Woman in Pink
A woman in a striking pink dress attends the memorial of the Uprising in Warsaw on August 1st this year.
A 30th Floor Window on Warsaw
A family admire the view of Warsaw from the 30th floor of the Palace of Culture and Science.
A little Polish Flag
As we were waiting for a train to take us to the old town of Warsaw, another train pulled up with a little Polish flag stuck in the bumper. It was August 1st, so no wonder. A pretty important day in that city because of the uprising 80 years ago.
Griffins stand guard in Blarney
Griffins sit at the points of the roof of the gatehouse at the main vehicle entrance to Blarney Castle. It’s a private entrance, so if you’re wondering where it is, go back towards the village from the tourist entrance and turn right across the bridge and go 20m down the road. It’s on your right…
Jehovah’s Witnesses on the street
Just before I left Warsaw, I spotted these four women leaning against the wall of the stairs to the train station, and they appeared to be Jehovah’s Witnesses. You’re no doubt familiar with them as they’ve taken to the streets as well as calling to homes to spread the Word. In Poland, it appears that…
Sunset Clouds
A nearby tree and bushes were silhouetted against the dying light of the sun, as it had just set behind the distant hill.
Blarney Castle at sunset
Blarney Castle can be seen above the trees of the surrounding area as the sun set last Thursday evening. Blarney Photography Club took the opportunity of a lovely evening to walk around the village and nearby to photograph the area. This photo is, of course, taken from Ring Wood, off Station Road. Did you know…
The Santa Barbara Courthouse Mural Room
Visiting the Mural Room in the Courthouse of Santa Barbara was a treat I was not expecting. The murals depict the history of the region, sometimes inaccurately, as they include Peter Pan, Robin Hood and Errol Flynn!
The train tracks of Birkenau
The train tracks of Birkenau concentration camp in Poland lead off to the front gate. The camp is only a 5 minute bus journey from Auschwitz, along a road bordered by a train track. It’s surreal passing by homes, businesses and people walking about living their lives next to these places. Tourists gather around the…
An angel and her phone
An angel checks her phone and takes a photo during the Cork Pride parade last weekend.
TRANS RIGHTS, BABY
I loved to see all the support for transgender rights at the Cork Pride Parade last weekend. Mammies for Transgender Rights can be found on Instagram here.