The Light of Other Days is a photo book created and designed by Jim Maginn who is a photographer from Co. Armagh Northern Ireland. The book features photographs taken down the years of Irish musicians playing their instruments. They are primarily based in Ulster. It also features musicians from the United Kingdom. The photo book seems to stem from Jim's apparent love for Irish Music and also Photography. I feel that book is full of character and it captures the Irish music scene in Ulster beautifully. All of the pictures are full of atmosphere and you can get a great sense of the time when they were taken in and also the wonder.
Below is a picture which was taken in Downings Co. Donegal two years ago and for me was the highlight of the exhibition because I happen to know this man. He went to school with my grandfather in Carrigart Co. Donegal which is where they hail from and they are very good friends. He plays the guitar, fiddle and sings. I have met him many times before when I would go up to Donegal for a holiday with my family. He is a very famous man and musician in Carrigart and all over Donegal. You would see him anywhere in Donegal and especially Carrigart. His name is Paddy Cullen.