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Hi these images are not to be reproduced or copied for commercial use copyright Paul Woods 2015  Some of these images have been re edited for print - printing a photograph is an ongoing process depending on the paper and lab one needs to change the editing process.  So even if I have published one or two of these pictures before, these edits are fresh interpretations. Eventually I will be creating limited edition prints signed and printed to my particular taste till then I am happy for people to enjoy them as they are and for commercial use or if you have a commission in mind contact  Sorry about the typos but as with edits I get around to them ! paulwoods@perrylane.org                                                               Ladies View Killarney  Molls gap near Killarney County Ker...

New Skull painting March 2016 I have updated some of these paintings - after months 2 or so of looking at these and while starting another slightly larger one 10x12 in . I have added a few more glazes to the older paintings. Oh since taking these photos I have put a matte glaze to reduce glare, last thing is to frame these . 10x8in 10x8in 12x10 in 10x8 in

I shoot 35mm c41 kodak (RIP) and some fuji 400cn neopan and also digital both 1d classic and 1ds mkii.   Some scans were of a very low resolution before I started others I just added some noise grain and lots of contrast. The Kodak 400 was passed its sell by date and returned with such a distinct grain  - I will scan again at home myself but for now here is a semi coherent  collection of 3 different formats with almost similar post processing  - the only differences being the initial resolution of the scans and digital shots altering the grain or noise size . Looking forward to seeing results from the Lab ! All image copywrite Paul Woods . Link to Facebook on 14th September 2014 Tralee Co Kerry Kodac c41 400 eos 1d 4.1 mp ccd This was Kodak 200 gold converted from scan.  eos 1d 4.1 mp ccd Fuji Film neopan cn400 eos1ds Mk II cmos Fuji Film neopan cn400 eos 1d 4.1 mp ccd eos 1d 4.1 mp ccd eos1ds Mk II cmos ...

Along came a spider By Paul Woods This image is a photo stack of 12 images shot with an external speedlite with a plastic bag and elastic band as a diffuser .   Triggered of camera by radio trigger.  I  shot 12 images before the spider moved (it was slightly chilled in the refrigerator in a film canister before hand) the recycling time of the speedlite meaning I had a few seconds between each shot . As anyone knows macro at such a magnification can have DOF issues . I have used a reverse ring and an old kit lens from a 35mm film camera 35-80mm from a 50eos . One has to pick an aperture and pressing the dof preview button dismount the lens to keep the aperture set. This in turn means a darker viewfinder if one picks a large fstop as needed for macro to increase area in focus.  I used  photoshop to stack the images - this image still needs more cleaning up before I print (always an ongoing process). It needed a bit of work too after the stacking as it is a co...

Here are some examples of digital images created around 2002 just after I bought my first computer - These are not the first raytraced images I ever did, I used to use povray and moray modeler. These images are some of my first explorations with vue d'esprit 3.1 . They look very dated now for sure but as a platform for visualization, computers and software like this is where artwork should be at.   "Fine art" is struggling to impress the public where film and photography can capture and inspire the masses - there are some giants of the artworld that can capture the beauty and simplicity of art,  Jeff Koons and his wonderful metallic balloon pieces. Ron Mueck is also one of these modern artists that demand attentions and respect  from all but for the most part your average art graduate these days , struggles with the concept, communication and visual unity leaving the average viewer somewhat underwhelmed and thinking WTF is this - its...