First Day Of School

by Claire on September 1, 2008 · 20 comments

Canon 5D, 85mm, f2.8, 1/400, ISO 800

First day of school today, lots of children going back to school, and Educate Together Greystones opened its doors for the very first time. I got to play fly on the wall for a little while and document the day.

Canon 5D, 85mm, f2.8, 1/160, ISO 800

Canon 5D, 85mm, f2.8, 1/800, ISO 800

Canon 5D, 85mm, f2.8, 1/400, ISO 800

{ 20 comments }

Suzy Byrne September 1, 2008 at 2:14 pm: Awwwww! Well done to Educate Together Greystones and all who sail in her!
Latchiko September 1, 2008 at 3:28 pm: Lovely work. I especially like the first photo. I love the inclusion of the door as a frame, the light, and how Dora and the monkey have their hands up too!
d@\/e September 1, 2008 at 3:36 pm: Looking back over your blog, it’s amazing how quick it seemed for getting the school up and running. May 07 – Sept 08 Well done!
gingerpixel September 1, 2008 at 8:13 pm: @Suzy: Thanks!

@Latchiko: Haha…oh yea, I hadn’t spotted that…er, I mean, yes, I totally planned the shot that way

@d@Ve: Still pinching myself.
hammie September 2, 2008 at 9:19 pm: Wow, School for Ireland’s Next Top Models? Is that Eve in the pink outfit?
I am so happy for you. Heres to achieving and exceeding expectations.
xx
gingerpixel September 2, 2008 at 9:56 pm: Hi Hammie, thanks! No, that’s not Eve, much to her disappointment won’t start at the school until next year
Teary Jo September 3, 2008 at 10:25 pm: Oh god! School propaganda, they’re so gorgeous! The first one really hits home alright!
Lottie September 3, 2008 at 11:11 pm: Like Latchiko-I love the first one. It’s a really beautiful shot.
Debbie September 4, 2008 at 8:32 am: What utterly beautiful photos!
Donncha O Caoimh September 4, 2008 at 3:32 pm: Gorgeous photos! Vignetting really draws the attention in a nice subtle way doesn’t it?
red tin heart September 6, 2008 at 12:09 am: Your work is wonderful. I loved every photo I looked at. You are truly gifted.
xoxo Nita
Beatrice September 6, 2008 at 5:27 am: beautifully taken my photography skills are really horrible
FOL September 6, 2008 at 6:40 pm: Such wonderful pictures! I wish I could take photos like that.
missmilki September 13, 2008 at 5:50 pm: I love these photos – the colours are beautiful!
John of Dublin September 13, 2008 at 8:05 pm: Geez Claire…it’s uncanny how fast you got that school built and opened. Well done to you and all involved. These shots are brilliant – so imaginative and full of mood with a touch of mystery.
Xbox4NappyRash September 17, 2008 at 10:35 am: Wow, just have to say congratulations on the achievement with the school.

Seriously impressive.
Digital Photography September 23, 2008 at 11:12 pm: I really love candid shots of people doing their every day routine. It really makes the picture speak 1000 words. Excellent work!
raptureponies September 24, 2008 at 8:46 pm: Well done! And gorgeous pictures!
Omaniblog September 26, 2008 at 7:25 pm: A wonderful documentary series. I hope you consider publishing more from that day. My daughter Grace will start school in two years and I look forward to showing your photos to her when the time is right. For some reason I can’t fathom I’m reminded of documentary photographs by Jean Mohr (with words by John Berger) I’ve missed the lead up, the whole story of the school, but I must find out more.
Darragh September 29, 2008 at 11:50 pm: Delighted to see this happen. (here, finally, via John B) . Congrats to all involved Claire, and beautiful photos, as always!