Jackies Photo's

2011-12-24T17:46:00.001Z

Rosa Korresia !

2011-07-31T16:59:00.000+01:00

Up Close!

2011-07-25T21:52:00.000+01:00

Dublin Wheel

2011-07-25T21:51:00.000+01:00

Some photos from the Dublin wheel and surrounding area.

2011-07-08T22:41:00.002+01:00

2011-05-16T13:05:00.001+01:00

2010-12-21T12:10:00.000Z

Nov/Dec 2010

2010-12-02T22:48:00.002Z

2010-10-19T13:24:00.006+01:00

The New AVIVA Stadium ...

2010-05-29T22:03:00.008+01:00

The Aviva Stadium opened its doors on 14th May 2010 and has a seated capacity of 50,000. We went for a visit today and I have to say it is a fantastic stadium, here are a few of the photos I took.

And the Bar of course !!!

Shay Given's Jersey.

You can even play a tune ...

I have loads more photos but dont want to do a Blog overload :)

Hydrangea 's

2010-05-26T23:22:00.002+01:00

April Sunset at Dun Laoghaire ..

2010-04-19T22:42:00.009+01:00

This photo reminds me of a painting.

Lisa Haughton painted this watercolour painting from the photograph above.

An Exhibition Of Contemporary Glass

2010-04-17T19:35:00.005+01:00

his Exhibition is on in the Botanic gardens from March 27th -April 25th 2010

You've been framed ...

Botanic Gardens April 2010

2010-04-17T19:20:00.018+01:00

( Click on photos for more detail )

Dollymount Strand

I always wanted to be taller !!!

Classic cars ...

2010-04-11T23:13:00.004+01:00

2010-04-11T23:10:00.001+01:00

We're all going on a Summer Holiday ....

2010-04-11T23:08:00.001+01:00

2010-04-11T23:04:00.001+01:00

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang ...

2010-04-11T23:02:00.001+01:00

Spring is in the air ......

2010-04-02T22:05:00.000+01:00

The Old Curiosity Shop.

2010-03-20T16:31:00.011Z

I dropped in to Sweny’s chemist today to buy some Lemons soap wrapped in brown paper and twine and would recommend anyone visiting the Westland row, Dublin area to do the same, it is a curiosity shop full of all things old and interesting from soap to original wooden drawers and shelves full of bottles and everything you would find in a chemist of its day.

Leopold Bloom, one of the main character's in Ulysses, stopped off at Sweny's pharmacy on December 16, 1904, to purchase a bar of lemon soap for his wife Molly. The shop has survived since 1853, despite four separate fires, with its original sign still hanging over the door and its mahogany fittings intact.
"The interior has survived…. It has the original shop fittings and the counters, so if you go in there you can feel how Bloom felt on Bloomsday. It's the only commercial interior that's unchanged since Ulysses."

The shop is run on a voluntary basis and relies on donations from visitors dropping in to help pay the rent.

" Mr Bloom raised a cake to his nostrils.

Sweet lemony wax.

-I'll take this one, he said."

Ulysses, J. Joyce ( 1922 )

Let it snow !

2010-01-09T18:13:00.004Z

The Lansdowne Aviva Stadium, Lansdowne Road

Winter Wonderland

2010-01-08T18:03:00.008Z

The frozen pond in Herbert Park ...

Dublin Docklands in December 2009.

2009-12-28T22:40:00.009Z

Dublins Docklands on a freezing winters night in full colour and the beautiful new Samual Beckett bridge.

Did you spot the face ???

Winter

2009-12-18T18:58:00.000Z

Squishy !!!

2009-11-08T21:17:00.004Z

No trouble at all !!!!

2009-11-05T15:50:00.007Z

Lynda Cruise shared her recipe so I had a go, the muffins taste great but I really need lessons in icing =0)

Sandymount Strand & Herbert Park

2009-11-01T21:44:00.008Z

Lyndas bakes.

2009-10-24T21:43:00.001+01:00

And yes they tasted as good as they look =0)

Newbridge House.

2009-09-02T21:18:00.008+01:00

.......

p>align="right">

.......

2009-06-21T14:59:00.002+01:00

For a closer look you can click on each photo.

Butterfly Farm.

