Canon 1d Mark III for a day?!

Jemmy · 20-03-2009 12:26am #1

Ok quick question...

I have the use of a Canon 1D Mark III for a day & a few different lenses, so where should I go to shot in the dublin/wicklow area?

I know its a very vague question and I have a few ideas myself, but was looking for a few suggestions too!

I don't normally get out to do my own thing, stuck taking the sports world most of the time, so I'm excited!!!

Thanks in advance!

af_thefragile · 20-03-2009 12:44am

If you take the road from that goes into wicklow either the R115 or R117 (most probably the R115). It takes you to a place from where you get an amazing view of the whole dublin city. I always thought it'ld be an amazing place to take pictures. Especially during the night time.
Excuse me if you already know that point!

Or maybe you couldn't go wrong with Phoenix Park and the zoo. Or even the Dublin City Centre. Around Grafton Street get pictures of the buskers etc.

Fajitas! · 20-03-2009 12:52am

Are you driving?

Jemmy · 20-03-2009 1:03am

Fajitas! wrote: »

Are you driving?

Yep and trying to get the most out of my 48hrs, hence the reason for asking!
lol

Jemmy · 20-03-2009 1:04am

af_thefragile wrote: »

If you take the road from that goes into wicklow either the R115 or R117 (most probably the R115). It takes you to a place from where you get an amazing view of the whole dublin city. I always thought it'ld be an amazing place to take pictures. Especially during the night time.
Excuse me if you already know that point!

Had forgot about the view point over the city, havent been there in awhile.

Fajitas! · 20-03-2009 1:09am

Well, Glendalough is one of the obvious ones. Head up along the Bray coastline too, in Dublin, you've got the Botanic Gardens and Glasnevin cemetary in walking distance, Phonix Park, Iveagh Gardens, north then up to Malahide & Balbriggan, etc... Loads of places to head off to.

Jemmy · 20-03-2009 1:14am

Fajitas! wrote: »

Well, Glendalough is one of the obvious ones. Head up along the Bray coastline too, in Dublin, you've got the Botanic Gardens and Glasnevin cemetary in walking distance, Phonix Park, Iveagh Gardens, north then up to Malahide & Balbriggan, etc... Loads of places to head off to.

Yea glendalough was my first point of call, its only 10mins from home so thats perfect.

I'm so excited!

Never get a chance to work on my own portfolio work, so going to go crazy for the next 2days!
Then ill be back here for my first C&C from you lot!

Fajitas! · 20-03-2009 1:17am

I think your in luck, heard the weather's set to be good. I reckon I'm gonna head out with a 120 or 4x5 at some stage tomorrow. If you see an odd looking chap kicking about a large format camera and muttering expletitives, smile, wave, and walk away :pac:

Jemmy · 20-03-2009 1:20am

Fajitas! wrote: »

I think your in luck, heard the weather's set to be good. I reckon I'm gonna head out with a 120 or 4x5 at some stage tomorrow. If you see an odd looking chap kicking about a large format camera and muttering expletitives, smile, wave, and walk away :pac:

haha normally I would but if thought it was you I'd probably stop to pick your brain! :P

Going to head to the exhibition opening saturday night, looking forward to seeing some of the work. I'm relatively new to anything that isn't sports.

Fajitas! · 20-03-2009 1:22am

Jemmy wrote: »

haha normally I would but if thought it was you I'd probably stop to pick your brain!

Jaysis, slim pickings there tbh

Jemmy · 20-03-2009 1:29am

Fajitas! wrote: »

Jaysis, slim pickings there tbh

Yea true!

Ah no seen a few of your shots, v good!

Fajitas! · 20-03-2009 1:32am

Ha! Cheers :pac:

Actually, Poolbeg is another fantastic place to head out to. Would be another fave of mine.

af_thefragile · 20-03-2009 1:32am

You could also visit Powerscourt...
I always found Bray to be a kip so i'ld avoid that.
Dun Laoighre is a good place though. You could get pics of some sailors etc.
I think Greystones has some good spots too.

But i'ld say, probably after visiting Glendalough just take a drive up to Enniskerry up the R117, take pictures of the wicklow valley and stuff on the way, go upto Dun Laoighre, take some pics of the boats, sailors and people and then come back down the R115 stopping at that Dublin view point i mentioned (while its getting dark so you can get the dublin city lights) and then taking some pictures of around Sally Gap while you're at it. If you've got the time you could take a visit to Powerscourt (or you could visit Powerscourt before setting off onto the R117, however suits you) and take a couple of pics of the waterfall.

Oh and after you've gotten back home, don't forget to post your pics on here!!!

Borderfox · 20-03-2009 1:39am

Luggala/Glenmacnass Waterfall

Jemmy · 20-03-2009 1:44am

Borderfox wrote: »

Luggala/Glenmacnass Waterfall

Ok being from wicklow I know I shouldnt be asking this but em where?!

:o

EDIT: Nevermind http://www.frommers.com/destinations/countywicklow/A34757.html

Thanks.

Canon 1d Mark III for a day?!

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