First Day Of School

First Day
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.

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

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

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

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

20 Responses to "First Day Of School"

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  1. Suzy Byrne

    September 1, 2008 at 2:14 pm

    Awwwww! Well done to Educate Together Greystones and all who sail in her!

  2. 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!

  3. 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!

  4. 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

    @d@Ve: Still pinching myself.

  5. 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

  6. 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 :D

  7. Teary Jo

    September 3, 2008 at 10:25 pm

    Oh god! School propaganda, they’re so gorgeous! The first one really hits home alright!

  8. Lottie

    September 3, 2008 at 11:11 pm

    Like Latchiko-I love the first one. It’s a really beautiful shot.

  9. Debbie

    September 4, 2008 at 8:32 am

    What utterly beautiful photos! :)

  10. 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? :)

  11. 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

  12. Beatrice

    September 6, 2008 at 5:27 am

    beautifully taken :) my photography skills are really horrible :P

  13. FOL

    September 6, 2008 at 6:40 pm

    Such wonderful pictures! I wish I could take photos like that. :)

  14. missmilki

    September 13, 2008 at 5:50 pm

    I love these photos – the colours are beautiful!

  15. 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.

  16. Xbox4NappyRash

    September 17, 2008 at 10:35 am

    Wow, just have to say congratulations on the achievement with the school.

    Seriously impressive.

  17. 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!

  18. raptureponies

    September 24, 2008 at 8:46 pm

    Well done! And gorgeous pictures!

  19. 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.

  20. 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!