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Title: My Photo was picked for the Irish Mountain Log
Post by: seanbranagh on March 09, 2018
I had completely forgotten that I had submitted a photo to a Mountaineering Ireland competition until I received the email today;

"Seán

Thank you for submitting the attached photo for Mountaineering Ireland’s ‘What’s your view?’ competition.

I’m very pleased to say that this image has been selected as one of four photos to be included in the ‘What’s your view’ piece in the spring issue of the Irish Mountain Log.

We are going to print the four selected photos along with c.50 words from each photographer about what qualities make that view special.

In addition to being impressed by the quality of your photo, we also liked the words you provided to accompany the image. Could you review what’s below and confirm if you’re happy for the words below to be included with your name and photo in the Irish Mountain Log? If you want to adjust the text that’s fine, it’s also OK if you go a bit over the 50 words.

This really is a beautiful shot, well done.

Regards

Helen."


The photo in question is this one;

(http://media.seanbranagh.ie/ni_wild/doan_irish_mountain_log.jpg)

And the wording that will be printed with it;

“Any view from my tent on a Mournes’ summit would be my favourite. This example from Doan summit, overlooking Silent Valley Reservoir, March 2017. When I get up onto the summits for a night the stresses of life are gone. It is my reset switch and that is what makes the views my favourite.”

That was a little good news for the weekend. I am looking forward to seeing the other three photos also.


Title: Re: My Photo was picked for the Irish Mountain Log
Post by: Glenn B on March 10, 2018
Nice one Sean well done, the views from Doan are amazing.  8)
Title: Re: My Photo was picked for the Irish Mountain Log
Post by: Rugged Track on March 10, 2018
Awesome Sean, well done!
Title: Re: My Photo was picked for the Irish Mountain Log
Post by: whoRya on March 11, 2018
Nice capture of what it is all about.  Well done.
Title: Re: My Photo was picked for the Irish Mountain Log
Post by: Heggs on March 13, 2018
Well done mate, nice photo. I'm considering a Doan camp again soon myself and I think your pic just confirms what a great wee spot it is.
Title: Re: My Photo was picked for the Irish Mountain Log
Post by: seanbranagh on March 13, 2018
Cheers Guys.
Yeah, Doan is some spot for camping. I love the hike in from Ott carpark too.
Title: Re: My Photo was picked for the Irish Mountain Log
Post by: RedLeader on March 15, 2018
Brilliant, well done!
Title: Re: My Photo was picked for the Irish Mountain Log
Post by: NIPupper on March 15, 2018
nice one!, camping at the flat white bit at the bottom of doan a few times. thats where i found out that sufficient insulation from the ground really helps.
Title: Re: My Photo was picked for the Irish Mountain Log
Post by: seanbranagh on March 16, 2018
Yeah, in the winter time especially, when the ground is frozen. You need to be well off it.
I use a Thermarest Prolite. It's not the deepest most comfortable mat available but it's enough to keep me off the ground and snug and it's only 300 grams.
Title: Re: My Photo was picked for the Irish Mountain Log
Post by: seanbranagh on April 23, 2018
The magazine was published last week;

(http://media.seanbranagh.ie/ni_wild/doan_irish_mountain_log_2.jpg)
Title: Re: My Photo was picked for the Irish Mountain Log
Post by: NIPupper on April 23, 2018
epic!
Title: Re: My Photo was picked for the Irish Mountain Log
Post by: Rugged Track on April 24, 2018
excellent, well done mate.
Title: Re: My Photo was picked for the Irish Mountain Log
Post by: Darran on June 03, 2018
Class! Congrats!
Title: Re: My Photo was picked for the Irish Mountain Log
Post by: AndyWeb on September 17, 2019
I did a log up a mountain once  :o



Muahaha.