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Malaga by Night
I was perched on the roof of my hotel in Malaga when I took this long exposure shot of Malaga at night. A few cars drove by, captured as streaks of light, and I was delighted that the Cathedral was still lit up. Aperture ƒ/8 Camera ILCE-7M3 Focal length 27mm ISO 100 Shutter speed 1.3s
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A Smoke Break in Athens
We were on our way to lunch when I spotted this gentleman sitting on a crate, chatting to a person in a newspaper kiosk. Aperture ƒ/2.8 Camera ILCE-7M3 Focal length 24mm ISO 800 Shutter speed 1/500s
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Los Gigantes Marina at sunset
The cliffs of Los Gigantes reflect the yellow light of the setting sun, while puny, tiny, boats lie moored in the harbour beneath. The size of the cliffs is astounding, easily dwarfing anything else nearby. Aperture ƒ/8 Camera ILCE-7RM5 Focal length 24mm ISO 1250 Shutter speed 1/30s
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Anchovy Symphony in Black and White
I’m not a huge fan of anchovies, but the way these fish were displayed caught my eye. The silvery fish created an almost hypnotic pattern across the vendor’s counter, their tiny bodies catching the harsh market lights in a way that demanded to be photographed. Aperture ƒ/4 Camera ILCE-7M3 Focal length 16mm ISO 200 Shutter…
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A Moment’s Pause in Málaga
Sometimes you have to stop and let humanity go past when there are too many people around. Aperture ƒ/4 Camera ILCE-7M3 Focal length 16mm ISO 320 Shutter speed 1/250s
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The Daily Commuter
While waiting for the train in Athens, I spotted a pigeon walking around the station, calm as you can imagine, as if he owned the place. A few minutes later, a train rolled in, passengers started moving, and the pigeon flew into the rafters. Observing all that he rules. Aperture ƒ/2.8 Camera ILCE-7M3 Focal length…
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The Cat in the big smoke
There’s something delightfully peculiar about finding a cat on a lead. I spotted these two characters taking a break near Camden Town in London. The scene just screamed to be photographed. The smoke caught in the sunlight and the cat’s nonchalant pose, how could I resist? It’s a candid shot, of course, and as the…
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Parking Bay Oops
Looks like someone wasn’t that careful parking here. The poor parking sign is doing an imitation of the Leaning Tower of Pisa! Happy new year to you, dear reader. I’ve been posting photos here for twenty years this year. My first image, this yellow flower, is only 700px wide, but with the advent of high-resolution…
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A visit to the Acropolis of Athens
If you visit the Acropolis in Athens, be prepared to join the crowds of other tourists visiting at the same time. There’s an insatiable interest in the area, of course, because it’s so well known. First you walk up the side of the Acropolis hill, and enjoy nice views of the city, including the Odeon…
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Disco Forest Fantasia
Exactly a month ago, I ventured out with Blarney Photography Club to see Wonderlights at Fota House. The grounds were transformed into something straight out of a cyberpunk fairy tale. This particular shot caught my eye – a grove of trees bathed in blues and magentas, with disco balls dangling from gnarled branches like some…
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Edinburgh’s Feathered Monuments
There’s something magical about Edinburgh during the golden hour, when the sun begins its descent and bathes the city in warm amber hues. I was walking along Princes Street with my colleagues after a long day of meetings when this scene stopped me in my tracks. At first glance, it might seem like just another…
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Winter’s Night at the Pub
People watching a game at Jim Cashman’s pub on Paul Street, Cork, last weekend. Aperture ƒ/2.8 Camera ILCE-7RM5 Focal length 24mm ISO 12800 Shutter speed 1/250s