Photography this year.

So three years in September of this year I bought my first proper camera. Only feels like yesterday when I went to Dublin city to get it. It's been quite a journey so far. I'm constantly learning new techniques and tips and tricks. That's the thing about photography, it's constantly changing with new ideas and trends.There's nothing more I love than picking up the camera and getting out into the open.

Where everything is unique and beautiful to my eye. Take for instance, that the small town I'm from in Cavan is photographed to death by myself. But every time I click the shutter, it's as if I'm seeing it with new eyes. I often go by myself, not that I don't like going with a group. But there's just something about been there in the moment alone.

Just taking a deep breath and enjoying the stunning landscapes we are truly blessed with.I have a massive love for landscapes, portrait and derelict places. Lately I've been visiting a lot of abandoned buildings. For some reason there is real beauty in the mundane and ordinary places left behind. Visiting these places can be dangerous and sometime illegal, but that's a story for another day. The saying goes "take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints". So what harm am I doing right?

It's been a very exciting and busy year so far for me. I have a photo which was selected for the month of September in the annual Multiple Sclerosis 2017 charity calendar. I entered it the past
three years, and this year my photo was chosen. It was a nice feeling to walk into shops nationwide, and saying to myself "that’s mine".

And in October of this year I went to Longford for the expressions portrait exhibition, where I had two photos on display. Also this coming Thursday I have a photo in the Huawei Instagram Snapy photography awards. I'm a top 10 entrant in the people category.
That's all for now that I can think of. I don't want to bore you to death. I'll keep you all updated with more in the coming days. I hope you have enjoyed reading my blog, as much as I've enjoyed writing it.

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