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Under a Turkish Sky

We visited the Çamlıca Tepesi yl (Çamlıca Hill) in Istanbul last week. It’s a hill on the eastern side of the city. There is a huge Turkish flag flying from a massively tall flagpole, and you can see out over the Asian side of the city from the nearby park. The city just seems to go on and on.

Thanks, Peter, for showing me the yellow lines on the ground make for good leading lines. I’d originally shot this much closer to the taxi.

See where I took this photo on Google Maps here.

Aperture	ƒ/2.2
Camera	Galaxy S23 Ultra
Focal length	2.2mm
ISO	50
Shutter speed	1/2900s

A Splash of Colour

This is the sort of contrasts you’ll see in Cork City during the Jazz weekend. Loads of people dressed to go out for the night, surrounded by shoppers and families dressed for a late October day.

The music on the street was great!

Aperture	ƒ/2.8
Camera	ILCE-7RM5
Focal length	24mm
ISO	160
Shutter speed	1/500s

The water under our feet

This image shows a similar scene with more focus on a corner building housing a McDonald's restaurant. A crowd of people is gathered outside, and the construction zone is in the foreground with exposed pipes and materials. The building has a sign reading "Woodford, Bourne & Co." above the McDonald's.

In this image, there are several construction vehicles, including an excavator, working on the site. The area is fenced off, and there are various pipes and construction materials scattered around. Traffic is visible in the background, with cars lined up along the street.

Some people were surprised to find there was a large covered over tunnel below Grand Parade when the Cork Main Drainage Scheme dug up the road near Daunt Square in 2005. The street used to be part of the river, so I guess the water had to go somewhere, but it also highlights just how vulnerable the city is to high tides and climate change.

Aperture	ƒ/2.5
Camera	CYBERSHOT
Focal length	9.7mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	1/125s

Missing Buildings in Blackpool

The image shows a busy parking lot filled with numerous cars parked in organized rows. The cars vary in color and type, with some red, silver, and dark-colored vehicles visible. In the background, there is a construction site with machinery and equipment, as well as some residential buildings. The parking spaces are marked with white lines, and there are a few people walking near the vehicles. The scene appears to be taken from an elevated position, providing a wide view of the area.

A photo of the car park in Blackpool Shopping Centre before the rest of the buildings surrounding the area were built.

Aperture	ƒ/2
Camera	CYBERSHOT
Focal length	9.7mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	1/100s

Arco de la Victoria and lightstreaks

A large triumphal arch illuminated at night. The structure features classical architectural elements, with a prominent archway and decorative sculptures on top, including a chariot with horses. The lighting highlights the details of the arch, and there are light trails from passing vehicles on the road in front of it. Trees are visible on the sides, framing the monument.

Many, many years ago, I photographed the Arco de la Victoria (Victory Arch) in Madrid. I was quite happy to have the lights of passing traffic in the photo too!

Aperture	ƒ/8
Camera	CYBERSHOT
Focal length	18.5mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	4s

Waiting to run

A large crowd of people, with some participants wearing orange shirts. In the foreground, a person with long blonde hair and a white headband stands out. The setting appears to be an outdoor event or parade, with buildings and trees visible in the background. The atmosphere seems lively and festive.

Runners prepare to take part in the Ladies mini-marathon in Cork, 2004.

Aperture	ƒ/4
Camera	CYBERSHOT
Focal length	40.8mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	1/250s

A Chimney in silhouette

The silhouette of the roof and chimney of a house at sunset while a water reservoir is visible in the background.

Many years ago, I photographed the sunset over the North Side of Cork City, using the silhouette of a roof and chimney as a foreground.

This is so long ago that I used a 2MP Fuji, my second digital camera.

Aperture	ƒ/2.8
Camera	FinePix2800ZOOM
Focal length	22.4mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	1/17s

Floating Beauty

A jellyfish in a vibrant blue aquatic environment. The jellyfish has a translucent, umbrella-shaped bell with a greenish-yellow rim. Its tentacles and oral arms appear to be soft and frilly, with shades of white and pink. The background is a deep blue, enhancing the jellyfish's colors and details.

A translucent jellyfish swims through a tank at the Oceanogràfic de València in Spain.

Aperture	ƒ/2.8
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	24mm
ISO	1000
Shutter speed	1/60s

A mirror of a mural

A black and white photograph depicting Bishop Lucey Park. A large mural on the side of a building features a man in a suit, appearing to be painting or working on something. In front of the mural, a person is elevated on a platform, possibly working on the mural itself. The scene includes an arched stone gate with ornate ironwork. Two people are visible: one leaning against a railing and another standing nearby. The setting appears urban, with steps leading up to the area where the people are located.

What caught my eye when I saw this in front of me in Bishop Lucey Park, was the man leaning against the railing seemed to mirror the pose of the figure in the large mural on the wall.

The park itself is closed off now. This is a picture of a bygone era. Can’t wait to see the new layout of the park!

Aperture	ƒ/4
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	26mm
ISO	320
Shutter speed	1/500s

A baboon resting on ropes

A monkey sits on ropes. It appears to be grooming or inspecting its hands and feet. The monkey is in a relaxed position, with its legs bent and arms wrapped around its knees. The background is a natural setting with logs and blurred foliage, suggesting a zoo or wildlife environment. The lighting highlights the monkey's fur and facial features.

A young baboon pauses for a moment in grooming. I saw him at Bioparc Valencia in Spain last year.

Aperture	ƒ/6.3
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	240mm
ISO	1600
Shutter speed	1/500s

A street interview

An interview on Mariacka in Katowice, Poland, one evening in July.

Aperture	ƒ/4
Camera	ILCE-7RM5
Focal length	24mm
ISO	250
Shutter speed	1/500s

A Silhouette of a Sunset

The sun had just set beyond Dunmore Head, next to Coumeenoole Beach. I had arrived late, but in time to make a silhouette of the hill and catch clouds just peeping over the hill.

Aperture	ƒ/10
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	240mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	1/250s