Chancery Park Fountain

Jan 3

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I have been walking past Chancery Park at night for some time now, always looking longingly over the spiky railings as I stroll by.

Chancery Park is a grand title for what is essentially a small garden attached to a building comprising 27 flats (Chancery House), which you can read all about here, in Dublin’s north inner city. It is located just beside the Four Courts between the Luas (tram) tracks and the Quay.

The reason for the longing looks is that I have been particularly taken with the fountain there, which is lit up at night, with The Spire on O’Connell Street in the skyline behind it as you look at it from the Four Courts side (the second photo below).

However, you can never get in there at night as the park is only open a few hours a day and closes very early in the afternoon. This is apparently to do with anti-social behaviour and is mentioned in the piece I linked to above.

The fountain is the park’s centre piece and is surrounded by a few small benches. Several trees are placed closer to the nearby perimeter and that’s it. However, it’s still a very charming park. Albeit, one that I never see anyone in, though again this is probably due to the limited opening hours.

Anyway, last night I stopped looking longingly at the fountain and hopped the spiky railings to get my photo.

Apologies to Dublin City Council.

Earlier yesterday I had bought a tripod to replace the one I left behind at the beach on Christmas Day. It was fun to practice long exposures again.

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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 January 3, 2013, in Architecture, Art, Dublin, Ireland, Photography and tagged , , . Bookmark the permalink. 73 Comments.

  1. rayfausel | January 3, 2013 at 3:24 pm

    Beautiful, especially the first photo

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  2. pleisbilongtumi | January 3, 2013 at 3:31 pm

    Conor, these photos are fantastic especially in back and white. Don’t you tell me if there is any older Iris woman out there :-)

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  4. mamacormier | January 3, 2013 at 3:34 pm

    That railing looks pretty high. Looks like you could have done some serious damage if you’d slipped. Just saying. But the results are stunning. Great job.

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  5. John | January 3, 2013 at 3:47 pm

    A great set, too bad the park must be shut down due to rotten behavior of other I guess. A few rotten apples spoil the lot. Hope the Council doesn’t bust you, they have evidence. ;)

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  6. eliotcresswell | January 3, 2013 at 5:03 pm

    I’m having trouble believing that you’ve only been photographing since May 2012. Impressive.

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  8. LizzieJoy | January 3, 2013 at 5:40 pm

    Lovely photos, Conor. I especially like the first one. Thank you. Bountiful blessings wished for you for 2013.

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  9. Phil Lanoue | January 3, 2013 at 5:56 pm

    Fantastic night scenes Conor! Sorry to hear you lost your tripod.

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  11. The Other Side of Ugly | January 3, 2013 at 11:03 pm

    Amazing and beautiful all in one. Thank you.

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  12. Triggercell HD | January 4, 2013 at 12:00 am

    This looks amazing. Great lighting.

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  14. Romaniouk | January 4, 2013 at 2:24 am

    I also like the first photo in particular. Beautiful work.

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  15. laura@eljaygee | January 4, 2013 at 11:55 am

    a brilliant start to the New Year Conor (best wishes by the way) – the first shot is starkly wonderful

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  18. adinparadise | January 4, 2013 at 12:59 pm

    Beautiful shots, Conor. Stunning fountain.

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  19. Patrick Coyne | January 4, 2013 at 1:41 pm

    Chancery Park is open daily from 9 am to 3pm hope to have a Tai Chi class for seniors there this spring or summer. park used a lot for communion photos love to see it thorough some else’s eyes thank you. Pat

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    • Conor Cullen | January 4, 2013 at 3:29 pm

      Thanks Patrick. I am always working those hours so hence I never get in there the normal way! My ambition was to get the fountain lit up at night too, which is very pretty. That’s a great idea about the Tai Chi classes. I hope it works out.

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  20. walnut95 | January 4, 2013 at 9:08 pm

    lovely photos i would have loved to have watched you legging it over the railings but then having to do it all again to get out ! well done

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  21. William J. Gibson | January 4, 2013 at 11:17 pm

    Great spot, very well captured. Happy 2013

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  22. rainey | January 5, 2013 at 12:20 am

    Conor, These photos were definitely worth hopping the spiky railings! Really nice. I think I like the first one best, but they are all good. You live in a beautiful place. ~Rainey

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  23. writeondon | January 5, 2013 at 1:20 pm

    Top pictures, especially the first one.I know the area, but never thought of it in the way you have managed to capture. Happy New Year, and ‘Make it be, in One-3!’

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  24. Mill | January 6, 2013 at 12:16 am

    Hi Conor! I have nominated you for The Versatile Blogger Award, Check It out here:http://polaroidsnpostcards.wordpress.com/2013/01/06/the-versatile-blogger-award/

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  25. lovelyfae57 | January 7, 2013 at 10:12 pm

    Lovely!! I’ll have to check it out while I’m in Dublin in July!! :D

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  26. Conor Cullen | January 7, 2013 at 10:27 pm

    Well, let me know and I’ll pop down and give you a boost over the railings :)

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  27. lovelyfae57 | January 8, 2013 at 12:19 am

    Seriously though, we should meet for a pint if you’re free! :)

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  28. cleaunz | January 9, 2013 at 10:05 pm

    You are inspiring me to likewise attempt some night photography or perhaps some day time long exposure shots. It is not something I have don much of at all. I particularly like the panoramic photo of the series and too that you scaled the spiky fence – onya!!!!!

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  29. shimonafromthepalace | January 12, 2013 at 11:01 am

    Oh, these are splendid – especially the first one, in black and white.

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  30. Billie | January 12, 2013 at 1:37 pm

    Breathtaking photos Conor! You’re truly gifted!

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  31. steviegill | January 16, 2013 at 2:07 pm

    Lovely shots. The first one works really well in black and white.

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  32. stepbaro | January 30, 2013 at 9:33 am

    Nice work Conor. The one advantage to the park being locked is that you had the opportunity to shoot the fountain without it being surrounded by people or empty Strongbow bottles! Every cloud…

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