2009-06-21T14:37:00.007+01:00

2009-06-21T14:28:00.005+01:00

2009-06-21T13:58:00.005+01:00

2009-06-21T13:47:00.003+01:00

2009-06-21T13:34:00.007+01:00

Dublin Docklands 2009

2009-06-02T21:30:00.007+01:00

Summer is on the way...

2009-05-01T22:51:00.003+01:00

Happy easter

2009-04-11T21:44:00.003+01:00

First signs of Spring.

2009-02-24T20:13:00.007Z

Our garden is full of gorgeous colour this year with the new flowers opening up by the day.

The Good Food Kitchen.

2009-02-12T14:39:00.005Z

I was asked to take a few photos of " The Good Food Kitchen " in Gordan St, Ringsend D4, this is what I came up with, all the food is freshly cooked on the premises and I was spoilt for choice as each piece of food looked more Delicious than the last and these are only a few of the photos I took, To walk into this cosy corner shop on a cold winters day and try to decide what to buy must be some challenge.

All I can say is WELL DONE to everyone involved and Well done on the fantastic piece published in the Irish Independent where they received an A+ ... well deserved.

Let it Snow...

2009-02-03T16:09:00.010Z

Look closely...

Christmas 2008.

2008-12-27T21:49:00.002Z

Our outside Christmas tree this year.

1911 Vintage Mercedes.

2008-12-27T21:37:00.005Z

Santa's 1911 vintage Mercedes for when the reindeer are refueling =0)

Funderland

2008-12-27T21:23:00.001Z

A different view of the Zoo.

2008-11-03T21:40:00.014Z

Click on photos for a larger view.

I think this is the first time I went to the Zoo and noticed all the beautiful flowers and colours.

Autumn Colours.

2008-10-15T17:27:00.002+01:00

2008-10-10T23:18:00.005+01:00

Dublin Zoo.

2008-09-25T21:29:00.034+01:00

...............I love my Mam ...................... See no evil, Hear no evil, Speak no evil ...

Proud as a peacock..^.

Rooster Roo... ^.

All Tired Out ... ^

Snow Leopard... ^

Cuddle Time ...^

Pretty in Pink ...^

Watchful Heron. ^

Ready to Leap...^

Softly, Softly .........................................................Baby Long Neck......

Reflection... ^

Double up ...^

Bobbing along...

Ouch !!!!^

Rear view ...^

That Look ................................................ Lazing around ...

All alone ....

Recession ?

2008-09-20T22:25:00.005+01:00

Is this what the recession is doing to us ?

This newly married couple headed to Dun Laoghaire pier today with the Wedding party to treat them all to an ice-cream instead ofncy hotel reception =0)

It was one of those days when I was glad I had my camera with me ...I was in Dun laoghaire today and snapped these photos while queuing for an ice-cream at the pier.

What a great photo for the album.

Sutton & Howth...

2008-09-07T21:40:00.013+01:00

Windmill Lane,

2008-08-23T22:02:00.009+01:00

Windmill Lane is the home of U2's world famous studio. This street will be completely redeveloped in the next few years into apartments, offices and new music studios. The graffiti will be gone, one of the things which give this street its character.

Windmill Lane rules.

1. DO NOT paint on any other property apart from the designated walls .

2. DO NOT leave any cans around the place take em outa the area

3. Try not to make much noise or disturbence to residents.

4. If the police are around , dont give them any cheek even if they are in the wrong .

And remember HAVE FUN !

The Scrapbook Store, August photo Challenge.

2008-08-16T18:38:00.023+01:00

I took these photos for the monthly photo challenge set up by Annamarie from The Scrapbook Store, this months challenge is to take some close up shots and load 3-5 shots into your own gallery on the forum.

Galway/ Spiddal

2008-08-11T22:36:00.028+01:00

I took these photos in the Spiddal Craft and Design Studios Galway, the weather was really bad for the whole weekend but in between the showers I snapped these few. It is a beautiful craft centre and I only wish I had had the time and weather to browse around it but at least I have a few photos.

On the Road...

2008-08-11T22:25:00.007+01:00

I took these two photos in the car on the way home from Galway...

Up, up and away.

