Category: Emmet Place

Shame on Fianna Fail

“Shame on Fianna Fail!” declares a sign propped up against the wall of the Crawford Art Gallery in Emmett Place, Cork last weekend. It was left there by someone attending a protest demonstration organised by Alliance for a Better Health Service. I was handed a Socialist Party leaflet, Kathy Sinnott was there and a small crowd cheered and listened to the speakers in the light drizzle that day. I guess it’s no coincidence that Fianna Fail is the second result in a search for fail.

While working on the photo I did notice something unusual about the sign. The “on Fianna Fail” part is separate from the “Shame” section. I wonder if they have the names of all the political parties, politicians, celebrities, etc stored away in a cupboard somewhere ready to be pasted to the sign.. I jest of course. They probably only have “Fianna Fail” and “The Green Party”.

PS. Like the new “Tumblelog” type theme? It’s called Pockett. Beware if you’re unzipping it, it doesn’t create a directory!

Aperture	ƒ/3.5
Camera	Canon EOS 40D
Focal length	10mm
ISO	400
Shutter speed	1/320s

Tags Alliance for a Better Health Service, Canon 10-22, Canon 40D, Cork, Emmett Place, fianna-fail, Ireland, irishblogs, Photography, Photos, Signs, Socialist Party, Street Photography

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Three in the sky

I guess the number of high rise cranes we’ll see over our urban environment will decrease as the building industry collapses. Meanwhile there are plenty around. Here’s three I shot in the middle of Cork City from Emmett Place. At night they’re lit up which is when I shot short circuit.

Mallow Camera Club had the Photographer of the Year competition last night. I came 4th in the novice section, missing out on 3rd place by 1 point. So close!

PS. The photomeet in Dublin last weekend went very well by all accounts. There was much twittering yesterday from all concerned. You can check out photos here: toejam pool, iced-coffee, Darren Greene, Gingerpixel, Caitriona, Alexia, McAWilliams, Will Knott, 73man and finally Courtney.

Aperture	ƒ/11
Camera	Canon EOS 20D
Focal length	10mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	1/320s

Tags Black and White, Canon 10-22, Canon 20D, clouds, Cork, Cork Photos, cranes, Emmett Place, Ireland, Irish photos, irishblogs, Look up, Photos, Sky, toejam, Urban

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Luigi Malone’s Clock

Behind the bar in Luigi Malone’s Restaurant in Cork are 2 large clock faces. The bar goes around in a U shape and the other face is directly behind this one.

They’re very striking, and the first thing anyone notices when they come in the front door. This is the one facing the dining area. In the dark it practically jumps out at you!

Aperture	ƒ/4.5
Camera	Canon EOS 20D
Focal length	28mm
ISO	800
Shutter speed	1/30s

Tags Black and White, Canon 20D, clock, Cork, Cork Photos, Emmet Place, Ireland, Irish photos, irishblogs, luigi-malones, restaurant, Sigma 18-200, time

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St. Anne’s looking down on traffic

Post author By Donncha
Post date January 18, 2008
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St. Anne’s looking down on traffic

The steeple of St. Anne’s Church, or “Shandon Bells” as viewed from near the Opera House in Cork. Traffic is as usual stuck at the lights close by ..

Aperture	ƒ/9
Camera	Canon EOS 20D
Focal length	125mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	1/320s

Tags Architecture, Black and White, Canon 20D, Cork, Cork Photos, Emmet Place, Ireland, Irish photos, irishblogs, Photos, Sigma 18-200, Sky, Urban, Vehicles

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A JCB in Dunnes Stores

Dunnes Stores on Patrick Street, Cork is no more. This is the back of the front of that building which has featured a number of times on my blog.

The whole block is now gone!

Aperture	ƒ/5.6
Camera	Canon EOS 20D
Focal length	88mm
ISO	400
Shutter speed	1/500s

Tags Architecture, Canon 20D, construction-site, Cork, Cork Photos, Emmet Place, Ireland, Irish photos, irishblogs, JCB, Photos, Sigma 18-200, Signs, Urban, Vehicles

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Children on the merry-go-round

Post author By Donncha
Post date August 29, 2007
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Children on the merry-go-round

Children smile and laugh as the fairground ride goes around and around! Linda and myself spent a good few minutes shooting this ride.

