I love to see colourful murals and walls around the city. They make for nice backgrounds, even if there are ugly grey drain pipes spoiling the mood.
| Aperture | ƒ/2.8 |
| Camera | ILCE-7M3 |
| Focal length | 24mm |
| ISO | 250 |
| Shutter speed | 1/500s |
Category Archives: Photos
A Kitten’s dreams
One of the cats I spotted in Istanbul was this little one, a kitten, sitting on the wall near the graveyard where so many other cats were lounging. He seems young, and his face shows he has already been in trouble, I think, with small cuts on his nose. It’s a tough life for an outdoor cat.
| Aperture | ƒ/6.3 |
| Camera | ILCE-7RM5 |
| Focal length | 132mm |
| ISO | 125 |
| Shutter speed | 1/500s |
The Night Cat
A cat we came across as we walked back to our hotel one night in Istanbul. I got the impression this cat was tough as nails. He looked back at me, but then continued to walk on, and disappeared behind a fence. Another cat came out to greet us while this one went off into the shadows.
| Aperture | ƒ/4 |
| Camera | ILCE-7RM5 |
| Focal length | 35mm |
| ISO | 12800 |
| Shutter speed | 1/100s |
It snowed this morning
It snowed for the first time this winter in Blarney. It was raining so, at least around here, the snow didn’t settle on the roads. All the snow is gone by this stage, but it’s cold out. Hopefully, the wet ground doesn’t freeze.
| Aperture | ƒ/1.8 |
| Camera | ILCE-7RM5 |
| Focal length | 75mm |
| ISO | 2500 |
| Shutter speed | 1/15s |
Snow on the road
It’s turned cold in Ireland, and we’re expecting snow overnight, but Met Éireann says there’s a 20-45% chance of snow, so it might just be another cold day tomorrow. Hopefully, it doesn’t rain and freeze.
Don’t be fooled, this image is from January 2021.
| Aperture | ƒ/2.4 |
| Camera | SM-G965F |
| Focal length | 4.3mm |
| ISO | 50 |
| Shutter speed | 1/1100s |
A man and his shop
One thing I noticed over and over again in Istanbul was men standing in front of, or in the doorway, of their shops. This gentleman was obviously enjoying the sunny afternoon.
| Aperture | ƒ/2.8 |
| Camera | ILCE-7RM5 |
| Focal length | 24mm |
| ISO | 100 |
| Shutter speed | 1/2000s |
Umbrellas in the sky
The Dimitrie Cantemir Müze Cafe in Istanbul is a colourful place to visit, but apparently you need to order something to take photos inside.
I popped my head in the door, saw two gentlemen watching me, one laughing, and took a few photos. Not a penny spent inside. The reviews on Google Maps are terrible. Nice umbrellas.
| Aperture | ƒ/8 |
| Camera | ILCE-7RM5 |
| Focal length | 24mm |
| ISO | 1600 |
| Shutter speed | 1/60s |
The Doorway Guardian
A little orange or ginger kitten stood guard just inside the tourist entrance to the grounds of the Beylerbeyi Palace in Istanbul.
| Aperture | ƒ/1.7 |
| Camera | Galaxy S23 Ultra |
| Focal length | 6.3mm |
| ISO | 12 |
| Shutter speed | 1/570s |
Whiskers Among the Tombstones
This beautiful tortoiseshell cat was sitting near the main shopping area we were visiting on this lovely sunny day in Istanbul. She was just on the edge of the graveyard that went on for some distance up the hill, keeping an eye on everyone who passed by.
| Aperture | ƒ/3.5 |
| Camera | ILCE-7RM5 |
| Focal length | 24mm |
| ISO | 800 |
| Shutter speed | 1/500s |
Feeding the Street Cat
This orange cat is living his best life. Being waited on hand and foot by the local human population of Istanbul. He was waiting for his dinner when we walked past.
| Aperture | ƒ/2.8 |
| Camera | ILCE-7RM5 |
| Focal length | 24mm |
| ISO | 100 |
| Shutter speed | 1/3200s |
Feline Wanderer on Cobblestone Paths
While wandering near the coloured houses in Istanbul, I came across a small cat staring off at something behind me. He seemed preoccupied, so I took one photo and walked on.
| Aperture | ƒ/5.6 |
| Camera | ILCE-7RM5 |
| Focal length | 24mm |
| ISO | 1600 |
| Shutter speed | 1/500s |
A Shadow Watcher
A black cat sitting in the shadows, watching the world go by, in Istanbul.
| Aperture | ƒ/4 |
| Camera | ILCE-7RM5 |
| Focal length | 38mm |
| ISO | 160 |
| Shutter speed | 1/500s |