Category Archives: PHOTOS

Patterns of the City – In situ 1

On the back of the announcement of the Belfast City Council supported banner displays throughout the city, I have begun capturing images of them in situ:

Patterns of the City – In situ 1

On the back of the announcement of the Belfast City Council supported banner displays throughout the city, I have begun capturing images of them in situ:

20110723 Donaghadee IMG_0562

Copeland Island adventure

After many times talking about taking a boat trip to Copeland Island, Madame Oui and I finally got our finger out and jumped onboard “The Brothers” on a sunny afternoon. Not surprisingly for us, immediately we noticed the captain’s dog,

20110723 Donaghadee IMG_0562

Copeland Island adventure

After many times talking about taking a boat trip to Copeland Island, Madame Oui and I finally got our finger out and jumped onboard “The Brothers” on a sunny afternoon. Not surprisingly for us, immediately we noticed the captain’s dog,

Patterns of the City – Belfast city dressing project

Alderman Christopher Stalford, Chairman of Belfast City Council`s Development Committee launches “Patterns of the City” project After the disappointing recent additions of the broken Slinky Spirit of Belfast and the multistory whale bones Belfast Streets Ahead feature lighting masts public art installations,

Patterns of the City – Belfast city dressing project

Alderman Christopher Stalford, Chairman of Belfast City Council`s Development Committee launches “Patterns of the City” project After the disappointing recent additions of the broken Slinky Spirit of Belfast and the multistory whale bones Belfast Streets Ahead feature lighting masts public art installations,

20110604 Beattie-Boueilh - Keep Calm

The Beattie-Boueilh’s stay in Ballygowan

Madame Oui and I welcomed her sister and French husband to stay with us for an extended week, along with their two sons, aged three and one. Ours isn’t the biggest house — or call that chateau — but between

20110604 Beattie-Boueilh - Keep Calm

The Beattie-Boueilh’s stay in Ballygowan

Madame Oui and I welcomed her sister and French husband to stay with us for an extended week, along with their two sons, aged three and one. Ours isn’t the biggest house — or call that chateau — but between

20101015 Culture Night

What does ‘unite’ mean to you?

As part of Culture Night Belfast (24/9/2010), which was supported by the Unite against Hate campaign, Moochin Photoman took some distinctive portrait photographs using a ‘Through the Viewfinder’ technique. I asked those who were photographed, “What does ‘unite’ mean to

20101015 Culture Night

What does ‘unite’ mean to you?

As part of Culture Night Belfast (24/9/2010), which was supported by the Unite against Hate campaign, Moochin Photoman took some distinctive portrait photographs using a ‘Through the Viewfinder’ technique. I asked those who were photographed, “What does ‘unite’ mean to

20100816 Cartoons in Conflict Cover

Cartoons in Conflict

As part of its 2010 Summer School, Community Dialogue (www.communitydialogue.org) hosted an exhibition of international cartoonists’ contributions to The Parents Circle – Families Forum (www.theparentscircle.com), which is a grassroots organisation based in the Middle East. The Parents Circle – Families

20100816 Cartoons in Conflict Cover

Cartoons in Conflict

As part of its 2010 Summer School, Community Dialogue (www.communitydialogue.org) hosted an exhibition of international cartoonists’ contributions to The Parents Circle – Families Forum (www.theparentscircle.com), which is a grassroots organisation based in the Middle East. The Parents Circle – Families

Sandy Row commute

See the full gallery on Posterous View of Sandy Row on way to work.

Sandy Row commute

See the full gallery on Posterous View of Sandy Row on way to work.

20100415 Paperboy Launch Invite

Paperboy book launch

Went to the launch of first book by Tony Macaulay, Paperboy, at the Ulster Hall, Belfast. Paperboy is a memoir of Macaulay’s experiences as a young paperboy growing up in the Shankill Road in the 1970s. Good crowd of his

20100415 Paperboy Launch Invite

Paperboy book launch

Went to the launch of first book by Tony Macaulay, Paperboy, at the Ulster Hall, Belfast. Paperboy is a memoir of Macaulay’s experiences as a young paperboy growing up in the Shankill Road in the 1970s. Good crowd of his

Slugger Awards 2009

Last night I attended the Slugger Awards, which is based around the activities of the blog, Slugger O’Toole. This was the second annual event, supported by local sponsors. The awards are a recognition of individual politicians, journalists, and campaigns that

Slugger Awards 2009

Last night I attended the Slugger Awards, which is based around the activities of the blog, Slugger O’Toole. This was the second annual event, supported by local sponsors. The awards are a recognition of individual politicians, journalists, and campaigns that

Peace Pole: Belfast unveiling

It was touch-and-go with the weather, but thankfully the rain stopped for the unveiling of Northern Ireland’s first “peace pole”, near the gates at Northumberland Street, west Belfast. I arrived just in time for some introductory singing by the Waterford

Peace Pole: Belfast unveiling

It was touch-and-go with the weather, but thankfully the rain stopped for the unveiling of Northern Ireland’s first “peace pole”, near the gates at Northumberland Street, west Belfast. I arrived just in time for some introductory singing by the Waterford

Open Cities photo exhibition in Belfast

http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=7225865&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=1&color=ffffff&fullscreen=1 Last night I attended the launch of the Open Cities photography exhibition, which is on display at the Victoria Square mall in Belfast. Belfast City Lord Mayor, Naomi Long, gave a fine speech (video above), in which she described

Open Cities photo exhibition in Belfast

http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=7225865&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=1&color=ffffff&fullscreen=1 Last night I attended the launch of the Open Cities photography exhibition, which is on display at the Victoria Square mall in Belfast. Belfast City Lord Mayor, Naomi Long, gave a fine speech (video above), in which she described

Citron Dolly

Here’s an ‘ol Citron Dolly for you. (My VW Golf “blue eyes” in background.)

Citron Dolly

Here’s an ‘ol Citron Dolly for you. (My VW Golf “blue eyes” in background.)

Sinn Fein Ard Fheis 2009

Went to the Sinn Féin Ard Fheis, my first (my work now sends me to all of the parties’ conferences). Happy coincidence, the first two sets of motions — International and Peace Process — were of most interest to me.

Sinn Fein Ard Fheis 2009

Went to the Sinn Féin Ard Fheis, my first (my work now sends me to all of the parties’ conferences). Happy coincidence, the first two sets of motions — International and Peace Process — were of most interest to me.

Your space or mine?

Last night I attended an exhibition launch for a project called

Your space or mine?

Last night I attended an exhibition launch for a project called

Nicosia 20090128

See the full gallery on Posterous Professor Padraig O’Malley and I travelled to Cyprus for a series of meetings with municipal officials and other representatives of the divided city of Nicosia. It was a busy two days, packed with many

Nicosia 20090128

See the full gallery on Posterous Professor Padraig O’Malley and I travelled to Cyprus for a series of meetings with municipal officials and other representatives of the divided city of Nicosia. It was a busy two days, packed with many

John Carson: Friend Map revisited

During 1975 and 1976, artist John Carson visited friends and family in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and photographed them in their homes. The photographs were placed on a map of the area to create an artwork depicting a social network of

John Carson: Friend Map revisited

During 1975 and 1976, artist John Carson visited friends and family in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and photographed them in their homes. The photographs were placed on a map of the area to create an artwork depicting a social network of