Category Archives: Street Photography

Re-work Wednesday 14

Posted on April 9, 2014 by edmooneyphotography

For this week, I am going back yet again to another image from 2011 and the local Re-enactment group Lord Edward’s Own. Aside from my regular ruin hunting, I just love to capture these type of images when I can. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, People, Photography, Re-work Wednesday, Street Photography | Tagged Diary of a Ruin Hunter, Ed Mooney Photography, Ireland, Kildare, Monasterevin, Nikon, photographer, Photography, Re-work Wednesday | 14 Comments

Return of The Hulk

Posted on March 28, 2014 by edmooneyphotography

No, this is not a post about a green Marvel Super Hero. This is The Hulk, as it is known locally in my town of Monasterevin. A massive Georgian House which sits just outside the town adjacent the Hazel Hotel. … Continue reading →

Posted in Diary of a Ruinhunter, Historical, Photography, Places of Interest, Ruins, Street Photography | Tagged Charter School, EdMooneyPhotography, Ireland, Kildare, Moanasterevin, Photograapher, Photography, Ruin, The Hulk | 44 Comments

Re-work Wednesday 11

Posted on March 19, 2014 by edmooneyphotography

So this week, I decided to try something a little bit different from the norm. This shot was taken last year during the annual Venice of Ireland Festival in Monasterevin. In the image surrounding the fully functioning 2 lb cannon are members … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Historical, People, Photography, Re-work Wednesday, Street Photography | Tagged Ireland, Kildare, Lord Edwards Own, Monasterevin, Nikon, photographer, Re-work Wednesday | 28 Comments

Paddy’s Day Parade 2014

Posted on March 17, 2014 by edmooneyphotography

Sadly this year the annual parade and festivities in Monasterevin could not go ahead, hopefully next year the parade will return in full swing. But after the fantastic Irish win in the Six Nations against France, the lack of a … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, People, Photography, Street Photography | Tagged EdMooneyPhotography, Ireland, Kildare St. Patrick, Monasterevin, Nikon, Paddys Day, photographer, Photography, Portarlington | 26 Comments

Re-work Wednesday 8

Posted on February 26, 2014 by edmooneyphotography

This week I decided to try something different. Another shot from my early days in 2011 when I honestly had not a clue as to how to use my camera. All I knew was what I wanted my shots to … Continue reading →

Posted in Diary of a Ruinhunter, Events, Historical, People, Photography, Re-work Wednesday, Street Photography | Tagged #Re-work Wednesday, Abbey, Diary of a Ruin Hunter, Ed Mooney Photography, festival, Ireland, Kildare, Monasterevin, photographer, Photography | 14 Comments

Bram Stoker Festival Part 4: Dracula’s Fire Garden…

Posted on November 20, 2013 by edmooneyphotography

Finally I am back online, So here is the long awaited Grand Finale of my recent encounters at the Bram Stoker Festival in Dublin exclusivly for thefairytaletraveller. The courtyard at Dublin Castle set the stage for the evenings Spooktacular ‘Dracula’s Fire … Continue reading →

Posted in Castles, Diary of a Ruinhunter, Events, Halloween, Legends, People, Photography, Places of Interest, Street Photography | Tagged Bram Stoker, Bram Stoker Festival 2013, Dracula, Dublin, Dublin Castle, Ed Mooney Photography, Fairytaletraveller, Fire Garden, Ghoul. Vampire Bride, Ireland, Skeleton, Spraoi, Vampire Festival, Walk the Plank | 13 Comments

Bram Stoker Festival Part 3: Larry Beau

Posted on November 7, 2013 by edmooneyphotography

Part 3 of my recent encounters at the Bram Stoker Festival in Dublin exclusivly for thefairytaletraveller. On stage this time in Barnardo Square, the self proclaimed wandering minstrel Larry Beau. With an entirely acoustic performance of original songs, a strange … Continue reading →

Posted in Diary of a Ruinhunter, Events, Halloween, Music, People, Photography, Places of Interest, Street Photography | Tagged Acoustic, Bram Stoker, Dracula, Dublin, Ed Mooney Photography, Fairytaletraveller, Ireland, Larry Beau, Vampire Festival | 3 Comments

Bram Stoker Festival Part 2: Countess Dracula

Posted on November 4, 2013 by edmooneyphotography

Part 2 of my recent encounters at the Bram Stoker Festival. This time a captivating performance by the ‘Angels of the Odd. Telling an original tale about an imaginary connection between Stoker and the Blood Countess Erzebet Bathory, whom appears to him in … Continue reading →

Posted in Diary of a Ruinhunter, Events, Halloween, Legends, People, Photography, Places of Interest, Samhain, Street Photography | Tagged Angels of Odd, Blood Countess, Bram Stoker, Dracula, Dublin, Ed Mooney Photography, Erzebet Bathory, Ireland, Vampire Festival | 13 Comments

Bram Stoker Festival Part 1:The Vampire Hunt

Posted on October 31, 2013 by edmooneyphotography

Well this is my first time to write for another blog, and what a way to start. Please join me as I take you on a journey through the streets and back alleys of Dublin’s fair city, from Cathedral to … Continue reading →

Posted in Diary of a Ruinhunter, Events, Halloween, Historical, Photography, Places of Interest, Samhain, Street Photography | Tagged Bram Stoker, Dracula, Dublin, Ed Mooney Photography, Ireland, Vampire Festival | 12 Comments

Vampires take over Dublin

Posted on October 25, 2013 by edmooneyphotography

”She lives beyond the grace of God, a wanderer in the outer darkness. She is “vampyr”, “nosferatu”. These creatures do not die like the bee after the first sting, but instead grow strong and become immortal once infected by another … Continue reading →