eyesonly - Northern Ireland - folio32 - Photography in Ireland

ABOUT ME

Generally speaking, pictures that make good use of natural lighting probably appeal to me most - but there's always exceptions and I love experimenting and trying out new ideas.

Some pictures from recent photoshoots posted here:

http://www.pbase.com/bpic/models

TYPE OF WORK UNDERTAKEN

If you're interested in working with me then let me know

My email is eyesonly@gmail.com

LIKES

Travel (when I get the chance). Lazy days!

DISLIKES

getting stuck in traffic, and annoying ring tones start to creep me out after hearing them for the umpteenth time.

Updates

eyesonly added a new comment on Ash O'Brien's profile.

Hey Ash - thanks for the comment, much appreciated. You've got some really nice shots in your porfolio. Best wishes - Cliff

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July 30, 2010 12:00 am - Report

eyesonly added a new comment on Heather Nicholl's profile.

Hi Heather - many thanks for your comment, much appreciated. Nice pics in your portfolio! Cliff

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July 20, 2010 11:16 pm - Report

eyesonly added a new comment on morts52's profile.

Hey Dave, many thanks for the comment and yes, just about managed to keep the cam fairly dry (not completely, but at least it's still working, lol)! Nice port, and especially like your profile pic! Best wishes - Cliff

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July 20, 2010 11:09 pm - Report

eyesonly added a new comment on Rachel Logan's profile.

Hi Rachel, welcome to folio and thanks for the friend request - Cliff

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July 20, 2010 10:58 pm - Report

eyesonly and Rachel Logan are now friends.

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July 20, 2010 10:57 pm - Report

eyesonly added a new comment on Mark's profile.

Hey Mark - many thanks of the comment, much appreciated! Cliff

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July 20, 2010 10:56 pm - Report

eyesonly added a new comment on bigfatboyimages's photo.

Great to see Carla back modelling again, and this is a super pic of her. Love the choice of location, although I'd imagine it can't have been easy to find a time to shoot this without having a lot of onlookers around. Good stuff! (Technical note - the little thumbnail pic I clicked in the gallery wa... View More

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July 16, 2010 12:22 am - Report

bigfatboyimages wrote...

I noticed that too Cliff. Can't figure that one out at all. Its nothing I've done. Thanks very much for the comment though. I was a bit peeved with the lighting in this image. I managed to pull the starter cord off the generator at the beginning of the shoot so I had no lights for it and had to make... View More

July 16, 2010

eyesonly added a new comment on louise mccourt's profile.

Hi Lousie - some nice pictures there, and welcome to folio 32 Cliff

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May 11, 2010 10:44 am - Report

eyesonly added a new comment on ThorstenM's blog.

I know nothing about this event, but from what you say it is a competition with awards etc rather than an exhibition? My own view is that there is something faintly ridiculous about the whole notion of photographic competitions. How can anyone possibly decide which picture is 'best'. This depends en... View MoreI know nothing about this event, but from what you say it is a competition with awards etc rather than an exhibition? My own view is that there is something faintly ridiculous about the whole notion of photographic competitions. How can anyone possibly decide which picture is 'best'. This depends entirely on the individual judge, their own personal preferences, hang-ups, life experiences and maybe even the music they've been listening to on their way to the competition! Show five different judges the same 50 photographs and you will likely have five different winners. Objective vs Subjective - two ways of making decisions. A quick definition: Objective – An unbiased decision or statement, untouched by previous experiences or tastes. It is verifiable by looking up facts. Subjective – Decision or statement that has been colored by the character of the person making it. While it might have a basis in reality, it reflects the perspective through which the person making it views reality. Cannot be verified using concrete facts and figures. In other words, objectivity is generally "mind-independent". If you toss a coin the result is either heads or tails. There is a clear winner - no arguments. Obviously can't be used to judge photos. So we are forced to make a subjective decision. A judge decides which picture he or she 'likes' most. This will vary from person to person, but cannot be held up as a definition of "truth". Subjective results, being neither valid nor reliable in a scientific sense, have little usefulness. There's another, slightly unrelated, point to make here. Objective points are generally enabling - they help us to look for real solutions for real problems. If a picture is out of focus then that is obviously true and we can do something about it next time. Subjective decisions, on the other hand, are generally disabling - the judge chose my picture so I'm already a great photographer, or didn't pick mine so I'm not a good photographer (both could be wrong). In photography, I'd be much more in favour of exhibitions rather than competitions. Let the photographer show a dozen of their favourite pictures in an exhibition. The viewers can make up their own minds about the ones they, as individuals, like best. They don't need a judge to make that decision for them. However, to get back to your original point. In the case of a professional photographer, I suppose there's always a chance they might feel more comfortable about displaying workshop type images in a competition rather than ones taken for clients (as the clients may not agree to having pics of their kids etc used in this way). The more likely explanation is that they want to 'win' a competion, to be able to tell clients: "I'm an award-winning photographer". Or put a sign above their door saying "Skidrow Joe LLBB RPRSS" or whatever other letters it might entitle them to use after their names. It strikes me as being a little sad really. Cliff

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May 11, 2010 10:36 am - Report

eyesonly added a new comment on iestyn's blog.

Quote: "Eg an image I sent from one email address of mine to another was sent at 235kb size but received at 11.5kb size!! " Is it possible you are downloading a thumbnail from the email rather than the actual picture? I've been using a vodaphone dongle with a laptop for more than a year and it work... View More

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April 26, 2010 11:44 am - Report

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Comments

Heather Nicholl wrote at July 19, 2010

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Good work. xx

dariaa20 wrote at January 17, 2010

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thank you for for the comment

xxx

Daria

Michelle wrote at January 12, 2010

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Hi Cliff,

Thank you very much for your lovely comments, it means alot coming from a great photographer like your self.

I am delighted how all the images turned out, thank you again.

Michelle xx

Radka wrote at January 10, 2010

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Hi Cliff,
thank you for the commet loving the snow just as you do

Hi Radka - some really nice pics in your profile.

Cliff

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NakedPresence wrote at October 19, 2009

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Thanks for the photo comment. Much appreciated

Andrea wrote at October 19, 2009

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hey..

yea its a pity you didnt see it sooner... would have been a great day for a shoot! mabye another time sure!

xxx

bigfatboyimages wrote at October 14, 2009

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I think you need to examine your sexuality Cliff. Put a gorgeous looking girl with a body to die for in front of me and the last thing I'll notice is the wallpaper
It wouldn't be my first choice when it came to interior designs though
Stephen

jimlee wrote at October 6, 2009

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Thanks for the comment Cliff...Jim Crone inspired (set-up) shot with 2 Tungsten lights

playgirl69xxxx wrote at September 30, 2009

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Your work is amazing !

Sami_m wrote at August 6, 2009

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I seen you on sat at pride i called to you but you didnt hear me lol how are you?? xo

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