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It's hard to believe another year has nearly gone. I have been really bad at adding Journal entries and keeping up with my messages. I will try harder :-)

It's been a hectic few weeks with the unusually harsh winter. Hopefully a few sessions in sub zero (Celsius) temperatures have produced a couple of deviations I am proud of. As usual, I am way behind...

Back in September I received my first DD, which I was really proud of. Since then I have achieved something which I am perhaps even more amazed at and very excited about. I was contacted a while ago by a local publisher who saw some of my photos of the River Lagan online and thought they would suit a book which was in the works. That book is now in local bookshops, and various well known book sellers online, and the cover shot is mine! The book is called "Rivers of Belfast: A History" and the cover front and back is this shot:



The book also features this picture as a double page spread:



I personally prefer the portrait rainbow reflection shot, but this was the one they asked for. I'm not complaining :-).

It's a pretty amazing feeling to walk into a bookshop and see a photo I took sitting on the shelves! (Also if you are interested in Belfast history, I would highly recommend the book.)
  • Mood: Amazed
  • Reading: "Rivers of Belfast"
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:iconvastandinfinite:
Just asking, why don't you ever reply to comments? I have sent several, as I am keen to talk to someone who also photographs places that I visit regularly.
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:icongerard1972:
I'm really sorry about that. I do try to reply, but sometimes I don't get too far. The past few weeks have been hectic here, so I have fallen behind somewhat. I was intending to use these holidays to catch up. I've had a lot of stuff (good and bad) going on the past couple of months, but hopefully I can try to dedicate more time over the winter (as I'll probably not be out with the camera for a while).

I have had a quick look though your gallery and it's really impressive. I'll do my best to get caught up over the coming days and weeks.
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~mole2k Dec 27, 2010  Hobbyist Photographer
Congrats :D

Id love to get some of my work published in a book, I've had shots in magazines and the local papers a fair bit but never gotten anything in a more permanent format like a book!

Two fantastic shots too!
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:icongerard1972:
Thanks very much! :) The publisher saw my photos on another popular photo website ;) and contacted me. I've had a few queries in the past, but this is the first time anything has come to fruition. Until now, I've had a few shots on BBC Newsline and the BBC website.

Well done on getting your work into some magazines and papers. It's a great feeling to see something you've done out in the public domain.
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~mole2k Dec 29, 2010  Hobbyist Photographer
Yeah it's always nice to see your name out there!

Hopefully it'll open more doors for you!
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