Festive Season Odds and Ends

Dec 31

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Here are some photos from the days between Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve. They can be broken down into roughly three sections.

Hook Head: We took a walk in Hook Head on a very wild day and it was beautiful, with waves crashing against the rocks and the foam and spray creating its very own white Christmas for the visitors braving the elements. However, I had no tripod as I lost it here on Christmas Day after leaving it behind me and, in any event, the wind was so strong it was impossible to stand still, let alone hold a camera still. In fact the first thing we heard on the radio after getting into the car to drive to the Hook was to stay away from exposed coastal areas due to extremely strong gale force winds… but we weren’t the only people ignoring that sound advice! The light was poor too, so hence the pretty awful image quality, which does not even do scant justice to the beauty of the Hook that day. I’ll get it right there some stormy day!

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Curracloe: Another walk. This time in my favourite place, which I have blogged about many times before on here. Again my missing tripod would have been a great help due to the low, fading light, but I took a few shots anyway. Plus, tripod or not, they would have been no match for Curracloe on a sunny day.

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Round the house: These mostly involved testing my new lens by pointing it randomly at various household objects and patient relatives, as well as taking a few shots of my sister’s family – another of this blog’s regular star turns – when they came to visit.

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About Conor Cullen

I purchased my first camera in May 2012, around the time of my 30th birthday, and it has now become the primary way I populate this site. I couldn't afford a Porsche. I'm very much a beginner in photography terms, but I'm having fun trying things out and, hopefully, learning as I go. I'm addicted to chocolate and have a serious pastry fetish. Especially if those pastries are Danish. I can't stop listening to music, all the time. I share many things in common with many older Irish ladies, like a devotion to good cups of tea and a deep love of jumpers that, for some reason, other people don't consider so "cool" unless I'm wearing them ironically. I'm not wearing them ironically. I wouldn't even know how. My current favourite jumper is mustard in colour and features three ducks, reminsicent of the ones from Duck Hunt on the original Nintendo. It was a present. Thanks Naomi. I come alive when I'm creating something or helping someone. I have yet to put this knowledge to satisfactory use. The quest for truly worthwhile living continues. I am a peaceful person, but if I am ever to be convinced to go to war for any cause your best bet is good manners. I'm not all that moved by religion, power or money, but if you don't just hold that door for a second I could become John Rambo. In a skinny, passive aggressive kind of way. I love trees. I have a dog called Rusty. He is very handsome, friendly and charming and will feature in many of my photographs. Much like me, all Rusty wants is generous amounts of food and attention. And a beach to play on. The thing I want to hear about most is ideas. I have a strong interest in digital and social media platforms, particularly how they can be used (imaginatively) in a communications context. I’m a sandwich enthusiast and innovator. All sandwich suggestions welcome. The views expressed here are solely and wholly my own etc

Posted on December 31, 2012, in Family, Life, Nature, Photography, Wexford and tagged , , , , , , . Bookmark the permalink. 41 Comments.

  1. John | December 31, 2012 at 1:06 pm

    What a great set of photos Conor! The lighting at the sea shore was actually good I think. Great family shots too. :)

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  2. mjculverphotography | December 31, 2012 at 1:35 pm

    Very Nice Images, The family shot especially convey a real family.

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  4. Warren Lawson Architect | December 31, 2012 at 4:58 pm

    Thank you for sharing a look into your life.

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  5. Phil Lanoue | December 31, 2012 at 6:48 pm

    Super series Conor! Looks like you had a great Christmas!
    Happy New Year!

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  6. tutankhamon661 | December 31, 2012 at 6:53 pm

    Greetings and Happy Holidays! :)

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  7. Dawn | January 1, 2013 at 2:08 am

    Happy New Year to you and yours.

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  8. Linda Joyce Ott | January 1, 2013 at 1:59 pm

    Delightful photos Conor! Happy New Year! Cheers, Linda

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  9. Sheila T Illustrated | January 1, 2013 at 2:34 pm

    Enjoyed the visit!! Happy New Year!

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  10. Lonely Daffodil | January 1, 2013 at 3:43 pm

    Each photo has its own story. Beautiful as always! Happy New Year!!

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  11. saymber | January 2, 2013 at 3:42 am

    I LOVED the first picture you took at Hook Head but the family holiday photos were so much fun too! Your portrait photographer skills shone through and that includes the candid shots. It looks like you all had a great time together. Happy New Year to you and yours!

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  12. diaryofdennis | January 2, 2013 at 8:05 am

    Nice Photos Conor! Looks like you all had a lot of fun. The nature on your photos looks so stunning. I wish you a great 2013. :)

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  13. colossalgarbage | January 3, 2013 at 3:18 am

    I love how your pictures tell stories. I’m hooked!

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  14. kiwiskan | January 4, 2013 at 12:11 am

    Great shots. Love the sea – and the family. The light might not have been perfect for the sea shots but the sea always performs!

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  15. William J. Gibson | January 4, 2013 at 11:19 pm

    great scenics and family shots, I especially liked the cookie monster pup peering over the edge of the table with its prey both in sight and aroma range

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  16. lovelyfae57 | January 7, 2013 at 10:50 pm

    Love the ones of Hook Head! So dramatic!

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  18. myimpressions4u | January 12, 2013 at 9:09 pm

    really stunning! amazing shots of the landscape and the family-pics are great :-)

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  19. emineyesimaydin | January 29, 2013 at 12:12 am

    thank you for stopping by my blog and liking it; thanks to that i met with you and your family. You’re so lucky to have them. And landscape pictures are awesome!:) hope to see you again

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