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REMOTE CONTROL CAR RACING TRACK

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ST ANNE’S PUBLIC PARK IN RAHENY

This series of photographs dates from May 2008 and originally unusable but recently I discovered that I could process them and adjust for noise, under-exposure and lens shake.

ORCA was founded in 1997. Some of their members have been involved in model car racing since the late 80’s. Back then the club was racing in the main car park of University College Dublin. Racing is now at St. Annes Park, Raheny.

ORCA members race 1/8 scale nitro machines with the GT class becoming very popular due to their predictable handling in all weather conditions. They also have a faster GP class, also known as 1/8 On Road. These cars use foam tyres that offer incredible traction, especially on dry surfaces.

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CELEBRATION BY DICK JOYNT

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EDEN PARK IN GLASTHULE

I honestly do not remember ever seeing this sculpture but as you can see I photographed it twelve years ago. I used a DP1 when I visited the Eden Park area and it is possible that I was unable to process the RAW images from the session.

A central theme of Joynt’s work is the celebration of family and humanity. In this sculpture the mother, with unrelenting strength, holds aloft the curled child. The simple curved forms and the balanced bulk of the figures gives the work a monumental, timeless and universal quality that is fitting for this residential location.

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