Humans and dogs watching the Ladies Mini Marathon in Cork in September 2004.
| Aperture | ƒ/4 |
| Camera | CYBERSHOT |
| Focal length | 9.7mm |
| ISO | 100 |
| Shutter speed | 1/160s |
Author Archives: Donncha
Shopping for LEGO in Dublin
A LEGO shop opened on Grafton Street, Dublin, this year. I saw queues outside it as kids and harassed parents waited to get in.
| Aperture | ƒ/6.3 |
| Camera | ILCE-7M3 |
| Focal length | 24mm |
| ISO | 640 |
| Shutter speed | 1/500s |
Silhouette of the North Side
The steeple of St. Anne’s Church, or Shandon Bells, The North Cathedral, and street lighting on a pole with a bird on it are silhouetted by the setting sun. Steam rises from the Heineken Brewery in the foreground.
| Aperture | ƒ/4.9 |
| Camera | SM-G998B |
| Focal length | 30.6mm |
| ISO | 80 |
| Shutter speed | 1/100s |
Ming the Merciless rules 2023
No sign of Flash Gordon yet, but Ming the Merciless is in Blackpool, Cork on Berwick Lane.
| Aperture | ƒ/8 |
| Camera | ILCE-7M3 |
| Focal length | 24mm |
| ISO | 8000 |
| Shutter speed | 1/500s |
A Robin in November
A little robin looks off to the left in the grounds of Blarney Castle last November. They’re a friendly bird.
If you want more, take a look at the fabulous robin photos that BathNature is posting and follow them!
I think my Blarney Castle membership expires today. I’m uncertain if I’ll renew it as it’s expensive, and I barely used it at all in the past 12 months.
| Aperture | ƒ/6.3 |
| Camera | ILCE-7M3 |
| Focal length | 240mm |
| ISO | 10000 |
| Shutter speed | 1/250s |
Cork City Dancing Leprechaun
Two leprechauns dance on St. Patrick’s Street, Cork. Tourists and children must love them, I guess.
| Aperture | ƒ/2.2 |
| Camera | SM-G998B |
| Focal length | 2.2mm |
| ISO | 50 |
| Shutter speed | 1/2400s |
Ferris Wheel and Reflection
Henry spotted the reflection of the ferris wheel in this parked car on the Grand Parade in Cork.
| Aperture | ƒ/18 |
| Camera | ILCE-7M3 |
| Focal length | 34mm |
| ISO | 100 |
| Shutter speed | 5s |
The Cathedral and the Ferris Wheel
Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral seen in the background behind the Ferris Wheel on Grand Parade in Cork.
| Aperture | ƒ/6.3 |
| Camera | ILCE-7M3 |
| Focal length | 98mm |
| ISO | 100 |
| Shutter speed | 4s |
Chugging away at Christmas Time
At the SHARE crib on St. Patrick’s Street, Cork earlier this month. Street fundraisers for SHARE were everywhere again this month, and even had tap-and-pay machines to pay by credit card or phone.
| Aperture | ƒ/2.8 |
| Camera | ILCE-7M3 |
| Focal length | 24mm |
| ISO | 200 |
| Shutter speed | 1/500s |
The Ferris Wheel through the Crystall Ball
As seen in a previous photo of the Ferris Wheel on the Grand Parade in Cork, the crystall ball that Henry brought along was a very useful prop.
Here we are at the top of the car park looking down on the big wheel. It surrounds the crystal ball, but the wheel itself can be seen upside down in the ball.
Now I’m remembering how cold it was that evening and how I wished I’d brought my gloves. Must get fingerless gloves so I can use the camera.
| Aperture | ƒ/25 |
| Camera | ILCE-7M3 |
| Focal length | 134mm |
| ISO | 50 |
| Shutter speed | 20s |
Diego says Merry Christmas!
An old photo of Diego from a few years back when he was dressed up as Santa. He’s used to wearing coats and I think he looks adorable in this one!
| Aperture | ƒ/1.8 |
| Camera | Canon EOS 6D |
| Focal length | 50mm |
| ISO | 1600 |
| Shutter speed | 1/50s |
Seeing Double
Two for the price of one! The Ferris Wheel on Grand Parade has grown a twin!
Thanks, Henry, for the inspiration. Here is his double photo.
| Aperture | ƒ/18 |
| Camera | ILCE-7M3 |
| Focal length | 72mm |
| ISO | 100 |
| Shutter speed | 8s |