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Cork Ireland Photos Urban

Kingfisher Mural

Kingfisher Mural

The kingfisher mural on St. Paul’s Avenue is a very striking painting that maybe not many people have appreciated. It’s painted on the side of a house that is the entrance to a busy car park, without a pavement opposite so there isn’t that much foot traffic. What traffic there is, is made up of drivers navigating 3 narrow lanes who certainly aren’t looking up to admire this gorgeous painting by Curtis Hylton.

I was surprised to learn that the mural was completed in 2019. I imagined it was newer but then, there probably weren’t many murals painted in 2020. Mick wrote about the mural here where you can find more details about it.

Aperture ƒ/8
Camera ILCE-7M3
Focal length 16mm
ISO 125
Shutter speed 1/200s
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Cork Ireland Photos Urban

The site of the Elysian

The site of the Elysian

The Elysian now stands where this large empty space was in 2005. There used to be a post office there, but unfortunately I never got a photo of it before it was demolished. Anyone?

Off in the distance you can see the chimneys of old industries that are now long gone.

Aperture ƒ/6.3
Camera Canon EOS 20D
Focal length 18mm
ISO 100
Shutter speed 1/125s
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Cork Ireland Photos Urban

Three Spires of Cork City

Three Spires of Cork City

Holy Trinity Church, St. Nicholas Church, and St. Fin Barre’s Cathedral in one photo from October 2005. Also included if you look carefully are the College of Commerce, the now demolished tax office on Sullivan’s Quay and off in the distance the County Hall.

Aperture ƒ/8
Camera Canon EOS 20D
Focal length 125mm
ISO 100
Shutter speed 1/250s
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Photos Street Urban

The Tritons’ Fountain in Valetta

Tritons' Fountain

The fabulous Tritons’ Fountain in Valetta, Malta. The fountain was built between 1952 and 1959. I’m glad I saw it after it was restored in 2018. It seems to have had an interesting life if the Wikipedia page is to be believed.

Aperture ƒ/8
Camera ILCE-7M3
Focal length 26mm
ISO 100
Shutter speed 3.2s
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Photography Photos Urban

La Farola de Málaga

La Farola de Málaga

This imposing lighthouse sits at the mouth of Malaga harbour. It was built in 1817, damaged by earthquakes and the Spanish civil war and is operating automatically since 1993.

Aperture ƒ/4
Camera ILCE-7M3
Focal length 16mm
ISO 100
Shutter speed 1/2000s
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Black and White People Photography Photos Street Urban

Street Portrait in Malaga

Street Portrait in Malaga

An artist draws an audience as he works on a portrait. Malaga, October 2018.

Aperture ƒ/4
Camera ILCE-7M3
Focal length 28mm
ISO 640
Shutter speed 1/500s
Categories
Black and White People Photography Photos Street Urban

M Shed Cranes Reach for the Sky

M Shed Cranes Reach for the Sky

The cranes on the quays outside the M Shed in Bristol reach for the sky in this photo from 2017.

Aperture ƒ/8
Camera Canon EOS 6D
Focal length 17mm
ISO 100
Shutter speed 1/400s
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Cork Ireland Photography Photos Street Urban

The old tax office on Sullivan’s Quay

The old tax office on Sullivan's Quay

Was anyone unhappy to see this building demolished? It’s a shame the site is still unused.

Aperture ƒ/8
Camera Canon EOS 6D
Focal length 17mm
ISO 100
Shutter speed 1/200s
Categories
Black and White Northern Ireland Photography Photos Urban

The Harland and Wolff Shipyard

The Harland and Wolff Shipyard

The Harland and Wolff Shipyard lies next to the Titanic Belfast visitor experience. If you get the bus there, look through the fence when you’re waiting on the bus back and you’ll see this.

Aperture ƒ/8
Camera ILCE-7M3
Focal length 28mm
ISO 100
Shutter speed 1/640s
Categories
Black and White Cork Ireland People Photography Photos Street Urban

On your bike on St. Patrick’s Day!

On your bike on St. Patrick's Day!

Lots of happy faces in Blarney during the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in 2016.

Aperture ƒ/8
Camera Canon EOS 6D
Focal length 24mm
ISO 125
Shutter speed 1/125s
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Black and White Cork Ireland People Photography Photos Street Urban

A moment to yourself

A moment to yourself

In front of Brown Thomas, St. Patrick Street, Cork. December 2020.

Aperture ƒ/3.5
Camera ILCE-7M3
Focal length 24mm
ISO 640
Shutter speed 1/500s
Categories
Black and White Cork Ireland People Photography Photos Street Urban

The Dogs of Cork

The Dogs of Cork

The Dogs of Cork

The Dogs of Cork

Dogs and their owners (or not) in Cork City.

Aperture ƒ/8
Camera ILCE-7M3
Focal length 83mm
ISO 2000
Shutter speed 1/500s