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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 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

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

Fairyhouse Car Show

A Mustang with a 428 cubic-inch V8 capable of 335 horsepower and 440 pound-feet of torque, the 1969 Mach 1 Cobra Jet is one of the (if not the) most powerful early Mustang. The 1969 Cobra Jet is said to have matched even the 1970 Boss 302 Trans Am, which was built for the track, in its quickness. Both vehicles could go from zero to 60 in a mere 5.5 seconds. The 1969 Mach 1 Cobra Jet reached a top speed of 121 mph and included numerous visual enhancements such a matte-black hood treatment with hood pins, hood scoop, chrome pop-open gas cap, and chrome exhaust tips.

A Mustang with a 428 cubic-inch V8 capable of 335 horsepower and 440 pound-feet of torque, the 1969 Mach 1 Cobra Jet is one of the (if not the) most powerful early Mustang. The 1969 Cobra Jet is said to have matched even the 1970 Boss 302 Trans Am, which was built for the track,…… Continue reading Fairyhouse Car Show

Lough Sheelin

Crover Shore, Lough Sheelin, Co Cavan . . . . . follow me at . . alanlaighleisphotography.com . . www.facebook.com/alanlaighleisphotography/

Lough Sheelin is over 7kms long, more than 3kms wide and borders three counties, Cavan, Meath and Westmeath. Lough Sheelin as legend has it from a fairy well, and was used by a village as its water supply. The rule by the Fairy was that lid had to be replaced every time it was used.…… Continue reading Lough Sheelin