A Dublin mini-meet - Kilmainham Gaol, War Memorial Park & Museum of Modern Art....?

elven

I know the Charleville pictures haven't even been posted yet, but I've got my mojo back and would love to plan another wee trip out with some boardsies.

I haven't been to any of those places, and thought it might be a good day out to do one or all of them? Is there anyone else who hasn't been before and fancies it?

Would be nice to get in there during february, before they are completely crawling with tourists...

311

I'd like to head over there sometime ,still on crutches at the mo though

Fajitas!

Sounds like a good idea! Before the 20th of Feb though...I have to go over and back to Spain.

Xios

I'll go

GristlyEnd

Never been to Kilmainham Gaol or Museum of Modern Art so I'll put my name down for this as well. Before the end of February would be perfect as I won't be around from the 25-28th.

Ideo

Yeah I'd be up for that too! Haven't met any of ye yet so it would be a first:)

Morlar

I would be into the kilmainham one or the museum one, once the date is set I will know for sure.

elven

Woo, excellent response fellas Someone want to throw a date or two in for consideration? What about the weekend of the 17th/18th?

sineadw

I have about a million pics of IMMA, but its a really cool spot so I'm always ready to go again. I'm hanging my head in shame admitting I've never been to Kilmainham Jail, and haven't been to the war gardens in years. So count me in

Covey

As a matter of interest can you use a tripod in Kilmainham Gaol?

T.

elven

I was wondering that actually. Suppose there's a good chance you're not. Worth trying out a monopod, or even the string around the foot technique...

Greysoul

Count me in as well! I've already been to Kilmainham once, but I've been hoping I'd get the chance to make a return visit one day anyhow. (I have to say, a tripod would be tricky in there -- the corridors seemed very narrow and uneven to me in places.)

Not necessarily as part of this trip, but I can't resist suggesting Glasnevin Cemetery at some point as well, if anyone would be interested... from a photographic viewpoint it became probably my favourite place in Dublin, despite having to rush through it for an hour and missing half of it altogether. A place like that alone would reward a full day's exploration (bring your macro lens!), if you guys haven't had your fill of spookiness after the castle, anyhow...

Noah

311

Greysoul wrote:

Not necessarily as part of this trip, but I can't resist suggesting Glasnevin Cemetery at some point as well, if anyone would be interested...

Noah

I live right nextdoor ,I've been meaning to get down there again .
Give a shout whenever your thinking of heading over here.

Ideo

maybe we could organise a separate day for Glasnevin and subsequently the botanical gardens? i love that place, went back again today!

digitalbeginner

elven wrote:

Would be nice to get in there during february, before they are completely crawling with tourists...

The war memorial Gardens are one of the venues for my Weekend Beginners Course. We were there this afternoon (v. cold!).

In winter it's a very black and white kind of place and in summer the rose gardens on each side of the main garden are a riot of colour. It's so off the beaten track though that tourists and other Dubliners are rarely a problem in terms of numbers, any time of the year. Highly recommended.

mikeanywhere

I was going to suggest the War Memorial Gardens that Dave talks about.

However, I havent been to any of the places Elven mentioned either so I would love to be involved & hopefully get to.

elven

I must admit, I always wanted to go up to Kimainham Gaol but looking through Noah's photos made me want to do it sooner rather than later

Glasnevin is good for a wander round too - would it not be a bit strange though, a squad of 10 photographers trooping into a graveyard?! I felt weird enough just with me and Brian there before...

And I'm always up for a trip to the botanics. Think the next one for that would be best when the bulbs start coming up, although there is still a good bit of greenery to be found in the glasshouses.

Thanks for the tips about the memorial gardens, DB. Will need to consider shooting with BW in mind - would be a challenge for me.

So, how's the 17th or 18th sounding for people, then?

311

Count me in for that date ,I might get to the botanic gardens and cemetry before that.

trooney

_Brian_ wrote:

I'd like to head over there sometime ,still on crutches at the mo though

Snap... literally. I've been on crutches ever since a rock climbing accident last June! With 3-6 months still to go. Really sucks. Just got a new 400d and am finding it hard to get out and about to take shots. Do you get out? I just find it waaay too cumbersome... camera, tripod, camera bag, GODDAM CRUTCHES... too much hassle...:(

311

trooney wrote:

Snap... literally. I've been on crutches ever since a rock climbing accident last June! With 3-6 months still to go. Really sucks. Just got a new 400d and am finding it hard to get out and about to take shots. Do you get out? I just find it waaay too cumbersome... camera, tripod, camera bag, GODDAM CRUTCHES... too much hassle...:(

Sorry to hear about that ,hope your alright.
I'm almost back to normal now ,no more stairs of death .

