Any point visiting the capital for the Queen visit?

AnimalRights

I was at the Parnell st/Rotunda corner protest, not much action bar a few bits and pieces thrown at the cops in a 1 minute window.

I had a glass bottle smash right next to me...

mdebets

Was at the eirigi protest and nothing much happened (when I was there. Came too late for the violence). Just the usual shouting and a few bottles thrown. They even had their own security who were taking out some of the troublesome elements.

However it looks like the RSF protest saw more action I was walking up Dorset Street and it was blocked-off by riot police and I could hear some explosives going off (does the Gardai have stun grenades)

AnimalRights

Few from the Parnell st/Sq protest

AnimalRights

and perhaps my favourite


Full album here
http://pix.ie/punkrock/album/410291

DaireQuinlan

I see you caught the gentleman in the celtic t-shirt waving his 'britain out of ireland' placard. Bunch of premiership jerseys also in evidence as well apparently. Bless :rolleyes:

AnimalRights

DaireQuinlan wrote: »

Bunch of premiership jerseys also in evidence as well apparently. Bless :rolleyes:

I was born to an Irish mother in Hackney, London and am an avid Arsenal fan, I'm also a Republican.

Or as the old Republican slogan used to go...
Tourists yes, Troops no.

DaireQuinlan

AnimalRights wrote: »

Or as the old Republican slogan used to go...
Tourists yes, Troops no.

Or visiting heads of state apparently.

IamBlip

AR you sure this wasn't the Dublin Zombie Walk.

I think tomorrow garden thingy has been called off, in favour of a march to dublin castle?

http://www.eirigi.org/latest/latest050511_2.html


Might go to that. Seems a bit more manageable a location.

magicbastarder

AnimalRights wrote: »

I was born to an Irish mother in Hackney, London and am an avid Arsenal fan, I'm also a Republican.

Or as the old Republican slogan used to go...
Tourists yes, Troops no.

still, you might reasonably expect to see more bohs/rovers/etc. jerseys...

the photo of the chap with his face half hidden by the flag is the best of that lot. the first one - the 'mind where you're going' look from the cop is great too.

actuallylike

AnimalRights wrote: »

Few from the Parnell st/Sq protest

Jaysus, not a looker in the bunch

mdebets

Deleted User wrote: »

I think tomorrow garden thingy has been called off, in favour of a march to dublin castle?

http://www.eirigi.org/latest/latest050511_2.html


Might go to that. Seems a bit more manageable a location.

I don't think so. The march to Dublin Castle was always on the agenda. That's in the evening.
The War Memorial garden is earlier (don't know the exact time).
There are also 2 marches in the evening as far as I know, one by eirigi and one by RSF, which as far as I know assembles near St. Patrick's Cathedral.

aidan18

mdebets

Here a few from Parnell Street protest today

mdebets

And a few from Dorset Street

dazftw

Anyone know what time the earlier march is on at? I'm going to come up and see if I can get some photos.

I don't really want to wait around until 6.30pm but I will.

Are you travelling from Waterford?! :eek:

dazftw

Deleted User wrote: »

Are you travelling from Waterford?! :eek:

Ah yeah drive up and park in at the red cow place and get the luas in. I was planning on going to Gunn's anyway to pick up some supplies so why not

Fair play to you. I'm next door to Dublin and I wouldn't bother cause it's such a hassle. Hope it all turns out well for you. Wear a hat (incase things start getting thrown).

mdebets

dazftw wrote: »

Anyone know what time the earlier march is on at? I'm going to come up and see if I can get some photos.

I don't really want to wait around until 6.30pm but I will.

According to Indymedia assembly is at Summerhill Parade and Portland Row at 12 noon for the Croke park visit.

Don't know when they meet for the War Memorial Park.

Not 100% sure, but Memorial protest starts at 5:30pm at Kilmainham Prison I believe. Then from there to the memorial wreath laying.


