SKYFEST in Waterford 14-03-09

Here's a bit of diary and photos on the SKYFEST in WATERFORD earlier on.. It was the first day of the bank holiday SAiNT PATRiCK's DAY in IRELAND, Saturday.

There was a firework display which was apparently one of the biggest shows in Europe. It was fantastic indeed!


Before WE went to town, my wife put some FACE PAiNTiNG to our friend's sons that we were minding that day.. THEY loved it.. here they are!







WE thought before going to the QUAY, why not feed ourselves first?




This kid is so mad on PiZZA!




Some young lassies sparkling the evening...




As we were walking onto the quay.. saw the promotion of BEAT FM..




Some girlies enjoying the evening..




Scene near the stage..




























As the evening went on.. Here came the FIREWORKS display... HURRAY!



















Look at the CROWD!




I like this shot.. I didn't locked-focused her intentionally.. I was actually shooting up above my head as in I raised my hands and clicked..




I meant to just take photos of my wife and the kids and then take turns but out from nowhere, someone tapped me and offered to shoot US all together. When I looked at him, I recognised him.. Another PRO, a BIG MAN in photography.. GERRY O'CAROLL :)




People were rushing to go home..







We kinda felt a bit hungry but not so starving.. We decided to have something.. BEN and JERRY'S ICE CREAM..





ah, this boy just can't wait..










WE were waiting for the traffic to calm down actually in storm cinema.. Thought we might also watch a FLICK..



BUT the man at the till said this movie is for 16+ so, it means that's a wrap for the night.. Went home and processed this BLOG for YOU to enjoy! :)


SOME you tube clips..








Till next LADS! ;)

Waterford Healing Arts Trust

PRESS RELEASE
Waterford Healing Arts Trust Presents its Inaugural Fundraising Fashion Show

The Waterford Healing Arts Trust (WHAT) Ireland’s leading Arts and Health programme is delighted to announce details of its inaugural Fashion Show which will take place in Waterford Institute of Technology on Friday 20th March 2009 @ 19.30.

The show will feature fashion by renowned boutiques Satina in Tramore, The Hanger in George’s Street, Waterford and Fitzgerald’s Mens Fashion in Waterford. The fashion will be modelled by models from the leading Celia Holman Lee Agency. With live music and refreshments for an audience of 200 hundred people, this high profile event promises to be a highlight in the social calendar of Waterford.

In tandem with the Fashion Show, a fashion-themed raffle offer a range of glamorous prizes including a hat by renowned Irish Designer Philip Treacy, a bag by Orla Kiely as well as a cookery demonstration and lunch at Ballymaloe and an original painting by Waterford artist Mary Tritschler.

All proceeds will go towards the running costs of the Waterford Healing Arts Trust. Based in Waterford Regional Hospital, the Trust brings live art experiences to the bedside of patients as well as to visitors and staff of the hospital as a means of improving the hospital experience for all.
The Trust has recently developed the new WHAT Centre for Arts and Health, the first of its kind in Ireland. This facility is an integral part of Waterford Regional Hospital and brings a long-standing relationship between arts and healing in this acute hospital to a new level. It features a multi-use studio space which will accommodate workshops in the Arts of all disciplines for a range of groups. This groundbreaking initiative will allow for greater integration with the community by providing a space for use by outpatients, inpatients, staff, visitors, artists, and community-based initiatives that is not institutional but is conducive to creative experiences.

In the words of Mary Baxter, Chair of the WHAT fundraising Committee, “This is the first Fashion Show of its kind that we have organised and already it is generating considerable interest among people in Waterford. It promises to be a glamorous and fun-filled event that will raise much-needed funds to support the ongoing good work of the Waterford Healing Arts Trust.”

For further information contact Mary Baxter/Mary Grehan at 051-842664 or e-mail mary.grehan@hse.ie

Wedding Showcase 21st FEB '09

Last weekend I was at the wedding showcase-Fair at the FAiTHLEGG HOTEL and country golf club, Waterford..

It is always nice to see trends in the wedding industry and meet other suppliers.. One of the latest trends in Ireland that I've seen and was particularly interested was the VIDEOBOOTH they call where guests can leave messages to the bride and groom without the hassle or nearly becoming embarrass from the person behind the video camera. In other words, it's a machine with video that stays at a certain corner and guests could just press a button and presto the video is rolling! The company providing that here in Ireland is BEST WISHES VIDEO BOOTHS.. Gary is the contact person.

More on the wedding showcase.. Here are some photos I've taken! Enjoy! :)

Lovely Models from PRIMA MODEL AGENCY WATERFORD

Sigma 28mm F1.8 EX DG Macro

After a long time of research from the internet reviews, I have finally ordered another NEW PRIME LENS.. Not only I ordered but It has arrived today already! I was so excited to rip the box and see it and especially how it performs!

I wasn't disappointed with the result! FANTASTIC! SWEET! CREAMY! Now, I would really say I'm loving prime lenses so much! Really!

Here's how it looks.. MY new wide angle lens SIGMA 28mm F 1.8 SONY ALPHA MOUNT/FIT








Here's some sample shots guys! TAKEN/SHOT by my new lens straight from the camera! Resized in photoshop!






















I was amazed how close/near I can go and it still locks and clicks!