Category Archive: Architecture

The architecture of buildings and landscapes fascinates me because of the lines and height and life that surrounds buildings and the countryside. Rolling hills of fields and hedgerows are so pleasing to the eye and a wonder of nature.

28 Aug

Castle Street in Ruins

Castle Street in Ruins

A building on Castle Street in Cork City collapsed yesterday crushing a parked car but thankfully not hurting anyone. This is the scene earlier today …

 
By Donncha O Caoimh
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19 Aug

Reflection on Half Moon Street

Reflection on Half Moon Street

Construction work on the new block on Half Moon Street, Cork nears completion and reflects the brightly lit houses on the far side of the …

 
By Donncha O Caoimh
Also posted in Black and White, Canon 40D, Cork, Ireland, Photography, Photos, Sigma 10-20, Street, Urban
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12 Aug

No Shandon Bells from Academy Street

No Shandon Bells from Academy Street

The bell tower of St. Anne’s Church in Shandon may well be one of the most recognisable sights in Cork but it’s no longer visible …

 
By Donncha O Caoimh
Also posted in Black and White, Canon 40D, Cork, Ireland, Photos, Sigma 10-20, Street, Urban
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05 Jan

Innards of the Building

Innards of the Building

The old Dunnes Stores building on Patrick’s Street in Cork is keeping it’s old style and attractive front facade. Phew. I still think it’s odd …

 
By Donncha O Caoimh
Also posted in Candid, Canon 10-22, Canon 40D, Cork, Ireland, People, Photography, Photos, Signs, Sky, St Patrick's Street, Street, Urban
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03 Jan

Gavin

Gavin

Dunnes Stores in the centre of Cork City is being rebuilt as part of a major development. This is the first in a series of …

 
By Donncha O Caoimh
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01 Jan

Murphy’s

Murphy’s

A Murphy’s Stout glass sits on a wall on the island of Cape Clear. That’s not Murphy’s in it obviously. That’d be a strange looking …

 
By Donncha O Caoimh
Also posted in Canon 10-22, Canon 40D, Cork, Ireland, Photography, Photos, Signs, Sky
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05 Dec

Chicago Spaces

Chicago Spaces

Despite being a major city, or perhaps because of it, Chicago has plenty of open spaces and broad streets. I love this shot for it’s …

 
By Donncha O Caoimh
Also posted in Black and White, Canon 18-55, Canon 20D, Chicago, Photography, Photos, United States, Urban
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28 Nov

On the Lookout

On the Lookout

A lighthouse stands guard near Baltimore in Co Cork.

 
By Donncha O Caoimh
Also posted in Canon 40D, Cork, Ireland, Landscape, Photography, Photos, Sigma 18-200
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19 Nov

Windsor Castle

Windsor Castle

Windsor Castle, as seen from the pavement outside with benches going off into the distance like a moat stopping the tourists trampling on the lawn. More …

 
By Donncha O Caoimh
Also posted in Black and White, Canon 10-22, Canon 40D, Photography, Photos, Street, United Kingdom
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09 Nov

Terminal 1 at Heathrow

Terminal 1 at Heathrow

Terminal 1 at Heathrow, just before we parked. Thanks Matt and Mary for a great few days! Matt bought himself a shiny new Sony A200 …

 
By Donncha O Caoimh
Also posted in Canon 10-22, Canon 40D, London, Look up, Photography, Photos, Signs, United Kingdom, Urban
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