2008-07-28T22:00:00.002+01:00

Polo in the Pheonix Park

2008-07-26T22:50:00.006+01:00

In the garden...

2008-06-29T22:48:00.007+01:00

I thought I would have too blow the dust off the camera today because it was so long since I used it , so I had a quick look around the garden prompted by this little wagtail who is busy collecting for a nearby nest and snapped some of the flowers in full bloom before it started to rain =0)

Dublin Docklands Festival..

2008-06-03T18:59:00.005+01:00

I cant believe it is a year since the festival was on. We went to it in Sunday and I have to admit the feedback from anyone I spoke to was that it wasn't as good as last year and I thought that too but I got a few photos anyway, these three are of the Jeanie Johnston ( a replica of the famine ship) This link gives lots of info about the ship... Jeanie Johnston.

A few more photos from the Docklands Festival...

2008-06-03T12:58:00.022+01:00

HS:MS Twisted

2008-04-25T13:13:00.000+01:00

Twisted
Bent, curly, inter-twined material or warped state of mind.

HS:MS Delicate

2008-04-23T13:46:00.001+01:00

DELICATE
To be very fine in texture, structure or workmanship

HS;MS Yellow

2008-04-21T13:08:00.004+01:00

Yellow

A golden colour - vibrant, sunny and warm...

I took this photo last month and something about it always makes me smile ...The poor pigeon looks like it's running for it's life.. LOL

HS:MS Sad

2008-04-18T12:24:00.000+01:00

SAD
Feeling or showing sorrow.

HS:MS Repeat

2008-04-17T12:21:00.001+01:00

Repeat ( Pattern)

Say, do or show the same thing again or form a pattern.

HS:MS Investigate

2008-04-16T13:54:00.002+01:00

Investigate
To carry out an inquiry, discover or examine.

HS:MS Window

2008-04-15T12:21:00.003+01:00

HS:MS Window

An opening in a building filled with glass.

HS:MS Recycle

2008-04-11T16:52:00.001+01:00

Recycle
Convert waste into reusable materials.

HS:HS Moss

2008-04-07T12:38:00.001+01:00

Moss

A low growing, spore producing plant with no roots that grows in damp conditions.

HS:HS Speed

2008-04-04T13:09:00.002+01:00

Speed

Rapidity of movement or action. We see speed everyday...right?!

HS:HS Pen

2008-04-03T13:59:00.002+01:00

HS:HS Pen

An instrument, filled with ink for writing or drawing.

HS:HS Flag

2008-04-02T12:03:00.003+01:00

HS:HS Flag

A piece of cloth attached by one edge to a pole or rope.

Captain America proudly holding the flag ...=0)

HS:HS Instrument

2008-04-01T12:05:00.014+01:00

HS:HS Instrument

A tool, object, implement or device.

Dublin Street Life...

2008-03-31T22:44:00.016+01:00

It seems like ages since I was out and about with the camera but today I had a good excuse because I am taking part in Cheryl Johnson's online workshop and " street Life " is this weeks module topic, So off we went to Grafton St and reluctantly at first I start snapping away, after a few minutes there was no stopping me and I really enjoyed it. Its amazing what you see when you are armed with your camera, things that you would never remember .

A one man audience.

Any spare cash...

The whistler.

A man with Issues. lol

Little Duckie...

Poor Pigeon...

Clay man, Statue...

The Whistler...

Outstretched Arms.

In full bloom.

Up to no good!!!!!!!Wonder do they own those Bicycles LOL

2008-03-29T21:22:00.034Z

HS:MS Chill

2008-03-28T12:17:00.000Z

Chill
A coolness in the air, a reduction in temperature, the onset of a cold or just plain chillin' out!

HS:MS Cup & Bubble

2008-03-27T12:38:00.001Z

CUP...

A small bowl shaped container usually for holding liquids.

HS:MS FLY

2008-03-26T12:43:00.002Z

HS:MS Fly

...like a bird, like a plane, like a boy???!!!

HS:MS Balance

2008-03-25T12:26:00.002Z

Balance
An even distribution of weight enabling someone or something to remain upright and steady or creating stability in your own mind.

