On the steps of the Baronial Hall at Moore Abbey
So Friday I got a quick call from one of the organizers of the Hopkins Society to do a few group shots at their festival on Saturday. The annual festival is a celebration of Gerard Manley Hopkins connection with Monasterevin. Hopkins was an English poet, Roman Catholic convert, and Jesuit priest, whose fame established him among the leading Victorian poets, whom frequented Monasterevin on many occasions. This years event takes place in the beautiful settings of the Baronial Hall at Moore Abbey and Monasterevin House were Hopkins spend much of his time in Monasterevin. If you have an interest in Hopkins and his work, you can check out the Monasterevin Hopkin’s Society HERE.
Outside Monasterevin House.
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Ed Mooney Photography 
Interesting group. I find that when shooting groups, I take the numerous shots in order to get one where everyone’s eyes are open. Looks like you took the correct number of shots!
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Ah the voice of experience, a lesson well learned, with this group I had to tell em there was free drinks in the local boozer straight after, to get some smiles. But I had forgot that one of the other publicans from the town was in the group, so a quick ‘Sorry Dan’, put some life into the group 🙂
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Whatever it takes – and for sure it worked…
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How amazing to live in a country with so much history…
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🙂
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Thanks for the like on a post about AMC’s Hell on Wheels….much appreciated…and there are some great images/photos you have provided on your own site!
Thanks,
Chad
http://www.westernsreboot.com
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Hi Chad, many thanks for your kind words, 🙂
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I’ve always struggled with getting good shots of groups. What an “eye opener” no pun intended. I also noticed at least one of them looked excited about the thought of getting a pint. Great pics.
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Yeah it can be hard, I guess discussing a famous poet can be thirsty work. But breaking the ice and a bit of engagement with your subjects sure does help. I started by telling all the good looking women to come to the front. 🙂
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LOL, love your sense of humor Ed. I don’t get called to come and do some of this type of work, but if I do……….
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🙂 All about the learning curve. I was just glad that they responded well.
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