Èirìgì.org has the info.

dazftw

Sure if I get a few shots ill be happy..

mdebets

Deleted User wrote: »

Not 100% sure, but Memorial protest starts at 5:30pm at Kilmainham Prison I believe. Then from there to the memorial wreath laying.


Èirìgì.org has the info.

No, 5:30 is the time for the late big demonstration.
Kilmainham is at 12:00, but I'm not sure where that leaves the Croke Park demo.

Eirebear

DaireQuinlan wrote: »

I see you caught the gentleman in the celtic t-shirt waving his 'britain out of ireland' placard.

Ah, lay off the poor fella, doesn't have much to shout about lately!

goods

IamBlip wrote: »

AR you sure this wasn't the Dublin Zombie Walk.

They all have a certain "look" about them alright !

xshayx

Anyone know of protests for Government Buildings? Could nip out from work if there is!

AnimalRights

So many protests...lol confusing.
Think I'm heading over to Kilmainham now..

http://www.eirigi.org/index.htm

dinneenp

AnimalRights wrote: »

Few from the Parnell st/Sq protest

nice shots. How did you create the effect in the photo of the guy with the holding up the scarf and the one below it?
Cheers,
pa.

AnimalRights

dinneenp wrote: »

nice shots. How did you create the effect in the photo of the guy with the holding up the scarf and the one below it?
Cheers,
pa.

I start off with a preset in Lightroom and just fiddle around with it til I get what I like.

AnimalRights

Few from the laying of the wreath at Kilmainham Gaol









oh and a heavily cropped pic of QE2 herself




Few more here...http://pix.ie/punkrock/album/410291/goto/2326514

diddlybit

They're some great shots guys. AnimalRights, the face of that guard looking at the lens is just priceless.

My god though, the face of the dissident Republican movement ain't pretty is it?

Effects

Just heard another mini riot has kicked off. Just scum bags being scum bags. No other reason to riot.

CabanSail

Keep this up Janer and soon people will start mistaking you for a Photographer!

Effects

I've had two people already talk to me today about his photos.

thebaz

a few from tonight

IamBlip

Some official state photos here with some good protest shots mixed in.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/gallery/2011/may/17/queen-visits-ireland-in-pictures?picture

dazftw

I was there yesterday and from what I saw there was two groups one peaceful and one just a bunch of scumbags covering their faces out to cause trouble. This was the protest at 6.30pm by the church? You were there Janer judging by your photos!

I didn't have a digital camera sadly so I just shot it all on film and that's going be a few days before I have it all developed scanned as I'm working the next two days. It was a little dangerous at times but I actually enjoyed it.. Taking photos that is.

A friend told me an hour later he saw me running around on sky news taking photos :pac:

AnimalRights

I didn't make the one at Christchurch, I was knackered from teh walk to the Kilmainham one at 12.30.....furtherst I've walked in years

.Longshanks.

See these?
http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2011/05/queen_elizabeth_ii_visits_irel.html

Some excellent shots in there!

dazftw

Here's most of my shots.. I recorded some audio and put it in with a slide show which is converting on vimeo at the moment but here's 3 of my favourites and the link to the rest.







http://www.flickr.com/photos/dazftw/sets/72157626767511034/

I've always wanted to shoot something like this.. I didn't know how id deal with it but I seriously enjoyed it.. the closest thing to "combat photography" fireworks and rocks all over the place. A friend had a close shave(rock flying over his head)

Video: http://vimeo.com/24033551

sNarah

An excellent collection on Boston's Big Picture of the visit.

jpb1974

First pic on this page is a good 'un -

"A man was detained by riot police during demonstrations in North Dublin..."

http://lens.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/05/17/pictures-of-the-day-ireland-and-elsewhere/

magicbastarder

sNarah wrote: »

An excellent collection on Boston's Big Picture of the visit.

looking at that with a non-photographic hat on, it's a pity that so many of the photos being seen abroad are a result of no more than several dozen protestors. still, protests make better photo fodder than most official engagements.