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  • The Istanbul Skyline

    This is part of the Asian side of Istanbul in Turkey. My first time in Asia too, even if I only ventured a few kilometres in!

    Our guide said they’re trying to encourage more people to live on this side of the city, but from what I could see, it stretched on almost to distant hills and I wondered how big a city could be.

    Cats? I’ve loads of cat photos. I think they’ll need their own “Cats of Istanbul” tag on here!


    Apertureƒ/8
    CameraILCE-7RM5
    Focal length122mm
    ISO100
    Shutter speed1/500s

  • Scooter Delivery Through Historic Streets

    We were walking up a narrow street near the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul when I heard a bell of a scooter ring out. The crowds parted and a young man on a scooter with a foot on heavy looking bags zipped past at speed!

    I can’t imagine that was a smooth ride on those cobbles…


    Apertureƒ/4
    CameraILCE-7RM5
    Focal length16mm
    ISO1600
    Shutter speed1/500s

  • 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.


    Apertureƒ/2.2
    CameraGalaxy S23 Ultra
    Focal length2.2mm
    ISO50
    Shutter speed1/2900s

  • 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!


    Apertureƒ/2.8
    CameraILCE-7RM5
    Focal length24mm
    ISO160
    Shutter speed1/500s

  • 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.


    Apertureƒ/2.5
    CameraCYBERSHOT
    Focal length9.7mm
    ISO100
    Shutter speed1/125s

  • 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.


    Apertureƒ/2
    CameraCYBERSHOT
    Focal length9.7mm
    ISO100
    Shutter speed1/100s

  • 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!


    Apertureƒ/8
    CameraCYBERSHOT
    Focal length18.5mm
    ISO100
    Shutter speed4s

  • 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.


    Apertureƒ/4
    CameraCYBERSHOT
    Focal length40.8mm
    ISO100
    Shutter speed1/250s

  • 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.


    Apertureƒ/2.8
    CameraFinePix2800ZOOM
    Focal length22.4mm
    ISO100
    Shutter speed1/17s

  • 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.


    Apertureƒ/2.8
    CameraILCE-7M3
    Focal length24mm
    ISO1000
    Shutter speed1/60s

  • 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!


    Apertureƒ/4
    CameraILCE-7M3
    Focal length26mm
    ISO320
    Shutter speed1/500s

  • 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.


    Apertureƒ/6.3
    CameraILCE-7M3
    Focal length240mm
    ISO1600
    Shutter speed1/500s

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