Far above the waterfall at Mullinhassig, I found small shoots and leaves growing out of a tree trunk.
| Aperture | ƒ/9 |
| Camera | ILCE-7M3 |
| Focal length | 139mm |
| ISO | 100 |
| Shutter speed | 5s |
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Hang on in there
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Photos at the Conor Pass
A family stopped at the top of the Conor Pass to take photos of each other on a glorious July day in 2022.
Aperture ƒ/8 Camera ILCE-7M3 Focal length 35mm ISO 100 Shutter speed 1/50s -
Queuing for the train
The metro station at Monastiraki Square in Athens, Greece, is rarely quiet, and we arrived just as people were getting on the train.
Aperture ƒ/8 Camera ILCE-7M3 Focal length 16mm ISO 6400 Shutter speed 1/500s -
That’s a steep hill
The Old Youghal Road takes a steep dive right next to Bell’s Field, but there’s a lovely view. No wonder he stopped for a moment to admire the view on a sunny evening a few years ago.
Aperture ƒ/8 Camera ILCE-7M3 Focal length 157mm ISO 100 Shutter speed 1/160s -
The Rocks of Ballycotton
The rocks of Ballycotton with the sea breaking on them reduced to a fog by a long exposure photo. Ballycotton Lighthouse is visible in the background on an island a few hundred metres offshore.
I was there last night with Blarney Photography Club. A lovely evening taking photos and then a bit of a chat in a local pub.
Aperture ƒ/8 Camera ILCE-7RM5 Focal length 24mm ISO 320 Shutter speed 13s -
The homes of Athens
From the fifth floor of an apartment block all the eye can see is apartment after apartment block. Balconies look out from most, but it’s a crowded city.
Aperture ƒ/4.9 Camera Galaxy S23 Ultra Focal length 27.2mm ISO 80 Shutter speed 1/100s -
Happy Gotcha Day, Diego!
Diego, our chihuahua, came into our lives on this day many years ago. He’s a little older now, and maybe a little wiser too, especially when it comes to treats and getting cuddles.
He loves playing with toys. He has a strong fetch instinct, and he will run back and forth across the kitchen to fetch those toys for you. For at least 5 laps anyway, and then he gets tired and looks at you as if to say, “What? You expect me to get that toy again?”
Like many small dogs, Diego is very reactive. Don’t rub him. Don’t be that person who says, “It’s OK, I know dogs.” He’ll just snap at you, sorry. But, earn his confidence and trust, and he will adore you for it.
Recently, he’s slowed down a bit. A trip to the vet confirmed a bulging disc in his spine, but pain medication and taking it easy is helping him recover. He has his own buggy for longer walks, and well, he loves when we carry him up and down the stairs too.
This is Diego. He’s a tiny dog, but he’s all dog. He’s full of life.
Aperture ƒ/1.8 Camera SM-G998B Focal length 6.7mm ISO 50 Shutter speed 1/390s -
buzz buzz buzz
I’m not a huge fan of wasps, but these three were part of the exhibit of statues at Castlemartyr Resort in Co Cork. buzzzzz! Fly away!
Aperture ƒ/8 Camera ILCE-7M3 Focal length 25mm ISO 100 Shutter speed 1/1000s Fediverse reactions
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Enjoy the sun in Schull
Recently in Schull, when the sun was out and the whole world was bright and cheerful. The harbour was full of boats and people were enjoying the day.
Aperture ƒ/8 Camera ILCE-7M3 Focal length 42mm ISO 200 Shutter speed 1/500s -
Not Sleeping in Ardmore
I have an orange t-shirt, but it’s not this lovely bright orange. I love that it matches the orange of the building, and then I noticed afterwards that he’s wearing light blue shorts! It’s orange and blue all the way down!
Aperture ƒ/8 Camera ILCE-7RM5 Focal length 24mm ISO 100 Shutter speed 1/500s -
Swinging on the Moon
One of the statues at Castlemartyr Resort was this one of a woman swinging off the crescent Moon. It was quite striking and imaginative.
Aperture ƒ/8 Camera ILCE-7M3 Focal length 25mm ISO 100 Shutter speed 1/400s -
Sheep’s Head Sunset
Over the weekend I stayed in a B&B on Sheep’s Head in Co. Cork and of course I had to photograph the sunset from the headland. I shared another photo taken on the same night recently, but I’ve photographed the sunset in this part of the world several times.
I wasn’t expecting much as there were thick clouds on the horizon, but I liked the way the light lit up the cloud, and the foreground bushes added a bit of depth too.
What you’re seeing over there in the distance is the Beara Peninsula. Another beautiful part of the country!
Aperture ƒ/8 Camera ILCE-7M3 Focal length 24mm ISO 100 Shutter speed 1/125s
Cobh Sunset (2006)
Unhappy Child (2007)
The Blarney Cat (2008)
Sale at Victoria’s Secret (2009)
Blackrock Terrace (2010)
The Peace Park (2014)
Crows for the Snow (2015)
Streets of Cork (2016)
Sax Player (2017)
Narrow Streets (2018)
Hanging around in Cobh (2019)
Sitting at the Bar (2020)
Socially Distanced Fishing (2021)
A goat in his food (2022)
The Tara Street Train Tracks (2023)
Where in Cork? (2024)
A Rhino’s Reflection (2025)