2020 – In Photos dot Org

Look down on Dunquin Pier

I remember the day I took this photo, in August 2020. When I arrived, a group of young women were taking selfies at this spot and from my perspective, they looked like they were standing on the edge of a cliff. It’s still dangerous, but it was a calm evening and there was plenty of space if you’re an invincible teenager, unafraid of your mortality.

At the time, only pubs that served were alllowed to open due to Covid restrictions, but B&Bs and hotels were open. Breakfast in our B&B in Dingle was strictly monitored, with guests having to book their times so the dining room didn’t become too crowded.

Aperture	ƒ/8
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	38mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	3.2s

Hussey’s Folly caught in the light

Hussey’s Folly at the mouth of Dingle Harbour as it was caught by the rays of the sun. This was almost exactly four years ago, at the height of the Covid pandemic.

Apparently, Covid levels are just as high now and the latest strain is quite nasty too. It will always be with us. 🙁

Aperture	ƒ/8
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	83mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	1/125s

Handy on a skateboard

On the Grand Parade, Cork, a few years ago, I was waiting around and saw a few guys on their skateboards. They were having fun. 🙂

The public toilet with the striking mural in the background was removed in the last year or so.

Aperture	ƒ/2.8
Camera	DSC-RX100M4
Focal length	25.7mm
ISO	200
Shutter speed	1/500s

Hussey’s Folly and the green fields

On a lovely evening in August 2020, we were visiting Dingle in Co. Kerry. A walk out to Hussey’s Folly is always on the cards, I think this evening was the last time we saw Fungie too. He was swimming in the bay, just off shore, surrounded by boats, as he always was.

Aperture	ƒ/8
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	37mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	1/400s

A Masked Break

At the height of the Covid19 Pandemic in July 2020, someone takes a break out in the open of a narrow street wearing a mask while he looks at his phone.

At the height (one of them, anyway) of the COVID19 pandemic in July 2020, someone takes a break on the street. He still wears his mask, despite being outside and nowhere near anyone.

Numbers of COVID19 infections are rising again, unfortunately. Schools are back after the summer. It’s so depressing.

Aperture	ƒ/2.4
Camera	SM-G965F
Focal length	4.3mm
ISO	50
Shutter speed	1/100s

Skateboard Jumps on Grand Parade

A skateboarder jumps in the air in a black and white photo on a street.

A skateboarder jumps in the air on Grand Parade. He was there with friends, racing up and down the pavement.

Aperture	ƒ/6.3
Camera	DSC-RX100M4
Focal length	25.7mm
ISO	1000
Shutter speed	1/500s

Shadows and Sun

The sun shines on the headland opposite Dingle in Co Kerry. Clouds cast a shadow over the fields on a glorious sunny day. The water of Dingle Bay is visible in the foreground.

We were walking out towards Hussey’s Folly outside Dingle when I looked across Dingle Harbour and saw the sunlight travel across the opposite headland as clouds moved away.

I love seeing light and shadow on a landscape so I grabbed a few quick shots.

Aperture	ƒ/8
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	79mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	1/250s

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.

Aperture	ƒ/7.1
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	42mm
ISO	2500
Shutter speed	1/50s

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.

Aperture	ƒ/7.1
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	70mm
ISO	200
Shutter speed	1/80s

Tivoli Docks at Night

A night shot of the docklands at Tivoli on the RIver Lee where cranes lift containers on ships for transport in and out of the country.

Tivoli Docks on the River Lee as seen from The Marina in Blackrock in January 2020.

Aperture	ƒ/8
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	24mm
ISO	400
Shutter speed	8s

My 2020 Spy

A double decker bus with a couple of masked passengers on it and an advert for the movie, My Spy, which was due to be in cinemas on March 13th.

Far back in time, to the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, a film called My Spy was due to appear in cinemas on March 13th, 2020.

Unfortunately, the country went into lockdown on March 27th. This photo was taken in May that year. Adverts hadn’t been changed in most places. Hoardings still had the same slogan for months, buses were the same. The banners on the Cork Opera House looked the worse for wear. A surreal time.

Aperture	ƒ/8
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	16mm
ISO	400
Shutter speed	1/250s

The Train Station and Horgan’s Quay

Just a few photos from around Horgan’s Quay and the train station in Cork. October 2020.

Aperture	ƒ/8
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	16mm
ISO	800
Shutter speed	1/30s