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Bicycles and Banter on Castle Street

I interrupted a conversation in process when I took this photo, as the man on the bike noticed me. I don’t think I’ve seen his since I took this photo in March, 2021.

Aperture	ƒ/3.5
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	24mm
ISO	250
Shutter speed	1/500s

Here, smell this!

Two young baboons in their enclosure in Bioparc Valencia, caught in a playful moment.

Aperture	ƒ/6.3
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	120mm
ISO	250
Shutter speed	1/250s

A couple sitting at an outdoor table in a little café in Athens, Greece about a year ago. Their body language couldn’t be more different, and every time I look at this image, I wonder what they were talking about.

Their roles in this conversation are opposed. He appears relaxed and confident, while she is reserved, nervous, maybe defensive?

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

Three for Ten: A Pub Special

Outside the Vicarstown Bar, a man in a suit pauses at the threshold, engrossed in his newspaper before stepping fully inside. The chalkboard out front boasts a tempting “3 for 10 Handsum IPA” offer, hinting at the lively sessions that await within.

Aperture	ƒ/4
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	16mm
ISO	160
Shutter speed	1/500s

Up Close with a Tawny Owl

At the PolskaEire Slavic Festival in Cork yesterday, owls were part of the festival, with kids getting a chance to hold one, much to their delight.

The tawny owl, featured prominently in the foreground, is known for its distinctive “twit-twoo” call, which is actually a duet between a male and female—one calls “twit” and the other replies “twoo.”

Aperture	ƒ/6.3
Camera	ILCE-7RM5
Focal length	240mm
ISO	1000
Shutter speed	1/500s

The Shakey Bridge is Gone!

In 2019, Cork’s riverside scene took on a rare and almost surreal quality as the beloved Shakey Bridge, or Daly’s Bridge, vanished for the first time since 1927. Locals strolling along the Lee were greeted not by the familiar wobbly walkway, but by its ornate white tower standing alone, flanked by colourful houses and lush gardens. The river, ever calm, mirrored the absence and the anticipation, while the city buzzed with stories of the bridge’s famous shake and the engineers’ promise to bring it back just as lively as ever.

The bridge is back now, and we visited recently. It still has its famous shake!

It’s the only suspension bridge in Cork City and the only surviving pedestrian suspension bridge of its kind and age in Ireland.

Aperture	ƒ/8
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	57mm
ISO	125
Shutter speed	1/125s

Madness in Cork

A live concert scene at night featuring the band Madness performing on stage in Cork. The stage is dominated by a massive, illuminated disco ball backdrop, casting a golden glow over the musicians and instruments, with a lively crowd visible in the foreground.

We went to see Madness play in Virgin Media Park last night. They were supported by Cork band, The Frank and Walters, and Ocean Colour Scene.

We arrived early because we wanted to see The Frank and Walters, and it was great to get in before the place filled up. The support bands were great and we really enjoyed their music.

Madness? Maybe I was expecting too much, or built it up in my head because they have some cracking tunes? I thought they could have been better. We danced to their hits, but they had a lot of deep cuts that had the crowd wondering what was going on. There was a lot of banter which didn’t always hit home with the crowd.

I did appreciate them mentioning Queen. I thought we’d get a short cover of one of their songs, but it wasn’t to be!

I paid for my ticket. Apparently, they had to give away a good bunch of them. 🙁

Aperture	ƒ/4.9
Camera	Galaxy S23 Ultra
Focal length	27.2mm
ISO	64
Shutter speed	1/50s

Elvis wants you to get a haircut

Well, Elvis works at a barber shop now.

Aperture	ƒ/2.8
Camera	ILCE-7RM5
Focal length	24mm
ISO	125
Shutter speed	1/500s

Art for sale

A black and white photo of an outdoor market scene in Skibbereen, Co Cork, Ireland. In the foreground, a table displays framed paintings, books, and art prints, with a floral-patterned backdrop featuring more artwork. Several people are visible: one man stands to the left in a striped shirt, another sits reading a book, and a group of people walk in the background. The setting is lively, with a mix of shoppers and vendors, and the market is held alongside a row of buildings and an old stone church.

Selling art at the farmer’s market in Skibbereen a few years ago.

Aperture	ƒ/4
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	16mm
ISO	160
Shutter speed	1/500s

The Family Shenanigans in Cork, part 4

The girls of the Joan Denise Moriarty School of Dance on the Grand Parade, Cork at the end of the Family Shenanigans parade last Sunday. What fabulous performers they all are!