A beautiful day, a walk at lunch....

Today was a beautiful spring day, once the fog burnt off. I felt a bit trapped, sitting in the office, blinds closed to reduce the glare of the sun on my screen, so once lunchtime came, I went for a walk down by the river. Of course I took the camerabox with me, and took some snaps.

The daffodils are just blooming now, they're not all up but some are. This pair were getting quite close:


On around the bend in the river, I just about got a picture of this pair, who were getting quite close but for different reasons. Should have been quicker with the camera, I might have got something better:


Later on, as the sun was setting over the Curragh, I tried to take a pic of Fionn and his hounds at the roundabout, and I caught this piece of bark - seems to me to have lots of colour and warm texture so, here it is!


The photo I took of the statue is a bit dull. I'll have to cross into the "island" to get any sort of dramatic photo.

January's just been closed out

I've just been filling in the gaps I'd left in January's daily photographs. The album so far is located here.... Some highlights, should you not want to see 'em all, are below - these are 4 of my faves (and highliest rated!)

From the 7th, parked on the side of the road wondering was there anywhere I could go to take a picture before I arrived in home I took this photo of a rear view mirror...

Following a walk in Lough Boora, Offaly, this one was loaded for the 9th. I loved the texture and highlights on this sculpture.

Then on the 21st I saw these saucers, lined up in ranks, ready for a coffee rush. Loved the pattern of the saucers, offset by the random sugar sachets and biscuits.

Later that week I took my cheap flexible tripod down to the canal harbour, and spent a cold few minutes taking some images - this is the best one I got that night...

So in brief - I've taken an image every day (I still vouch for the first, as the time on the camera was set wrong) which is a good start. I've enjoyed it, and I've learned a lot about what I'm not doing by a) doing more photographing and b) interacting with the excellent talent on pix.ie

I hope this continues for the rest of the year, and I hope it's worth viewing!

Pic of the day project continues

So, I've managed to keep up with the daily pictures project so far. Some I'm pleased with, others I'm not so pleased with - it must be said that some days it's hard to find time and inspiration, weekends are a little easier. But I hope not to let routine get in the way, though life might! :P

Here's today's effort.

Simple pic of a basket, but hopefully in keeping with the "texture" theme this week(ish). Simply taken too, the camera was just resting on the floor (raised a little) and the ol' 2second timer used to reduce shake on a reasonably long exposure. As ever, comments and feedback welcomed!

Oh, and beer - just some Miller tonight, getting through the last of the Christmas stock. It's fine, but I can think of better.

Photo of the day continues...

Today's picture:

I was able to go for a little spin today, it being a Bank Holiday, and I found a bridge under the M7 where I saw this graffiti!