Amelia McGoldrick Photography Blog

May 21

Av Charlone in HDR

It was a gloomy, cloudy day yesterday which is perfect conditions for shooting. For me, if I feel I need some peace and calm I like to wander with my camera, clear my thoughts and express myself through my art. So I found my way down Av Charlone in my hood. I had no real idea of what I wanted to shoot, just whatever came to me. I usually gravitate towards shooting people. But, on a quiet Sunday with few humans about, I found myself being pulled towards the shapes and textures of this quiet residencial street. Most of the time when I shoot I have intention, an idea of what I want to shoot. This time I had none and it was a wonderful, free feeling. After shooting I was infront of my computer working on the post production when I decided the textures needed a little boost. I don’t very often use HDR (high dynamic range), but I felt this series was begging for a little something to enhance the details that were already present. I hope you enjoy.

May 3

Book Fair

I was invited to the HUGE international book fair at La Rural cultural center on Monday. The book fair is in it’s 38th year and hundreds of thousands line up to check out a wide variety of literary offerings. From buy books in all languages to attending debates, book signings and readings. I came to support my friend Donigan Merritt and listen to him read from his novel, Blossom. I was also there early enough to catch Ian Mount reading from his novel, The Vineyard at the End of the World.

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Apr 19

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Start Ups Buenos Aires After Office

It was another great night networking with other friendly professionals at the second Start-Ups Buenos Aires After Office of 2012. Hosted by Eric Northam, the point of the event is to meet people and make connections. Mission accomplished! It was a huge turn out with loads of expats and locals mingling and lapping up the happy hour specials. Nice work, Eric!

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Jan 23

ice cream in a cup at Monte Olivia Villa Devoto Buenos Aires Argentina

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Helado!

Yes. It’s another blog about ice cream. If you haven’t heard, the ice cream in Buenos Aires is AMAZING!!!! I have been known to try a few (maybe more, maybe…). Ok, I’ve tried a lot and I blame it for my 10 pound weight gain when I first arrived almost a year ago. I firmly believe that ice cream should be eaten in bed, preferably with someone you love while watching a great TV series or movie. I’ve tried to cut back on the amount of helado I consume (usually I need to be physically restrained), but I still occasionally drop into one of the fine heladerias in the city to sample some super creamy tasty treats. My favorite (mostly because of proximity) used to be Veikko in Las Cañitas, Recently Le Cremérie, open around the corner and I gotta say, I love giant chunks of fudgy gooey-ness throughout my dulce de leche con brownie, not just casually lingering on top. So, this brings me to my next point. I didn’t think it was possible to enjoy helado as much without any chunks of goodness, whole nuts or gooey bits of dulce de leche. Well friends, it can be done!

I was hanging out with my new pal, Morgan, The Guy to Know in BA when I mentioned I was heading to Villa Devoto for a shoot. He told me I shouldn’t miss tasting Heladeria Monte Olivia’s ice cream. So on an insanely hot 40+ day we headed out. After an adventurous trek to Villa Devoto we were pretty sweaty to say the least. We met a super nice porteña named Celeste who gave us a refreshingly cold and minty drink before the shoot. Excited about our quest for helado, Celeste pointed us in the right direction to hit the plaza (square) in search of our cool treat. Being so hot that day, the only thing on our minds was getting ice cream. When we walked up to the place it didn’t look as fancy as my Las Cañitas heladerias, but upon tasting the helado it was awesome! We had nutty (without whole nuts) pistacio, insanely creamy mousse con cafe y cognac and the clear front runner, dulce de leche con banana. Not a chunk in sight, but still one of the creamiest and most flavourful helado thus far. Not to mention, Villa Devoto is a pretty cool little barrio. Bottom 2 photos by Mike Bigioni as it was just too hot for me to shoot (as you can see by the very unenthusiastic look on my face).

Dec 12

beer glasses and cheers with smiling couple

BA Expat Hub Launch Party

It’s official! BA Expat Hub, the INCLUSIVE online resource website for expatriates in Buenos Aires, is alive! Dave Rooney created BA Expat Hub when he sensed the need for an inclusive online community forum for expats, visitors and students. A place where you can speak openly, advertise your business, find resources and communicate directly with other expats and travelers to help you with your adventure in this monstrous city.

The launch party was celebrated at Magdalena’s Party and was a huge success. Here are the pics to prove it! Head over to BAexpathub’s Facebook page to see more snaps.

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