Wind turbines dot the landscape here and there. Shot in West Cork last year.
2009Sat10Oct
Wait For Me!
Filed in Canon 40D, Cork, Ireland, Photography, Photos, Sigma 18-200, Street, UrbanA pigeon in Cork, somewhere. I’m in Quebec. It’s raining a bit but hopefully I’ll get out this morning for a look around. Luggage still hasn’t arrived, but someone rang at 2am to say it would be delivered here. Yay.
2009Fri09Oct
Wet, shiny stones
Filed in Canon 40D, Canon 50mm f1.8, Cork, Fountainstown, Ireland, Photography, Photos, SeaThe outgoing tide on Fountainstown Beach leaves behind wet stones and seaweed as it retreats. This is a long exposure shot of one second with my camera resting on one of those rocks! By the time you read this I’ll be on a plane, in the air most likely, or waiting for a connection in [...]
2009Thu08Oct
Around by St. Luke’s
Filed in Black and White, Canon 40D, Cork, Ireland, Photography, Photos, Sigma 10-20, Street, UrbanA white van rounds the corner at St. Luke’s Church at St Luke’s Cross in Cork. Taken on the photowalk a few weeks back.
2009Wed07Oct
Corned Brisket
Filed in Black and White, Canon 40D, Cork, Ireland, Photography, Photos, Sigma 10-20, UrbanOne of the many butchers in The English Market. I’ve had brisket a few times, but only ever in the USA. Doesn’t seem to be a popular cut of meat here. Taken on the World Wide Photowalk on July 18th.
2009Tue06Oct
Parked Cars on South Mall
Filed in Black and White, Canon 40D, Cork, Ireland, Photography, Photos, Sigma 18-200, South Mall, Street, Urban, VehiclesCars parked on South Mall, Cork. The financial district of the city.
2009Mon05Oct
Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Filed in Canon 40D, Cork, Ireland, Photography, Photos, Sigma 18-200, UrbanPáirc Uí Chaoimh in Blackrock, Cork. It’s named after Pádraig Ó Caoimh (no relation), “a native of Roscommon, this War of Independence veteran became secretary of the Cork County Board at 21, and he began a 35-year stint as General-Secretary of the GAA barely a decade later”(ref) Michael Jackson and U2 have both played here [...]
Photographers have a tough time negotiating with clients. Slightly NSFW speech but very funny video by Graham Trott about how to conduct yourself when offered a photo assignment. (via and here)
2009Sun04Oct
St Patrick and the Volkswagen
Filed in Canon 40D, Cork, Ireland, Photography, Photos, Sigma 18-200, UrbanA Volkswagen Beetle parked across the road from St. Patrick’s Catholic Church on the Lower Glanmire Road in Cork. The church was built in 1840. The car, not so old. Shot on the recent photowalk in the city.
2009Sat03Oct
Blarney Sunrise
Filed in Canon 40D, Cork, Ireland, Photography, Photos, Sigma 18-200, UrbanSunrise, as seen from my home office here in Blarney about 3 weeks ago. The weather was great in September. Much better than it was in August.
