Waterford Pictures!

Sully

Hey.. I'm wondering do any Boardsies have nice photos of Waterford? I'm slowly getting the new tourism site for Waterford up and running, printing a Calendar and looking at doing Christmas Cards. They sold well in Tramore and go afar, so it showcases Waterford well to others where it generally might not be (we rarely have calendars/cards of Waterford). The money goes into funding the tourism operation but full credit is given to those who supply photographs.

So far we have contributions from local photographers like Tony Quilty, and Joe Cashin. Public send in their photographs also.

If anybody is interested, just send me a PM with the link to the pics and ill get back in touch with you. Some might not be suitable, so ill have a look at each individually and make the call.

Cheers!

seanybiker

Me brother took a few nice ones last year. Tom Mullane is good on the camera so ill ask him does he have any to send

jmcc

Damn! It hasn't snowed again, has it? I've been working so hard that I didn't notice.

Regards...jmcc

brendansmith

There no snow out there!

Sully

From last year, of course. Though snow now would be cool

ILoveShoez

I have a lot of them for you but I can't attach them in a message to you :eek:

Sully

ILoveShoez wrote: »

I have a lot of them for you but I can't attach them in a message to you :eek:

Are they on flickr, pix.ie or similar sites? Or just on your computer?

ILoveShoez

My computer.

Sully

Send them to me directly, most people do;
kevin@visitwaterford.ie

ILoveShoez

Just sent to you!;)

Sully

Thanks to those who sent in their photos, much appreciated.

I'm looking at more of the photos showing a heavier snow fall and in areas people would easily recongise.

Can be City or County (bar Tramore!).

Thanks!

Roomic Cube

have a few in this set
http://www.flickr.com/photos/roomiccube/sets/72157625363464963/

Sully

Lads and lassies, the response has been fantastic. I was even delighted to read part of a PM today that said they will do anything to show "the city in a good light"! There is a great buzz around and I am genuinely hoping that this will all be a success, or ill be the next person going to the UK seeking bankruptcy!

People might be wondering what exactly the whole point in this is. Well, to me anyway, its simple. Iv been involved in tourism for as long as I can recall, and I have always always felt that Waterford (City and County) is a forgotten tourism gem. Its not pushed enough and the Tall Ships seems to have been the only festival to get us in the spotlight.

Christmas Cards & Calendars which showcases pictures of Waterford wont just stay around Waterford. They will go around Ireland to friends and family, and overseas. Iv already people pre-booking calendars as they want to send them abroad to Australia to sons and daughters who moved over there. It will do both; serve as a reminder to people that we are a fantastic location. We offer a lot more than meets the eye and you can just see that we offer stunning scenery and locations. Sure, we are right on the coastline and offer fantastic views. Secondly, for those abroad or at home who are not familiar with Waterford I hope that these promotional items will be a bit of a teaser - "Look what this gorgeous City has on offer".

Waterford has a lot. Its time we sent the message out there as best we can. I am hoping that these calendars/cards and the website will do just that.

So on that note -- if people have any photograph throughout the city or county that you think would be looking good in a calendar or Christmas card, send them onto me before the weekend is out (ideally). The Waterford calendar is a bit behind because of delays getting artwork for those sponsoring us but fingers (and toes!) crossed we will get sorted very quick.

Thanks again to everyone who has contributed, especially the local photographers and businesses who are getting behind the idea.

Flyer1

Have a lot of aerial based ones seeing as i'm flying around quite a lot. Drop me a PM if you want i'll see what I can dig out

samsham

Sully

samsham; Ill send you a message in the morning. Lovely shots!

Flyer1; How far up? Aerial shots tend not to work in terms of the "wow" factor. Are they night or day shots?

samsham

Both taking off from the WIT during the Tall ships festival

samsham

Link to slideshow fireworks Tranore
http://www.flickr.com/photos/daithii4u/sets/72157625385332691/
Slideshow Waterford City
http://www.flickr.com/photos/daithii4u/sets/72157621896753359/show/
Slideshow Ireland in picture
http://www.flickr.com/photos/daithii4u/sets/72157625385382685/show/

Ledger

Roomic Cube wrote: »

have a few in this set
http://www.flickr.com/photos/roomiccube/sets/72157625363464963/

some great photos here fair play to you.

This especially.

MikeyReilly

There's a facebook page called Waterford Gang. That has thousands of pics from all around waterford. It's run by a guy called Yom Daly. He also has some deadly pics on his own page. You could try him.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/waterfordgang/

kensutz

Sully wrote: »

Flyer1; How far up? Aerial shots tend not to work in terms of the "wow" factor. Are they night or day shots?

My ones during the tall ships did

Sully

kensutz wrote: »

My ones during the tall ships did

Cant seem to see any of your pics on flickr, bar sports?

seanybiker

MikeyReilly wrote: »

There's a facebook page called Waterford Gang. That has thousands of pics from all around waterford. It's run by a guy called Yom Daly. He also has some deadly pics on his own page. You could try him.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/waterfordgang/

Thouands of pictures on there. I always wondered did anyone ever come out and tell him to piss away taking pictures of their front door.

kensutz

I haven't used Flickr in well over a year.

Sully

kensutz wrote: »

I haven't used Flickr in well over a year.

I never use Flickr. If your interested, send me a link to your collection.

Roomic Cube

Ledger wrote: »

some great photos here fair play to you.

This especially.

sound chap!