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I'm 40 happily married to Andy with 2 lovely kids.
I have 2 cats.
I love animals and if I had my way I would have a houseful of them.
I live in Sligo, Ireland, although I was born in the UK (Hemel Hempstead). My parents are Irish and we moved to Sligo in 1991.
I still miss parts of the UK, its quite hard to fit in here, but I like my own company.
I've been taking photos for about two years.I love taking photos, and take everything and anything). I mostly like taking photos ot animals and nature and we are lucky to have Eagles flying just down the road from us, its a fantastic place. www.eaglesflying.com
I also love rock music (especially Magnum, Marillion, Genesis and Pink Floyd to name a few bands). My favourite band is The Feeling, very different from my usual bands, I was lucky enough to see them play live and they were amazing, I can't wait to go again.
You can find my blog on wordpress:
magnumlady.wordpress.com/
My son and daughter both take photos now and again.
Jono's photos are here:
www.flickr.com/photos/31068909@N02/
Lucys are here:
www.flickr.com/photos/14964555@N04/
I've also recently started to upload videos to youtube. Here is a slideshow of various photos of the village where I live that I have taken:
ie.youtube.com/watch?v=xD74dc9bcpU

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- The Model, Sligo 30 photos, 7 members
- FollowFriday on Flickr 861 photos, 271 members
- About Ireland 2315 photos, 195 members
- Luas: Dublin's Light Rail Transit system 311 photos, 88 members
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- Universe of Nature (P.1 / 5 GIVE)[NO People]SWEEPER ACTIVE! 75949 photos, 14800 members
- Irish Baby Child & Family Portraits 67 photos, 24 members
- week 7/52 - vintage 19 photos, 14 members
- week 5/52 - morning 19 photos, 17 members
- CupcakeFace's Sweet Shop 31 photos, 7 members
- Best of flickr pets, animals, birds, fish & insects. (P3 - A1) 4083 photos, 501 members
- Up Close, But Not Quite 5088 photos, 729 members
- For the Love of Ireland 3324 photos, 302 members
- Monday Photo Challenges and Thursday Retreads 1000 photos, 208 members
- ~ E X C L U S I V I T Y ~ (NEW MEMBERS~ ADMIN INVITE ONLY) 15614 photos, 710 members
- Making "FRIENDS" from around the World 4682 photos, 723 members
- Photos That Rock! Comment 2, New Challenge each month!! 90739 photos, 6336 members
- SAY AAAWWWWW Open Mouth Cat photo's 727 photos, 149 members
- Mmm... I like it ! {P1 & C2} NEW MEMBER ADMIN INVITE ONLY 14084 photos, 1546 members
- BARRETT'S BIRDS OF THE WORLD{POST ONE COMMENT ONE} 4941 photos, 633 members
- Wet Reflections 81291 photos, 11592 members
- Water Pumps of Ireland 170 photos, 40 members
- "Flickrs Awesome Blossoms" Post 1 Award 3 143318 photos, 10203 members
- Weather Photography 29680 photos, 3695 members
- Flickr-ING (As an Olympic Sport) Comment 2-Use Codes 24639 photos, 1638 members
- Nature-Irish Nature(No man made items to be seen) 877 photos, 95 members
- PHOTOGRAPHERS GONE WILD - POST 1/AWARD 2 (MANDATORY) 610910 photos, 33959 members
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Testimonials (6)
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Guy Wulf (Flickered on..again) says:
"What can I say about Val.....magnum_lady....other than she has an appalling taste in music.........only this...she is probably one of the most honest photographers on Flickr....she chooses her subject...points her camera...shoots and posts...no messing...no fuss....lol...her photography is a record and diary of her everyday life...of family and home, her garden, the countryside, animals..in particular donkeys....her town.....wonderful stuff....interesting stuff.....photographed from the heart.
So Val...hats off to you..as a photographer and Flickr friend.....I`m glad we`ve got to know each other.....oh and if anyone`s interested...she`s wanted by Interpol and there`s a six figure reward."30th December, 2008
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Mweelrea IRL [Catching Up] says:
"Magnum Lady was one of my first contacts and has been nothing but friendly and helpful since i first met her here on flickr. She's a top notch photographer and good friend.
Every week she uploads fantastic shots from beautiful landscapes and lakes to funny signs and animals,she never seems to run out of quality photos.
Thanks a million for all of your support!"26th August, 2008
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dave jensen photography Edinburgh says:
"I love waiting on Val's photos. She onbvioulsy has a rich canvas being in Sligo and it's clear she loves her animals and nature.
I look forward to her photos daily to see which technique and subjects she has chosen.
Particulatly like some of her derelict building shots that tell a story of times gone by.
:))"14th May, 2008
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lilmermaid2007 says:
" "I've only just started on Flickr, and I have to say you've taught me a lot about taking photos mum! I can guarantee that whoever looks at my mums photos will see that she is a fantastic photographer, I'm so jealous! I hope that after a while I'll be as good as you mum!"
Lucy :-)"2nd November, 2007
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Joe Cashin says:
"I met Magnum_lady (Val) here some time ago. I was immediatley captivated by her excellent lay out of pictures, and her friendliness.
Val is a very caring and family person, this reflects so much from the pictures of her family, her husband Andy, and children, Lucy and Jono, (who are always ready to pose for their Mum). You can see lots of pictures of their lovely home and from around the family home in The Yeats county of Sligo.
Her picture's also display some beautiful nature pictures, awesome landscapes from around the majestic Benbulben table mountain, to Queen Maeves Cairn on Knocknarea. Val has a great eye for a picture, she captures shots that others would have passed by or missed an oppertunity.
Val is very generous and takes time to visit other members pictures, and always leaves a nice positive comment.
I look forward to every new upload from Magnum_Lady and when you browse through this fantastic selection of pictures, you will want to come back every day.
Thanks for your pictures, and great friendship Val.
*-* Joe Cashin *-*"5th September, 2007
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Trusty Fotografie says:
"Magnum is one of my newer friends who has some great shots combined with some everyday life shots of her family and home. I like the combo and I look forward to watching her grow as a photographer. Thank you for your support in my photos as well. :)
Tony
web.mac.com/aknorsk"3rd June, 2007












