Category: Ireland

Canon 10D, 28mm, f2.5, 1/60, ISO 100

Canon 10D, 28mm, f1.8, 1/60, ISO 180

There is a large section of Mount Usher given over to these tall Eucalyptus trees with their beautiful multi-coloured bark. I got some strange looks from other people walking through the gardens while I took these but I think I’m getting better about not being so self-conscious when I’m out taking pictures. Of course when Eve gets a little older it’ll probably embarrass her no end that her mum is forever hugging trees and hanging off walls to take photographs.

Canon 10D, 85mm, f2, 1/1000, ISO 100

Mount Usher gardens is a beautiful spot in the town of Ashford in Co. Wicklow. Eve and I went for a walk there on Saturday to see the Maple Trees and the changing colours.

Canon 10D, 85mm, f2, 1/750, ISO 100

Canon 10D, 38mm, f4, 1/60, ISO 100

This final photo from last week is a little different from my usual style. I used what’s known as the Orton Effect to get the dreamy look. The jury’s still out for me on this shot, I’m not sure why…maybe it’s a little too chocolate box-y? Still it’s fun to do and in my opinion works best on shots of landscapes rather than people. There are many different ways to get this effect as a google search will show you but you can find a good tutorial at this link.

Canon 10D, 17mm, f4, 1/90, ISO 100

Canon 10D, 17mm, f4, 1/500, ISO 100

Canon 10D, 17mm, f4, 1/90, ISO 100

A little further on from the old graveyard was a newer cemetery. I didn’t spend long here as someone arrived to visit a grave so I made my way quietly back over the wall and left them in peace.

Canon 10D, 40mm, f4, 1/180, ISO 100

Canon 10D, 17mm, f4, 1/250, ISO 100

The happy horse from Monday’s post wasn’t alone in his field. This mare was also there keeping watch over her sleeping foal.