An unlined, flawless face looks out from a window. Unrealistic expectations of perfection.
| Aperture | ƒ/8 |
| Camera | ILCE-7M3 |
| Focal length | 24mm |
| ISO | 8000 |
| Shutter speed | 1/500s |
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A tour of the 30th floor
Wander around the 30th floor of the Palace of Culture and Science in Warsaw on a nice evening, and you’ll find plenty of people enjoying the views and not a few relaxing in deck chairs in the cool evening air so high up.
Aperture ƒ/8 Camera ILCE-7RM5 Focal length 24mm ISO 12800 Shutter speed 1/500s -
The Spodek and Light Streaks
The Spodek is an arena in the city of Katowice, Poland. Several weeks ago, the band Korn played to a packed out audience, and a few days later I returned to photograph it and the passing traffic.
Aperture ƒ/10 Camera ILCE-7RM5 Focal length 94mm ISO 100 Shutter speed 8s -
Walking to the team
In Warsaw, there’s a striking mural of Polish athletes, and the first I saw of it was when this man was walking towards a stairs leading down to the open area in front of it.
The mural is sponsored by Adidas and created by Jakub Podlodowski. He has written about it on his Facebook page here.
Aperture ƒ/8 Camera ILCE-7RM5 Focal length 240mm ISO 160 Shutter speed 1/500s -
Woman in Pink
A woman in a striking pink dress attends the memorial of the Uprising in Warsaw on August 1st this year.
Aperture ƒ/3.5 Camera ILCE-7RM5 Focal length 24mm ISO 100 Shutter speed 1/1600s -
A 30th Floor Window on Warsaw
A family admire the view of Warsaw from the 30th floor of the Palace of Culture and Science.
Aperture ƒ/3.5 Camera ILCE-7RM5 Focal length 24mm ISO 100 Shutter speed 1/500s -
A little Polish Flag
As we were waiting for a train to take us to the old town of Warsaw, another train pulled up with a little Polish flag stuck in the bumper. It was August 1st, so no wonder. A pretty important day in that city because of the uprising 80 years ago.
Aperture ƒ/3.5 Camera ILCE-7RM5 Focal length 24mm ISO 100 Shutter speed 1/1000s -
Griffins stand guard in Blarney
Griffins sit at the points of the roof of the gatehouse at the main vehicle entrance to Blarney Castle. It’s a private entrance, so if you’re wondering where it is, go back towards the village from the tourist entrance and turn right across the bridge and go 20m down the road. It’s on your right and you can’t miss it.
The house sits alongside a long straight road to the grounds of the Castle.
Aperture ƒ/6.3 Camera ILCE-7RM5 Focal length 115mm ISO 250 Shutter speed 1/500s -
Jehovah’s Witnesses on the street
Just before I left Warsaw, I spotted these four women leaning against the wall of the stairs to the train station, and they appeared to be Jehovah’s Witnesses. You’re no doubt familiar with them as they’ve taken to the streets as well as calling to homes to spread the Word. In Poland, it appears that there are 116,307 “ministers who teach the bible” according to their website.
Anyway, now I want to watch Life of Brian…
Aperture ƒ/8 Camera ILCE-7RM5 Focal length 24mm ISO 125 Shutter speed 1/500s -
Sunset Clouds
A nearby tree and bushes were silhouetted against the dying light of the sun, as it had just set behind the distant hill.
Aperture ƒ/6.3 Camera ILCE-7RM5 Focal length 24mm ISO 125 Shutter speed 1/125s -
Blarney Castle at sunset
Blarney Castle can be seen above the trees of the surrounding area as the sun set last Thursday evening. Blarney Photography Club took the opportunity of a lovely evening to walk around the village and nearby to photograph the area. This photo is, of course, taken from Ring Wood, off Station Road.
Did you know that membership of Blarney Photography Club is now open to all (over 18s)? The new season starts in September and the club is holding an open night on September 5th at the local secondary school. Doors open at 7:30pm. I’ll be there, as will other members of the club. The famous Beginners and Improvers Photography Course will start the following week, and the 8-week course is great value at only €75. You’ll also become a member of the club, so you’ll be welcome to our weekly meetings, outings, competitions, practical sessions and more.
Visit the Club open night web page for further details!
Aperture ƒ/6.3 Camera ILCE-7RM5 Focal length 240mm ISO 100 Shutter speed 1/50s -
Chihuahuas with lights
A man walks his two chihuahuas through the centre of Valencia. The two dogs had flashing lights on them, attracting lots of attention from people walking past.
I thought it was risky having two chihuahuas off the lead in a busy city centre, but the two dogs were calm and enjoying the walk.
Aperture ƒ/4 Camera ILCE-7M3 Focal length 35mm ISO 5000 Shutter speed 1/500s
Stop Go Where to Go? (2006)
Alcatraz 2E 53 45 (2007)- If you’re reading about this here for the first tiThe 15-Hour Photographer (2007)
Mr Whirly the ice cream man (2008)
Turning Circle of the QE2 (2009)
Barren and Snow (2013)
A Curious Seagull (2015)
Streets of Cork (2016)
The Glow of Cork (2017)
Through the Window (2019)
Little Pink Flowers (2021)
On my Phone (2022)
Training on a bike (2023)
