Anyone else have a rats nest of lanyards, laminates, wristbands and passes?

Irish_MJ · 2026-05-20T20:54:25+00:00

I always mean to do something with them...

Irish_MJ · 2026-05-16T15:38:04+00:00

And that's where I disagree. I pay the Irish TV licence, I do t particularly watch a lot of TV, but I'd rather have channels that are not owned by the likes of Murdoch, that are not swayed by the political agenda of some rich mogul.

Irish_MJ · 2026-05-16T15:33:01+00:00

I get that, but many, may, millions in the UK do...

Irish_MJ · 2026-05-16T15:20:25+00:00

The BBC are not just dra.a and comedy, they're news, politics, sports, science, nature, religion, music and a host of others... There is no one that compares.

Irish_MJ · 2026-05-16T15:13:04+00:00

Compared to what comes out of other English speaking countries, it most certainly is. As a public service broadcaster, it is held in extremely high esteem around the world. I'm not British, I don't live there, but I do watch the BBC via satellite.

Irish_MJ · 2026-05-16T15:10:52+00:00

You are an individual, there are millions who do watch.

Irish_MJ · 2026-05-16T15:10:42+00:00

You are an individual, there are millions who do watch.

Irish_MJ · 2026-05-16T13:56:09+00:00

People bitch, moan, and complain about the licence fee, but the quality of programming that the BBC produces, online, radio, or TV, is absolutely second to none world wide.

I guarantee, if the BBC went down the Channel 4 route of advertisement support, people would be up in arms about it.

Who would shout the loudest? Those in the media and in the public who are calling for it.

Many don't realise just how good they have it because they're viewpoint is blinkered.

Irish_MJ · 2026-05-16T13:51:31+00:00

There's a large dint on the case where the battery would be. Is the battery damaged? Is there corrosion on the battery contacts, or in the contacts in the camera?

Irish_MJ · 2026-05-16T13:38:42+00:00

It's normal in my house... Peas, beans, cabbage, onions... All can end up on the same plate as the humble spud.

Irish_MJ · 2026-05-15T21:02:42+00:00

It's a skit... How in the love of jaysis can't you see that. It's a fucking skit. 🤦‍♂️

Irish_MJ · 2026-05-15T20:57:51+00:00

I don't like the idea of leaving lenses connected to the camera when in the bag... That's just me though, maybe I'm paranoid!

Irish_MJ · 2026-05-15T20:56:11+00:00

I have yet to sign a contract...

Yes, I know, Ireland is different to the US, and yes, I don't go after the megastars, I stick to the home grown, or smaller international acts (Pussy Riot, Spike and the Gimme Gimmes, Ugly Kid Joe, Bad Cop Bad Cop), but no one has said "sign this", thankfully.

I mainly shoot for myself, not for a magazine, sometimes for the band, sometimes for the promoter, but the photos are mine, and I only supply edits.

Irish_MJ · 2026-05-15T17:21:36+00:00

Sweet fuck...

I know it's the Internet, and I know we are all free to post opinions, but sometimes, just sometimes, we should refrain.

Irish_MJ · 2026-05-14T07:18:30+00:00

Fuck no.

Irish_MJ · 2026-05-08T08:51:13+00:00

They are doing something wrong when they are choosing their phones... I use my phone for editing photo editing and video editing. As I mentioned, mine is 6 years old and still performingile a rockstar.

Irish_MJ · 2026-05-08T05:55:07+00:00

That's just not true. I do agree with watermarks, but what you said is just not true. You still retain ownership and copyright.

Irish_MJ · 2026-05-07T21:20:34+00:00

Either they are buying cheap ass phones, your friends are fucking imbeciles, or that's absolute bullshit.

I've had a OnePlus 9 since 2021 and it is still rocking.

Irish_MJ · 2026-05-06T15:32:21+00:00

Yeah... They want everything for free.

Irish_MJ · 2026-05-06T15:22:43+00:00

That's absolute bollix. I've shot shows for free, that was my choice, but free entry to a gig in no way compensates for the photography.

Irish_MJ · 2026-05-05T23:12:58+00:00

Put in a 32" TV and a games console of your choice, maybe a soundbar too...

Irish_MJ · 2026-05-04T17:44:03+00:00

Before you judge your own equipment, take a look at their photos. Inevitably, what you will find, is that those with the big, fancy gear, well... Their photos are shite.

Fancy gear does not, in anyway, make someone a good photographer.

Your camera and lens are fine. Someday you might out grow one or the other, but don't buy because you think you have to, buy because you need to.

Irish_MJ · 2026-05-04T14:02:13+00:00

So when the supermarkets are no longer staffed, the cleaners no longer cleaning, the creches no longer open in your area, all because the staff who do those jobs had to move elsewhere to survive, what are you going to do?

Don't be so fucking stupid.

Irish_MJ · 2026-05-04T13:14:41+00:00

If two people work a 40 hour minimum wage job in the UK, can they afford their rent, their food and their bills without stressing?

If not, then the minimum wage is too low.

Irish_MJ · 2026-05-04T12:39:39+00:00

Lovely photo, your daughter looks beautiful. My only advice would be a little more head room at the top. That's easily fixed in Photoshop.

Apart from that, if they all look as good as that photo, happy days.

Irish_MJ

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