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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
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No bikes for the rich
A “NO BICYCLE PARKING” sign in the window of a tax consultants, warns young people they shouldn’t lock their bikes to the railing outside. Actually understandable, as there’s a school next door.. Aperture ƒ/4 Camera ILCE-7M3 Focal length 75mm ISO 100 Shutter speed 1/500s
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Cork City Skyline
Instantly recognisable to anyone in Cork. Shandon Bells rises above the rooftops. Aperture ƒ/8 Camera ILCE-7M3 Focal length 150mm ISO 2000 Shutter speed 1/320s
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Qween at the Regatta
Qween rocked Cobh on Sunday night, the last night of the Cobh People’s Regatta 2023. They’re an outstanding Queen tribute band, and they played all the hits, and soon had everyone singing along, dancing and cheering to the music. A short break in the middle of the set was required for the fireworks at 10pm,…
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The fireworks of Cobh People’s Regatta 2023
The Cobh People’s Regatta took place last weekend and the town was hopping. We enjoyed the live music, getting up close to the stage to watch Qween rock the place. Shortly after 10pm, the fireworks went off, and we rushed over to the water’s edge by the pier to watch the spectacle. I didn’t have…
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The Eiffel Tower at Sunset
The Eiffel Tower garden is thronged with people watching the sun set behind the massive structure. The sky was clear and it was a hot night. People were sitting in almost every available space waiting for the light show that made the Tower sparkle on the hour. Aperture ƒ/8 Camera ILCE-7M3 Focal length 31mm ISO…
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The Red Ger
The text “GER” from the name “SINGER”, a garment alteration centre in the middle of Cork City. Aperture ƒ/8 Camera ILCE-7M3 Focal length 75mm ISO 5000 Shutter speed 1/500s