I combined a long exposure and flash to capture the action and hoped to get a glimpse of a child’s smile. I think I was lucky to get this one!

Aperture	ƒ/7.1
Camera	Canon EOS 20D
Focal length	10mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	1/25s

Tags action, Black and White, Candid, Canon 20D, children, Cork, Cork Photos, Emmet Place, Funfair, Ireland, Irish photos, irishblogs, Lights, Long Exposure, People, Photos, Sigma 10-20, Street Photography, Urban

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Thomas in his buggy

Thomas, a young boy in his buggy on Patrick’s Day this year. He’s well wrapped up against the cold.

I have no idea who he is, so hopefully his name is Thomas, and that’s not some famous brand I’m not aware of.

Aperture	ƒ/5
Camera	Canon EOS 20D
Focal length	10mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	1/50s

Tags boy, buggy, Candid, Canon 20D, child, Cork, Cork Photos, Emmet Place, Ireland, Irish photos, irishblogs, maclaren, People, Photos, pram, Sigma 10-20, St. Patrick's Day, Street Photography, Urban

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Kissing on the street

A young couple hug and kiss in front of the Crawford College of Art in Cork. This was shot on St. Patrick’s Day, and the crowd behind are waiting for a face painter!

Aperture	ƒ/5.6
Camera	Canon EOS 20D
Focal length	10mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	1/60s

Tags Black and White, Candid, Canon 20D, Cork, Cork Photos, Emmet Place, hug, Ireland, Irish photos, irishblogs, kiss, Look up, love, People, Photos, Sigma 10-20, St. Patrick's Day, Street Photography, Urban

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The musical triplet

As well as an outdoor market, the good people of Cork were entertained by musicians in Emmett Place on Patrick’s Day.

Aperture	ƒ/4
Camera	Canon EOS 20D
Focal length	10mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	1/60s

Tags Barrys-Tea, Black and White, Canon 20D, Cork, Cork Photos, Emmet Place, Ireland, Irish photos, irishblogs, Music, musicians, People, Photos, Sigma 10-20, St. Patrick's Day, Street Photography, Urban

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The curious dog

While wandering about on St. Patrick’s Day this year I spotted this adorable little dog. I got a few snaps and his owner didn’t seem to mind. The doggy was more than happy at the attention and sniffed eagerly at my lens!

Aperture	ƒ/6.3
Camera	Canon EOS 20D
Focal length	10mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	1/100s

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Ban Embryo Research

At the end of August last year these signs popped up around Cork City urging people to attend meetings against embryo research. In one fell swoop they reduced a very complex issue to the simple image of a smiling baby. The poster itself does have impact however.

They needn’t worry too much in Ireland. During our tour of Cork University Maternity Hospital someone asked about freezing stem cells. If the cells could be collected and stored properly then who knows? In 50 years time when a baby born today needs a heart transplant, could a new heart be grown from their own stem cells?
It doesn’t matter, under current EU law, a hospital must reach a certain standard to be legally allowed collect the cells and store them. Unfortunately the CUMH isn’t up to that standard, and this is a brand new 75m Euro facility.

Aperture	ƒ/10
Camera	Canon EOS 20D
Focal length	10mm
ISO	200
Shutter speed	1/320s

Tags Advertising, baby, Canon 20D, Cork, Cork Photos, embryo, Emmet Place, Ireland, Irish photos, irishblogs, People, Photos, Sigma 10-20, Signs, stem-cells, Street Photography, Urban

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The shadows have it all

Sometimes it’s the shadows that are the focus of my camera rather than the people in it.

Aperture	ƒ/11
Camera	Canon EOS 20D
Focal length	18mm
ISO	200
Shutter speed	1/320s

Tags Abstract, Architecture, Black and White, Candid, Canon 20D, Cork, Cork Photos, Emmet Place, evening, Ireland, Irish photos, irishblogs, Lights, People, Photos, shadows, Sigma 18-200, Street Photography, Urban