GT Veloce 1750

Volvo P1800

This picture above was 'doctored':

The E type

Jaguar 'E' Type

...what a car...

The most beautiful car in the world

It's a very strong statement, I mean... Who am I to judge, what am I saying here, do I have the authority to proclaim out there bluntly that this E-type is the best looking car?...Well, I thing it is,... call me nuts. For sure I'm not alone. At least the best looking car that I have ever seen in person, in flesh, no! In steel, rubber, leather, paint and chrome. And I tell you one more think. Never disregard any opportunity to attend any event, don't refuse a little surprise, never underestimate the unknown. I've been deceived. Last Sunday I went to Laragh in county Wicklow to see a classic car meeting hosted by Irish Jaguar Club. It was called "Jaguar Breakfast Run". Like the names says it, it ran early in the morning, like any breakfast...run. Laragh is not quite close to Dublin. OK, it is kinda close, but you still have to drive for some kilometers to get there. One thing changed my mind when I woke up: maybe there's an E-type Jaguar present to this event, who knows? I was thinking I will photograph only XJ's, XKR's, etc. No disrespect what-so-ever for those cars, but they are not really E-Types. And there were... Two of them. A hard top and a soft top. Both in red, with beautiful polished chrome bumpers, spoke wheels and the likes. I had a blast, I had a great time photographing these cars and the rest, cause there were more than just Jags. Two Porsches, two Triumphs and a lot of motorcyclists. Watch the blog, I will post more images.

1959 Bogward Isabella Coupe

A beautiful car featured on the cover of last issue of Irish Vintage Scene.

Rusty Bites

More cars from Brass Monkey Run

Morris Minor 1000

1950's Austin of England

Daimler Sovereign

Ford Granada Automatic

Brass Monkey Run 9th March 2014

1926 Ford Model A

Brass Monkey Run took place today 9th March 2014. It was organized by Garden of Ireland Vintage Club on a scenic route in County Wicklow, Ireland. The Run started at The Grove Bar car park near Delgany. We went through Kilcoole, Newcastle, Rathdrum, inteded but unsuccessful coffee stop at Meetings of the Waters, pass by Avoca, successful stop at Woodenbridge Hotel, Arklow, Redcross Vilage, Wiclow, Rathnew and back to The Grove. Me and my partner in crime Paul were invited to join the run and to document it. In the following days we will post more pictures from the nice collection we had a chance to record today. You can also follow updates at Garden of Ireland Vintage Club's Facebook page and Paul's website

1927 Austin 12/4 Clifton Tourer

PLEASE - Do Not Touch!

The Annual RIAC Classic Car Show took place in RDS Simonscourt between 1-2 March 2014. I met interesting people there, car owners, club members. Being there both days I took enough pictures to keep me busy for a long time. The challenge of avoiding people and other photographers in the shot was big which is usual at a car show. The final look of an image takes a lot to consider too. I hope I will end up with a nice set in the end.

In the image above, a very "tired" looking 1955 Chevrolet Pickup I Series. It might look odd in the way it sits on the ground, but the air suspension was dropped all the way. Therefore there's no shadow under the car. 

Honda S2000 photoshoot

more to follow...

Alt manierism de pus in cui

E de dorit sa fie printate pe pinza, fara rama sau alte pretentii

Classic - Panoramic

Last Sunday, on 28th of March, the weather encouraged everyone to go out and enjoy a beautiful spring day. I remembered a nice location that we visited last December - Ardgillan Castle in Co. Fingal, just north of Skerries. This time, the bright atmosphere, little to none wind, scattered clouds on a crisp blue sky were all in the right place at the right time for a fruitful photo session. Little I knew then what surprise was lying around the corner.


When I arrived on the lawns of the castle, the wind picked up speed and masses of clouds marched above. No surprise here, we are in Ireland. I quickly mounted up my gear, the camera on monopod, fixed 70mm lens with ND 0.6 gradient filter and I started going downhill towards the castle. The first image I took was OK for a warm-up. I am not fond of it , but I'll post it anyway to compare it with the next ones.

It was almost impossible to avoid having moving scenery and no clouds in the images as I took the photos for the panoramas. The Mourne Mountains welcomed me in the scene. They are the guardians of the northern counties. It almost feels like you can rich them.

I noticed the guarding trees in front of the castle as I'm approaching the bottom of the lawn and there's no way I can fit them in a shot from where I stand. I move to the right and I cross the alley to get in a better location. While I set up the camera I see one of the demesne security guard stopping his vehicle next to me to avoid wrecking my shot. I take the shot(s), thumbs up to him and we both smile as he goes away.

We sat down in the garden enjoying a cup of tea. Suddenly there was movement on the road coming down towards the castle. A row of vehicles started to descend the hill. I have a keen eye for cars, but not in a million years I would have thought that THESE cars will park right beside me, in this perfect weather condition while I have my camera with me. I quickly walked on the other side of the castle where the scene was portrayed as follows:

Believe it or not, almost 20 classic cars happened to be there! All of them Mercedes Benz. SL, SEL, CE, S, saloons and coupes, convertibles and hard tops, vintage classic and contemporary.

Mercedes Benz Leinster Branch went out for a ride in the country side. They were smiling, enjoying their experience, admiring their cars and especially the other cars. There was no spot of dust, no speckle or anything that can spoil the image I was witnessing.

Succesful trip that was! And it was the beginning of a different approach on this blog. I hope to get closer to the subject of everyday photography. I will enjoy taking photos the same way these two guys were sitting and reflecting on their great adventure.

Obvious there were many smiles and happy faces, me included. The same guy that gave me the thumbs up for doing what I'm doing, got a part in it too. He felt as important as I did just for being there and for holding a camera.