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Artur Sikora

@artursikora.bsky.social

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Architectural photographer, once an architect, mid-XX century modernist architecture admirer, recently more often escaping to nature, espresso addict (Ireland) www.artursikora.com /Portfolio www.darkroomservice.ie /BW processing + scanning

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Artur Sikora @artursikora.bsky.social · 1d

Haha brilliant;) cheers Mark

Artur Sikora @artursikora.bsky.social · 1d

It’s great to be back in the darkroom, leading workshops at NCAD again this year. There’s something grounding about the smell of photographic paper and chemistry — a welcome change from everyday work.

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Artur Sikora @artursikora.bsky.social · 16d

Utility building, Clontarf (2003)
De Paor Architects
© Artur Sikora

Rollei 35TE + Kodak Double X 250@800 + yellow filter

#photography #architecture #dublin #ireland #form #rollei #kodak #35mm

Artur Sikora @artursikora.bsky.social · 21d

Another one from The Mournes.
© Artur Sikora

Rollei 35TE + Kodak Double X 250@800 + yellow filter

#landscape #mountains #mournes #ireland #photography #rollei #35mm #kodak

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Artur Sikora @artursikora.bsky.social · 23d

I get it. And you are absolutely right

Artur Sikora @artursikora.bsky.social · 23d

Thank you! I often go hiking in the Mourne Mountains when I need complete solitude. There are no trees there. Maybe only in the lower parts. On the other hand, I love forests, which are not very common here. It's hard to find something in between.

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Artur Sikora @artursikora.bsky.social · 23d

The Mourne Mountains. The magic of endless open space. Silence.
©Artur Sikora

Rollei 35TE + Kodak Double X 250@800 + yellow filter

#photography #landscape #mournes #kodak #rollei #35mm #film #analogue #ireland

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Artur Sikora @artursikora.bsky.social · 29d

Killykeen Forest Park
© Artur Sikora

Rollei 35 TE + Kodak Double X 250@800 + yellow filter

#landscape #35mm #rollei #rollei35te #tessar #kodak #analogue #blackandwhite #photography

Reposted by Artur Sikora

Deborah Parkin @deborahparkin.bsky.social · 29d

A portrait of my daughter from my September is the Cruellest Month series.

A black and white photograph of a girl standing on the beach and looking out to the sea. The girl is wearing a skirt and wellies and is clasping her hands together.

Taken on a 4x5 large format camera and using instant film.

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Artur Sikora @artursikora.bsky.social · Sep 9

Walking towards Cuilcagh Mountain
© Artur Sikora

Rollei 35 TE + Kodak Double X 250@800

#Cuilcagh
#photography
#landscape
#mountains
#rollei
#35mm
#tessar
#kodak

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Artur Sikora @artursikora.bsky.social · Sep 7

Last Friday, after a long break, I returned to the forest to continue working on a project I started a year ago—'Before the Leaves Fall.' It's no secret that early autumn is the most beautiful time of the year.

#photography #landscape #ilfordphoto @ilfordphoto.com #DirectPositivePaper #largeformat

Artur Sikora @artursikora.bsky.social · Sep 2

This is the second photograph I made at Kilbarrack Cemetery a couple of days ago.
© Artur Sikora

8x10 pinhole camera
8x10 Ilford Direct Positive Paper

#photography
#pinhole
#Ilfordphoto @ilfordphoto.com
#personalportfolio

Artur Sikora @artursikora.bsky.social · Sep 1

Kilbarrack Cemetery with the ruins of a beautiful church, probably from the 13th century or perhaps even much older.
© Artur Sikora

8x10 pinhole camera
8x10 Ilford Direct Positive Paper

#photography #pinhole #Ilfordphoto #personalportfolio

Artur Sikora @artursikora.bsky.social · Aug 28

A scan viewed on a screen doesn't convey the richness and depth of a photograph. Seeing a print in person is a completely different experience. In this case, the size of the print truly makes all the difference.

Artur Sikora @artursikora.bsky.social · Aug 28

I first photographed this church over seven years ago, and I still remember how much its form, character, and details struck me.
Here is the link to my old blog post with some photographs (on blogger which I don't use anymore): artursikora.blogspot.com/2018/02/sain...

Saint Fintan's Church

a blog about photography; architecture, portraits and photographic experiments

artursikora.blogspot.com

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Artur Sikora @artursikora.bsky.social · Aug 28

Saint Fintan's church in Sutton designed by Andrew Devane (of RKD Architects), built in 1972.
© Artur Sikora

8x10 Pinhole camera
8x10 Ilford Direct Positive Paper @ilfordphoto.com

#photography #architecture #modernism #pinhole #analogue #largeformatcamera #print

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Artur Sikora @artursikora.bsky.social · Aug 28

I just collected wonderful prints, which perfectly demonstrate the true quality of the photographs presented yesterday.
#DavidMonahanPrinter #heritage #photography #archivalprints #dublin

Artur Sikora @artursikora.bsky.social · Aug 27

Thanks Hugh👍

Artur Sikora @artursikora.bsky.social · Aug 27

And a quick backstage ...

Artur Sikora @artursikora.bsky.social · Aug 27

Pumps shown above:
- Snowball Alley, Tullow
- Kilnock,
- The Harrow Cross,
- Croppy Road, Myshall

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Artur Sikora @artursikora.bsky.social · Aug 27

A few sample photograph I recently worked on. Heritage project undertaken by Carlow County Council. I'm delighted to be a part of it and can't wait for the book to be published.
© Artur Sikora

Intrepid 4x5 camera
Fujinon 180/5.6
Yellow filter
Ilford Delta 100 4x5 film @ilfordphoto.com

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Artur Sikora @artursikora.bsky.social · Aug 24

Back in Mournes… it’s been a while

#mournemountains #hiking

Artur Sikora @artursikora.bsky.social · Aug 21

On the way to Cuilcagh Mountain
© Artur Sikora

Rollei 35 TE + Kodak Double X 250@800 + yellow filter

#landscape
#kodak
#rollei35

Artur Sikora @artursikora.bsky.social · Aug 18

Cavan Burren Park
© Artur Sikora

Rollei 35 TE + Kodak Double X 250@800 + yellow filter

#landscape
#park
#photography
#35mm
#rollei

Artur Sikora @artursikora.bsky.social · Aug 15

There are places I could stay forever. Mountains are one of them...

View from Cuilcagh Mountain
© Artur Sikora

Rollei 35 TE + Kodak Double X 250@800

#Cuilcagh
#photography
#landscape
#mountains
#rollei
#35mm
#tessar
#kodak
#artursikora

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