I never imagined I would have gotten this far, so you could just imagine my suprise, when I saw the email from the Irish Blog Awards telling me that I had made it as a finalist in the ‘Best PhotographyBlog’. Needless to say I am absolutley BUZZING. Looking back to when I started this little blog, I had no idea what I was doing or where it would lead too. Over time as I kept shooting, learning and sharing, it all fell into place, when someone called me a Ruinhunter!Ok so its not all about ruin hunting, I do like to do other photography related stuff from time to time, but the name has stuck and thats what I enjoy the most.
Over the past four+ years I this little blog has helped me learn so much and I have met some great people along the way. Without their support and advice, I may not have lasted this long. So to everyone whom has supported, liked, followed advised and voted for me. A big thank you to each and every one of you. Win or loose, its the Journey we take not the destination that counts. And I’m just getting started π
Congratulations Ed! You deserve this very much. π
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Thanks so much John, Im buzzing at the moment π
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Well done Ed
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Thanks so much Val, really sappreciate it π
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If you’ve missed any of these posts, you’re missing quite a bit of Irish culture, history, and humor. This isn’t just a blog, it’s a service.
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Ahh, thank you my friend, your too kind π
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Good luck mate! You already have my vote. Well done!
Best wishes, Pete.
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Cheers Pete, I really appreciate everyones support, Im extatic π
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can we vote among the finalists?
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I dont think so, the public vote closed a few days ago, its all in the hands of the Gods now π
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Good luck! I hope you win!
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Ah sure well shall wait and see, many thanks π
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Brilliant news Ed, and good luck for the final. Well deserved – your passion for the culture, history and legends you cover shines through.
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Thanks so much Aidy π
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How exciting.!! Congratulations Ed π
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It sure is Rose, Im over the moon, Thanks again π
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Congratulations!
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Much appreciated π
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Congratulations!
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Thank you so much π
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CONGRATULATIONS ED
Folks, if you love photography and Ireland, you’ll love Eds blog πππ΅
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Amazeballs!
Ed, this is simply brilliant. You are a talent so you shouldn’t really be surprised, the completion judges has simply recognised that fact.
Good luck in the final and I for one shall keep my fingers crossed!
Bon Chance!
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Thanks so much Cameron, I guess I still tend to be of the opinion that I am just a novice doing something that I really enjoy. There are so many great blogers that I have met whom I would see as far superior. But the recognition is fantastic π
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Enjoyment is the main thing but if along the way you get recognised, then hey, blow that trumpet, sound that horn and bang that drum!
Most of all, just keep it up. π
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LOL, wise words mate, nothing gonna stop me now π
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Congrats!!
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Thank you Patrick π
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That’s superb news… and so well deserved, Ed π
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Ah thanks Sue, I really appreciate it. I was only just talking about you. My Mum is a big fan of your writing π
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That’s made my night, Ed. Thank you π
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I couldnt believe it when she mentioned you. She doesnt blog, but is getting into the creative writing, she was well impressed π
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I shall blush now π I’m really touched.
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Congratulations! π
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Thanks so much SΓle, π
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Congrats Man! Great pictures and you make everyone feel welcome – that is the best a blog can get!
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Ah thanks Wayne, really appreciate it π
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Congrats, Ed!!!
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Thanks so much π
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Big congratulations to you Ed π Well deserved!
Love reading your story and how you got here. Keep going!! π
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I most certainly shall, Thanks for the support Robyn π
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My pleasure Ed π
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Great result, Ed Congratz!
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Cheers mate π
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totally deserved!
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Thank you Chris π
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Yay! A big congrats to you. You deserve it. You’re photography is stunning. The best of luck *fingers crossed*
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Ah thanks so much Amanda π
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Congratulations Ed. That is quite an honor. Best of luck to you!
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Much appreciated Christopher π
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I really hope you win. You deserve it!
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Thanks so much Daniel, I could’nt believe I got this far, really chuffed π
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Why would you NOT make it this far? When your fans (myself and others) compliment your work, it is not just the idle praise of a few random Netizens. Your work actually has aesthetic value. It actually ‘accomplishes’ things. With trophies or without, you have succeeded where it truly counts: expanding the lives of your fans through new perspectives and new ideas, showing us things we have never imagined or knew existed. You have won Life… and the rest are glittering reminders that you have won THE trophy of being a creative soul.
This time around I am giving YOU 6stars out of 5! π
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Always brining a smile to my face with your kind words. Ive been plodding along for a few years all happy and oblivious to what I was really doing. All the support is unbelievable, but im trying to keep humble and not let it go to my head. I would be devistated if I wasnt able to keep it real. Mr Ego has no place here π
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“Plodding along for years” is how one builds their skills, unconsciously finds their voice, and finds/creates their own niche. All that matters at the core is the hundreds and thousands of hours spent traveling, shooting, assessing, reshooting, coloring, finding, traveling, writing. This “plodding” is what separates artists from posers. Posers wants to be famous or recognized and hate hard work. ARTISTS want to see their vision/passion expanded and thus get about he dirty, sweaty, tiring, expensive, self-doubting business of pursuing that elusive, impossible “perfect” realization of their vision. Then, sometime we look up for a second and find out that while we were sweating away on the tree, others have been enjoying the fruit!!
Van Gogh relentless pursued his vision through poverty, sickness, public disapproval of his art, even unto his death. His legacy has vindicated his EFFORT, not his genius. Think about this, Ed: you have garnered more public and private praise and attention for your work than Van Gogh ever did in his lifetime!! What this does is vindicate yours and Van Gogh’s EFFORT. Peel back any true artist, and there is a whole lotta plodding…
Plodding = winning. π
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All makes sense Dan, if Im ever in need of a pick me up, Ill be returning to your comments for motivation.
