Almost-daily ramblings, photos and links
Nice to have some strong sunshine and bright light in Dublin at this time of year. Always makes a difference...
Some of you may have already seen these on http://blog.cmc.ie, but as I was particularly pleased with how they turned out I felt I should add them to my own site as well.My favourite shot has to be the one of the lights. I used my recently acquired 35mm 1.8 Nikon lens to shoot each of the photos. I really like this lens and am very happy with the results from it so far. (download) Click here to download: Culture_Night_photos.zip (841 KB)
There is now an emerging consensus that culture, and the creative process, can have a significant role in the reinvigoration of our economy as a reminder to the wider world that the resourcefulness of the Irish imagination still remains an integral part of our identity. That is a vital message to convey around the world today – a counterbalance to the image of wasted opportunity. via irishtimes.com
----------------------- Jonathan Grimes
Five ways culture can save us - http://bit.ly/1dSTG4Great to see the Irish times continuing to cover the role of arts & culture in the recovery. via SimplyTweet
Propping up of rotten banks is a huge con job - The Irish Times - Tue, Sep 22, 2009 http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/opinion/2009/0922/1224254981979.html"We’re doubling the national debt in large measure to prop up institutions that had no real and sustainable function in any economy except the Bermuda Triangle of Fianna Fáil, the developers and the banks"Made me think...