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Back to the Castle Retro Festival

The Strictly Cash tribute band on stage. a double bass player and drummer in the background while the singer plays his guitar and sings

Today we were treated to no less than 3 fabulous acts at the Back to the Castle Retro Festival at Mallow Castle in Co Cork.

In order of appearance were Strictly Cash (Johnny Cash), Classic Beatles (Beatles), and Glory Days (Bruce Springsteen).

The day was glorious, with the sun shining from a sky mostly devoid of clouds until later. In fact, it got so warm, I ran to the shade of nearby trees!

The music was great, the atmosphere relaxed with people of all ages gathered to listen. It was a really nice way to spend an afternoon.

Aperture	ƒ/1.8
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	75mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	1/400s

A mural on Tucky Street

A brightly coloured mural showing a man running, a woman reading and Shandon Bells. A light is visible and a pub sign for Murphy's Stout

Behind a closed gate, you’ll find a lovely mural on a wall in Tucky Street. Look more closely at the pillars beneath it, and you’ll see they belonged to the library a long time ago!

Aperture	ƒ/8
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	75mm
ISO	4000
Shutter speed	1/500s

No bikes for the rich

In the window of a tax consultants office, who say they are "wealth advisers", there's a sign saying "No bicycle". The word "parking" is intentionally left out.

A “NO BICYCLE PARKING” sign in the window of a tax consultants, warns young people they shouldn’t lock their bikes to the railing outside.

Actually understandable, as there’s a school next door..

Aperture	ƒ/4
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	75mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	1/500s

Cork City Skyline

Instantly recognisable to anyone in Cork. Shandon Bells rises above the rooftops.

Aperture	ƒ/8
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	150mm
ISO	2000
Shutter speed	1/320s

Qween rocked Cobh on Sunday night, the last night of the Cobh People’s Regatta 2023. They’re an outstanding Queen tribute band, and they played all the hits, and soon had everyone singing along, dancing and cheering to the music. A short break in the middle of the set was required for the fireworks at 10pm, but the music started up shortly afterwards to the delight of everyone around.

Alas, I had to leave then. I was up early the next morning, but I can’t wait to see them play again!

Aperture	ƒ/5
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	58mm
ISO	5000
Shutter speed	1/500s

The fireworks of Cobh People’s Regatta 2023

The Cobh People’s Regatta took place last weekend and the town was hopping. We enjoyed the live music, getting up close to the stage to watch Qween rock the place.

Shortly after 10pm, the fireworks went off, and we rushed over to the water’s edge by the pier to watch the spectacle.

I didn’t have time to set up my camera, tripod and remote release, so I watched the fireworks for a few moments, enjoying myself. Not content with being a passive watcher, I decided to have a go at shooting them handheld.

The exposure time couldn’t be too long, or the photo would be very shaky, and the sensor had to be sensitive enough to capture the light of the explosions in the sky. I decided on the following settings:

0.5 to 1 second exposure.
f/4 to f/6.3 aperture, depending on zoom.
ISO 400 ensures the sensor picks up the light.

The fireworks were only just offshore, so maybe 200m away from me, and I found these settings worked really well! I kept one eye open and that helped me see what the camera was capturing and see what was about to happen. I shot handheld, so I was able to adapt more quickly to low or high fireworks and I really enjoyed the illumination!

Aperture	ƒ/6.3
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	128mm
ISO	400
Shutter speed	1/2s

The Eiffel Tower at Sunset

The Eiffel Tower in Paris at sunset a few days ago. Crowds throng the garden looking towards the tower waiting for the light show at 10pm

The Eiffel Tower garden is thronged with people watching the sun set behind the massive structure. The sky was clear and it was a hot night. People were sitting in almost every available space waiting for the light show that made the Tower sparkle on the hour.

Aperture	ƒ/8
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	31mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	1/8s

The Red Ger

The text "GER" from the name "SINGER", a garment alternation centre in the middle of Cork City.

The text “GER” from the name “SINGER”, a garment alteration centre in the middle of Cork City.

Aperture	ƒ/8
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	75mm
ISO	5000
Shutter speed	1/500s

Betting on the horses

A woman takes a receipt after placing a bet at a horse race. The bookie stands on a platform, with a screen and umbrella protecting him.

A woman collects a receipt after making a bet at the Dingle races last year.

Aperture	ƒ/8
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	24mm
ISO	1600
Shutter speed	1/1000s

Gougane Barra Reflections

The chapel on the island at Gougane Barra is reflected in the waters of the lake there. Bushes and trees surround it and a mountain takes up the background

The small chapel in Gougane Barra early one morning when the water of the lake there is almost motionless.

Aperture	ƒ/8
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	45mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	13s

A breakwater on a calm evening

The breakwater protecting boats in Ballycotton harbour lies in shadow as the setting sun shines down behind it.

The breakwater in Ballycotton Harbour on a calm evening recently when Blarney Photography Club visited to photograph the area.

The setting sun casts a shadow on the inside of the obstruction, but the sea is almost motionless, with barely a breeze to disturb it.

Aperture	ƒ/9
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	57mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	1/800s

A forest in the ruins

Trees grow up amid the ruins of a building. Only the walls and some foundations are left but slender trunks snake skyward to a green canopy.

Amid the solemn remnants of a once-sturdy edifice, nature reclaims its dominion as elegant trees emerge from the heart of the ruins. Time has crumbled the walls and worn away the foundations, leaving behind a hauntingly beautiful tableau. The delicate yet resilient trunks of these trees writhe upwards like sinuous dancers, their journey culminating in a verdant embrace that forms a living canopy above.

This evocative scene unfolds within the historic locale of the Gunpowder Mills in Ballincollig. Here, the convergence of human ingenuity and nature’s inexorable advance creates a poignant contrast, as the tenacious growth of the trees emerges amidst the tangible echoes of a forgotten past. The rustle of leaves in the breeze and the interplay of sunlight and shadow across the time-worn stones stir the senses, transporting the observer to a realm where time’s tapestry weaves together the threads of creation and decay.

Aperture	ƒ/8
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	16mm
ISO	400
Shutter speed	6s

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