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still shining
The last hour of light when you are shooting film is often referred to as ‘the magic hour’. This was taken during a recent magic hour, at the small graveyard at the back of St. Nicholas’ Church in Galway city. A place I have photographed often. Sometimes you’re in the right place at the right time and have a camera in hand…
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memories of Japan
In the autumn of 2007 Martin and I travelled to Japan. It was a country both of us always wanted to visit, and it was a memorable trip. My favourite part was our short seclusion in the Buddhist village of Kôyasan, which is located high in the mountains south of Osaka. It was founded twelve centuries ago, and is the centre for the study and practice of Shingon Buddhism. It is difficult to describe the majesty of its surroundings or the serenity that permeates the area. If you wish to stay overnight you must take lodgings in one of its 120 beautiful monasteries. In 2004 UNESCO named the “Sacred Sites…