2004 – In Photos dot Org

Adi Roche in the 2004 St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Adi Roche, the founder and voluntary CEO of Chernobyl Children International, was a prominent figure in Irish media for many years, tirelessly advocating for children affected by the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Her passionate commitment to this cause left an indelible mark on countless Irish people, including myself when she visited my school in the early 1990s. Her presence was inspiring, leaving us all in awe of her dedication and humanitarian spirit.

In 2004 I photographed her on a float during the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Cork. She may have been the Marshall that year, perhaps?

Aperture	ƒ/4.5
Camera	CYBERSHOT
Focal length	45.2mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	1/500s

Missing Buildings in Blackpool

The image shows a busy parking lot filled with numerous cars parked in organized rows. The cars vary in color and type, with some red, silver, and dark-colored vehicles visible. In the background, there is a construction site with machinery and equipment, as well as some residential buildings. The parking spaces are marked with white lines, and there are a few people walking near the vehicles. The scene appears to be taken from an elevated position, providing a wide view of the area.

A photo of the car park in Blackpool Shopping Centre before the rest of the buildings surrounding the area were built.

Aperture	ƒ/2
Camera	CYBERSHOT
Focal length	9.7mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	1/100s

Waiting to run

A large crowd of people, with some participants wearing orange shirts. In the foreground, a person with long blonde hair and a white headband stands out. The setting appears to be an outdoor event or parade, with buildings and trees visible in the background. The atmosphere seems lively and festive.

Runners prepare to take part in the Ladies mini-marathon in Cork, 2004.

Aperture	ƒ/4
Camera	CYBERSHOT
Focal length	40.8mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	1/250s

Water bouncing on the apples

Water bounces off red apples in a sink. The stopper isn't visible, but it will stop any leaks.

Water bouncing off apples in a sink, a little experiment I did twenty years ago in 2004. I need to do more of that.

Aperture	ƒ/5
Camera	CYBERSHOT
Focal length	13.8mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	1/1000s

Reading the Newspaper

Before smart phones, a lot of people read newspapers. This is an older man reading a newspaper on the street.

A long time before smart phones were invented, most people read newspapers. Here’s a man reading such a paper device, back in July 2004, in Galway.

Anyone recognise what broadsheet he was reading?

Aperture	ƒ/4
Camera	CYBERSHOT
Focal length	36.1mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	1/320s

Dogs in the crowd

Humans and dogs watching the Ladies Mini Marathon in Cork in September 2004.

Aperture	ƒ/4
Camera	CYBERSHOT
Focal length	9.7mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	1/160s

Just Another Ticket

A busy Garda, Dublin. June 2004.

Gardai have a shit job but I wonder what this person did to deserve a write-up? Drunk in public? Homeless? I hope she was taking notes to help this person.

Aperture	ƒ/4.5
Camera	CYBERSHOT
Focal length	48.5mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	1/500s

A suspicious glance

Stuck in a moment on Liberty Street, Cork.

Aperture	ƒ/4
Camera	CYBERSHOT
Focal length	48.5mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	1/500s

Picking up the pieces on St. Patrick’s Day

Workers collecting the fencing after the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Cork in 2004.

Notice the lack of clear lines on the road surface of the South Mall, and the boarded up construction site in the background. The buildings might look much the same, but the roads are clearly marked out now.

Aperture	ƒ/4
Camera	CYBERSHOT
Focal length	19mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	1/320s

Shandon Bells Repaired

Back in 2004, the tower of St. Anne’s Church, or Shandon Bells, was being repaired. Scaffolding surrounded it and remained for some time. This is a view from Patrick’s Hill.

Aperture	ƒ/4.5
Camera	CYBERSHOT
Focal length	32.8mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	1/500s

Across Parliament Bridge

Walking across Parliament Bridge. February 2004.

Aperture	ƒ/4
Camera	CYBERSHOT
Focal length	28.5mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	1/250s

The crowd at the parade

Someone had a fancy video camera at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Cork in 2004.

Aperture	ƒ/5
Camera	CYBERSHOT
Focal length	48.5mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	1/500s