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The Solitary Cat

The cat just sat there observing the world pass by. All relaxed, like.

Aperture	ƒ/8
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	240mm
ISO	200
Shutter speed	1/500s

The buildings of Cove Street

Parallel to Sullivan’s Quay in Cork, Cove Street is probably less well known than the quays but if you’ve driven around there looking for parking you know it well!

Aperture	ƒ/4.9
Camera	SM-G998B
Focal length	30.6mm
ISO	50
Shutter speed	1/370s

Shandon Bells on the North Side

The tower of St. Anne’s Church rises above the north side of Cork City with the Eir building and their own tower next to it.

Aperture	ƒ/8
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	402.79998779297mm
ISO	800
Shutter speed	1/500s

Catching the sun at the beach

A boy catches the sun at the beach with his fishing rod. It was all he caught that evening, but I think he made some happy memories.

Aperture	ƒ/8
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	240mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	1/2000s

Blackbird in the bushes

A very busy blackbird stopped still for 5 seconds so I could catch a photo of it. He was digging around, throwing up leaves and hunting around between branches. Building material for a nest perhaps?

Aperture	ƒ/8
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	600mm
ISO	2000
Shutter speed	1/500s

Robin Calling

A robin calling out in the grounds of Blarney Castle today.

Aperture	ƒ/6.3
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	600mm
ISO	320
Shutter speed	1/500s

Statues at Sunset

Some of the statues that decorate the entrances to St. Fin Barre’s Cathedral in Cork.

Taken while we waited for the Cathedral to open so we could hear beautiful classical music played that evening by London Concertante.

Aperture	ƒ/8
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	240mm
ISO	250
Shutter speed	1/250s

The Round Tower in Ardmore

The round tower in the cemetery in Ardmore is really impressive, standing out on the hillside overlooking the town.

The tower was built in the 12th century but it has been kept in great condition. Lots more to learn about it on this page.

Aperture	ƒ/8
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	16mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	1/80s

Morning Light on Blarney Castle

This morning is a beautiful start to the week. Fog in the distance and the fiery orange ball of the sun shining through clear skies. Blarney Castle was lit up in a lovely orange glow and I had to spend a few minutes away from the busy bustle of life to get this photo.

Aperture	ƒ/4.9
Camera	SM-G998B
Focal length	30.6mm
ISO	64
Shutter speed	1/50s

We Being

“Belonging to a big loving family!”

Reflections in a car, Meade Street, just off Sullivan’s Quay, Cork.

Aperture	ƒ/1.8
Camera	SM-G998B
Focal length	6.7mm
ISO	50
Shutter speed	1/280s

A pigeon in the sun

A pigeon basking in the setting sun of a lovely March day in Cork City.

Aperture	ƒ/8
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	600mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	1/1000s

The Ukrainian Flag Flies Over Cork City

The Ukrainian flag flies over Cork City Hall this evening as it has done since late February in solidarity with the people of Ukraine.

Aperture	ƒ/8
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	366.2mm
ISO	1600
Shutter speed	1/400s