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Ireland based Unit Stills Photographer Capturing the essence of stories in single frames for Irish Films and Episodics Father · Husband · Animal Advocate · Ally · Progressive · US Expat UnitStillsPhotographer.com DanielGeesen.com #Vegan #IrishFilmmaker

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Daniel Geesen @danielgeesen.com · Jan 22

Brian Matthews-Murphy in “Perdu”

Unit Stills Photography is my passion and I've been delighted to work on this Irish episodic. Nordic noir vibe but set in Ireland!

Directed by John McNally
Written by Paul Flynn
A NoWiFi and Fear Dearg Films production

#FilmSky #IrishFilm #Ireland 🎥 🎬

Irish actor Brian Matthews-Murphy in character as "Reilly" a seasoned but weary detective. The shallow depth of field draws our attention to Reilly's face. A serious looking man with a full beard, Reilly raises an eyebrow and looks to the right of frame surveying the scene with a thoughtful expression.

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Emily Mark-FitzGerald @emilymfg.bsky.social · 10h

#NOKINGS Dublin! Brilliant turnout at US Embassy 🇺🇸🇮🇪

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Daniel Geesen @danielgeesen.com · 10h

Throwback to a magical night in Skerries when we were treated to a stunning display of Strong Thermal Emission Velocity Enhancement.

#BlueSkyArtShow #Vertical #photography #Skerries #Ireland #aurora #steve #northernlights #auroraborealis #landscape #astrophotography

A serene night sky over calm coastal waters, illuminated by a vivid ribbon of pink and magenta light known as STEVE. The auroral arc rises vertically through a field of stars, mingling with drifting clouds and the faint green shimmer of the northern lights on the horizon. The scene feels otherworldly; celestial color painted across the stillness of sea and sky.

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Daniel Geesen @danielgeesen.com · 10h

The recently restored Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.

#BlueSkyArtShow #Vertical #photography #Paris

Vertical wide shot inside the newly restored Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. The camera gazes upward through soaring stone arches and ribbed vaults that stretch upward in soft golden light. Warm chandeliers glow along the nave, and stained-glass windows softly diffuse hued light across pale stone. Below, visitors gather in reverent quiet beneath the vast, luminous ceiling.

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Daniel Geesen @danielgeesen.com · 11h

Represent! 💪🐸🚫👑

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emptywheel @emptywheel.bsky.social · 11h

The frogs have spawned!

Dublin represent! #NoKings

The NoKings protest in front of the US Embassy in Dublin. There are four frogs and a chicken.

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Daniel Geesen @danielgeesen.com · 5d

Delighted to hear that one of my BTS stills from “In the Opinion of the Censor” has been chosen as a Finalist for Best Cinematic Image at Waterford International Film Festival.

John Kelleher's “In the Opinion of the Censor” is a fascinating documentary on the history of film censorship in Ireland.

In the photo John Kelleher, Ireland's last ever Film Censor and first ever Director of Film Classification takes center frame in the historic Stella Cinema in Rathmines, surrounded by members of his crew left-to-right; AC Donnagh Fitzpatrick, Co-Producer David Power, Co-Writer and Director Andrew Gallimore, and DoP Kevin Minogue.

Laurels for Finalist in the Best Cinematic Image category of the 19th edition of Waterford International Film Festival. WIFF 2025 will have live events on the 15th and 16th of November and online events continuing until the 22nd. The overall winners will be announced on the 16th.

Daniel Geesen @danielgeesen.com · 7d

Writer/Director Denis McArdle on the set of “The Light Within: An Irish Quaker Story”

#BlueSkyArtShow #Glow #Photography #UnitStillsPhotography #IrishFilm #UnitStill #BTS #BTSphotography #filmsky #🎬 🎥 📽️ 🍿

Unit stills portrait of writer and director Denis McArdle on the set of The Light Within, bathed in a soft, golden backlight. The warm glow of the sun wraps around him, catching in his hair and glasses, while the shallow depth of field melts the background into creamy bokeh. A delicate lens flare arcs across the frame, adding an ethereal shimmer to the moment. His smile is gentle and reflective. An artist at ease within the light of his own creation.

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Connolly for President @catherinegalway.bsky.social · 24d

"The Campaign Launch was overwhelming in the best sense of the word.

To see the left come together, share a stage, and unite behind our campaign was so inspiring.

To see a room full of people passionate about the vision of this campaign was inspiring."

Photo of Catherine Connolly with Mary Lou McDonald and Holly Cairns

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Daniel Geesen @danielgeesen.com · 25d

Meanwhile in Ireland no fewer than FIVE left wing parties have united behind one presidential candidate (while the Trump/Musk endorsed candidate was so unpopular he couldn't even make it on the ballot). A truly inspiring campaign launch event! #UnitedLeft #Politics #BlueCrew #CatherineConnolly

Irish Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly stands front and center with a gentle smile while Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns and Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald hold her hands high in the error in celebration of their united backing for Catherine's run for the presidency of Ireland. Other party leaders and politicians, media and crowd are blurred at the edge of frame as the women stand on stage at Catherine Connolly's campaign launch event.

Catherine Connolly's campaign launch event, the MC stands at the podium while a row of chairs is filled from left to right with; People Before Profit representative Paul Murphy TD, Independent Senator Eileen Flynn, Social Democrats Leader Holly Cairns TD, Irish Presidential Candidate Catherine Connolly TD, Sinn Fein President Mary Lou McDonald TD, Labour Party representative Marie Sherlock TD, and Green Party Leader Rodric O'Gorman. The screen behind them is green with Celtic flair and carries a simple message; Connolly for President.

