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Capoeira Guy
Capoeira Guy This could be Graduado Popeye, an instructor in Capoeira in Cork (I never asked, but a leaflet handed to me has his name on it). He was able to jump up and forward, twist himself around mid-air and come down facing the way he had come! He was accompanied by other students of…
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Big Jumper
Big Jumper It wasn’t exactly cold, or warm either but this gentleman must have been more than a little warm wearing a big jumper like that!
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World Book Day Singer (4/4)
World Book Day Singer (4/4) Makes a statement doesn’t he? He was great fun to watch and listen to! Fourth shot in this series of World Book Day Photos.
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World Book Day Singer (3/4)
World Book Day Singer (3/4) Serenading a passer by. Some women loved it, others got a fit of the giggles and some ran away! Third shot in this series of World Book Day Photos.
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World Book Day Singer (2/4)
World Book Day Singer (2/4) “I’m a show boy” – he certainly is! Second shot in this series of World Book Day Photos.
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I’m off for two weeks
For the next two weeks posts will be automated. It’s not possible to future post photos to Flickr so I had to write a small shell script to email Flickr with my photo, a subject, and a description every night. Check out “mpack” which is the heart of the script. Hopefully I’ll upload the script…
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World Book Day Singer (1/4)
World Book Day Singer (1/4) Cork celebrated World Book Day a little late but it didn’t stop the organisers putting on a great show! This gentleman performed for the crowds outside the City Library and attempted to serenade many of the females who walked past. This is what the street entertainer in yesterday’s picture was…
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Street Entertainer Lunches
Street Entertainer Lunches A street entertainer finishes off his lunch during World Book Day in Cork a few weeks back. Wait until you see what he was looking at!
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Tom Murphy Men’s Wear
Tom Murphy Men’s Wear Dermot Fagan with a selection of waist coats We returned my wedding suit yesterday to Tom Murphy Men’s Wear and Dress Hire Service. Irish people love to complain about the shoddy service they receive when shopping but rarely do they shout about a great shopping experience when helpful and enthusiastic staff…
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Photographer’s Rights in Ireland
Digital Rights Ireland have published a post about the rights of photographers in our fair isle. It’s a detailed post that shows some of the differences between the rights a photographer might expect here and abroad. I find it troubling that the Minister for Justice says “that the private interactions of a person – even…
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A little bunny in the garden
A little bunny in the garden One of the trio of rabbits that live in and around our garden in Blarney. I may have time to post wedding photos before we go on honeymoon but it’s unlikely. You’ll have to wait! I’m going to ask a few people for permission to post photos of them…
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Cobh Flowers
Cobh Flowers Assorted flowers decorate the harbour area of Cobh. Yesterday, my wedding day, was without doubt “the best day of my life”!