Personal Work and Behind the Scenes adventures of Colin McGuire
My summer trips back home to Ireland are always refreshing. There is a certain re-grounding that happens to me while I’m there. It rejuvenates my creative spirit and just makes me feel more human and real again. On this trip, Ireland’s coastal scenery grasped my attention as it seemed to shift away from its usual
As a photographer I never stop looking for interesting subject matter. Recently on a trip home to Ireland, I got to visit a very special place called GAP House. It’s the home of the Galway Autism Partnership, which provides services and support to people and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Galway city and
For me, returning home to Ireland each summer is like pressing a re-set button. Even though low clouds float through the sky almost constantly and often bring ‘scattered showers’ (a frequently used term in Irish weather forecasting!), I find that being there is somehow therapeutic. Sunshine is received by all as a welcome gift because
When I am traveling and wandering with my camera in hand, I am constantly observing my surroundings. Something I have noticed is a reoccurring theme that I often find myself looking downward. I find it interesting to observe how style and fashion varies from place to place. These are some of the different styles I
In a recent visit home to Ireland, I spent a few hours at the Galway Races (horse racing). I’m not what one would consider to be the ‘horsey-type’, but love the spectacle of the festival and the people watching. Check out my visual translation of the event. Fun fact… The Galway Races draws over 250,000 people from all over
I shot this portrait of ‘Allie’ while taking a walk on Silver Strand beach, in Barna, Co. Galway, Ireland. I have always had a great love of dogs and often stop to pet dogs I meet along my way. They are so pure and unassuming… Allie’s owner was throwing a ball in the surf and the
Ireland’s frequent rain ensures the land is lush with foliage of all kinds. I stopped to take a closer look at a Nasturtium vine I saw crawling along a fence in County Galway. -So beautiful…
Ireland is known for its lush, green landscapes but some of its most priceless gems are reserved for only the most determined. On a recent trip home, a friend led us to a remote spot in the forests of Tuam where he then unveiled an epic spectacle – a magical castle estate, once a stately