Feb 03 2009
A Snowball’s Chance In Hell
Best. Lunchbreak. Ever.
I began in Stephen’s Green Dome, watching the snow fall.
I went down to take some artsy fartsy photographs of the snow-covered Green.
I turned a corner to be see the most evil thing ever – a gang of Dublin teens.
In truth, I’ve never seen so many complete strangers enjoy themselves so much…and so spontaneously.
Ultimately it was so much fun and it was very heartening. Some of the ‘fighters’ had even developed their own unique throwing technique.
Some were happy to just stand back and watch it all go by.
No one seemed to mind me taking photos of them and some even posed.
What were the chances of me escaping without being hit? Ahem, I hadn’t a snowball’s chance in hell. More snow tomorrow please.
(And I know I’m getting a little obsessed with the snow pictures, but who cares – I can’t remember the last time we had this much snow)
This made me smile LOADS.
nah the snow pics are brilliant . the photography talents must run in the family 😀
Aw, this is blogpost of the month for me. Faith in humanity restored!
I’m with Jo!! I cant remember when there was last snow in the city center. I’m so glad you had your camera with you. Love the life in those pics. Big awwwwwwww!!!
I’m with Sinead on this one… Made me smile loads. Great shots Darren!! Rare you see that many people having that much fun.
show off!
Gorgeous pics Darren..
I am so jealous!
Love these pics, the whole thing looks like it was so much fun!
@Sinead What a lovely comment. Thanks.
@Dermot Do you think? I thought I was the one to get all the talent!!
@Jo That’s exactly how I felt. Yesterday afternoon in Stephen’s Green, there was no recession, no hard times – everyone was just having fun.
@Charmed Thank you for the comment. I’ve been trying to bring my camera with me as much as possible these days. I guess you never know when something like this will happen.
@Keith Thank you so much. Yeah, this kind of thing just never happens. 😀
@RP Yip! That’s me!
@Claire Cheers!
@Phil You’d have loved it and I have no doubt your pictures would have been better. You’ll have to give me some more tips soon.
Thanks everyone for the comments on these – I really appreciate it. I’ve been having a lot fun with the camera lately and it’s nice to get a positive response to my pics. 🙂
Mr. Unique Throwing Technique leaves a bit too much to the imagination…
Great post Darren. Brought a smile even tho the snow is now but a memory 🙁
Fantastic post Darren. Even better for those of us who were stuck in offices all week and barely saw any snow!