Month: September 2012

Photo Essay: The Story of the Claddagh Ring

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Engagement Ring ― LX5      I’m officially engaged to my lovely Isabel.   Legend has it that an Irish young man, Richard Joyce, bound for the West Indian slave plantations was kidnapped himself in rough seas by a band of Mediterranean pirates and sold to a Moorish goldsmith. Then over the many long years of his exile the Moor trained him to perfect the skills of a master craftsman. When in 1689 King William III negotiated the return of the slaves, Joyce returned to Galway – despite, it is said, the Moor’s offer of his daughter’s hand with a princely dowry of half of all his wealth. However, back in Ireland a young woman still faithfully waited for the return of her true love. On his return, happily ever after, he presented her with this now famous Royal Claddagh ring – a symbol of their enduring love. Two hands to represent their friendship, the crown to honour King William and to signify their loyalty and lasting fidelity, and the sign of the heart to …

Canon, 450D, XSI, 40mm, 2.8, Pancake, Brownie, Coconut Grove, Wordpress

Brownie a la mode

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Canon 450D & 40mm Pancake Isabel and I went out recently and ended up grabbing dinner in Coconut Grove and this was the last piece of the meal. Folks, this is simply delicious. My close up doesn’t do justice with how good this desert was. Needless to say, we had two spoons and enjoyed to the max. Tomorrow back to running, that’s for sure.

Week 34 | 2012

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Conversation ― 450D     I usually never shoot with a theme in mind but this week is a little different I wanted to experiment with grain and also continue to work on candids(I’m gearing up for an upcoming wedding). Also I figure I’d give a bit of background on some shots. The first was a scene that just happened and looked to good to pass up the light was perfect and even though its slightly off focus I think it works beautifully. The image went thru a VSCO Film preset and tweaked to my liking.