This particular cottage, a lovely example of Dublin's red-brick architecture, has been taken over by a spectacularly ambitious climbing plant. This is no ordinary vine; it has grown perfectly over the two front windows and above the bright blue door, forming a dense, bushy canopy that, from a certain angle, gives the entire facade the unmistakable appearance of a giant, verdant moustache!

UNUSUAL

MOVEMBER

November is here, and with it comes the annual tradition of Movember. It's a month where men around the world embrace the glorious, sometimes questionable, art of the moustache to raise vital awareness and funds for men's health—specifically prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention.

This particular cottage, a lovely example of Dublin's red-brick architecture, has been taken over by a spectacularly ambitious climbing plant. This is no ordinary vine; it has grown perfectly over the two front windows and above the bright blue door, forming a dense, bushy canopy that, from a certain angle, gives the entire facade the unmistakable appearance of a giant, verdant moustache!

CHURCH AND GRAVE DETAILS OF THE REBUILD

THE SITE IS NOW MUCH FASTER

RELIGION

Irish cemeteries are distinct from many others in Europe or North America because they often function as living archaeological sites. Rather than being strictly manicured, modern parks, they are frequently ancient monastic ruins that are still in active use, creating a seamless blend of the medieval and the modern.

PHOTO GALLERY ABOUT THE AREA

EAST ARRAN STREET

ELLIOTS BAKERY

You may think that the branding and logo is weird — it's a deliberate and defining feature of the bakery's unique identity!


The Story Behind the "Graffiti" Logo. The bold, messy, graffiti-like script of "ELLIOT'S" scrawled across the black shopfront is actually a special design feature that directly reflects the name's origin. It's a Child's Handwriting: The wordmark is taken from the actual handwriting of Elliot, the young son of the bakery's founders, Conor Higgins and Amie Costello.

A Balance of Design: The founders wanted to formalise their brand's visual identity, which is why the "messy" script is often applied as a large "supergraphic treatment" on the building's exterior. This design choice creates a balance between "nostalgia and modernity," giving the spot its distinctive, unpretentious, and "unusual" character.

That unusual bakery featured in my photographs is Elliot's, located at 43 Arran Street East in Dublin 7.

For most of Europe, the period from December 23rd to January 6th sees a significant slowdown, allowing families to focus on celebration, travel, and rest. It’s a shared social contract that prioritises the collective holiday season, making that two-week break a highly anticipated and essential annual tradition.

PHOTO GALLERY ABOUT THE HOLIDAY SEASON

NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY

THE CITY CENTRE

For the Irish economy, this period is vital. Households significantly increase their spending, pouring billions into the retail sector. The major cities, particularly Dublin, Cork, and Galway, transform with their grand light switch-ons, marking the official start of the festive rush. It’s an economic behemoth that sustains countless businesses throughout the year.

Formal Gardens: The most prominent feature is the early 17th-century formal walled garden, located below the North Terrace (formerly the Master's Garden). While not a strict historical reconstruction, it is a re-creation in the spirit of a 17th and 18th-century Classical garden, befitting the architecture of the Royal Hospital Kilmainham.

I USED A FUJI X100VI

IMMA KILMAINHAM

The grounds and gardens of the Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) in Dublin are a significant part of the visitor experience, encompassing 48 acres of land surrounding the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, the museum's historic home. The overall site has a rich history, once including ancient burial grounds, a Viking settlement, and a medieval monastery, before the Royal Hospital was founded in 1684.

PHOTO GALLERY ABOUT THE IMMA CMS PHOTO PRESENTATION