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Back to life, back to reality – Helsinki, Finland – 05 June 2020

2020s, Finland, Helsinki, Photography, Travel

Back to life, back to reality – Helsinki, Finland – 05 June 2020
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14 May 1985 – 30 years ago

Achill, Ireland, Photography, Travel

 

 

The first photographs I took were on a school trip to Connemara in 1985. I just noticed that it was exactly 30 years ago today that we started the trip.

14 May 1985

Climbing one of the Twelve Bens on the first day of the trip. To say that we were unprepared would be an understatement!

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Chris point the way to an unimpressed Chris. John looks nonplussed.

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The wind and rain was quite brutal. Unfortunately, we were nowhere near the top at this point.

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This was the top of the mountain. Now looking relieved to a downward stroll.

 

 

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Engaging in some spiritual reflection on the way down.

15 May 1985

Ben Lettery Youth Hostel

 

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Nice weather on the one day that we didn’t climb any mountains.

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Patrick posing at the Alcock and Brown memorial

 

 

16 May 1985

 

Ben Lettery Youth Hostel

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The final photo after an exhausing and we climb on the last day of the trip.

Helsinki City Photos – September 2012

Finland, Helsinki, Photography, Travel

Some photos I took in the city of Helsinki, Finland in September 2012. Lots of evidence of the transition from summer to the autumn. This is most clear in the photos of the terraces at Latsipalatsi which were mostly deserted. The most beautiful moment was the impromptu classical concert outside Cafe Java on an evening in which I was on my way to see some friends.