This photo series, Steaming Irish, is part of a larger body of work we are developing – including a photobook and a documentary currently in production – exploring the people and stories behind the festival. (Photobook will be out by the end of 2025)
At this year’s Moynalty Steam Threshing Festival, we set out to capture the essence of a uniquely rural Irish tradition. From the smoke and steam of threshing machines to the crafts, colours, and characters that bring the village to life, this ongoing project is a glimpse into a community rooted in heritage and togetherness.
• Photography by: Bassel Al Khaled (
@shotbybazel )
• About the artist: Bassel Al Khaled is a resident photographer at
@negative.ie , where his work is centred on people and moments. His focus lies in capturing life as he sees it – unfiltered, honest, and deeply human. Through his lens, Bassel seeks to document not just events, but the quiet details and fleeting expressions that tell the fuller story. He brings this approach to collaborative projects that explore culture, memory, and identity, creating images that hold both intimacy and narrative weight.
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