The Mullinhassig waterfall flows in a long exposure shot, on a recent visit there with Blarney Photography Club.
| Aperture | ƒ/9 |
| Camera | ILCE-7M3 |
| Focal length | 50mm |
| ISO | 200 |
| Shutter speed | 3.2s |
Category Archives: Photos
Sky High Vantage Point
A seagull resting on a very tall pole in Dingle, Co Kerry, with the setting sun lighting up the sky in wonderful colours.
| Aperture | ƒ/6.3 |
| Camera | ILCE-7M3 |
| Focal length | 112mm |
| ISO | 1250 |
| Shutter speed | 1/125s |
Reach for the skies
Figueres, in Catalonia, Spain is where Salvador Dali was born in 1904. You’ll find the Dalí Theatre and Museum in the town and some of his statues scattered around the place. Here’s one that’s fairly close to the museum. It’s quite a surreal piece, and it was quite a sight to see it out in public.
| Aperture | ƒ/8 |
| Camera | ILCE-7M3 |
| Focal length | 16mm |
| ISO | 320 |
| Shutter speed | 1/500s |
Hang on in there
Far above the waterfall at Mullinhassig, I found small shoots and leaves growing out of a tree trunk.
| Aperture | ƒ/9 |
| Camera | ILCE-7M3 |
| Focal length | 139mm |
| ISO | 100 |
| Shutter speed | 5s |
Photos at the Conor Pass
A family stopped at the top of the Conor Pass to take photos of each other on a glorious July day in 2022.
| Aperture | ƒ/8 |
| Camera | ILCE-7M3 |
| Focal length | 35mm |
| ISO | 100 |
| Shutter speed | 1/50s |
Queuing for the train
The metro station at Monastiraki Square in Athens, Greece, is rarely quiet, and we arrived just as people were getting on the train.
| Aperture | ƒ/8 |
| Camera | ILCE-7M3 |
| Focal length | 16mm |
| ISO | 6400 |
| Shutter speed | 1/500s |
That’s a steep hill
The Old Youghal Road takes a steep dive right next to Bell’s Field, but there’s a lovely view. No wonder he stopped for a moment to admire the view on a sunny evening a few years ago.
| Aperture | ƒ/8 |
| Camera | ILCE-7M3 |
| Focal length | 157mm |
| ISO | 100 |
| Shutter speed | 1/160s |
The Rocks of Ballycotton
The rocks of Ballycotton with the sea breaking on them reduced to a fog by a long exposure photo. Ballycotton Lighthouse is visible in the background on an island a few hundred metres offshore.
I was there last night with Blarney Photography Club. A lovely evening taking photos and then a bit of a chat in a local pub.
| Aperture | ƒ/8 |
| Camera | ILCE-7RM5 |
| Focal length | 24mm |
| ISO | 320 |
| Shutter speed | 13s |
The homes of Athens
From the fifth floor of an apartment block all the eye can see is apartment after apartment block. Balconies look out from most, but it’s a crowded city.
| Aperture | ƒ/4.9 |
| Camera | Galaxy S23 Ultra |
| Focal length | 27.2mm |
| ISO | 80 |
| Shutter speed | 1/100s |
Happy Gotcha Day, Diego!
Diego, our chihuahua, came into our lives on this day many years ago. He’s a little older now, and maybe a little wiser too, especially when it comes to treats and getting cuddles.
He loves playing with toys. He has a strong fetch instinct, and he will run back and forth across the kitchen to fetch those toys for you. For at least 5 laps anyway, and then he gets tired and looks at you as if to say, “What? You expect me to get that toy again?”
Like many small dogs, Diego is very reactive. Don’t rub him. Don’t be that person who says, “It’s OK, I know dogs.” He’ll just snap at you, sorry. But, earn his confidence and trust, and he will adore you for it.
Recently, he’s slowed down a bit. A trip to the vet confirmed a bulging disc in his spine, but pain medication and taking it easy is helping him recover. He has his own buggy for longer walks, and well, he loves when we carry him up and down the stairs too.
This is Diego. He’s a tiny dog, but he’s all dog. He’s full of life.
| Aperture | ƒ/1.8 |
| Camera | SM-G998B |
| Focal length | 6.7mm |
| ISO | 50 |
| Shutter speed | 1/390s |
buzz buzz buzz
I’m not a huge fan of wasps, but these three were part of the exhibit of statues at Castlemartyr Resort in Co Cork. buzzzzz! Fly away!
| Aperture | ƒ/8 |
| Camera | ILCE-7M3 |
| Focal length | 25mm |
| ISO | 100 |
| Shutter speed | 1/1000s |
Enjoy the sun in Schull
Recently in Schull, when the sun was out and the whole world was bright and cheerful. The harbour was full of boats and people were enjoying the day.
| Aperture | ƒ/8 |
| Camera | ILCE-7M3 |
| Focal length | 42mm |
| ISO | 200 |
| Shutter speed | 1/500s |