Having just finished reading what is perhaps the most inspirational book I have ever had the pleasure of reading, I felt that I should write a quick blog about it; primarily to capture one of the many wonderful ideas on … Continue reading
Author Archives: Simon Fitzpatrick
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All Creatures Great & Small
The thing that probably gave me the most smiles over the weekend during the People’s Photography event was the work on Woollycats and Nutty Squirrels by Susie Carr and the wonderful humorous images showing off her work by husband, Darren Carr.   I … Continue reading
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People’s Photography
I was lucky to be able to participate in an annual Dublin event known as “People’s Photography” over the weekend. Its where local photographers from around the country get to display their images on the fences of St Stephen’s Green. … Continue reading
Copying the Brits … for justice purposes …
I continue to be amazed at the complete lack of any consequences for the criminal element within the political, banking and property sectors of Ireland for the greatest crime in Irish history. We talk of the birth of a “terrible … Continue reading
Primary Schools Mombasa
During our recent trip to Kenya Philip and I visited two schools in Mombasa which are supported by Irish NGO Suas – Kongowea and Maweni. The primary purpose of this visit was to evaluate the state of readiness of both … Continue reading
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Kongowea Primary School – Portraits
I was trying to think of some text to accompany these portraits … but to be honest, they speak for themselves. Most were taken at the Kongowea Primary school in Kenya. Some at the Maweni school. These are two schools supported by … Continue reading
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A little perspective … delivered with a smile!
For weeks before the trip I had tried everything to convince myself that it would be a complete waste of time and energy … and it was working! If it were not for my commitment to my travel companion Philip … Continue reading
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Beach Seafeast
One of the finest seafood meals I’ve had in a long time … caressed by the gentle warm breeze coming off the Indian Ocean near Mtwapa, Kenya. One of the last places you’d expect to find an Italian restaurant. Wonderful!
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Hearst Castle Reading Room
I stopped here during a recent drive along the marvellous pacific coast highway between San Luis Obisbo and Santa Cruz. Visiting the gaudy homes of super rich people is not normally my thing … but this was worth it! Here’s … Continue reading
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Death Valley, CA
I managed to arrive in one of the driest places in in North America the day it was flooded … go figure! This was taken on the long drive between CES Las Vegas and San Jose … but what a drive it … Continue reading
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Death Valley – Salt Lake
A bit of fun with a 15mm fish eye lens
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Maiden Voyage – The Jag!
After picking my new toy up from a garage in Cambridge I decided to take it the long way home via the east and west coasts of Scotland. What a spectacular place to drive a nice car! Here’s the … Continue reading