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  • One escape from a darkened room

    An emergency exit inside a darkened room, with a wire fence over the window.

    The lights are out, the windows are barred. A plant seeks the light close to the window. There’s an exit, an emergency exit.


    Apertureƒ/8
    CameraILCE-7M3
    Focal length75mm
    ISO1600
    Shutter speed1/500s

  • That after sun glow

    The orange, red and yellow glow in the sky after the sun has set is caused by the sun shining on the underside of high altitude cloud. It's reflected in the water and the land is in shadow.

    I went to the reservoir in Inniscarra yesterday evening to capture the sunset. It had been a glorious day and I saw there would be a smattering of cloud at sunset, which might make for a dramatic picture.

    As it happened, there was cloud, but it was mostly at the horizon in a thick, impenetrable bank. The sun set several minutes too early, with barely a glimmer of yellow, but twenty minutes later I was treated to a spectacular display of colour.

    AFAIK, it’s caused by the sun shining through the atmosphere at the underside of high altitude clouds on the horizon. If you use the mobile app, Clear Outside, look for high altitude cloud. If there’s a lot of it, and not much low cloud, you’ll probably have a nice sunset. 🙂


    Apertureƒ/8
    CameraILCE-7M3
    Focal length33mm
    ISO100
    Shutter speed1/6s

  • The road to Cork

    A sign points to Cork, 24KM away. The old Methodist church in Cobh in the background.

    Looking up at the old Methodist church on the Cork side of Cobh I liked how the sign looked.


    Apertureƒ/8
    CameraILCE-7M3
    Focal length80mm
    ISO500
    Shutter speed1/160s

  • Eiffel Tower Reflection in Grand Palais Éphémère

    The Eiffel Tower reflected in the windows of the Grand Palais Éphémère in Paris. The sky is clear and sun has set creating a yellow glow on the horizon. People are seen in the foreground watching the tower.

    So many people gathered to watch the Eiffel Tower in Paris, but if they looked behind them, they’d see this magnificent reflection of the Tower.

    The Grand Palais Éphémère was empty and dark when I was there, so it reflected perfectly the Eiffel Tower in its windows.

    I have to admit, the last time I was in Paris, some 23 years ago, I don’t remember the Grand Palais Éphémère being there at all, but back then I didn’t have the equipment or skill to take a photo like this anyway, and never thought to visit the Eiffel Tower in the evening! It wasn’t in the guide book!


    Apertureƒ/8
    CameraILCE-7M3
    Focal length16mm
    ISO100
    Shutter speed1/1.3s

  • Have you stopped growing?

    Graffiti on the hoarding around a derelict site says "STOPPED". The tops and bottoms of other characters are visible in the top and bottom of the photo. The background is a mixure of blues, purples and grey

    Graffiti on the hoarding around the derelict site on Sullivan’s Quay asks the profound questions. “Have you stopped growing?”


    Apertureƒ/4
    CameraILCE-7M3
    Focal length75mm
    ISO200
    Shutter speed1/500s

  • Doorways through a tunnel

    Looking through the tunnel to brightly coloured doors on homes in Cobh.

    I looked through a gate and saw a tunnel. Doors at the end were lit up in a courtyard. Barely noticed on the main street in Cobh.


    Apertureƒ/4
    CameraILCE-7M3
    Focal length18mm
    ISO32000
    Shutter speed1/30s

  • The homes of Corporation Buildings

    A photo of a street from low down by the ground. The yellow lines next to the pavement lead off to the end of the street. Cars are parked on the road and houses are old, red brick buildings. A (Catholic?) mural featuring Mary is painted on the wall at the end of the street.

    Nestled in a cul-de-sac in the middle of Cork City lies this quiet street. It’s not easy to get to, being down a narrow side street, or through a pedestrian tunnel between buildings. I’ve only walked past it a few times, and I’ve posted photos of the chimneys on these houses a few times here.


    Apertureƒ/8
    CameraILCE-7M3
    Focal length16mm
    ISO8000
    Shutter speed1/500s

  • The sun on Cobh Cathedral

    Cobh Cathedral overlooks the town. Some houses visible on the left and a clear blue sky overhead.

    The cathedral in Cobh is really impressive. It’s set on a hill overlooking the town, so when I saw the rays of the setting sun light up the front of the building, I had to record the moment in a photo.


    Apertureƒ/8
    CameraILCE-7M3
    Focal length55mm
    ISO125
    Shutter speed1/125s

  • The ruins of Heartbreak Pier in Cobh

    The remains of the pier in Cobh where people left for boats to leave Ireland for foreign shores. Including the 123 who boarded the Titanic.

    The remains of the pier where people boarded boats to take them to the Titanic and other ships. 123 people left Cobh here to board the Titanic that was moored off Roche’s Point, at the mouth of the harbour.

    In March 2018, plans were approved for an observation walkway and ticket kiosk, but thankfully they were rejected in April 2019.


    Apertureƒ/8
    CameraILCE-7M3
    Focal length55mm
    ISO100
    Shutter speed1/50s

  • Not Going Anywhere

    The wheels on an upside down container are useless, not touching anything. A drain pipe and the side of beer kegs are visible too in this gritty photo

    That container isn’t going anywhere fast. Yeah, weird subject for a photo but it was to the side of a pub. I’ve seen those containers used to carry glass bottles around but this one is past that now.


    Apertureƒ/1.8
    CameraILCE-7M3
    Focal length75mm
    ISO2000
    Shutter speed1/500s

  • Mind is like a garden

    Two women walk past the hoarding on Sullivan's Quay. The text "Mind is like a garden" is on the hoarding. The mural is visible on the house to the side of the site.

    The murals and graffiti on the hoarding on Sullivan’s Quay, Cork changes all the time and the evening I shot this it bore the text, “Mind is like a garden”. You can see a mural in the background that I posted yesterday, and two women walking past.


    Apertureƒ/8
    CameraILCE-7M3
    Focal length75mm
    ISO250
    Shutter speed1/500s

  • Fiery Red Hair

    The red hair of a mural on a wall. A "no parking" sign spoils the photo, but it's part of the scene.

    The fiery, red hair of the mural on Sullivan’s Quay contrasts with the blue and dark background of the picture. I like the “no parking” sign, even if it’s distracting. I like the way the shadow of the pole and sign lies on the wall, duplicating the solid in the 2D world of the wall.


    Apertureƒ/1.8
    CameraILCE-7M3
    Focal length75mm
    ISO100
    Shutter speed1/4000s

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