Ireland Region - Introductions

[damienm]

CITY !
Hi Dave, typical of a Tipp Man to refer to Kilkenny as a " Town " - you have been reported to Kilkenny City Hall where they are taking a very dim view of you !

Typical of a Kilkenny man to be causing trouble

Welcome to APUG, Michael. I've only joined recently myself, and also hoping to learn from the resident gurus

It certainly is satisfying to get your hands dirty with the image making process, whether it's developing, printing contacts, or working tirelessly on a final print. I'd imagine being from from publishing deadlines will allow you some freedom to re-visit film shooting again,

Damien

 

[thefizz]

Welcom to apug Michael.

 

[Vincent Brady]

Welcome Michael to the Irish section of APUG . Look forward to meeting you at one of gatherings.
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Vincent

 

[paulgallinule]

Hi guys, registered some time back and forgot to put up an introduction, I've met some of you guys through workshops and Mountmellick Photographic Society. alas the last film user there, use a mf bronica etrs for landscapes and a 35mm canon for everything else, try to shoot mainly in b&w by colour sneaks in, sometimes more than I want but another story, I've my own dark room and process my own film (except colour), wont go digital, love the delay in film, it's not the end of the world if they dont always turn out right, so long as some of them do, hope to be more active on this site, home town is Newbridge, hello Tex, living now in Portarllington, will keep in touch, bye for now, Paul Whiteley

 

[damienm]

Welcome to the Irish contingent on APUG!

Damien

 

[thefizz]

Hi Paul, good to see you on apug.

 

[paulgallinule]

Hi guys thanks for the welcome.

 

[Vincent Brady]

Hi Paul, welcome to apug. Keep a look out for our next get together. I'm sure you're wishing us all the best for Sunday even if you are living in Port'.

cheers
Vincent

 

[paulgallinule]

Hi Vincent, keep me informed on your next meet up, working this Sunday, where are you guys off too?, oh! enjoy weather should be pretty of, good sunrises and sunsets at the moment, great open sky for ir too. Paul

 

[Vincent Brady]

Hi Vincent, keep me informed on your next meet up, working this Sunday, where are you guys off too?, oh! enjoy weather should be pretty of, good sunrises and sunsets at the moment, great open sky for ir too. Paul

Paul I can't believe that you don't know that Kildare are playing in the All Ireland semi final on Sunday.
Vincent

 

[paulgallinule]

Vincent to say that i dont follow sport is an understatement, I've never had an interest in sport, don't know why I just don't, and there I was thinking that some location was going to be filled with banter and tripods, I guess you're heading up, best of luck.

 

[Des Crowley]

Hi im Des im from Limerick and im 21 i been doing photography afew years now feel in love with it right away.
I mainly do film work Pinhole work is my favour type of photography to do but over the last flew months i have done solargraphs and collodion wet plates which i been very lucky to do.
I have far to many cameras mostly from 60s that some the main cameras i use would be my 4 x 5 Pinhole camera, Nikon D200, Nikon D40, Holga and Thornton-Pickard bellow camera. I also use many other cameras but that would be main body of gear.
If any one is interested in my work got a Flickr account if like see http://www.flickr.com/photos/dc_89/
To be honest latly havened had time to scan all my work in im very behide so will ave new work up soon

 

[thefizz]

Welcome to apug Des.

 

[Des Crowley]

Cheers think can learn alot here.
Hopen to get to know flew new ppl as dont no alot ppl who try diffrent work here and llike learn other forms of photography.

 

[seoirse]

Great to see you on here, Des.

(Des takes images that are raw, unconventional and have an uncompromising style and I have been a fan of his for some time. He will be a great addition to the APUG group I hope.)

Hey, we're having a print showing on 13th November. See the other thread.

Why don't you come along with or without prints. You'll get to put a few faces to names.

 

[Des Crowley]

I would love to come if all were ok with me there ye are meetn in Dublin not great with dublin but should be able find it

 

[Vincent Brady]

Hi Des, welcome to the Irish section of apug. You will be more than welcome to join us for our print showing on Nov. 13th.

Vincent

 

[Des Crowley]

Kool ya i make it up do all bring a print or just aflew
Look forward to Meeting u all

 

[eskerman]

Just wanted to say hello to all on this section of APUG. I am a modest beginner here and I have always preferred the look of film over (dare I say it) Digital. I have recently bought a Canon A1 which I have sent away for a full service. I expect it will take me a while to get the hang of a film camera, its a long time since I used one. I remember I traded in my old Canon EOS for my first Digital Camera which was an Olympus 2020Z-2MP which at the time cost £799 (Punts) in the old camera centre in Dublin.

I like the process of darkroom work but I guess this will take a lot of consideration before I ever go there. I will for now just get used to my Canon A1 and take my time on this new journey back to film photography

My digital camera is Canon 40D with a selection of lenses from 50mm f/1.4 (Canon) 70-200mm IS-USM f/2.8 (Canon) Tokina/ATX Pro 16-50mm f/2.8 and Tokina/ATX Pro 12-24mm f/4

I am based in Enfield Co Meath.
Regards
Paul

 

[thefizz]

Welcome to apug neighbor

Peter
(just down the road in Trim)

 

[eskerman]

Hello Peter...

I think I will need some of your guidance on my little journey back to film... ! and yes we are only a stones throw apart, I visit Trim recycling centre on a regular bases.. I have even noticed the gate fee increase...!

Regards
Paul

 

[monosnaps]

Another neighbour just down the road from you in KIlcock, welcome to you Paul

 

[Vincent Brady]

Hi Paul and welcome to apug. I find it encouraging that people come back into the analog world even after using digital. As a member of a camera club I've seen almost every member switch to digital, so it's always nice to get one back. Hope to meet at our next print showing.

Cheers
Vincent

 

[eskerman]

Hello Eddie... its encouraging to note there are a few other film shooters within a few miles. I want to try film and mostly B&W, but not sure if I will go the whole way to the darkroom...! seems to be a daunting process from what I have read online plus the additional costs for set up of equipment. I have to see who I get on with the A1 when I get it back from a full service.

Might catch up with you sometime in O'Keefe's

Regards
Paul

 

[eskerman]

Hi Vincent.

I have decided to go back to the older-ways with photography, and I always liked the A1. I guess it slows you down a little, you are forced to spend more time to set up a shot, and that appeals to me. I also like B&W and I think film gives a shot more appeal...even if its not 100% perfect and pin-sharp.

Regards
Paul