Category Archive: Black and White

Black and white photography has been around for years but it continues to be popular. I love black and white pictures because the color doesn’t distract from the light, shape and texture of the subject.

14 Jun

Polish Coal

Polish Coal

The coal industry here in Ireland has gone through a huge decline in the last 2 decade. In major urban areas only smokeless coal is …

 
By Donncha O Caoimh
Also posted in Ireland, Photography, Photos, Sigma 10-20, Street, Urban
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13 Jun

Storm clouds over Spanish Point

Storm clouds over Spanish Point

A large and ominous storm cloud blew over Spanish Point in County Clare while we visited the beach there. Thankfully it only rained a tiny …

 
By Donncha O Caoimh
Also posted in Ireland, Photography, Photos, Sigma 10-20
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06 Jun

Down, down, down the stairs

Down, down, down the stairs

Looking down the stairs in the public car park in Ennis, County Clare a few weeks ago. That was one hell of a tight car …

 
By Donncha O Caoimh
Also posted in Ireland, Photography, Photos, Sigma 10-20, Urban
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03 Jun

Dick Copithorne

Dick Copithorne

The late Dick Copithorne was Belgooly Athletic club president until his sudden death in 2003 and just outside the village is a public bench with …

 
By Donncha O Caoimh
Also posted in Cork, Ireland, Photography, Photos
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31 May

End of the Celtic Tiger

End of the Celtic Tiger

Construction. Ireland is too dependent on it but that’s old news now, but unspeakable just a year (or two) ago. Anyway, it’s the end of …

 
By Donncha O Caoimh
Also posted in Cork, Ireland, Photography, Photos, Urban
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30 May

Frozen Water

Frozen Water

Waves crashing on the beach at Couminole on Slea Head in County Kerry. Not all frozen water is cold.

 
By Donncha O Caoimh
Also posted in Ireland, Photography, Photos, Urban
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26 May

House with a sea view

House with a sea view

For sale: house with a sea view on beautiful, scenic cliffs in West Cork. Perfect starter home. No, not really. It’s only a tiny little hut …

 
By Donncha O Caoimh
Also posted in Canon 20D, Cork, Ireland, Photography, Photos
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25 May

Market Avenue

Market Avenue

Market Avenue in the centre of Cork City is a tiny little street behind An Brog pub. You know, just outside the fish section of …

 
By Donncha O Caoimh
Also posted in Canon 20D, Cork, Ireland, Photography, Photos, Sigma 10-20, Street, Urban
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23 May

David Rowell & Co

David Rowell & Co

Do you know where Daly’s Bridge in Cork is? Sure you do. If you’ve lived in Cork you’ve probably walked across it even! After one such …

 
By Donncha O Caoimh
Also posted in Canon 20D, Cork, Ireland, Photography, Photos, Sigma 10-20, Urban
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22 May

Oscar on the Shaky Bridge

Oscar on the Shaky Bridge

Oscar, our Shih Tzu, on the Shaky Bridge just outside Fitzgerald’s Park in Cork. I think he prefers solid ground!

 
By Donncha O Caoimh
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