Lets just hope whilst im Plodding, I dont start drinking Absinthe and chop of my ear…………
I would rather hang on to both of them as long as possable :–)
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Ear loss and death via poisonous absinthe is completely avoidable in this day and age thank god, and the stupid notion that self-destruction = true genius/art is gone (I hope).
But the idea that pain/powerful emotion can drive art is one of art’s great redemptions, that art can release the negative, rather than necessitates negativity for aesthetic power. Art can redeem negativity… but negativity is not art, so taking meds and doing yoga will not make one lose their vision/power as an artist.
Your work is situated in the space between light and just when your finger pulls the “trigger” on your camera. That does not require self-destruction. It requires love: you loving the moment and pulling the trigger on the pure immediacy of that moment. So in your case, you are free of the need to be a self-loathing martyr for some kind of Neo-romantic return to the 19th century… when a man was a man, and the sheep were nervous… π
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LMAO, I havent heard that man ans sheep phrase in ages, always brings a smile to my face.
Thankfully with a wife, three kids and a mortgage to pay I dont really get the chance for any of that self destruction/loathing.And the only abuse I manage these days is cracking my head of the lintel of an old castle door or getting chased across a field my not so nervous farm animals, lol.
Welcome to the joys of a Ruinhunter π
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Thats wonderful news, Ed, I am so delighted! You deserve to be there! Best of luck, cant wait to find out how you get on!
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Thanks Ali, Im like a kid on Xmas Eve, such a buzz, i never expected to get this far and the pact with Tara is safe π
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You’ll have a great night! Ill be thinking of you. You deserve that prize!
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Now dont go counting the chickens yet π
But I most certainly wont say no π
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Lol! Ill be keeping everything crossed for you… not that youll need it!
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Thanks so much Ali, now I gotta try and get the day off work, oh the pressure of it all π
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It’ll be worth it! π
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Fingers and toes crossed π
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Its all crossed… I guess thats why people are looking at me funny… kinda makes walking a bit difficult lol! π
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LMAO, be careful you dont fall over, ive done it twice already π
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Excellent news. Best of luck with the next phase.
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Thanks so much Geoff π
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Great news! Congratulations, Ed!
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Thanks so much Noelle, its amazing π
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Congratulations! You deserve it. And you are absolutely right that its not just about the destination but the journey that is more important, keep it coming
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Much appreciated, I most certainly will Susan π
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Congratulations and well deserved.
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Thank you so much π
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You totally deserve it for your dedication to your twin passions and for sharing them in such an inspiring way! I love a good ruin, but I’ve put a holiday in Ireland exploring castles on my ‘some day’ holiday wish list, just because of your blog!
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So glad to hear it, and when you get here, I got a truck load of places for you to see. Thanks again for all the support π
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Congrats and well done , you deserve the award !!!
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Much appreciated, Thank you π
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Well done Ed!
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Thank you so much Sam π
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Well, what can I say? Congratulation to ME: all the Irish I follow are getting awarded. Says something about my taste, doesn’t it? π
Joking!!!
Huge congratulation to you!!! Don’t know what the judges saw, but what I see is a beautiful blog, written with passion and dedication, hosting professional photography of fantastic places. I mean, of course it gets awarded!!!
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You are too kind Sarah, but I relly appreciate all the support, I guess you do have great taste after all π
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congrats, Ed!
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Thank you so much π
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I have my fingers and toes crossed Ed but many congratz on being a finalist- what an honour and you deserve it.
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Is sin Γ© an lΓ‘thair……………..
Thank you so much Cybele π
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Woo-hoo! Go Ed, go Ed!!!
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Thanks Kerry, fingers and toes have been crossed π
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Congratulations Ed! Your blog is such a treat visually-and I have learned so much-good luck going into that final stretch-
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Thanks so much Meg π
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C.o.n.g.r.at.u.l.a.t.i.o.n.s. π
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Thank you, much appreciated π
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Congrats!
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Thanks so much Jen π
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That’s so awesome and exciting! Congratulations. I don’t get to catch up with your blog as often as I’d like, but whenever I can there are always beautiful new images to capture my imagination for a few minutes. Well done!
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Thanks so much Mike, delighted you are enjoying them π
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Congratulations, Ed. Most deserving. Great blog and pics.
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Thanks so much Jack π
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Well done, and well merited!
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Much appreciated π
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well deserved,congratulations
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Much appreciated, thank youπ
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So well-deserved, Ed. Best of luck.
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Thanks so much Jean π
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Reblogged this on Crazy Pasta Child.
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Thank you for liking “Taking Time Off” and “Fountain.” I am happy to hear this wonderful news. I have enjoyed reading your posts and seeing your great photos, and I can understand why you are a finalist. Congratulations! π
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Thank you, much appreciated π
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You are welcome and good luck! π
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Hey best of luck. And thanks for stopping by my blog and liking the post.
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It was my pleasure and thank youπ
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How absolutely marvellous. Congratulations – I can’t frame a photo at all – point and shoot is the best I manage, so I have total respect for how you guys manage it. All the best – and you belong to a part of the world that I truly need to visit.
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Thank you so much, would be great to have you over to these shores π
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Thanks, one day soon I shall get there. MEanwhile I will check out your photographs and you can read my stories.
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Sounds like a good plan π
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