Ireland V England at Croke Park Ireland played England in rugby at Croke Park yesterday, and Ireland won, 43 points to 13! This was an historic occasion. Landsowne Road, where rugby and soccer matches are normally played is being renovated. Croke Park is the headquarters of the GAA, the native Irish sports of football and [...]
2007Sun25Feb
Ireland V England at Croke Park
Filed in Advertising, Canon 20D, Cork, Grand Parade, Ireland, Photos, Sigma 10-20, Street, Urban
2007Thu22Feb
Girl reflecting on bus
Filed in Abstract, Black and White, Candid, Canon 20D, Cork, Grand Parade, Ireland, People, Photos, Reflections, Sigma 18-200, Street, Urban, VehiclesGirl reflecting on bus Waiting at the traffic lights, the camera can still see you, even if it’s not pointed in your direction. Those are the buildings of the Grand Parade in Cork behind her.
2007Sun18Feb
A kiss at Finn’s Corner
Filed in Abstract, Candid, Canon 20D, Cork, Grand Parade, Ireland, People, Photos, Sigma 10-20, Street, UrbanA kiss at O’Neills Corner A kissing couple outside Finn’s clothing store on the corner of Grand Parade and Washington Street, Cork. This was way back in August last year when temperatures were a little higher than they are now. Psychedelic colouring comes from the “soft light” plasma layer I plastered on top of the [...]
2007Mon01Jan
Your mom knows kung fuu
Filed in Canon 20D, Cork, Grand Parade, Ireland, Photos, Sigma 10-20, Signs, Street, UrbanYour mom knows kung fuu I’ve been bursting to tell everyone for the last few months that in 2007 I will become a father! Jacinta, my wife, is pregnant and she’s due in the middle of April! We’re very excited about it but also nervous. We don’t want to know or care if the baby [...]
2006Tue12Dec
Oh those lines!
Filed in Architecture, Black and White, Candid, Canon 20D, Cork, Grand Parade, Ireland, People, Photos, Sigma 10-20, Street, UrbanOh those lines! Pedestrians gather at the traffic lights on Grand Parade and wait to cross a busy city-center street. Yes I got a few funny looks as I crouched down with my camera but I’m used to it by now! This was a construction site a few months ago but work is progressing well [...]
2006Sun08Oct
Lady at the lights
Filed in Architecture, Black and White, Candid, Cork, Grand Parade, Ireland, People, Photos, Sigma 10-20, Street, Urban, Vehicles, Washington StreetLady at the lights If looks could kill! I don’t know who she was looking at but she doesn’t look happy! Pictured on the corner of Washington Street and Grand Parade a few days ago while we waited for the traffic lights to change. Finn’s Corner, a sports clothes shop, has been on that corner [...]
2006Fri14Jul
The Grand Parade Construction Site
Filed in Architecture, Black and White, Cork, Grand Parade, Ireland, Landscape, Photos, Sigma 10-20, Street, UrbanThe Grand Parade Construction SIte Another view down the Grand Parade and a look at the construction site that takes up most of the street! Well known shop fronts such as the Singer Sewing Centre are visible in the background. In sharp contrast, the new Soho bar and restaurant is right next to it. It’s [...]
2006Tue27Jun
Cone and Barrow
Filed in Black and White, Cork, Grand Parade, Ireland, People, Photos, Sigma 10-20, Street, UrbanCone and Barrow A workman lifts his wheelbarrow on Grand Parade, Cork a few weeks back. No more Fred photos yet, I’ve been way too busy, and we’re headed to the Spiegeltent tonight to see Mick Flannery so tomorrow will be another street shot!
2006Fri23Jun
De-construction on Grand Parade
Filed in Architecture, Black and White, Candid, Cork, Grand Parade, Ireland, Landscape, People, Photos, Sigma 10-20, Sky, Street, UrbanDe-construction on Grand Parade The construction site that is the Grand Parade right now but it will soon look like Patrick’s Street with broad pavements, paving and those flag bearing poles that are so prominent on our main thoroughfare. No Fred photos today, I haven’t had time to work on any. Expect more next week!
2006Sat20May
Sausage Seller
Filed in Candid, Cork, Festivals, Food, Grand Parade, Ireland, People, PhotosSausage Seller We bought 2 hot dogs here and enjoyed them in the Peace Park where..