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Daniel Geesen @danielgeesen.com · Sep 6

Faery Face Painting 🧚‍♂️🎨🖌️

A little series of images captured during Féile Vegan

#BlueSkyArtShow #Summer #Vegan #Ireland

A colourful, bright, and cheerful photo that exudes summer and childhood whimsy. We see parts of three people, but no faces; instead the focus is on a hand dipping a paintbrush into a vibrant palette of face paint. The arm, adorned with a cute rat tattoo, stretches into the frame from the top left, creating a strong diagonal that draws attention to the paintbrush. On the left side of the frame we see just a hint of the artists wardrobe as a toutou spills into frame. Two figures, blurry in the background with their faces out of frame are clearly excited children waiting for their turn under the artist's brush.

Here we see the faery-face-painting artist herself; a girl with pointy Fae ears, a short pixie cut with bright red fringe framing her face which is fixed in concentration and itself decorated in a festive motif. Her gaze is fixed on her brush as she delicately applies paint to her first customer over whose shoulder we are looking. The fairy artist is wearing sparkly clothes and bohemian jewellery. And of course she has fairy wings, because she is a fairy.

A wider shot where we finally see the fairy artist in her entirety, as well as her first customer who sits perfectly still during her transformation. The two figures sit across from eachother on wooden benches as the fairy leans across the space to do her work. The two figures are under the canopy of a large festive tent, the background is a large green and tall oak trees.

Daniel Geesen @danielgeesen.com · Aug 30

Féile Vegan 🌱🎶🏕️

It's been a minute, Bluesky! I noticed the theme for today's #BlueSkyArtShow is #Shiny and had a peak through my recent delivery of hundreds of photos I delivered to the amazing organisers of #FéileVegan - Ireland's first every fully vegan festival! - This one felt pretty shiny 😁✨

A vegan fesival-goer walking towards camera, away from the dancing crowd and glowing stage in the background. Her face is alight with a huge smile as she places a pair of red-tinted glasses with shiny crystals covering the frames with her right hand. She is dressed in colourful garb of many patterns, including a fluffy black jacket with silver detail of glittering stars and ringed planets. In her left hand is a blue and yellow can of "All About" kombucha.

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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · Jun 22

illegal war started by a man constitutionally ineligible to be president

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Daniel Geesen @danielgeesen.com · Jun 10

A great article from @filmireland.bsky.social by Dev Murray on one of my favourite directors to work with; Denis McArdle.

Always a joy to see my stills put to good use use! Big thanks to @creagh.bsky.social and Film Ireland for the photo credits!

filmireland.net/2025/06/09/a...

Behind the scenes on the set of The Light Within. Director Denis McArdle gestures mid-discussion with Director of Photography David C. Lynch, both standing in a haze of set lighting. Cast members in period costume sit on wooden pews of a historic Quaker meeting house, lit by dramatic beams of light from a window. The mood is thoughtful, hushed, and cinematic.

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Daniel Geesen @danielgeesen.com · May 30

Congratulations!

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Jason D. Smith @smithers-77fl.bsky.social · Apr 2

This Is Not a Drill: Trump’s Day-One Order Sets the Stage for Martial Law

This next piece was written by Tony Pentimalli, who is a political analyst and commentator fighting for democracy, economic justice, and social equity. He's known for his hardcore criticism of the US government and his…

This Is Not a Drill: Trump’s Day-One Order Sets the Stage for Martial Law

This next piece was written by Tony Pentimalli, who is a political analyst and commentator fighting for democracy, economic justice, and social equity. He's known for his hardcore criticism of the US government and his realist stance. This piece looks at what many of us have been fearing will happen soon- that Donald Trump will instill a dictatorship as early as this month.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · Mar 25

If Trump can disappear green card holders for protesting war, he can disappear you.

If he can disappear visa holders for criticizing him, he can disappear you.

If he can disappear asylum seekers for tattoos, he can disappear you.

We must speak out now — before there is no one left to speak out.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · Mar 20

Remember: Almost all of us are the descendants of immigrants who fled persecution, or were brought to America under duress, or sought better lives for themselves and their descendants.

Politicians who stoke fear and hatred over immigration want you to forget this.

Do not.

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Eoghan Daltun 🌍 @irishrainforest.bsky.social · Mar 20

Today, March 20th, is Rewilding Day. To celebrate, a couple of wild Irish Atlantic rainforest images.

Rewilding isn't just the means by which nature loss is reversed: it's how we can reconnect with the natural world, and each other.

But Ireland is way behind: let's catch up! 🌍

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Daniel Geesen @danielgeesen.com · Mar 16

Thanks for the updated intel!

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Jewish Voice for Peace @jvp.bsky.social · Mar 14

Last night the Jewish holiday of Purim began, where we celebrate and honor the courage it takes to resist state violence and empire. We stand in solidarity with Palestinians who face increased violence on Purim, while already enduring the Israeli government’s genocide and occupation.

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Daniel Geesen @danielgeesen.com · Mar 15

🤣 same

Daniel Geesen @danielgeesen.com · Mar 15

My President 💚☘️

Tony - Pod Guy - Groves @tonygroves.bsky.social · Mar 15

“If we accept that war is inevitable, that inequality is inevitable, that environmental destruction is a necessary cost of progress, then we abandon the possibilities of transformation..”

President Michael D Higgins

What’ll we do without him?

Daniel Geesen @danielgeesen.com · Mar 15

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Daniel Geesen @danielgeesen.com · Mar 13

They're so good! There was a rumour on the streets Aldi had them reduced to €.50 ...I consider it both a blessing and a curse that I missed that.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · Mar 4

Bernie is right. No more playing dead. No more running to the center.

Sincerely,

Someone who has watched you do this after every election loss the past 50 years.

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