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Grand Parade Motorcycles
Do you remember when the Grand Parade had motorcycle parking down the middle of the street? That was twenty years ago! See there’s no mural on the wall behind? This photo was taken on Christmas Eve 2005. Aperture ƒ/3.5 Camera Canon EOS 20D Focal length 18mm ISO 400 Shutter speed 1/800s
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Screebe Fishing Hut at Sunset
My first time visiting the famous fishing hut at Screebe in Connemara was last night, when we were blessed with an evening without even a breeze to disturb the water. Unfortunately, there was an excess of low cloud, with a cloud bank at the horizon that swallowed the sun at the horizon behind the house,…
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Killarney’s Red Deer Decoration
A stag digs up the grass to decorate his antlers in Killarney National Park a few weeks ago. Antler entanglement with vegetation is a common occurrence during the red deer rutting season and is primarily caused by a behaviour called “thrashing,” where stags violently shake their antlers against trees, shrubs, and ground vegetation. This behaviour…
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When the Dragon Roared Through Cork’s Streets
Right, so let’s talk about the absolute star of Cork’s Dragon of Shandon parade—the massive skeletal dragon that dominated the streets and created that perfect mix of ancient mythology and contemporary street theatre that defines this extraordinary event. The parade really is a spectacular event, and the dragon brings up the rear with ominous music…
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The Marionette Masters of North Main Street
Who’s pulling the strings? Aperture ƒ/5.6 Camera ILCE-7RM5 Focal length 24mm ISO 5000 Shutter speed 1/50s
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Pirates, Sea Creatures, and Cork’s Theatrical Spirit
A float with a maritime theme goes down North Main Street, Cork as part of the Dragon of Shandon parade. Aperture ƒ/5.6 Camera ILCE-7RM5 Focal length 24mm ISO 12800 Shutter speed 1/50s
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The Jellyfish Brigade of the Dragon of Shandon
It’s not often you’ll see giant jellyfish floating along North Main Street, although with the rains pummeling Cork in the last few days there may well have been floods along there. Aperture ƒ/5.6 Camera ILCE-7RM5 Focal length 24mm ISO 10000 Shutter speed 1/50s
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Dragon of Shandon’s Theatrical Showcase
A small selection of photos of the fabulous costumes and dancers at the Dragon of Shandon parade in Cork over the weekend. Aperture ƒ/5.6 Camera ILCE-7RM5 Focal length 24mm ISO 10000 Shutter speed 1/50s
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The witches and ghosts of the Dragon of Shandon
Some of the ghosts and witches at the Dragon of Shandon parade, 2025. Aperture ƒ/5 Camera ILCE-7RM5 Focal length 24mm ISO 8000 Shutter speed 1/30s
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Cork’s Halloween Parade Brings Magic to the Street
This is what Cork’s Dragon of Shandon parade does best. It transforms the streets into a moving theatrical spectacular where elaborate costumes, dedicated face paint, choreographed performances, and pure Halloween energy collide in the most brilliant way possible. Aperture ƒ/2.8 Camera ILCE-7RM5 Focal length 24mm ISO 2000 Shutter speed 1/15s
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Cork’s Halloween Spectacle in Motion
Yeah, that’s a giant demonic head they’re pushing along the North Main Street, Cork. 🙂 Aperture ƒ/2.8 Camera ILCE-7RM5 Focal length 24mm ISO 160 Shutter speed 1/3s
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Dragon of Shandon’s Spooky Crew
A few more photos of the Dragon of Shandon parade last night. I’ll spread these out over the next few days. You’ll get a proper chance to experience the fun of the night. They’ll all be visible here in the future if you’re coming across this post by itself. Aperture ƒ/5 Camera ILCE-7RM5 Focal length…