A well balanced quote( especially for everyone who ate too much chocolate this weekend =0)

HS:MS SPS Happy Easter

2008-03-22T20:27:00.003Z

HS:MS SPS

A Special Easter Bunny portrait for this week LOL

This is his passport photo =0) LOL

HS:MS Dress

2008-03-21T12:48:00.003Z

HS:MS Dress

A one piece item of clothing for girlies.

This is one of my favourite books with beautiful Fairy gowns and clothes for all occasions ,

" Conjuring fabrics from fantasy and dresses from dreams! "

HS:MS Cloth

2008-03-20T12:21:00.001Z

HS:MS Cloth

A piece of fabric or material or clergy attire (would love to see a pic of that!).
Sorry no clergy attire here =0)

HS:MS Peg/s

2008-03-19T12:28:00.003Z

HS:MS Peg

A clasping device used to hang or to hold down.
A couple of Minnies held with clip photo pegs.

Card on the right I made a few weeks ago for a tutorial and the top card I made last night for a Birthday card front.

HS:MS Book

2008-03-18T13:19:00.003Z

HS:MS Book
Bounded collection of pages or to determine a reservation

This is a small part of a collection of arty craft books/magazines I have been collecting for years .

HS:MS Blanket

2008-03-17T15:00:00.001Z

HS:MS Blanket

Fabric sheeting to cover, warm and disguise.

HS:MS SOS

2008-03-16T14:12:00.004Z

HS:MS SOS

I took this photo last summer and I like the simplicity of it .

HS:MS Seed

2008-03-14T18:10:00.002Z

SEED
A plants power of reproduction.

Top photo are sesame seeds and a different type of Seeds in the bottom pic.

HS:MS Relief

2008-03-13T11:21:00.004Z

Relief
Creating a mold that stands out from it's surface or a feeling of reassurance and relaxation.

I didn't know which one to choose today so used both...The second " relief" would usually be found on my other Blog Jackie's Space , but I thought it fit the description for today's prompt.

HS:MS Listen

2008-03-12T12:04:00.001Z

HS:MS Listen
To give your attention to a sound.

HS:MS Flood

2008-03-11T14:39:00.001Z

HS:MS Flood
An overflowing of a large amount of liquid.

HS:MS Ticket

2008-03-10T12:14:00.000Z

HS:MS Ticket
A piece of paper or card that give the holder a certain right, usually to enter a place.

HS:MS SOS

2008-03-09T15:34:00.002Z

HS:MS SOS
I felt like using a nice bright photo for my SOS today and as I love macro shots I chose this one. It reminds me of a kaleidoscope.

HS:MS Badge

2008-03-07T12:35:00.006Z

HS:MS Badge
Insignia to advertise, show membership of or make a statement with.

I didn't know which one to choose so I uploaded the two today, the top photo is of the hospital name tags that were on my son when he was born ( 16 years ago ).The bottom photo is from a collection of Badges.

HS:MS Jar

2008-03-06T13:27:00.001Z

HS:MS Jar

A wide-mouthed container made of glass or pot to contain food.

HS:MS Fluff

2008-03-05T11:53:00.002Z

HS:MS Fluff
Soft fibers that accumulate in small clumps.

( Looks a bit like a fluffy Ice -cream ) LOL

HS:MS Calm

2008-03-04T12:26:00.002Z

HS:MS Calm
Also known as serene or tranquil. Find some 'calm' in your space today!

I always feel that swans are peaceful, calm and tranquil.

SOS.

2008-03-02T12:13:00.003Z

HS:MS SOS

Today we show our favourite photos.

I took this one a few months ago and love the expression on the ducks face ,the reason for the " dont come any closer " look is that the ducklings are underneath her and I am a bit too close for comfort with my camera.

( You really have to click on the photo for a good look at her face )

HS:MS Cake

2008-02-29T12:22:00.001Z

HS:MS Cake

A sweet little celebration.

No cakes here but I have a Birthday cake hat =0)

HS:MS Surprise

2008-02-28T13:37:00.003Z

HS:MS Surprise!

A reaction to something unexpected!

HS:MS Tower

2008-02-27T08:20:00.004Z

Tower
A tall narrow construction, either free standing or forming a part of a building.

I took this photo last year and am using it for the HS:MS prompt because I know I wont be out and about today to snap any towers, It is a tall metal mermaid that stands near a building close to where I live.