Back Flip in Back Garden – © PAUL TREACY 2012

Connor takes a break from his football practice to watch his neighbour perform a back flip.

It has been way too long since any of us posted to this blog. I will try to rectify that. I will, we all will try to blog regularly from now on and especially over the summer.

Some blog posts will appear on Eoin's blog or even Connor's blog as they will have things to show, drawings, Lego constructions, animations and the like.

So I hope to see some comments and perhaps some links to posts by others among you.

Hope all are well and we'll see you again soon.

Paul, Claire, Eoin and Connor.

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Exhibition at Strand Gallery (Proud Central)

I'm delighted to announce that my work is to feature in an exhibition of the London Independent Photography group at the Strand Gallery (Proud Central) here in London between 20th and 30th October 2010, just a week away.

32 John Adam Street, London WC2N 6BP. Monday - Saturday 11am - 7pm. Free.



Three photographs will hang, including this one above of Connor sucking on a lollipop near the multiplex cinema in Peckham, south London. (He doesn't even like lollipops much and I don't think he finished this one.)

I'm hoping to use this opportunity to secure a solo show either at this same gallery or similar.

If you're in London over this period then I hope you'll come see it.

Many thanks.

Connor's 6th Birthday Party Invitation

So much to post here having had such a wonderful summer. A go-cart and Irish road trip to come soon.
In the mean time, here is Connor's invitation to his 6th birthday party. Hope you like it.

Readying prints and dvd's for all the Irish relatives at the moment before a wedding this weekend, end of August.
Back soon. I promise.
Paul.

Mourning a Dead Fox

Recently Connor and I came across a dead fox at the end of our road. We see lots of foxes around here. Several a week, in fact. It's very exciting. They are such beautiful creatures. Whether you think of them as pests or not, they are still very beautiful.

This one was not hit by a car so may have died of illness or old age. It's coat had been in lovely condition.

Connor needed to linger for quite some time. He was very quiet for a while then started asking lots of questions such as whether or not this particular fox would ever live again.

I wouldn't say he was upset, necessarily, rather he was a little sad but mostly curious and thoughtful. It was an interesting experience.

I don't think I'll ever forget this brief encounter we had with the unfortunate creature. Connor might but I won't.


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Waiting at bus stop

The two balubas waiting for the 176 bus on Waterloo Bridge.
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Paul.

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SWINGING SUPERHERO CONNOR

I made this shot yesterday. It's Connor. Thought I'd share it.

I hope to scan in some of the lads' recent drawings in the next couple of weeks as soon as I get past a couple of grant deadlines. Before that I'll likely post some more photos. Some from Ireland last summer and some from this Easter break.
Back soon.
Paul.
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Youngsters, BIG Dog, Pond, Treehouse and Sonic Screwdriver

Last weekend in Malvern, visiting dear friends, Cathy, Johnny, Grace and Sam. And their HUGE dog.





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Portraits of Connor

Some portraits of Connor.

Here he is sucking on a lollipop having just been to see The Fantastic Mr. Fox at Peckham Multiplex with his brother and me. Funny thing is, neither he nor Eoin like lollipops much and so these were quickly discarded. They did insist on my buying them, however. I had offered them juicy apples and other such goodies, which they'd have devoured, but they wanted the sickly sweet lollipops which I knew they wouldn't really like.

Here he is having had his face painted, at the London aquarium I think. We made this picture as he was about to have it removed in the bath and he wanted to record it.

And finally for this posting, is a photo of him getting a hug from his best friend at school, Daniel.

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Spiderman and Blizzard

Connor on Christmas day in Warwick having just received a Spiderman costume. I love this picture. Such a Connor pose.
And Claire's smile is gorgeous.


Eoin and Connor making tracks through the snow on our new street in Sydenham.

I have so much to post here. Claire shot a short interview piece with Eoin that needs to be edited and I have loads of new pictures to work through.

New post also at my work blog at Photohumourist.com, should anyone be interested.
There's also my neighborhood blog at SydenhamShots.co.uk

Back soon. Hoping everyone had a happy holiday.

Happy new year.
Paul.

The Chalkers

It has been a while since either Claire or I have posted to here. Sorry about that. It has been a busy period.
Without further ado, allow me to present, THE CHALKERS.

You can see the larger version here.
Are any of you blogging? Please send a link if you are.
I'll post again for Christmas over the weekend.

Some recent photos

Here Connor explains his Spiderman picture to Eoin.

I will be making a short film on the lads chalk drawing up on the hill in Crystal Palace Park. It'll be video and stop motion and they will each speak a little about what they are doing. The raw material is terrific and I hope it'll come together nicely as a film. I'm just waiting for a new piece of software which should arrive in a couple of days.

Next we have the two balubas tearing around in the newly refurbished maze in Crystal Palace Park.


Here are two shots from our recent visit to the wonderful Downe House, home to Charles Darwin. These two shots were made along the path that the great man walked while doing much of his crucial thinking.



And finally for this post, two shots from the Heritage Motor Centre in Warwickshire while visiting Claire's parents in Warwick.

MEERKATS

Here's Young Master Connor observing cute little meerkats at Battersea Park Zoo recently.



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Eoin buries Connor

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Making our mark. Carved on a felled tree in Crystal Palace Park last year soon after our arriving in London.

The same park just the other day.

Connor x3 on his first day of school.

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BOYS ON BIKES

My latest little promo piece featuring my sons, Eoin and Connor on their bicycles in Crystal Palace Park in SE London.

Since shooting this footage they've each moved up to larger bikes.

Video: Flip Mino
Stills: Nikon D200 with Tokina glass.

Music: iLife 08 library.

Edited in iMovie 08

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The Visit From Malvern (part 1)

Here's the slightly larger original at VIMEO.com


The Visit from Malvern from Paul Treacy on Vimeo.

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APPLE GAMES

New cut of Halloween film concentrating simply on the games...


APPLE GAMES from Paul Treacy on Vimeo.

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Thanks,
Pauly.

GUARDIAN FEATURES MY SHORT FILM

My tiny film of just one minute, featuring Eoin and Connor tearing around in their new blue shoes, has just been featured on the Guardian's website. This is well cool and great exposure. Please take a moment to vote for it if you like it.

GUARDIAN / CANON FREECORDING

Many thanks.

THE NEW BLUE SHOES

While walking through the park yesterday I was quite suddenly struck by the brilliant blueness of the lads' new shoes. This short film, only one minute long, is the result. I doubt you'll have seen anything quite like it before. We hope you like it.


The New Blue Shoes from Paul Treacy on Vimeo.

© Paul Treacy 2008.

PLAYGROUND SHENANIGANS

Eoin and Connor messing around on a hot summer day at Indian Road Playground in Inwood. The end is hilarious. Turn up the volume.


Playground Shenanigans from Paul Treacy on Vimeo.

Next up will be a short experimental, fast paced piece on the lads' new shoes. But it may take a few days to finish. After that I'll be taking a break to catch up with work again. Mind you, I see these as work as I develop new techniques to bring to my assignment work as it becomes more multimedia in nature.

Please enjoy.