• The Marina will be improved

    A cyclist reads a sign next to a road. The sign is blurred due to a narrow depth of field, but is about the Marina Promenade Improvement Works.

    A cyclist on the Marina in Cork reads a sign showing some of the improvements to be expected as work progresses on improving that road and the surrounding.


    Apertureƒ/2.8
    CameraILCE-7M3
    Focal length75mm
    ISO200
    Shutter speed1/250s

  • The National Space Centre at night

    The National Space Centre at Elfordstown in Co. Cork is lit up at night. A large central dish is seen at the end of a road, some buildings underneath, a large radio tower next to it and a small dish visible to the left. Stars revolve in the sky in this long exposure shot.

    A few of us visited the National Space Centre in Elfordstown in Co. Cork the other night to make some photos, and maybe photograph the Aurora if possible.

    No sign of the aurora, but the Space Center is a sight to see itself.

    Thanks Henry, for organising the trip! Check out his amazing photo of the location.


    Apertureƒ/2.8
    CameraILCE-7M3
    Focal length24mm
    ISO200
    Shutter speed244s

  • Tree Silhouette Sunset

    Trees create silhouettes against the setting sun in West Cork this afternoon. The grand auld stretch of thirteen minutes and fifty-five seconds was very noticeable.


    Apertureƒ/8
    CameraILCE-7M3
    Focal length24mm
    ISO100
    Shutter speed1/200s

  • Hungry for Ramen

    Two young men sitting on a couch, waiting to go into Buga Ramen. One holds a menu. A women looks in from the street, while signs hang on the wall, and one wall is made up of lanterns.

    The very colourful Buga Ramen in Valencia is eye catching. The food is really nice there too, but you might have to wait at busy times!


    Apertureƒ/2.8
    CameraILCE-7M3
    Focal length24mm
    ISO6400
    Shutter speed1/500s

  • An umbrella in the rain

    It's raining and some people are carrying umbrellas to protect themselves from the downpour. Others walk around without, along a street.

    Sometimes all you need is an umbrella. When it’s raining, it’s the best thing.


    Apertureƒ/2.8
    CameraILCE-7M3
    Focal length24mm
    ISO12800
    Shutter speed1/250s

  • The Lights to the Church

    Christmas lights line a wall heading to Abbeystrewry Church in Skibereen, Co Cork. Brightening up a dull, overcast, day with a cheery glow.


    Apertureƒ/2.8
    CameraILCE-7M3
    Focal length24mm
    ISO1250
    Shutter speed1/500s

  • Sweep away the old year

    A man uses a large brush to sweep the stret. He is wearing reflective gear, gloves and a woollen beanie.

    2023 is almost over here in Ireland. How’s 2024 in Australia? Let’s say goodbye to what has been a mixed year and hope for a better 2024.

    Happy new year!

    Edit a short while later: I shouldn’t have asked about Australia. They’re suffering from a terrible heatwave of 49.5℃!


    Apertureƒ/8
    CameraILCE-7M3
    Focal length24mm
    ISO1600
    Shutter speed1/500s

  • Lionel Richie hates this one trick

    There’s no ceiling on this building. For the younger reader, watch. 🙂

    This long derelict building in Skibereen is an unfortunate eyesore that’s surrounded by a lively town, and shops and buildings decorated for the Christmas season. It stands opposite the entrance to the lovely Abbeystrewry Church and nearby Aldi.

    I went back in time through Google Street View, and it has been abandoned and derelict since at least 2009! What a waste.


    Apertureƒ/2.8
    CameraILCE-7M3
    Focal length24mm
    ISO800
    Shutter speed1/500s

  • Glowing Light on Warren Strand

    Some time after sunset this evening on Warren Strand, Co Cork. The clouds blowing in brought rain with them, thus putting a stop to any further photographic adventures.

    What is the glow? That’s my phone light shining on the incoming tide. The sharp turn to the right was me noticing the water had unexpectedly come in faster and the legs of my camera tripod were now submerged in a few centimetres of water. I had to wait for the water to recede before I could grab my camera and bring it to safety.


    Apertureƒ/3.5
    CameraILCE-7M3
    Focal length24mm
    ISO400
    Shutter speed30s

  • The white bridge of Lisbon

    The Ponte 25 de Abril suspension bridge stands out clearly against the sky in this sunset photo in Lisbon.


    Apertureƒ/6.3
    CameraILCE-7M3
    Focal length240mm
    ISO100
    Shutter speed1/2500s

  • Delicate Orange Roses

    Orange roses with a black background. One rose faces the camera lens while the others are blurred.

    Orange roses shine out of the darkness of the night. The delicate petals of the flower showing some damage and the effects of ageing.


    Apertureƒ/3.5
    CameraILCE-7M3
    Focal length50mm
    ISO2000
    Shutter speed1/100s

  • The Blue Tuk Tuk

    A blue tuk tuk driving along the road in front of a blue building, trees and in the far distance a yellow building. The sky has been coloured blue. Blue all over.

    A blue tuk tuk driving along in front of the blue Court of Appeal of Lisbon in Portugal. I wonder how comfortable they are on those cobbles?


    Apertureƒ/2.8
    CameraILCE-7M3
    Focal length24mm
    ISO100
    Shutter speed1/800s