Photoshop Images 2

Photoshop Images

Lesson Plan

Though I experienced what I would consider to be a major panic attack this week, I really enjoyed the lesson I had prepared for Individuality module. I chose the American Pop- Artist Wayne Thiebaud. We all had great fun over the two days. I got a digital camera for the class recently and I gave the girls free reign taking the photos. They did a smashing job in fairness. I was full sure there'd be murder with turn taking etc. but they organised a system themselves. Here's a few examples of the process and product.

A Shindig??

MA buddies,
Thinking of having a big of a get together chez moi ( Sth Douglas Rd) on the 29th May. Few nibbles and a cup of scald? Any takers. Nil motivation this week and the mountain of work is like Kilimanjaro!

Wayne Thiebaud

I love Thiebaud's work. A product of the American Pop Art movement, Thiebaud works primarily with cakes and other foods. I'm going to use Thiebaud's work as a stimulus for the Creative Lesson for Janet's class. I think his images are really child friendly. The cupcake is very much in vogue at the moment also.

The Princess Bride

The Princess Bride is my all time favourite movie. I know a good share of it off by heart. Haigh, is mise Inigio Montoya, mhairigh tú m'athair, bí réidh chun bás a fháil!!

My Nana

I visited my nana today. Beatrice Daly is 96 years old and is a bit of a legend. I hate not getting down to see her as much as I'd like. Up until recently enough she was very active, she was driving until her mid eighties! A fall, and a broken hip has clipped her wings a bit which is a pity. Nana has so many photos and so many stories. Even though she's getting a bit forgetful of late, she can still spin some great tales. I love being in her house, just behind Siamsa Tíre in Tralee town. She has the oldest clapped out TV ever, with perfect reception! She has an out of tune piano, that serves more as a shelf. Nana had a dresser with fabulous silverware. Santa presents used to be stored on top of this dresser when we were small. There are beautiful bluebells in her garden. I remember those same bluebells from when we used play out the back as children

The End is drawing near

Here on the first day of summer as the rain begins to bucket down. Here's some of the Photoshop images. If this works ! It's not working. Grrrr

Check it Out

Saturday AGAIN

Here in the computer room nearly asleep. I was at the Shawshank Redemption last night in the Opera House. All is can say is Superlative! It was amazing. We were all blown away. I've been a big fan of the film for years. The main characters Du Fray and Red beared an uncanny resemblance to Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman. The suspense was palpable, the lighting was executed to perfection, the 'soundtrack' was, at times, haunting. If any of ye have a free evening next week and are lucky enough to get a ticket, I would recommend this shoe without hesitation.

So we're back for more. I am finished my Animation. I'm happy enough with it, no Oscar potential, but all the greats neeed to start somewhere! As for photoshop, I'm not confident in the slightest. I have a few images but nothing has the wow factor, or even a personal touch!

Anyhow, back to business! Adios

Lergic

Back to school, wish I wasn't. Wish I was in bed late in the morning and not facing that last term with Communion (I'll be needing a day off from Crawford on the 15th May) and then the limbo time after Communion. I suppose negativity has been lifted slightly with this lovely weather. Walking to school in the morning, food for the soul. Opening the windows, pulling up the blinds, saying " Ná bac leis na gcótaí"!! Actually bringing my crew swimming tomorrow, first time, should be entertaining. DOing the football training after school and doing a spot of Cardio Tennis tomorrow evening. Actually not too sure what's involved there! I wonder how long being a fitness fanatic will last?? Meanwhile, have procrastinated in the essay department. I'l get to that if I'm alive after the tennis!! See ye Saturday dudes.

O'Gara Conversion and the Sound of Silence

Ain't No Mountain High Enough!!

I went for an invigorating walk early this morning, up to Foley's Glen. Now I would call this Hill walking, but I suppose it's not in the real sense!I was at a substantially higher altitude though and I'm panned out now. Met two lads on racing bikes on our way down, now that's something I could hardly manage.

Mary Daly= household name!!

