Picture Perfect: 'It is the highest spot in the stadium and all I had for company were a few dead birds'

Tommy Dickson shares the story behind his favourite photograph.
Picture Perfect: 'It is the highest spot in the stadium and all I had for company were a few dead birds'
Mon, 25 May, 2020 - 18:39
Tommy Dickson, INPHO

Ireland's Jacob Stockdale scores a try despite the efforts of Damian McKenzie and Aaron Smith of New Zealand. Photo: INPHO/Tommy Dickson
Ireland's Jacob Stockdale scores a try despite the efforts of Damian McKenzie and Aaron Smith of New Zealand. Photo: INPHO/Tommy Dickson

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