bath and wells, History, photography, Roman, The Great BathLeave a comment

“I AM the baby-eating Bishop of Bath and Wells!!!”

City of York Photography

Posted on January 31, 2013January 31, 2013 Posted in art, travelTagged City of York, Ouse, photography, Roman, Viking, Walled City, YorkLeave a comment

Having already photographed New York I decided I might as well photograph Old York. There is much to absorb and enjoy in the city. Musically speaking… an inspiring place.