“Congregation.”
– SJ Mannion
A seascape photo Ballintoy arch. Ballintoy is situated in one of the most picturesque parts of North Antrim between the Giants Causeway and Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge and looks out to Rathlin Island and beyond to Scotland. A short walk from Ballintoy harbour brings you to the sweeping curve of Whitepark Bay. It was while walking here that I came across the Ballintoy arch. The light was beautiful that evening and I managed to get several images I was happy with.
– Enda Cavanagh
“This time of brittle clamour. That too will pass”
– SJ Mannion
Avondale Forest Park in County Wicklow could be regarded as the birthplace of Irish forestry. Plots of trees were planted at Avondale similar to continental forest gardens and many tree species and shrubs from around the world can be now found. It is a wonderful peaceful place. I just stumbled upon this perfectly balanced place. Each tree has a delightful relationship with it’s neighbour. Like they are lost in a dance. I felt the resulting fine art print had to be from a black and white photo to enhance their lovely forms.
– Enda Cavanagh
“Stone warden. Custodian of the western edge.”
– SJ Mannion
Interesting rock formations on the Atlantic drive of Achill island, an island located off the west coast of Mayo. The first time I visited Achill was back in 1998 when I shot with a Mamiya 7 film rangefinder camera. I came across these rocks but unfortunately the film was destroyed during processing. Fast forward to November 2011 and I revisited the island. I was struggling to find the location. When I got there I wasn’t sure if it was the right place but as soon as I took my first test shot I knew it was. It makes a wonderful Fine art print.
– Enda Cavanagh
“Invincible, unassailable, utterly indifferent. Every threat. Every promise.”
– SJ Mannion
I took this black and white photo of Achill island on a very windy day in November. The island is located just off the coast of county Mayo. The light was very changeable and the wind was so strong I worried about the sharpness of the image. I love the power of the ocean especially in stormy weather. It is so hypnotic and I wanted to communicate that in the photo.
– Enda Cavanagh
“Candy coloured combustion.”
– SJ Mannion
A fine art photo of an animal feed Plant in Meath. The industrial Building is located near a forest I photographed and I just had to stop and ask if it was ok to photograph it. The owner was a great guy and let me have full run of the place. I photographed a series of industrial photos that are now some of my favourites.
Animal Feed Plant No.1
“Animal Feed Plant No.1” was selected for the 2014 RHA Annual Exhibition.
– Enda Cavanagh
“Monochrome, a quiet riot.”
– SJ Mannion
A fine art photo of the River Slaney beside Altamont Gardens in County Carlow. It’s a wonderful peaceful setting and I was struck by the metallic sheen like affect of the water as it flowed over the rocks and the triangular form of the white water afterward. I broke down the scene into simple forms by processing it as a black and white image and it helps focus on those elements which are the main point of focus.
“Altamont Gardens, River Slaney” was a finalist in the 2010 FEP European Fine Art Photograph of the Year Award.
– Enda Cavanagh
“Spinal column, rock seam; place of origin.”
– SJ Mannion
The drive from Allihies along the north coast of the Beara peninsula to Eyeries and Ardgroom follows the signposted ‘Ring of Beara Drive’ offering superb views of the coast and mountains of the Iveragh peninsula, across Kenmore Bay. Allihies Point is a stunning wee location I found some years back and is an idyllic peaceful location.
– Enda Cavanagh
“Almost hallowed, once an altar of Cain, a ruined temple now.”
– SJ Mannion
A fine art industrial photo of an abandoned building. The Boland’s Flour Mill Dublin at Grand Canal Dock is on the corner of Ringsend Road and Barrow Street. These fascinating concrete structures in the Ceiling were actually part of the storage silos above.
– Enda Cavanagh
“Deus ex machina – literally. Or the improbable made probable.”
– SJ Mannion
I was delighted to get access inside Boland’s Mill shortly before redevelopment. Burke Kennedy Doyle are the architects on a major new development. This was one of the most interesting spaces on the derelict site. Perfect for fine art architecture photos. I am always fascinated by machines. They have a certain purity and honesty. I wanted to show that the viewer is part of the machine. Here a perfect symmetry is formed by the pipework. They seem like a winged creature in full flight.
– Enda Cavanagh
“Intestinal.”
– SJ Mannion
The Irish Volunteers seized Boland’s Mill Dublin in the 1916 Easter Rising in Ireland. Additionally Boland’s Bakery became their headquarters. The site became derelict and is been redeveloped. I found the concrete structures fascinating. This particular room was full of old rusty pipes and gauges like a Doctor Who Film Set.
– Enda Cavanagh
