Streets ahead

Shutterbug observations

Jason McGroarty is a self-trained street photographer based in Letterkenny who “started dabbling in Photoshop” after he was given a Nikon D3200 for his birthday.

His work reviews the ordinary in a new light. In Paris, A lipstick-stained wine glass conjures up a night in the French capital, while Dublin pays homage to the barfly, recalling characters McGroarty met growing up, who had "a pint on the counter, gambling chips in the hand, with the sound of horseracing on the box in the background".

His work, including London in a cup (left), is available to buy on etsy.com/ie, with prices for prints starting from €65.

Alanna Gallagher

Alanna Gallagher

Alanna Gallagher is a contributor to The Irish Times specialising in property and interiors