"On top of the world"

I spent yesterday in Dublin taking part in the Peoples Photography 2008 exhibition in St. Stephens Green.

My aim for the day was simply to hang up some of my favourite pictures from the last year and be a man about the comments I would receive. I don't know what I was expecting, probably lots of sniggering and people saying "you suck" or something. What I didn't expect was the great reception both the pictures and myself got, the fantastic comments and the praise.

Probably the most stressful part of the entire day was setting up my display. It ended up looking something like this.

I was lucky enough to have grabbed a space as part of the Kirribilli empire and was soon adopted into the Greene family. As well as their enthusiasm and chocolate muffins, their company for the day meant there was always someone to talk to and joke with, as well as someone to watch kit when I went for a wander.

Once set up, there was little to do, but sit back and chat with Dermot's family and people on neighbouring displays.

The feedback I got was excellent. Quite a number of people said hello and commented on the pictures. From amateurs to professionals, it was great to hear every opinion. And what was better, people were so complimentary about pictures. So much so, I was routinely left speechless and looking like a gaping idiot

So, if you spoke to me and I didn't say it, thank you.

In all seriousness, if you're into photography and can make the event, it's a great way to spend some time.

All in all a good day.

Thanks have to be said to Eoin and Este for the tea, steak, movies and bed, and to the Greene family for the companionship on the day!

Oh yeah, I sold a couple as well.