Xios

trooney wrote:

Snap... literally. I've been on crutches ever since a rock climbing accident last June! With 3-6 months still to go. Really sucks. Just got a new 400d and am finding it hard to get out and about to take shots. Do you get out? I just find it waaay too cumbersome... camera, tripod, camera bag, GODDAM CRUTCHES... too much hassle...:(

Well, if you do come, i have no problem helping ya out, an extra tripod and bag will just make me look dedicated

bovril

I wouldn't mind popping along to learn a thing or 2 from you guys..

Sebzy

I'm up for the 17th or 18th

trooney

Xios wrote:

Well, if you do come, i have no problem helping ya out, an extra tripod and bag will just make me look dedicated

Might just take you up on that if I'm in Dublin when it all kicks off. Muchas gracias!!

mikeanywhere

elven wrote:

So, how's the 17th or 18th sounding for people, then?

No diary to hand so count me in for the moment

Fenster

If I still have a job then, I'll try and wrangle the weekend off.

leinsterman

Well I'd be silly for not going along given I could spit from my bedroom window and hit all three places mentioned in your email in one go!! :rolleyes:.

These are all places I go very regularly ... so count me in ...

Fingers crossed may have my new full frame baby by then ...

leinsterman

THere is ample free parking at my place ... though the Royal Hospital is probably better ...


I'm getting some work done in my apartment due for completion in late Feb (new kitchen) so I may even invite a few of you over for a cup tea...

MikeyA if you need a place to crash I'd be happy to oblige ...

440Hz

Last trip to Dublin I had planned a sat photo trip to the gaol cos I have always wanted to go. Had my bus timetable and route planned for kilmainham and everything, but then I had to go meet someone from the train, my best plans always get thwarted, sigh.

Anyway, ill toddle up from the boglands for that.

sineadw

I'm STILL waiting on my new camera. Sigh. I'm in for the dates. Yep yep yep. I got my new macro lens to try out anyway

mikeanywhere

leinsterman wrote:

MikeyA if you need a place to crash I'd be happy to oblige ...

Thanks matey!!

leinsterman

mikeanywhere wrote:

Thanks matey!!

No probs ... it may still be a bit of a building site at that stage ... but the two bedrooms will be fine ...

leinsterman

any progress with this ?

Dates etc ...

elven

Well, does everyone prefer saturday or sunday? We already narrowed it down to 18th/19th...

Fajitas!

Names anyway:
Elven,
Noah,
Leinsterman,
Myself,
Fenster hopefully,
Mikeanywhere,
Sineadw,
440Hz,
Sebzy,
Bovril,
Trooney,
Xios,
_Brian_ hopefully
DarrenG,
scooby_doo_no1,
Morlar,


We should be able to get some group rates

311

Fajitas! wrote:

Names anyway:
Elven,
Noah,
Leinsterman,
Myself,
Fenster hopefully,
Mikeanywhere,
Sineadw,
440Hz,
Sebzy,
Bovril,
Trooney,
Xios,
_Brian_
DarrenG,
scooby_doo_no1,
Morlar,


We should be able to get some group rates

Should be good

mikeanywhere

17th is a no go for me at the moment unless the IPF workshop I agreed to attend ages back is changed.

Can we go for the 18th please, pretty please with cherries if that takes ya fancy!!

sineadw

18th is fine for me anyways..

Roen

trooney wrote:

Snap... literally. I've been on crutches ever since a rock climbing accident last June! With 3-6 months still to go. Really sucks. Just got a new 400d and am finding it hard to get out and about to take shots. Do you get out? I just find it waaay too cumbersome... camera, tripod, camera bag, GODDAM CRUTCHES... too much hassle...:(

Lollers, that wasn't you down in BallyKeefe quarry in Kilkenny was it?

Xios

hungover 18th would just make the whole day much more interesting, i'm up for that, and it gives those busy people a chance to get things cleared on saturday.

leinsterman

Good weekend to do it ... no Ireland in the Six Nations ... I can do either day but if it is Saturday it will be after noon ...

Sunday is my preference ...

elven

Looks like sunday is the generally preferred day, then...?

Calina

Should be around but can't confirm until next week.

elven

Hey Calina ltns...

Calina

mea culpa. I've been in but quiet in the corner...

joolsveer

One from Islandbridge last summer.

Fajitas!

How about we all get pissed Sat night?

That way we can ALL complain about hangovers...

elven

I'm too old. Nowadays mine last for two days. besides that, last time I tried I couldn't actually get drunk - now that was weird...

Fajitas!

I'll fix that.

311

Drinks are cool ,can we get to charlies 2 after

Fajitas!

Ha!

Indeed!

Rymus has fond memories of that place...As does Fionn