Co Clare Slab

Posted January 24th, 2012 by Paudie No Comments

Available as a print fromĀ http://www.redbubble.com/people/paudie/works/8381518-co-clare-slab

OUTSIDE

Posted January 19th, 2012 by Paudie No Comments

Hate and love the feeling of that panicked scramble to get under the lip as a big set approaches.

Big breaths boys.

Boulder Reef

Posted January 16th, 2012 by Paudie 1 Comment

Race, cut-back.

Race, cut-back.

Race, cut-back.

Race, cut-back.

Fun times.

I’d like to be able to do all the flicky tricks. But, I can’t.

Sometimes all you need is to race down the line then whip it back into the pocket and then start racing again.

Glenn Hall

Posted December 21st, 2011 by Paudie No Comments

Star Man

Posted December 18th, 2011 by Paudie 3 Comments

So I found out there was going to be an ISS pass within sight of Cork tonight about two hours ago and decided to try and get some shots. In my head I had envisioned a nice long exposure shot with the ISS streaking across the frame.

It didn’t really work out that way. I need more practice. And less cloud.

So here’s the shot (I think of the ISS). The cloud cover was pretty awful, but I saw it just after it came over the horizon for a few seconds before it disappeared behind cloud. I saw it peak through again and hit the shutter. I’m pretty sure it’s that very faint little blur in the middle of the frame about two thirds up from the bottom. Lame, I know, but it’s all practice, and I still get a buzz every time I see it.

I saw a really bright star just over Ballincollig which can be seen again in the middle of the frame, this time about a quarter up from the bottom. Focusing in the dark on the side of the road is tough. I’ll be bringing a torch the next time and give myself plenty of time to set up the shots. Anyway, the cool thing about this shot is that I’m pretty sure it’s Neptune, going by the online sky map here.

Tonnta Issue 11

Posted December 17th, 2011 by Paudie No Comments

Thar she blows.

Should be in the shops early next week, with a surprise for a lucky few if you purchase it in your local surf shop. The cover is a painting by the artist Oliver Longuet, a frenchman based in Clare who is interviewed in this issue.

The Land that Time Forgot

Posted December 15th, 2011 by Paudie 1 Comment

Also known as rural county Clare.

There was waves yesterday, hope you got wet.

Scrobilus Poop

Posted December 13th, 2011 by Paudie No Comments

So was at a Scroobius Pip gig a few weeks ago.

There’s an interview my friend did with him before the gig here.

Was a pretty fun gig. Shots below.

Peaks and Valleys

Posted December 10th, 2011 by Paudie No Comments

Brandon Bay is a pretty easy place to take shots. Those mountains are always going to give you a dramatic background.

Wonderful part of the country.

Wish I could do this more often

Posted December 6th, 2011 by Paudie No Comments

So I appear not to be a surf photographer any more.

Here’s one from the good old days.