People | Declan Flynn

It’s been a busy few weeks here with work and house hunting so I haven’t had a chance to get out taking photos. Still I’ve tried a few times to get my underused flash out and practice using it so here is a non landscape photo. This is a photo I took of one of my nephews, Nicolas. He’s a hard one to photograph since, like any toddler, he never stays still. I’m pleased with this one though. We had to follow him around the room trying to get his attention and then he finally took notice of the camera. He paused for a second and I got the shot. Unfortunately he then became fascinated with the lens and trying to get it off the camera, I guess maybe he’ll grow up to be a gadget nut 🙂

A photo from our trip to Dun Laoghaire a couple of weeks ago. At the end of the pier there was a bitterly cold wind and this brave busker looking to earn a few euros from the walkers who made it as far as the end of the pier and lingered long enough to listen to his music. He was well used to having his photo taken and didnt mind when I asked if I could take some shots.

Lauren, my fiancee, insists that I have to start asking people if I can take their photo, I hate intruding. Also I think that when you ask someone if you can take their photo they act differently and the shot is ruined. I have to get over this as I’m taking photos at a wedding in a few weeks and will be at the grooms house in the morning with a list of photos I have to take. Maybe I’ll try a couple of tricks I’ve heard to get some more relaxed shots. If the couple agree and if I get any good ones I’ll post the results here.