alan.laighleis, Author at Alan Laighléis Photography

Oristown Bog

I’ve always loved being outdoors, just wandering about seeing the multitude of differences in a small area. Yesterday I spent a few hours walking through Oristwon Bog in Co Meath and it was full of both the expected and the unexpected. Historically speaking this bogland was divided among resettled Irish many generations ago. Some have…… Continue reading Oristown Bog

The Child

The Child. Quick Portrait shoot at home just because The Child is a pretty cool looking toy. I’ve always been a fan of the Star Wars Franchise. I’ve read pretty much every novel published, played a multitude of videogames growing up, table top games, watched every movie multiple times. I even tolerate Jar Jar Binks…… Continue reading The Child

An Apple and other Still life

So yesterday I was figuring out what to spend these wonderful #Lockdown days doing. I came across a video on youtube from PHOTO1x1.com and figured why not give this a shot to pass the time. . . . . . follow me at . alanlaighleisphotography.com . or . www.facebook.com/alanlaighleisphotography/

Fore Abbey

Fore Abbey is the old Benedictine Abbey ruin just outside the town of Mullingar. Fore is the anglicised version of the Irish name that signifies “the town of the water-springs” and was given to the area after Saint Feichin’s spring which is next to the old church a short distance from where the ruined monastery…… Continue reading Fore Abbey

2019 Wrap Up

2019 was a slow period for me regarding photography, mostly because of work pressures and what not. Hopefully 2020 brings with it some changes in that regard. my successes this year include placing in the top 10% of contributors on viewbug.com, my images placed both first and second in two rounds of Navan Camera Clubs…… Continue reading 2019 Wrap Up

Street Photography 2019

Will he see me I've been attempting to recreate a photo I made last year from this exact spot and having no luck with it what so ever. . . . . . follow me at . . alanlaighleisphotography.com . . www.facebook.com/alanlaighleisphotography/

another small selection of Street Photography photos from this year

Street Photography Workshop

Shoulder Surfer I recently attended a Street Photography Workshop held by @navancc.ie and hosted by @hayden_hammerton_street who gave some wonderful insights into the art of Street Photography. Fantactic afrernoon walking the streets of Dublin. For thos interested in Street Photogrpahy I'd highlight recommend following Irish Street Photrography group #igersstreets and attending one of their meetups. follow me at alanlaighleisphotography.com www.facebook.com/alanlaighleisphotography/

I recently had the pleasure of attending a Street Photography workshop in Navan Camera Club. this particular workshop was hosted by club member Hayden Hammerton it was then followed up by a discussion a few days later by Irish Street Photographer Des Byrne. Street photography at its heart means candid photography of life as it…… Continue reading Street Photography Workshop

Glen of Aherlow

Post date October 1, 2019 The Glen of Aherlow is a valley located in the Galtee Mountains in the western part of County Tipperary in Ireland. The statue, of Christ the King overlooks the valley. The statue was erected in 1950 on the side of the Slievenamuck Hill, and faces the Galtees, the statue’s raised…… Continue reading Glen of Aherlow

Forensic Photography

I had the pleasure of attending a talk held in Navan Camera Club by Garda Detective Sergeant David Conway from the Garda technical Bureau on forensic photography. Detective Sergeant Conway has spent over 20 years in the Garda National Technical Bureau. He is involved in forensic examinations and is in charge of Garda Photographic Section.…… Continue reading Forensic Photography

Movement in Stilllife

Strawberry Champagne

Small session trying to capture movement and splashing liquids.