Irish Photo Books | Shay Murphy Photogrpahy

QUARANTINE PHOTO BOOKS!

Some photo books put together while trying to get through the 2020 Covud-19 lockdown and social distancing. Everything from landscapes, seascapes, live music photography, fashion and portraits, night long exposures and protests. Click image to download PDF.

The Wall

“The Wall” is a wall overlooking the N11 dual carriage way between Bray and Greystones in Glen of the Downs, Co.Wicklow, Ireland, visible coming south. In the past referred by some as the “IRA Wall” due to the nature of the slogans, particular in its early days. As a kid (80s-90s) the graffiti was updated more often and was more political, with much of todays being about austerity and local topics.

Kerry Coast

Kerry, Ireland. Most of this set are on and from the beautiful Valentia Island, one of my favourite places. A few shots are along the Dingle Peninsula on the way to Dunquin along the Slea Head drive. Some stand out views from Kerry include the wonderful Skellig Islands and the brilliantly named Sleeping Giant - Greater Blasket Island.

Hardcore, punk and oi in Ireland. 2000-2020

A collection spanning 20 years of Irish hardcore, punk and oi bands.

Night

Long exposure shots of all sorts, landscapes, seascapes, Wicklow Mountains, Irish Sea, Atlantic Ocean, Copper Coast, city. Natural light fighting artificial light.

Hardcore, oi, punk - Through the Lens

Another collection of hardcore, punk and oi bands, this collection bands that played Ireland, including Sick Of It All, have Heart, Band, Cro-Mags | FVK, No Turning Back, The Old Firm Casuals, Cock Sparrer and loads more.

Fashion & Portraits

Fashion and portrait shots from the studio and out on location.

Wicklow Mountains

Basically my back yard, the barren and cold Wicklow Mountains, 45 minutes from Dublin city centre, one of my favourite places to go for a spin, weather permitting a few times a month unless the snow is too deep! And of course Glendalough is on edge of them just below the Wicklow Gap.

Dublin Protests

A collection of protests in Dublin from 2003 - 2019, protesting war, fascism, and lots of austerity.

20 Bulls Each

I spent over 10 years with these lads, two US tours, a Polish one, and loads of Irish gigs. Driving, doing the door, selling merch, and grabbing some shots over the years.