Have been a bit slack on the blog of late. Missing out on the broadband speed at home in Kerry. Would be required to relocate to the sister's pad in order to gain any results on the unloading front. The weather finally picked up today. It was miserable since Saturday. I'm on a high now from my appearance in this weeks Kerryman. I'm a celebrity around town, I'll be beating off the paparazzi!! We had the famous Spirals disco reunion in the Big Tent on Saturday. Spirals was an institution back in the day!! Ha ha that could be consrued in a number of ways! Can anyone remember the radio ads?"Wednesday night is ladies night and Sunday night is still the best in gold so Let's see your face in Thee place at Spirals Nightclub the Brandon Hotel Tralee". The crowd at the so called reunion was massive but there was no resemblance whatsoever of the Spirals of old. So, the photo mentioned above was actually in the Out and About section of the Kerryman! it wasn't for captaining a team to a club final, or climbing Mount Brandon for charity! Although I did do
my good deed for Easter. I volunteered for the Share a Dream Foundation annual concert on Sunday, also in the famous big tent!! It was a very worthwhile cause and I was glad to do my bit. Involvement in something like this would certainly give a person food for thought. I also came away feeling slightly defeated, like my few hours volunteering was only a drop in the ocean. I will certainly consider becoming more involved in this particular charity www.shareadream.ie

Staying Up Late...Sleeping in Late!!

The holidays are great. I'm actually panning out and doing nothing of worth until Tuesday! It's all starting Tuesday!! I'm home in the Kingdom,out in Banna every morning (I know, I've a slight obsession with the place). Tralee is fierce busy for Easter, there's always a festival of some sort at Easter time. There's great excitement about the BIG TENT. Might go to Mick Flannery there on Monday night, though I'm going to him in Kinsale on the 16th, preempting the celebration of the handing in of the 3rd essay. There were no Eisner books in the library on Tuesday which is a bit of a dose. If anyone is finished their's early....! I came up to get a handle on the animation. I don't know how I feel about my effort.

Cool Coole

Here's a few photos from Coole Park outside Gort. It was Lady Gregory's residence and Yeats spent alot of time there and the surroundings influenced his work. It's well worth stopping in for a walk around en route West.

Escape

Banna Beach, a few miles from my house at home, is without a doubt my favourite place. I love going there on my own and powering off down to the Black Rock. There's always a choice, left for Barrow or right for the Back Rock. Generally I'll chose the Black Rock, I'm kind of scared of Barrow for some reason! There's nothing better than the wind and the fresh sea air. And I love bringing the sand back to Cork stuck in the grooves of my runners!! An Ríocht Abú

1.5 days and counting...

Wahoo, the holliers are nearly upon us. I've no major plans just generally refueling and catching up with all in the Vale of Tralee. I'm going to do my level best to clock up at least a hundred miles on Banna Strand over the course of the fortnight. Also, I'm hoping to get involved in the Dream Concert, organised by the Share a Dream Foundation. This is being held in Tralee on Easter Sunday, a very worthwhile and honourable event.

4 Day Week, how bad!

Was delighted with the day off today, which was completely unproductive. Had a late night last night so energy was non existent. I went to a gig in the Boardwalk, not my ideal venue, but the music was good. The band were the Shamones, Cork based. Really must get back into the gigs, was great when I was living in town but getting lazy now. Nothing better than a good live band.

Couldn't upload any photos....frustrated.com

Weeshie

Round 2

Back for more in Crawford with Colin Manning. The room is a bit stuffy so worrried I'll nod off or generally lose concentration. Not sure what the POA is for our blogging today. Lucifer is next to me typing like crazy. It's the weekend, wahoo. Heading home to the Vale of Tralee at 5. Ringing Mammy Daly at the county bounds to put the dinner in the oven. Which reminds me...totally forgot the Mother's Day card. Oops!

A few shots from a lovely spring afternoon stroll/brisk walk around Blackrock. Being completely immature, I assumed that sunshine= warm weather. I was frozen with the flipping cold and complained for the duration of the walk. Most likely have a bad dose of pneumonia! Still though, there was a lovely spring feeling.
"Easter is great, it's getting brighter, we've two weeks holidays and you don't have to buy anyone presents like Christmas", a quote from a wise woman.(nameless)

A happy accident... work from 2nd class

Well my first attempt at the blogging disappointed me considerably, not least because I was totally disgusted with the stupid blog address I gave myself, in fairness dalymarytralee... pure unimaginative. And I can't change it either. My photo is taken on Banna beach, a few miles from home. It's my favourite place in the world. I miss out on the weekend walks now though, I'm distracted all day Saturday now!

I'm sitting here next to Juicy Lucy, attempting to do one better in my maiden post to the world of blogging.

But alas I can't.