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The Beatlebums’ Christmas Party

Far back in the mists of time (last February), my wife and I went to Coughlan’s Bar to see The Beatlebums play. We had a blast that night and while they’ve played a few times since, last night was the first time we had a chance to see them again when they played their Christmas Party gig.

The line-up has changed a little, but they’re still great. They played to an enthusiastic crowd in the back room of Coughlan’s Bar displaying the diverse sounds the Fab Four were well known for.

If you’re a fan of the Beatles, you’ll love them. Even if you think you don’t know the Beatles, you’ll love them. 🙂

Aperture	ƒ/2.8
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	24mm
ISO	12800
Shutter speed	1/320s

The Big Wheel Portal

This Ferris Wheel or Big Wheel is a portal to a new world. Look carefully, and you can see Cork at the end of the portal.

Check out Henry and Nuala’s photos from last night: Henry, Nuala 1, and Nuala 2.

Aperture	ƒ/5.6
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	101mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	2s

NAF1 in Lisbon

Nobody knows who NAF1 is, but in my research I did find a Portuguese company called NAF. Seems they’re involved in real estate and probably not a fan of graffiti. I don’t imagine this man is either.

Aperture	ƒ/1.7
Camera	Galaxy S23 Ultra
Focal length	6.3mm
ISO	10
Shutter speed	1/500s

Waiting for a Taxi

“Look, the taxi is coming now. I see it!”
“It better be Afonso driving. He owes me €10 from the other night.”
“Oh, doesn’t look like it. Not his car. You lent him that money to buy a gift for his mom, didn’t you?”
“Yeah, He paid far too much for a little figurine, but his mom loves it.”
“Ah, that’s all that matters. It was worth the money then.”
“Hmm. I guess you’re right.”
“You know you’ll never see that money again?”

Aperture	ƒ/2.8
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	24mm
ISO	125
Shutter speed	1/500s

The sunglasses guy

You want sunglasses? I got sunglasses. No way, it’s not too dark to wear them. You can still see everything with the street lights!

Aperture	ƒ/1.8
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	75mm
ISO	12800
Shutter speed	1/500s

MOSTLY FALSE REPORTS

A few days ago, I received my copy of MOSTLY FALSE REPORTS. It’s a book I funded through Kickstarter by Stephen Leslie.

It’s a book of street photography, but if that genre doesn’t interest you, you’ll probably still be interested in this book. Stephen has included a story alongside each photo. They’re inspired by the accompanying photo, and some are hilarious. I love the ones about the hedge animals. You’ll find a few more of his photos on this page. Stephen is on Instagram too.

The question prompted by the photo above is one I think about a lot. “Do people mind you taking their photos?”

The Kickstarter campaign is over but, Stephen has a few extra copies and I can recommend buying a copy for the photographer in your life, or indulge in a copy for yourself.

While you’re here, have a look at Stephen’s website for several galleries full of photos, including a few from the book.

Dreaming of Handstands

Wandering around Lisbon I came across this bus stop in the middle of the city. The guy pictured in the back of the bus stop caught my attention, contrasting nicely with the people waiting at the stop.

When I got home, I looked up the text, “O SONHO NÃO PARA, ARRANCA”, it says, “THE DREAM DOESN’T STOP, IT STARTS”. I guess his dream was to do handstands?

Aperture	ƒ/2.8
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	24mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	1/800s

The Tram in the Window

We took a trip around Lisbon on a tourist tram. It’s probably not worth it unless you’re obsessed with taking photos, so I loved it.You do get to see a lot of the city, and it is relaxing. It is cheaper to get an ordinary tram, say route 28, and sight see that way, but you’ll be bumping into annoyed locals then.

This is sort of a selfie as I can be seen sitting at one of the windows of the tram reflected in this mirrored window.

Aperture	ƒ/2.8
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	24mm
ISO	400
Shutter speed	1/500s

In Ler Devagar

Ler Devagar is a bookshop in the LX Factory in Lisbon. Books line the walls on shelves too far up to reach, and of course, most of them are in Portuguese. There are a few in English, and even a few photography books. Unfortunately, many of them concentrate on architecture, but there was a really nice book on shopfronts in Paris.

A man with a dog in a bookshop, with a woman walking up the stairs, looking at the books as she goes.

A dog in a bookshop! Try that in Ireland and the staff will chase you out of the shop. It was lovely to see dogs allowed in shops and some restaurants.

Two people looking at their phones in a bookshop. Shelves of books line the wall.

When in a bookshop, look at your phone. Oh, here’s a fire extinguisher too!

Aperture	ƒ/2.2
Camera	Galaxy S23 Ultra
Focal length	2.2mm
ISO	800
Shutter speed	1/25s

Look into my eyes

Sometimes I’m making photos on the street, or in this case, photographing from a moving tram, and someone will make eye contact. They’ll stand out from the crowd because they are different and made a connection.

Aperture	ƒ/2.8
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	24mm
ISO	1250
Shutter speed	1/500s

Cobbles, Light and Shadow

I visited the Igreja Paroquial da Graça (Church of Our Lady of Grace) in Lisbon early one morning. There’s a beautiful view of the city, but if you look behind and around you’ll find these lovely cobbles. In the early morning, the houses opposite cast a shadow on the street and on the wall of the church, and I loved it.

Aperture	ƒ/8
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	24mm
ISO	400
Shutter speed	1/500s

Motion Around the Eiffel Tower

Life is all around beneath the Eiffel Tower. Most people are walking but the people selling mini Eiffel Towers and other knick knacks to tourists are the only ones stationary.

Aperture	ƒ/8
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	16mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	1/6s