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Muglins Photozine

January 31, 2021 by Simon Robinson Leave a Comment

Cover of The Muglins Photozine
Yes, these were taken at night!

‘My father told me that cameras let you save eight milliseconds for eternity. 

He grew up within sight of The Muglins. I grew up knowing to respect its purpose.’

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Filed Under: Fake Memoir, Photozines Tagged With: ireland, photography, photozines, printing, subscription, the muglins

Monochrome Choice

January 4, 2021 by Simon Robinson Leave a Comment

No matter what I read or see of the great monochrome photographers, whether it be Ansel Adams or Edward Weston or Michael Kenna or Edward Steichen or perhaps Donn McCullin or Vivian Maier, I don’t seem to learn enough to be satisfied with my own efforts. These people are some of the greatest proponents of their arts but sometimes their superb work undermines rather than inspires. I think these are normal but sometimes very frustrating limits on our aspirations. As I was taught when I had motorcycle racing aspirations, if you see someone in your mirror that wasn’t there last time you looked, give way, because they are better than you.

Foreground West Pier Dun Laoghaire.
Background decommissioned Pigeon House.
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Filed Under: Fake Memoir Tagged With: ansel adams, donn mccullin, dun laoghaire, edward steichen, edward weston, michael kenna, photography, the muglins, vivian maier

Sea and Light

October 2, 2020 by Simon Robinson Leave a Comment

Mariner's Church, Dun Laoghaire. Reflection in a puddle by the seaside.
Sea and light.
Mariner’s Church, Dun Laoghaire.

The day started with a walk. The church spire reflected in a puddle seemed painterly. No longer a church, it is somewhat diminished if described as the maritime museum spire reflected in a puddle. A building in which we have attended civil wedding ceremonies that are enriched by the maritime icons that symbolise journeys of hope in this life rather than what many see as the cruel and debasing imagery of the supplanted Christian ethos.

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Filed Under: Fake Memoir Tagged With: astronomy, coliemore harbour, harvest moon, maritime museum, photographers ephemeris, photography, photos, rds, rugby, the muglins, x-t3

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