Roscommon photographer’s image selected for major outdoor exhibition
The 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' image from David Patton.
A County Roscommon man’s photo, ‘Bridge Over Untroubled Waters’, is part of an outdoor exhibition in the 2024 Reach for the Stars astrophotography competition run by the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS).
‘Bridge Over Untroubled Waters’, taken by David Patton, from Tulsk, captures the Milky Way on Mulranny beach, County Mayo. Using his camera’s self-timer and some careful planning, the photographer was able to capture an image of himself against the backdrop of the beach and starry sky.
Mr Patton’s image is now display at DIAS headquarters at 10 Burlington Road, Dublin. The 23 top-rated images from the competition are displayed alongside Mr Patton’s. The exhibition is free to attend.
Commenting on the success of the competition, Dr. Eucharia Meehan, CEO and Registrar of DIAS said: “I would like to extend my congratulations to the winners of the competition on their spellbinding entries. Each year I am blown away by the talent and creativity of astrophotographers in Ireland. What is most important is that the images are a window into what is happening in our universe, and they can contribute to our understanding of the night sky.
“Astrophotography is about the interactions between humanity and the universe, and it can be a tool to engage the general public in science and astronomy. At DIAS, we are extremely proud of our involvement in the area of space research with initiatives like the Astronomical Observatories of Ireland, a historic partnership between DIAS – Dunsink Observatory, Armagh Observatory and Planetarium and Birr Castle Demesne. We are delighted that the Astronomical Observatories of Ireland has come on as a sponsor for this year’s competition."
The winning images are all available to view now online on www.reachforthestars.ie.
