Artur Sikora

From the roll exposed in early April.
Mourne Park, Kilkeel
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Rollei 35TE + Kodak Double X 400@800 + yellow filter

#landscape #forest #MournePark #photography #kodak #blackandwhite #rollei #35mm

Haha brilliant;) cheers Mark

It’s great to be back in the darkroom, leading workshops at NCAD again this year. There’s something grounding about the smell of photographic paper and chemistry — a welcome change from everyday work.

Utility building, Clontarf (2003)
De Paor Architects
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Rollei 35TE + Kodak Double X 250@800 + yellow filter

#photography #architecture #dublin #ireland #form #rollei #kodak #35mm

Another one from The Mournes.
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Rollei 35TE + Kodak Double X 250@800 + yellow filter

#landscape #mountains #mournes #ireland #photography #rollei #35mm #kodak

I get it. And you are absolutely right

Thank you! I often go hiking in the Mourne Mountains when I need complete solitude. There are no trees there. Maybe only in the lower parts. On the other hand, I love forests, which are not very common here. It's hard to find something in between.

The Mourne Mountains. The magic of endless open space. Silence.
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Rollei 35TE + Kodak Double X 250@800 + yellow filter

#photography #landscape #mournes #kodak #rollei #35mm #film #analogue #ireland

Killykeen Forest Park
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Rollei 35 TE + Kodak Double X 250@800 + yellow filter

#landscape #35mm #rollei #rollei35te #tessar #kodak #analogue #blackandwhite #photography

A black and white photograph of a girl standing on the beach and looking out to the sea. The girl is wearing a skirt and wellies and is clasping her hands together. Taken on a 4x5 large format camera and using instant film.

A portrait of my daughter from my September is the Cruellest Month series.

Walking towards Cuilcagh Mountain
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Rollei 35 TE + Kodak Double X 250@800

#Cuilcagh
#photography
#landscape
#mountains
#rollei
#35mm
#tessar
#kodak

Last Friday, after a long break, I returned to the forest to continue working on a project I started a year ago—'Before the Leaves Fall.' It's no secret that early autumn is the most beautiful time of the year.

#photography #landscape #ilfordphoto @ilfordphoto.com #DirectPositivePaper #largeformat

This is the second photograph I made at Kilbarrack Cemetery a couple of days ago.
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8x10 pinhole camera
8x10 Ilford Direct Positive Paper

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#pinhole
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#personalportfolio

Kilbarrack Cemetery with the ruins of a beautiful church, probably from the 13th century or perhaps even much older.
© Artur Sikora

8x10 pinhole camera
8x10 Ilford Direct Positive Paper

#photography #pinhole #Ilfordphoto #personalportfolio

A scan viewed on a screen doesn't convey the richness and depth of a photograph. Seeing a print in person is a completely different experience. In this case, the size of the print truly makes all the difference.

Saint Fintan's Church a blog about photography; architecture, portraits and photographic experiments

I first photographed this church over seven years ago, and I still remember how much its form, character, and details struck me.
Here is the link to my old blog post with some photographs (on blogger which I don't use anymore): artursikora.blogspot.com/2018/02/sain...

Saint Fintan's church in Sutton designed by Andrew Devane (of RKD Architects), built in 1972.
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8x10 Pinhole camera
8x10 Ilford Direct Positive Paper @ilfordphoto.com

#photography #architecture #modernism #pinhole #analogue #largeformatcamera #print

I just collected wonderful prints, which perfectly demonstrate the true quality of the photographs presented yesterday.
#DavidMonahanPrinter #heritage #photography #archivalprints #dublin

Thanks Hugh👍

And a quick backstage ...

Pumps shown above:
- Snowball Alley, Tullow
- Kilnock,
- The Harrow Cross,
- Croppy Road, Myshall

A few sample photograph I recently worked on. Heritage project undertaken by Carlow County Council. I'm delighted to be a part of it and can't wait for the book to be published.
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Intrepid 4x5 camera
Fujinon 180/5.6
Yellow filter
Ilford Delta 100 4x5 film @ilfordphoto.com

Back in Mournes… it’s been a while

#mournemountains #hiking

On the way to Cuilcagh Mountain
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Rollei 35 TE + Kodak Double X 250@800 + yellow filter

#landscape
#kodak
#rollei35

Cavan Burren Park
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Rollei 35 TE + Kodak Double X 250@800 + yellow filter

#landscape
#park
#photography
#35mm
#rollei

There are places I could stay forever. Mountains are one of them...

View from Cuilcagh Mountain
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Rollei 35 TE + Kodak Double X 250@800

#Cuilcagh
#photography
#landscape
#mountains
#rollei
#35mm
#tessar
#kodak
#artursikora

These are beautiful, Deborah

Thank you @hughmacabre.bsky.social for your help!

Yesterday I spent the day photographing old water pumps. It will be a part of a publication devoted to the historical significance of water pumps in Ireland's communal life. It's one of the most interesting commissions I've received due to its nature and use of my preferred photographic techniques