Lovely morning in Botanic Gardens

I went for a stroll in Botanic Gardens on Saturday morning. It was the last nice day for now. Since that we've just had rain, rain and rain. It was peaceful and relaxing to walk around there. I think I would be there every day if I lived closer. Here are a couple of photos to day dream to.

Mondello Superbike Championship 23/05/2010

I went back to Mondello, this time for the bike races and with better access. The weather was great, perhaps not the best for shooting but I got a few that are acceptable.

Mondello Races 09/05/2010

I went to the Mondello Park races on Sunday. It was totally different to what I would normally shoot but great to try something new. I normally just watch races... We didn't have a press pass so it was all down to trying to shoot through the holes in the fence. The pit area was all open though and that's where I got something to show from the day. The clouds were lovely and fluffy and served well as a backdrop. I need more practise with shooting moving objects so going back in two weeks time. Motorbikes!

Little Monet setting in Dublin

There are a few trees along the canal that reminds me of some of the settings from some Monet's paintings. I took a few photos to maybe use as a reference when I start painting again. I would like to try out and do my own Monet versions.

Volcanic Ash Sunset part 2

The sun was nearly set and the cloud that was in the sky looked like it was a trail of smoke. I don't know if the cloud was an ash cloud or just a normal cloud but it was well matched with the sun going down.
I might try again tomorrow night as we still are affected by the volcanic ash clouds (so we are told anyway...)

If I only was on the west coast now instead of the east coast...

Volcanic Ash Sunset

The only positive thing that is coming out of the Eyjafjallajoekull volcano's eruption is that the sunsets can get nice red colours from the ash. I went out on Thursday night with the mission to get a red vibrant sunset. To my disappointment it was just a normal one. Then last night we headed down to Howth and above is one of my photos from last night. Handheld and high ISO. I will have to try again but with a tripod...

Enjoy the sun this weekend!

Spring is in the air for bicycles too!

Spotted in Paris. Two cute home painted bikes. I bet you they are his & her's bikes! I have started to select the photos I will put up for this year's annual DCC exhibition which is a competition as well. I got one selected last year and I also was awarded a prize. This year I have to better myself with getting more than one photo in!
I can't chose between these photos so I need your help. Please leave a comment with an explanation which one you prefer. Or if you like neither, feel free to say so! :-)

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