Long exposures were used for most of these photos, and I even tried a bit more of an abstract approach. I set the exposure at 30 seconds and allowed the camera to hang around my neck as we walked around.
The result were several abstract photographs of various light sources, from headlights and taillights to floodlights in front of stores. It was a really great time.
Also in Dublin, I explored the National Photographic Archive; the current exhibition was showing photographs from the Irish Civil War 1920 - 1923. It was informative to learn about how people recorded history through the medium of photography. I also visited the Gallery of Photography in Dublin. The downstairs area is a bookstore that consists of many different photography-related books and magazines. On exhibition upstairs was a show by the Women of Concern. They are an NGO (Non-Governmental Organization) that have banded together to release women from oppression around the world. After having taken Professor Nancy Janus' Human Trafficking course last semester, this exhibition pulled on my heartstrings because it incorporated my life's passion with human rights issues. It was then that I realized that this is how I can make a difference! The exhibition featured two floors of photographs and stories of women trapped in abusive situations, as well as their stories of rescue. The most striking photographs came from the recent Haitian earthquake and Women of Concern's role in the rebuilding of the community. All in all, it was a beautiful exhibition, and I would LOVE to work with an organization like Women of Concern. For more information, you can check out the exhibition website here, and the NGO website is here.
After a relaxing train ride up to Belfast, our group set out to explore Colin Glen Forest Park. My camera was set to take some photos using the various techniques that Peter Gordon had discussed.
A slow shutter speed was used on water, and a faster shutter speed was used on various aspects of the forest: leaves, trees, ferns, etc.
Another smaller side trip was to St. Anne's Cathedral in Belfast. It was an absolutely gorgeous cathedral with plenty of beautiful stained glass pieces. Awesome time.
My final exploration of Irish photography took place at the Belfast Photo Imaging Club. It was an incredible experience learning how to use studio lighting, small scale lighting, and macro techniques.
The following day, I met with photographer Brian Hughes at St. George's Market. His story was absolutely incredible, and I'm so glad to have to have been able to learn so much from him.
That afternoon, we headed back to London. What an incredible trip.
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