• Bokeh Lights in Youghal

    The out of focus lights of Youghal on a dark evening, just after sunset. The red brake light of a vehicle lights up the bottom right of the photo.

    The out of focus lights of Youghal light up the sky. The red light of a passing vehicle lights up the corner of the scene.

    I was originally going to photograph the light and get a long exposure shot of passing traffic but luckily, my lens was out of focus and reminded me I could shoot a photo like this!


    Apertureƒ/6.3
    CameraILCE-7M3
    Focal length191mm
    ISO50
    Shutter speed1/2s

  • A Wine Strand Sunset

    A road curves off into the distance towards some parked vehicles on a headland. Water is visible to the side and the sky is turning orange at the horizon as the sun has set

    The road to the end of the headland by Wine Strand in Co. Kerry curves off into the distance. Parked vehicles are parked there as people enjoy the evening.


    Apertureƒ/8
    CameraILCE-7M3
    Focal length24mm
    ISO100
    Shutter speed1/50s

  • Crosshaven Sunset

    Crosshaven town reflected in the water of the harbour. Clouds and the sky are yellow/orange from the setting sun.

    The town of Crosshaven is reflected in the waters of Cork Harbour while the sun sets off to the side of the town.


    Apertureƒ/7.1
    CameraILCE-7M3
    Focal length42mm
    ISO2500
    Shutter speed1/50s

  • Cork Eir Building at Sunset

    The Eir building on the North Side of Cork City at sunset

    I was out with Blarney Photography Club on Thursday night in the city. The sun was setting when I decided we should head to Bell’s Field. I thought we had about 30 minutes, but with the hills opposite, the sun sank out of sight much earlier.

    Driving up there, through St. Luke’s, we got there just to see the sun disappear behind a bank of cloud on the horizon. Luckily, the glow of our celestial star continued for some time, and this is one of the photos from that night.

    Not a great shot by any means, but it was nice to be out with everyone else, and we had a nice chat and drink afterwards.


    Apertureƒ/8
    CameraILCE-7M3
    Focal length132mm
    ISO100
    Shutter speed1/250s

  • Construction in the Port of Cork

    The "PORT OF CORK" sign looms over construction equipment and a big pile of earth

    The Port of Cork sign looms overhead. I’m not sure what work is being done down there with all the construction equipment.


    Apertureƒ/8
    CameraILCE-7M3
    Focal length24mm
    ISO100
    Shutter speed1/160s

  • Off the horse

    A rider rolls on the ground after coming off his horse at the Dingle Races last year. Another horse and rider and the fallen rider's horse continue running

    A young rider came off his horse during a race at the Dingle Races last August. His horse continued on, but the unlucky rider had to get out of the way of other horses.


    Apertureƒ/8
    CameraILCE-7M3
    Focal length39mm
    ISO800
    Shutter speed1/1000s

  • Giant Bubbles in London

    A man created huge bubbles in London with two poles and string with little loops, and one huge loop. Adults and kids watch and try to burst them.

    Away back in 2016, when the Rebel Street Photography group when to London for the day we passed by this man creating huge bubbles. Adults and kids alike were entertained!


    Apertureƒ/8
    CameraCanon EOS 6D
    Focal length35mm
    ISO320
    Shutter speed1/320s

  • The dog in the doorway

    A dog in a doorway of a house. Steps lead up to it and flowers can be seen planted on the border, in pots and on the wall

    A dog sits in the doorway of a house, looking out at anyone passing and enjoying the evening sun.


    Apertureƒ/7.1
    CameraILCE-7M3
    Focal length70mm
    ISO200
    Shutter speed1/80s

  • Someone forgot their tripod

    A tripod on the beach at sunset

    Henry’s tripod made for a nice subject to break up the reflection of the sunset at the beach in Youghal.


    Apertureƒ/8
    CameraILCE-7M3
    Focal length37mm
    ISO100
    Shutter speed1/160s

  • Sunset on the Youghal Boardwalk

    Silhouettes of two people walking on the Youghal boardwalk, with the sun setting behind them

    Just after the sun set over Youghal last Thursday night and someone noticed people walking on the boardwalk.


    Apertureƒ/8
    CameraILCE-7M3
    Focal length240mm
    ISO100
    Shutter speed1/800s

  • Sun setting on the Youghal groynes

    Waves roll in over the groynes in Youghal as the sun sets

    The sun set on an absolutely clear sky on Thursday night in Youghal. I was there with Blarney Photography Club, and as you may have guessed from the photo, I was wearing wellies.

    We had fun photographing the outgoing tide, and when the sun eventually slid towards the horizon the reflected colour in the sea got that bit more yellower and warmer. The groynes (or groins, depending on where you come from) make for a great subject.


    Apertureƒ/8
    CameraILCE-7M3
    Focal length43mm
    ISO100
    Shutter speed1/1250s

  • Diego in his blanket

    Diego, our chihuahua, in his blue baby blanket looking directly at the camera.

    Diego in his blanket after waking up from a sleep. This is an old photo of him from 2017, but I’m posting it today because he’s at the vet’s office after getting an x-ray.

    He hasn’t been himself for some time and let out loud yelps from time to time but he was diagnosed with Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) by the vet this afternoon.

    It’s the very early stages of the disease and with lots of care we can treat him. No jumping off sofas, beds, or chairs. No walks even. We have to wrap him in cotton wool for the next six weeks.

    He’ll get better.