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# Photography

All time
# Photo Bulletin
25 photos of the biggest world news stories of 2016
A lot of people thought 2016 was one of the worst years – here’s a quick visual recap of what happened.
# Photography
Lost Ireland: 12 photos that capture forgotten moments of Irish history
“It is an architectural fact of life that buildings, like people, come and go.”
# new views
Own a drone? These tips will help you take great photos with one
For one, don’t ever shoot in JPEG. It’s not worth it.
# state art
A copy of this painting from the House of Commons now hangs in Leinster House
It was painted in 1914 when the Home Rule Act became law.
# Photos
Inside the 139-year-old Phoenix Park tunnel
The line is due to re-open as a link for commuter trains this autumn.
# Tech
Want an easy way to improve your outdoor photos? HDR can help
In certain situations, it can solve the brightness problem that outdoor photos can suffer from.
# sardine run
The winner of the 2016 Nat Geo photography competition
The photographer had to wait two weeks to capture this sight.
# in sight out
10 stark images of homeless life are currently adorning the railings of St Stephen's Green
The free exhibit is the latest foray by the In Sight homeless photography project.
# Freeze Frame
Top amateurs capture Ireland's natural beauty in 12 snapshots
John Burke from Tipperary took top prize with his study of dolphins off the coast at Youghal.
# howling
The 8 animals with the best comic timing in the world this year
The animal kingdom: admired for being beautiful, powerful, diverse… and absolutely hilarious.
# #TopTen
Pictures: This imposing photo of Dublin's Custom House has won the top Irish prize in a major competition
The competition was run by the Wikimedia Ireland Community.
# warts n all
Dublin photographer's portraits leave stars with 'nowhere to hide'
Irish-based cameraman Alex Sapienza uses 19th century wetplate photography to show ‘imperfections’ of life.
# eye on dublin
Life, death and rock n'roll: 40 years of Ireland captured in photos
Photographer Eric Luke’s book is nominated in the Irish Book Awards.
# 15 photos
Nat Geo photo competition gives us a glimpse of a strange, alluring world
Which one do you think will come out on top?
# Wiki Loves Monuments
There's just one week left to enter your pictures of Ireland's greatest monuments
Amateur and professional photographers must submit their photos before next Friday to be in with a chance of winning the cash prize.
# A Beautiful World
Can you top these? 15 absolutely brilliant early entries to the Nat Geo Nature photo contest
Beautiful.
# Maxime Du Camp
These photographs give a fascinating glimpse into ancient Egypt
Some of the first-ever travel photos are up for auction.
# Fields of Dreams
A photographer has captured Ireland's most stunning GAA fields
Football, hurling, camogie and ladies football games are photographed at all adult levels in every county.
# Photography
Working women, young soldiers and chemical warfare: A glimpse at World War II in colour
The following photos, from the US Library of Congress, give us a rare glimpse of life in the US during World War II in colour.
# i don't believe it
All of these amazing photos were taken on an iPhone
Yes, really.
# in ruins
Take a look at what's inside this abandoned farmhouse
This farmhouse was built in the mid 1700s but only abandoned about 20 years ago.
# Seamus Murphy
Capturing the Republic: Why an acclaimed photographer came back to his roots to mark 2016
Seamus Murphy left Ireland in his 20s but came back to chronicle modern day Ireland for the centenary year.
# little moments
A Dublin photographer takes a photo of his kids every day to celebrate 'little moments'
The little moments matter the most.
# little moments
This Dublin photographer takes a photo of his kids every day to celebrate 'little moments'
The little moments matter the most.
# Ireland Alive
Look at these stunning images that capture Ireland in its glory - all taken by amateurs
The photos have all been entered into this year’s Top Oil photography competition.
# Royal Photographic Society
These amazing images will be on display in Dublin this week
A prestigious international exhibition is coming to town.
# the beth project
This photographer celebrated his friend's weight loss with some gas before and after shots
Excellent.
# Snap Happy
The beauty of cities captured in a moment - The best National Geographic photos of 2016
Here are 10 photographs in the running for the 2016 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year contest
# The Big Apple
Check out these incredible aerial photos of New York
Evan Joseph flies high above the city in a helicopter, capturing sweeping aerial images.
# Photography
This challenger has beaten the upcoming iPhone to the punch in one area
Dual-camera is likely going to be the next big feature with upcoming phones.
# Photography
The cherry blossoms are in bloom - it must be spring
Here are some of the best photos around Japan.
# Light up
WATCH: The Northern Lights paid a spectacular visit to Ireland last night
Just beautiful.
# alopecia
These women with alopecia were captured beautifully by a Dublin photographer
Up to 2% of the population may be affected by alopecia – of which there is no cure.
# haunting
Photos: Inside the abandoned schoolhouses of rural Ireland
Archaeologist Enda O’Flaherty’s photography project captures the ruins of old national schools left dotted across the Irish countryside.
# breathtaking
These incredible images are up for awards in the world's biggest photography competition
Some amazing shots have been captured.
# photo journalism
Ebola survivors play football, skiing crash and wrestling: The best sports photos of 2015
All of these images were recognised by the World Press Photo Contest.
# Out of this World
Check out these incredible photos of the solar system
Simply breathtaking.
# Beauty in the Eye of the Beholder
A different perspective: 10 images of 'nature’s most exquisite creation'
The latest images from a NatGeo special.
# memory lane
Check out these images of 19th century Ireland
The US Library of Congress has a very impressive archive.
# in ruins
Take a walk around the haunting ruins of this old Irish school
This find, in the south of the country, is probably our favourite so far.