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Doorways through a tunnel
I looked through a gate and saw a tunnel. Doors at the end were lit up in a courtyard. Barely noticed on the main street in Cobh. Aperture ƒ/4 Camera ILCE-7M3 Focal length 18mm ISO 32000 Shutter speed 1/30s
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The homes of Corporation Buildings
Nestled in a cul-de-sac in the middle of Cork City lies this quiet street. It’s not easy to get to, being down a narrow side street, or through a pedestrian tunnel between buildings. I’ve only walked past it a few times, and I’ve posted photos of the chimneys on these houses a few times here.…
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The sun on Cobh Cathedral
The cathedral in Cobh is really impressive. It’s set on a hill overlooking the town, so when I saw the rays of the setting sun light up the front of the building, I had to record the moment in a photo. Aperture ƒ/8 Camera ILCE-7M3 Focal length 55mm ISO 125 Shutter speed 1/125s
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The ruins of Heartbreak Pier in Cobh
The remains of the pier where people boarded boats to take them to the Titanic and other ships. 123 people left Cobh here to board the Titanic that was moored off Roche’s Point, at the mouth of the harbour. In March 2018, plans were approved for an observation walkway and ticket kiosk, but thankfully they…
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Not Going Anywhere
That container isn’t going anywhere fast. Yeah, weird subject for a photo but it was to the side of a pub. I’ve seen those containers used to carry glass bottles around but this one is past that now. Aperture ƒ/1.8 Camera ILCE-7M3 Focal length 75mm ISO 2000 Shutter speed 1/500s
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Mind is like a garden
The murals and graffiti on the hoarding on Sullivan’s Quay, Cork changes all the time and the evening I shot this it bore the text, “Mind is like a garden”. You can see a mural in the background that I posted yesterday, and two women walking past. Aperture ƒ/8 Camera ILCE-7M3 Focal length 75mm ISO…
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Fiery Red Hair
The fiery, red hair of the mural on Sullivan’s Quay contrasts with the blue and dark background of the picture. I like the “no parking” sign, even if it’s distracting. I like the way the shadow of the pole and sign lies on the wall, duplicating the solid in the 2D world of the wall.…
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A Sunset ICM
The colours of a sunset captured in the sweep of an ICM photo. Dark to bright orange and a bit of dark at the bottom where the roof of a house was. I wish Adobe would use their AI to do an automated spot healing tool. My sensor needs cleaning and there were lots of…
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The source of inspiration
Sometimes it’s the simple things that inspire us, like a banana. And a yellow roadside bollard in the distance. Aperture ƒ/1.8 Camera ILCE-7M3 Focal length 75mm ISO 100 Shutter speed 1/1250s
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A blue door and textures
A blue door spotted on my travels around Cork. The building is in need of repair, like many in Cork. That wall and window have definitely seen better days. Aperture ƒ/8 Camera ILCE-7M3 Focal length 75mm ISO 6400 Shutter speed 1/500s
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Back to the Castle Retro Festival
Today we were treated to no less than 3 fabulous acts at the Back to the Castle Retro Festival at Mallow Castle in Co Cork. In order of appearance were Strictly Cash (Johnny Cash), Classic Beatles (Beatles), and Glory Days (Bruce Springsteen). The day was glorious, with the sun shining from a sky mostly devoid…
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A mural on Tucky Street
Behind a closed gate, you’ll find a lovely mural on a wall in Tucky Street. Look more closely at the pillars beneath it, and you’ll see they belonged to the library a long time ago! Aperture ƒ/8 Camera ILCE-7M3 Focal length 75mm ISO 4000 Shutter speed 1/500s