Category Archives: Photos

Jehovah’s Witnesses on the street

Just before I left Warsaw, I spotted these four women leaning against the wall of the stairs to the train station, and they appeared to be Jehovah’s Witnesses. You’re no doubt familiar with them as they’ve taken to the streets as well as calling to homes to spread the Word. In Poland, it appears that there are 116,307 “ministers who teach the bible” according to their website.

Anyway, now I want to watch Life of Brian…


Apertureƒ/8
CameraILCE-7RM5
Focal length24mm
ISO125
Shutter speed1/500s

Blarney Castle at sunset

Blarney Castle can be seen above the trees of the surrounding area as the sun set last Thursday evening. Blarney Photography Club took the opportunity of a lovely evening to walk around the village and nearby to photograph the area. This photo is, of course, taken from Ring Wood, off Station Road.

Did you know that membership of Blarney Photography Club is now open to all (over 18s)? The new season starts in September and the club is holding an open night on September 5th at the local secondary school. Doors open at 7:30pm. I’ll be there, as will other members of the club. The famous Beginners and Improvers Photography Course will start the following week, and the 8-week course is great value at only €75. You’ll also become a member of the club, so you’ll be welcome to our weekly meetings, outings, competitions, practical sessions and more.

Visit the Club open night web page for further details!


Apertureƒ/6.3
CameraILCE-7RM5
Focal length240mm
ISO100
Shutter speed1/50s

Chihuahuas with lights

A man walks his two chihuahuas through the centre of Valencia. The two dogs had flashing lights on them, attracting lots of attention from people walking past.

I thought it was risky having two chihuahuas off the lead in a busy city centre, but the two dogs were calm and enjoying the walk.


Apertureƒ/4
CameraILCE-7M3
Focal length35mm
ISO5000
Shutter speed1/500s

The Santa Barbara Courthouse Mural Room

The windows of the mural room look on to the benches of the room. 100 year old curtains line the windows and the walls are covered in murals.

Visiting the Mural Room in the Courthouse of Santa Barbara was a treat I was not expecting. The murals depict the history of the region, sometimes inaccurately, as they include Peter Pan, Robin Hood and Errol Flynn!


Apertureƒ/2.2
CameraGalaxy S23 Ultra
Focal length2.2mm
ISO500
Shutter speed1/30s

The train tracks of Birkenau

The train tracks of Birkenau concentration camp in Poland lead off to the front gate. The camp is only a 5 minute bus journey from Auschwitz, along a road bordered by a train track. It’s surreal passing by homes, businesses and people walking about living their lives next to these places.

Tourists gather around the building, listening to their tour guides.

A low down shot of the train tracks at Birkenau
Just before the train tracks end
Train tracks running alongside a public road between Auschwitz and Birkenau.
Train tracks running alongside the public road

Apertureƒ/8
CameraILCE-7RM5
Focal length240mm
ISO160
Shutter speed1/500s

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