Film Meetup. >> THE AFTERMATH <<

hmnnn.... voting open until tomorrow but this has been better viewing than a general election

There was a general swing initially with one of the two options, then it swung completely in the opposite direction, and now things are in a situation where 2 or so votes one way or the other could decide the fate of where we'll end up. Also worth mentioning that this has gotten quite a good response so assuming everyone who has voted turns up or even allowing for a few drop outs, it has the makings of a well attended event.

So call for last votes should there be anyone else interested in tagging along.

Ok, the following is resulting from my desktop research, googling, etc... hence i'm expecting a little err in some of the logic. Also, being a country lad I won't be acting as guide so print a google map of the area, bring a satnav (on your phone is cool), or follow someone who does know the place.

I'm expecting there to be lots of people here that are way more familiar with the area and what to shoot/where to visit in the area so please pipe up and make this as interesting an exploration as possible.

Also, the afternoon is easy in format folks and meant for people to enjoy a decent walk with decent photography opportunities on the streets - if someone wants to do something else, shoot something else, or head into a particular spot, and join up with the group(s) later then that's fine. No one will be on a leash so don't feel inhibited if the Itinerary doesn't quite grab ya. I won't be offended

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First point -

National Photographic Archive, Meeting House Square, Temple Bar. Current Exhibition: "If ever you go to Dublin town", Saturday: 10am - 2pm

If interested in visiting this exhibition as flagged previously then you must visit before the walk about which is scheduled to begin at 2pm.

It Starts -

2pm - Assemble/Meet up at Meeting House Square, Temple Bar outside the National Photographic Archive (note: there is also the "gallery of photography" in Meeting House Square so lets make sure were all at the right place - local knowledge here to clarify would be useful people)

http://www.nli.ie/en/intro/how-to-find-us.aspx

Depending on numbers it may be useful to break into smaller groups. If the 20 who replied to the poll get around to turning up, then it would be a bloody big group to be walking around and experience from other photo walks are such that large groups may create a control issue.

2.10pm - 2.50pm Visiting the markets(Saturday Opening);

Temple bar food market, (10am - 4:30pm), Meeting House Square.
Temple bar book market, (11am - 6:00pm), Temple Bar Square.
Designer Mart at Cow's Lane, (10am - 5:00pm), The outdoor Mart is located off Lord Edward Street.

I understand the markets are open but may be subject to weather.

2.50pm - Return to Smock Alley Café for buy your own refreshments.

This place does a mean latte and chocolate brownies for about €5 if i recall correctly. The other interesting thing about here is that it has a small amount of exhibition space (basically around the café walls). This is the place pete<add numbers> exhibited some images before. I've gleaned from the Temple Bar cultural trust web site that this space is available free of charge http://www.templebar.ie/home_nav_33_c_2_e_9.html so i'm thinking some of you people may want to enquire about the possibility of hosting a personal exhibition. Yeah, that would be so cool. According to the trust's web site a guy called Cormac Kenny is the owner and is the one to talk to about it.

Location: 3/4 Smock Alley Court, West Essex Street, Old City Temple Bar, Dublin 8

3.10pm - hit the streets.

If you head down to towards the liffey you'll have the quay's to shoot and down as far as the ha'penny bridge.
Return back towards Dame Street and wander down a little towards Trinity College - view towards college green, central bank, and across to entrance of Trinity College
Walking back up Dame Street (away from Trinity College), as far as Dublin Castle - Shooting opportunities Castle Entrance Gates, Courtyard, and Building Exteriors.
Continue up Dame Street as far as Christchurch Cathedral
Returning towards Temple Bar via Fishamble Street, Essex Street West and East

4.30pm - disperse
hit the pub, run for the bus, collect the young un, or whatever it is that you'll be compelled to do.

A Suggested visit - time permitting or a good place to go (possibly) should the weather be atrocious;

Gallery of Photography, Meeting House Square, Temple Bar.

Exhibition :: Simon Burch | Under a Grey Sky

The Gallery of Photography is proud to present the premiere showing of Under a Grey Sky, a magnificent new body of work by the Irish photographer, Simon Burch. Made over four years, the work explores the rain-soaked peatlands of Ireland’s central plain, the most intensively industrialised landscape in the country.

http://galleryofphotography.ie/exhibitions/burch.html

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Right, that's the idea at the moment. I could really do with some input here folks if you are familiar with the area. This is likely to change based on feedback from people so make sure to check back before Saturday.

Thanks.

You will be familiar with katiemaloe at this stage from participation on the forum. She's going to be on the exploration / film meet up on Saturday. As it turns out, she also works in the camera centre in Blanchardstown and previously had let people know of an offer on film development.

Should anyone be interested - no one is compelled or obliged in any shape or form - she is happy to organise the film develop, print and cd for €5 taking the film canisters at the end of the evening and people can collect if in blancharstown, or she'll organise to post if not. Being the suspicious git that I am I did check the over the counter price on this and it works out as €6.99 for develop and print and €2.99 extra for the cd. So we're receiving about a 50% discount here on over the counter prices which is why i'm happy to report it to the forum.

It's of no consequence to her if she doesn't take any additional film back to be developed so it is a genuine offer. She's attending the meet up in a personal capacity.

Some of you may have better offers available elsewhere (for example if near Artane then there is a good offer on 5 rolls develop and cd). Some of you may develop yourselves. So this then obviously isn't for you. But if you are like me and paying the normal €9 - €10 per roll then you may want to talk business with her on the day. Regular posters (non commercial) feel free to post up other offers that you may be aware of (again, just check they are genuine).

Thanks Kate.