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Inspiration for photography for the painting in the Walker 19 Jun 2013 | 02:44 am
I often find inspiration for photography by looking at paintings in art galleries. This one is entitled The Falling Star and it is by the painter James Hamilton Hay. There is very little visible in th...
Film-based Motivational Media Workshop 1 Jun 2013 | 12:06 am
In 2013, Aidan O’Rourke brings together the world of film and education in his unique Media Workshop, featuring his short film The Train to Funky Island and the taster film and e-novel Stargirl of the...
Eyewitness in Manchester 1997-2005 1 Jun 2013 | 12:01 am
Click to view archived site Click to view FB Page Eyewitness in Manchester, the website I produced from 1997 to 2005 is back online after a gap of several years and will be reborn as a Facebook Page. ...
Manchester Then and Now and other book projects 31 May 2013 | 11:58 pm
I have been commissioned to take ‘Now’ photographs for five books published by Anova Books: Manchester Then and Now, Manchester United Then and Now, Liverpool Then and Now, Glasgow Then and Now, Birmi...
The Manchester Mega-Photo at Urbis 31 May 2013 | 11:56 pm
The Manchester Mega-Photo was my giant photocollage which was exhibited at the Urbis museum from July 2008 to April 2009. It measured 27 feet wide by eight feet high (8m x 3m) and consisted of over 30...
One hour Back-to-Basics Course in Photography and the Camera 31 May 2013 | 11:48 pm
I deliver this mini-course as part of my photo walks, tutorials and workshops. It’s a lesson in the basic principles of photography, in particular photographic exposure. Through clear explanation and ...
Funky Island Stargirl media project 25 Mar 2013 | 02:32 pm
The Train to Funky Island and Stargirl of the Edge are stories which together form a unique and ambitious media project. Aimed at a general audience, both stories involve themes of coming of age and y...
Do you have a view over Manchester or Liverpool? Cityscape photographer seeks help 24 Mar 2013 | 10:08 pm
Do you work in an office or live in an apartment with a high level view over Manchester or Liverpool? If so, you could really help me to take exciting images of the city and get something in return as...
City Photo Walk in Manchester or Liverpool with Aidan O’Rourke photographer tutor 15 Nov 2012 | 03:40 pm
My Photographic Walking Tour is now a well-established event that has been enjoyed by scores of people from north west England and beyond. Come on a leisurely walk around the city, benefit from a phot...
Victoria Baths photography workshop – Always something new to discover 8 Oct 2012 | 02:00 am
Today Sunday 7 October 2012, I supervised the second photography workshop at Victoria Baths. Eight participants were in attendance and the session started at 10am. The main aim of the workshop is to g...
