Chihuahuas with lights

A man walks his two chihuahuas through the centre of Valencia. The two dogs had flashing lights on them, attracting lots of attention from people walking past.

I thought it was risky having two chihuahuas off the lead in a busy city centre, but the two dogs were calm and enjoying the walk.


Apertureƒ/4
CameraILCE-7M3
Focal length35mm
ISO5000
Shutter speed1/500s

The Santa Barbara Courthouse Mural Room

The windows of the mural room look on to the benches of the room. 100 year old curtains line the windows and the walls are covered in murals.

Visiting the Mural Room in the Courthouse of Santa Barbara was a treat I was not expecting. The murals depict the history of the region, sometimes inaccurately, as they include Peter Pan, Robin Hood and Errol Flynn!


Apertureƒ/2.2
CameraGalaxy S23 Ultra
Focal length2.2mm
ISO500
Shutter speed1/30s

The train tracks of Birkenau

The train tracks of Birkenau concentration camp in Poland lead off to the front gate. The camp is only a 5 minute bus journey from Auschwitz, along a road bordered by a train track. It’s surreal passing by homes, businesses and people walking about living their lives next to these places.

Tourists gather around the building, listening to their tour guides.

A low down shot of the train tracks at Birkenau
Just before the train tracks end
Train tracks running alongside a public road between Auschwitz and Birkenau.
Train tracks running alongside the public road

Apertureƒ/8
CameraILCE-7RM5
Focal length240mm
ISO160
Shutter speed1/500s

Hussey’s Folly caught in the light

Hussey’s Folly at the mouth of Dingle Harbour as it was caught by the rays of the sun. This was almost exactly four years ago, at the height of the Covid pandemic.

Apparently, Covid levels are just as high now and the latest strain is quite nasty too. It will always be with us. 🙁


Apertureƒ/8
CameraILCE-7M3
Focal length83mm
ISO100
Shutter speed1/125s

The Cork Pride Flag

One of the (many) highlights of the Cork Pride parade is the massive rainbow flag that accompanies the marchers through the city. It was unfurled on Grand Parade where a jubilant crowd carried it and waved it in preparation for the trip around the city. I noticed a bump in the middle, and saw the reason underneath. 🙂


Apertureƒ/8
CameraILCE-7RM5
Focal length24mm
ISO500
Shutter speed1/6400s