Archive for the 'Architecture' Category
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.
Monday, January 14th, 2008 by Donncha
This was taken from Carroll’s Quay carpark almost a month ago. I love the old-style quality of the image, even if the shadow of the dish at the bottom detracts from that a bit.
Check out Stabarinde’s Christmas in Cork shots. I’m glad my photos inspire you! There are a few gorgeous night shots in that set.
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Posted in Architecture, Black and White, Canon 20D, Cork, Houses, Ireland, Photos, Sigma 18-200, Urban | 5 Comments »
Friday, January 11th, 2008 by Donncha
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Posted in Architecture, Canon 20D, Cork, Eglinton Street, Ireland, Look up, Photos, Sigma 10-20, Sky, Urban, Vehicles | 4 Comments »
Thursday, January 10th, 2008 by Donncha
Hand held, and I hoped to get a “normal” straight shot but it’s hard to crouch down while wearing a jacket and pushing a buggy so it’s lopsided. I prefer it that way!
Conversion to b/w I think brings out the descending pattern of the lights along the street although the original image wasn’t that saturated with colour to begin with.
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Look up,
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Street,
Urban
Posted in Architecture, Black and White, Canon 20D, Christmas, Cork, Ireland, Look up, Paul Street, Photos, Sigma 18-200, Sky, Street, Urban | No Comments »
Tuesday, January 1st, 2008 by Donncha
The Irish economy may be slowing down but there’s still plenty of life in the old dog yet!
Happy new year! May 2008 be even better than 2007!
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Sky,
Urban
Posted in Architecture, Canon 20D, Cork, Ireland, Landscape, Photos, Sigma 18-200, Sky, Urban | 1 Comment »
Monday, December 24th, 2007 by Donncha
I loved the reflection in the car and had to take this shot. It was hand held and I’m quite sure I pumped up the ISO quite a bit to get a half-decent shutter speed. Resizing helps to hide and smooth out the noise!
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Oliver Plunkett Street,
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Posted in Architecture, Canon 20D, Christmas, Cork, Ireland, Lights, Night, Oliver Plunkett Street, Photos, Reflections, Sigma 18-200, Urban, Vehicles | 2 Comments »
Monday, December 17th, 2007 by Donncha
This image is quite similar to another Grand Parade shot from about a month ago. This one isn’t quite as wide, and was created from one RAW image, shot after the sun had gone down.
Like yesterday’s shot of the landmarks this was also taken at the top of the Grand Parade car park!
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Sigma 18-200,
Sky,
Sun,
Urban
Posted in Architecture, Canon 20D, Cork, Grand Parade, Ireland, Landscape, Lights, Long Exposure, Night, Photos, Sigma 18-200, Sky, Sun, Urban | 3 Comments »
Sunday, December 16th, 2007 by Donncha
- The bell tower of St. Anne’s Church, or Shandon Bells as it’s commonly known as.
- The North Cathedral can be glimpsed in the background.
- Part of SS Peter & Paul’s Church off Patrick Street in the foreground, and the distinctive red brick buildings on Paul Street that used to belong to that parish. (I think it was sold? I remember seeing a sign for a solicitor on one door!)
- The large distinctive roof to the left of Shandon Bells is I believe the roof of the Firkin Crane Centre by the old Butter Market. Is it?
The day I shot this was gloomy and overcast. Thick black clouds covered the city but for a few minutes a small part was bathed in light from a sun peaking through a gap in the clouds.
This was shot from the roof of the car park on the Grand Parade.
Oh yes, I’m toying with the idea of watermarking my images. I hate seeing an image destroyed by a name written over the actual image. A false bottom border and my details there might be a good compromise. It’s simple to remove but it’s one more step for a thief to take. What do you think?
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Urban
Posted in Architecture, Canon 20D, Cork, Houses, Ireland, Photos, Sigma 18-200, Sky, Sun, Urban | 5 Comments »
Friday, December 14th, 2007 by Donncha
Many a Saturday night was spent queuing up to get in!
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Signs,
Urban
Posted in Architecture, Black and White, Canon 20D, Cork, Ireland, Night, Photos, Sigma 10-20, Signs, Urban | 3 Comments »
Wednesday, December 12th, 2007 by Donncha
This is the same site as yesterday’s shot of Dunnes Stores and the JCB, from a different angle.
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Signs,
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Tuesday, December 11th, 2007 by Donncha
The whole block is now gone!
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Signs,
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Vehicles
Posted in Architecture, Canon 20D, Cork, Emmet Place, Ireland, Photos, Sigma 18-200, Signs, Urban, Vehicles | 3 Comments »