All the parents are gone. The park is quiet. The swings and slides lie dormant and unused. An empty buggy .. Fitzgerald Park on a quiet day.
2011Tue12Jul
No Parents Left
Filed in Black and White, Canon 40D, Cork, Fitzgerald Park, Ireland, Photography, Photos, Sigma 18-200, Urban
2008Mon14Jul
Boys in the park
Filed in Candid, Canon 20D, Cork, Fitzgerald Park, Ireland, People, Photography, Photos, Sigma 18-200, Street, UrbanBoys in Fitzgerald’s Park sort of enjoying the Lord Mayor’s Picnic a few weeks ago. I saw “sort of” because of their tense expressions. Must have been the crowds!
2008Tue01Jul
Relaxing by the pond
Filed in Candid, Canon 20D, Cork, Fitzgerald Park, Ireland, Nature, People, Photography, Photos, Sigma 18-200, Urban, WaterLots of people relaxing by the pond in Fitzgerald’s Park during the Lord Mayor’s Picnic a few weeks back. We were busily walking past with a slightly tired baby. Don’t do much relaxing these days..
2008Thu26Jun
The Gentleman Clown
Filed in Black and White, Canon 20D, Cork, Fitzgerald Park, Ireland, People, Photography, Photos, Sigma 18-200Yes, yes, we’re clowning around! Here’s the tall gent from the Circo Copa demonstration in Fitzgerald’s Park a while back. I wonder if he’ll ever see this. The put on a great show that day! Thanks for all the nice comments on yesterday’s post about Michelle. They’re very much appreciated.
2008Tue24Jun
Crimson Red Flowers
Filed in Canon 20D, Cork, Fitzgerald Park, Flowers, Ireland, Nature, Photos, Sigma 10-20, UrbanGlowing red flowers captured my attention at Fitzgerald’s Park a year ago, but I was never happy with my work on this photo until recently. Now I love it. Hope you like it too!
2008Thu19Jun
I am the winner!
Filed in Canon 20D, Cork, Cork Circus, Fitzgerald Park, Ireland, People, Photos, Sigma 18-200, UrbanMore shots of members of Circo Copa who entertained the crowds at Fitzgerald’s Park on Sunday last. The man with the duster chased the female member of the group around, tickling her and was then declared the winner in some obscure but funny competition. If Adam was a few years older I’d bring him to [...]
2008Mon16Jun
The Lord Mayor’s Picnic, Cork 2008
Filed in Canon 20D, Cork, Everything, Fitzgerald Park, Ireland, People, Sigma 18-200, UrbanFitzgerald’s Park was packed yesterday for The Lord Mayor’s Picnic. I hope the following photos give you a flavour of the mayhem! I don’t think I’ve ever seen as many people in the Park!
2008Mon16Jun
Circo Copia Performance
Filed in Canon 20D, Cork, Cork Circus, Fitzgerald Park, Ireland, People, Photography, Photos, Sigma 18-200, UrbanTwo members of Circo Copia performed for adults and kids alike at Fitzgerald’s Park yesterday during the Lord Mayor’s Picnic. Have you ever seen someone balance an umbrella on his forehead and play the mandolin at the same time? I have! This crazy bunch of performers had the crowd well entertained! They’re playing in the [...]
2008Sun15Jun
Lord Mayor of Cork, Donal Counihan
Filed in Candid, Canon 20D, Cork, Fitzgerald Park, Ireland, People, Photos, Sigma 18-200, UrbanThe Lord Mayor’s Picnic in Fitzgerald’s Park, Cork was a roaring success today to judge by the number of parents and kids who congregated in the area. All the stalls did a healthy trade with lines 20 long for many hours. Here’s The Lord Mayor of Cork, Donal Counihan, as he walked about. The smoke [...]
2008Fri22Feb
Fitzgerald’s Park Bench
Filed in Canon 20D, Cork, Fitzgerald Park, Ireland, Look up, Nature, Photos, Sigma 18-200, TreesFitzgerald’s Park Bench A park bench in the lovely and picturesque Fitzgerald’s Park, Cork. Something awful happened. I went away with my family on a great weekend break on Friday and in the rush and stress I forgot to post some photos for the weekend. I’m catching up!
