Success!!

I am pleased to say both my entries to the Mayo Artists Show were accepted by the judge. The launch is invitation only at the Linenhall Arts Centre, Castlebar, at 7.30pm this friday, by the Mayor. Can't wait to mingle with other mayo artists and view the show which is always stunning in its scope. Opens to the public from Saturday through to January 30th 2010.

Mayo Artists Show

At last we are managing to enter it. For the last six years at least we have intended entering 'The Mayo Artists Show' - held bienially for some eight weeks from December through January b The Linenhall, Castlebar; this year we are finally going to enter.
It is a big show that invites artists from all over County Mayo, working in any medium, to enter. Space is limited - the competition will be stiff.
This year, for the first time ever I believe, there is a theme - 'Flight of Fancy'. This wasn't announced until quite late so we were at panic stations wondering what to enter. Suffice it to say we are now 'sorted' and Eileen will be entering paintings, and myself photography (I do paint occasionally).
So, fingers crossed we'll be accepted. Now to sort titles and prices - then that's it! Between next thursday and Saturday we shall have to take the eighty mile round trip to drop them off and anxiously wait the judges' decision - Yay or Nay. We hope it's Yay -

Winter Landscapes

I have been busy clicking away in autumn, not anywhere near as much as I'd like, and there has been some terrific light and colour. With the sun lower in the sky and the shorter days here, almost any time of day provides good light for landscapes. It is very rewarding to get out even for an hour. The skies are often dramatic and where I live close to the Atlantic Ocean. There is always sun shining, rain falling, or else a storm brewing! - just right for varied and dramatic land and seascapes. I'm going to keep shooting through winter and posting images up - yesterday I took the photos above form Achill's 'Atlantic drive' and the other images were taken in October.