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Thady Trá has been honing his photography skills for many years. 

We were delighted to catch Thady Trá’s solo photography exhibition, By Eye, in Gallery Asna in Clonakilty this week. His exhibition of work ‘focuses’ on daily life — captured moments which are both artistic and endearing in their portrayal of their subject. 

Thady’s take on photography? ‘I like photos that make you say “Huh!?”’ he says. Thady develops and prints all his work in the inhouse darkroom in Clonakilty Community Arts Centre, and his photos are printed on silver gelatin darkroom paper. Small prints are €60, big prints are €120. See clonarts.com.