Monthly Archives: December 2008

31 Dec

Singing

Singing

One of the carol singers featured a few days ago singing her heart out on Patrick’s Street, Cork.

 
By Donncha O Caoimh
Filed under: Candid, Canon 40D, Christmas, Cork, Ireland, People, Photography, Photos, Sigma 18-200, St Patrick's Street, Street, Urban
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30 Dec

Always Asking

Always Asking

Castle Street, Cork.

 
By Donncha O Caoimh
Filed under: Candid, Canon 10-22, Canon 40D, Castle Street, Cork, Ireland, People, Photography, Photos, Street, Urban
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29 Dec

Idle Machinery

Idle Machinery

Cranes towering over Cork City sit idle as the sun sets on a late October day in 2008. I suspect this scene will become more …

 
By Donncha O Caoimh
Filed under: Black and White, Candid, Canon 10-22, Canon 40D, Cork, Ireland, Landscape, People, Photography, Photos, Street, Urban, Vehicles
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28 Dec

Fuchsia

Fuchsia

Fuchsia flowers are really difficult to photograph. You need a macro lens because the flower is so small and a regular lens has trouble focusing …

 
By Donncha O Caoimh
Filed under: Canon 40D, Cork, Flowers, Fountainstown, Ireland, Nature, Photography, Photos, Sigma 18-200
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27 Dec

Best Business Premises

Best Business Premises

A few months ago I posted a photo of General Michael Collins on the wall of the Eldon Hotel in Skibereen, Co Cork. That hotel …

 
By Donncha O Caoimh
Filed under: Canon 10-22, Canon 40D, Cork, Ireland, Photography, Photos, Signs, Urban
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26 Dec

Apt 14

Apt 14

Reserved spaces for the apartments in Blackpool Shopping Center sit idle. Some are always used but I wonder how many they sold The location is …

 
By Donncha O Caoimh
Filed under: Black and White, Blackpool, Canon 10-22, Canon 40D, Cork, Ireland, Photography, Photos, Signs
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25 Dec

Nollaig Shona Dhaoibh Go Leir

Nollaig Shona Dhaoibh Go Leir

My neighbours decorate their houses with lights and decorations at Christmas time each year. Here’s a few snapshots of their efforts. Happy Christmas! Have a great …

 
By Donncha O Caoimh
Filed under: Blarney, Canon 40D, Christmas, Cork, Ireland, Lights, Long Exposure, Night, Photography, Photos, Sigma 18-200, Urban
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24 Dec

Beamish Irish Stout

Beamish Irish Stout

Beamish Irish Stout is still on sale in Cork pubs but soon it’ll be brewed by Heineken so if you want the traditional taste, make …

 
By Donncha O Caoimh
Filed under: Canon 40D, Cork, Ireland, Photography, Photos, Sigma 18-200, Signs, Urban
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23 Dec

Who gets the free prints?

Who gets the free prints?

A few days ago I offered visitors to my blog the chance to win free prints of any of my images. I’m very happy with …

 
By Donncha O Caoimh
Filed under: Photography, Words
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23 Dec

Pentax

Pentax

Camera straps say so much about you. Mine says “Canon”. What does your strap say? Nikon? Sony? My dad used to shoot with a Pentax SLR …

 
By Donncha O Caoimh
Filed under: Candid, Canon 40D, Cork, Ireland, People, Photography, Photos, Sigma 18-200, St Patrick's Street, Street, Urban
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