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Written August 10, 2008 in Black and White, Canon 18-55, Canon 20D, Photography, Photos, Signs, Trains, Urban
Kimball, a station on the L in Chicago. This was a station I used every day when I lived in Chicago a few years ago. I had to ride the brown line one more time when I visited the city in 2005.
I had hoped to work on some shots of today’s trip to Kinsale and Garrettstown but time was against me. Wandered one of the backstreets of the town and got some shots of the wonderful buildings there.
Written August 8, 2008 in Architecture, Black and White, Canon 10-22, Canon 20D, Cork, Grand Parade, Ireland, Photography, Photos, Urban
The National Monument, Grand Parade Cork was erected in 1906 to commemorate those who died in uprisings against the British in 1867 and 1798.
It’s one of the few parts of the Grand Parade that hasn’t changed much despite all the redevelopment of the city.
Written August 6, 2008 in Architecture, Black and White, Canon 18-55, Canon 20D, Chicago, Landscape, Photography, Photos, United States, Urban, Vehicles
Marina City in Chicago is made up of two 65 storey towers with a distinctive circular shape. I just love the look of them actually. They’re right on the river but this shot is taken from the L, probably on the Brown line after leaving Kimball which will be tomorrow’s photo!
As usual the Wikipedia page has a lot more info about Marina City including this bit about Steve McQueen:
In the movie The Hunter, “Papa” Thorson (Steve McQueen) pursues a suspect in a car chase through the Marina City parking garage. His quarry eventually loses control of his car and drives it off of a high floor of the garage into the Chicago River. This scene was later recreated for an Allstate commercial in 2006/2007.
PS. If I find the time, I’ll be taking part in Pink for October. Will has more info!
Written July 27, 2008 in Bantry, Black and White, Canon 10-22, Canon 20D, Cork, Ireland, Photography, Photos, Street, Urban
Pobal ar Aire. Community on Alert. This is (was?) a scheme designed to help neighbourhoods help themselves by volunteering to keep an eye out for trouble makers or lawlessness. The local police are then informed.
It seems to work well, these signs are dotted all around the country, but in Bantry it looks like they’re protecting their beer..
Written July 26, 2008 in Black and White, Canon 10-22, Canon 20D, Cork, English Market, Ireland, Photography, Photos, Urban
A corner shop in the English Market has a simple but effective way of shutting up shop for the day. Put a broom stick across the entrance!
The English Market is completely roofed over and locked tight at night so I guess traders feel reasonably safe with minimal security precautions. That’s what’s wonderful about the market. It’s in the centre of Cork City yet it feels like an entirely different place, like a village market with stalls.
Definitely worth a visit if you’re a tourist in Cork.
Written July 24, 2008 in Bantry, Black and White, Canon 10-22, Canon 20D, Cork, Ireland, Photography, Photos, Urban
Both Phil and Geraldine listed this blog in their “Arte y Pico” award list which gave me a warm glow because (other than the River Lee photos earlier in the week) comments have been far and few between here for quite a while.
Unfortunately I’m going to break the chain and not link to the Arte y Pico blog as it seems like nothing more than a link generating exercise by a clever blogger, or am I getting too cynical in my old age? I really do appreciate the sentiment however and listing your favourite bloggers is always a great way of showing your appreciation and starting a conversation. I have no hesitation in recommending you subscribe to both Phil and Geraldine’s blogs right this minute. They’re great photographers and you’ll enjoy their work!
This photo was taken in Bantry, Co. Cork a while back. I don’t actually recommend anyone get drunk to celebrate anything but the picture fit my buoyant mood. Can’t remember the last time I was drunk tbh. Probably before Adam was born methinks. Oh well, there goes the Irish stereotypes down the drain. I don’t even drink Guinness. I should be kicked out of the country!
Written July 21, 2008 in Black and White, Canon 10-22, Canon 20D, Cork, Houses, Ireland, Landscape, Photography, Photos, River, River Lee, Urban, Water
The River Lee in Cork shot from the Nano Nagle Bridge (erected in 1985 to commemorate Cork’s 800th birthday). Far off in the distance is Holy Trinity Church as well as Parliament Bridge. That ugly building on the right is where the IDA have their offices. What an eye sore.
Another version of this shot tomorrow. I couldn’t decide which one I liked best so I decided to post both!
Written July 16, 2008 in Black and White, Canon 10-22, Canon 20D, Cork, Douglas, Ireland, Photography, Photos, Urban
Trolleys outside Quinnsworth Tesco in Douglas last weekend. There’s such manic building going on in Douglas right now it’s a nightmare for any driver trying to get around the place. Hopefully it won’t last too much longer but they seemed to be digging up the carpark there for ages. Now it’s on to the road with bored signallers waving traffic on or stopping it as their mood dictates.
Written July 12, 2008 in Black and White, Canon 10-22, Canon 20D, Cork, Ireland, Photography, Photos
A tunnel under the railway line between Cork and Mallow that eventually ends up in “the big smoke”, Dublin (Only ever heard Dublin people refer to Dublin by that name..)
I believe the road heads to Whitechurch where we’re heading tomorrow for a meal with some Polish friends. There are great winding roads off the main Cork-Mallow dual carriageway. Lovely scenery and some unusual sights. Must rummage through some of those shots and dig out the good ones.
There’s even a Wikipedia entry for Big Smoke! Apparently several cities are known by that name: Belfast, London, Melbourne, Toronto and Vancouver. Interesting.
Written July 8, 2008 in Architecture, Bantry, Black and White, Canon 10-22, Canon 20D, Cork, Houses, Ireland, Photography, Photos, Signs, Urban
High Street in Bantry, Co. Cork is one of the main streets in the town. It was a gorgeous day when I walked around there and shot this high contrast photo on one of it’s corners.
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