I was warned to be careful in going up to Cahirmee Horse Fair in Buttevant, armed with a camera and a couple of lenses. I needn’t have worried at all, along with the ‘Fair Girl‘ there were others asking for their images to be recorded and all were good craic and enjoying the fair. It’s like with anyone, treat them with a bit of respect ……..
The first picture shows a group of four horse traders that I chatted to and wanted their group picture taken. If you are looking at this and are one of the four, thank you so much.
In the second picture which I have entitled ‘The Pinky Ring’ this youth was shouting for his photo to be taken as he trotted down on this rather undersized pony. It’s a pity the shadows were so strong. At first I was reluctant to put this picture on the blog, due to its stereotype image, but then it was the pose that he struck, that he wanted to express. Like all these subjects he was excellent.
Meticulous Mick 
Captured some real charm and emotion in these photos-makes them really come alive. Great work
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Thanks, the bunch of four friends were obviously out to enjoy themselves. MM 🍀
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Brilliant MM.
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Cheers Vicki, hopefully you get a taste of the day. MM
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Wonderful stuff.
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The fair was a great experience and I will be looking to return next year. Will also be looking out for other minor local events. Keep an eye open and thanks for re-blogging. MM
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Reblogged this on Oyia Brown.
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Superb Mick – it is not just about pointing a camera in the right direction, it is also about having the charm to put people at ease and it is obvious you have that skill. Both pictures are a delight.
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Thanks Northumbrian Light, certainly had a good chin wag with the group of four. I think they were hoping it was a polaroid camera with instant print….MM
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Your photo of the four cheerful folks this morning has brought a smile to my face. Thanks. They really do look like they are enjoying themselves!
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They certainly were. It’s one of those occasions where people return year after year and maybe they see each other once a year at the fair, or maybe they all live near each other and simply came to have craic and sell a few ponies. I was there in the morning, I’d say there were some sights by evening time. MM
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