Dublin on a Saturday

An early wander round Grafton Street yesterday was so pleasant I must go into town more often from now on.

The Spring sunshine has stayed with us all week and I was inspired, almost compelled, to buy a new orange filter in Conn's Cameras, just to try out some new toning tricks.

Pastiche

Atgetesque pastiche is not easy to do.

Digital technology lacks the subtle tones and magic of film, especially the antique tonings, based on chemicals, that make so much photography from the late 19th century more appealing than snaps from today.

However, one tries...