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07-Mar-2015

Belfast Stripped Bare

Went for a most enjoyable walk around Belfast with a friend today.
She's thinking of changing from a Canon DSLR and I've been entolling the virtues of the Olympus Pen and OM-D cameras.
So I brought both my EP-1 and OM-D EM5 and we took turns in using them - think I've converted her.
It's a good few years since I've been to Belfast and it's a buzzing city with lots of interesting shops, great places to eat, and a strong sense of history.
We stumbled upon these murals by Ciaran Gallagher at the Dark Horse/Duke of York pubs (and no, we hadn't been drinking there) which give a snapshot of the changing Belfast.

Olympus E-P1
1/80s f/5.6 at 17.0mm iso320 full exif

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Richard Marcus08-Mar-2015 20:40
Superb capture of an amazing mural. Wonderful! V
Phillip Normanton08-Mar-2015 12:04
Clever! It's like watching telly :)
danad08-Mar-2015 09:58
A stunning facade, really interesting. V.
Helen Betts08-Mar-2015 06:41
Fascinating mural, and well captured. I'm looking forward to seeing more of Belfast! V.
janescottcumming08-Mar-2015 01:12
What a great mural! Terrific fine. V
Alan K07-Mar-2015 22:50
Maybe you haven't, but I suspect Ciaran has. Nonetheless there's some fine artistry on display here.
I wouldn't be TOO quick to convert her; if I had both the wherewithal and time (especially the time) I'd be a dual system user. The OM-D is great because of its flexibility and portability (which is what drove my own switch) but the small sensor still has limitations. For more ambitious, high end artistry including uber landscapes, my mouth still waters at the thought of a 5D series unit and some good lenses. (But yes, if I could have just one... I'd probably stick with the Olympus, particularly with the pro series lenses.)
Pieter Bos07-Mar-2015 22:43
Funny! Great find! ~V
globalgadabout07-Mar-2015 21:55
fascinating mural with the various slices of life...is that a Garda and his grow-op top right?...
Dave Petersen Photography07-Mar-2015 21:51
Cool!!!!!!! Voted
Johnny JAG07-Mar-2015 21:42
That's brilliant
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