Tag Archives: 2024

A cat family in a box

There’s one thing I loved about Istanbul, and that was all the cats. Some streets had many cats, some had none. Others had a cat wandering across the road, near a dog sprawled out in the sun, asleep. It was lovely seeing all the animals.

This feline family was photographed on the wall of the graveyard near Eyüp Sultan Mosque in the city. There were loads more about too!

Before and After

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CameraILCE-7RM5
Focal length58mm
ISO2000
Shutter speed1/500s

A Modern Wedding Moment

A bride examines her photos as the groom looks off into space and the photographer checks his messages.

A random tourist is caught in the frame, looking off in the distance. I don’t think he had anything to do with the wedding.


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CameraILCE-7RM5
Focal length24mm
ISO800
Shutter speed1/500s

The Istanbul Skyline

This is part of the Asian side of Istanbul in Turkey. My first time in Asia too, even if I only ventured a few kilometres in!

Our guide said they’re trying to encourage more people to live on this side of the city, but from what I could see, it stretched on almost to distant hills and I wondered how big a city could be.

Cats? I’ve loads of cat photos. I think they’ll need their own “Cats of Istanbul” tag on here!


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CameraILCE-7RM5
Focal length122mm
ISO100
Shutter speed1/500s

Scooter Delivery Through Historic Streets

We were walking up a narrow street near the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul when I heard a bell of a scooter ring out. The crowds parted and a young man on a scooter with a foot on heavy looking bags zipped past at speed!

I can’t imagine that was a smooth ride on those cobbles…


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CameraILCE-7RM5
Focal length16mm
ISO1600
Shutter speed1/500s

Under a Turkish Sky

We visited the Çamlıca Tepesi yl (Çamlıca Hill) in Istanbul last week. It’s a hill on the eastern side of the city. There is a huge Turkish flag flying from a massively tall flagpole, and you can see out over the Asian side of the city from the nearby park. The city just seems to go on and on.

Thanks, Peter, for showing me the yellow lines on the ground make for good leading lines. I’d originally shot this much closer to the taxi.

See where I took this photo on Google Maps here.


Apertureƒ/2.2
CameraGalaxy S23 Ultra
Focal length2.2mm
ISO50
Shutter speed1/2900s

A Splash of Colour

This is the sort of contrasts you’ll see in Cork City during the Jazz weekend. Loads of people dressed to go out for the night, surrounded by shoppers and families dressed for a late October day.

The music on the street was great!


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CameraILCE-7RM5
Focal length24mm
ISO160
Shutter speed1/500s

The Rock Orchestra in Cork Opera House

We went to see The Rock Orchestra play in the Cork Opera House last night, and they were a blast! Hopefully, these photos will help capture some of the excitement of the night. It’s well worth going to see them!


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CameraILCE-7RM5
Focal length105mm
ISO8000
Shutter speed1/400s

The October ’24 Aurora

Yesterday, I noticed that Henry was warning us (in Blarney Photography Club) that there was likely going to be a great display of aurora borealis that night. I’m recovering from a cold, so I was just going to stay in and watch TV, which I did. Nothing was going to get me out into the cold night.

I woke up this morning around 2am and saw a message from my sister where she sent on a fabulous photo of the aurora in the sky over her home. Already feeling FOMO, that was the last straw and I got out of bed and drove down to the River Martin walk to photograph the sky silhouetted by the hills on either side. I hoped there would be some sort of reflection in the water of the pool, but it wasn’t strong enough.

I should have gone home then, but I’m glad I drove up to Waterloo Church and you can see some of the photos I took there too.

The temperature had dropped from 2.5C to 0.5C in the time I was out and my camera battery had gone from 57% to 0%, and a torch battery had succumbed to the cold too.

To my eyes, I could see a green glow, but the pink and purple were only really visible in the photos. I could make out the red in the sky behind the church, though. A remarkable display.

There’s a good chance of more aurora tonight. I need to lie down now for a nap. zzzz

The image shows a night sky with a vivid display of the aurora borealis, also known as the Northern Lights. The sky is filled with stars and features a gradient of colours, including shades of purple and green. Silhouettes of trees and a landscape are visible in the foreground, creating a serene and natural scene.
The image shows a night sky with a vivid display of the aurora borealis, also known as the Northern Lights. The sky is filled with stars and features a gradient of colours, including shades of purple and green. Silhouettes of trees and a landscape are visible in the foreground, creating a serene and natural scene.
The image shows a night sky with a vivid display of the aurora borealis, also known as the Northern Lights. The sky is filled with stars and features a gradient of colours, including shades of purple and green. Silhouettes of trees and a landscape are visible in the foreground, creating a serene and natural scene.
The image shows a night sky with a vivid display of the aurora borealis, also known as the Northern Lights. The sky is filled with stars and features a gradient of colours, including shades of purple and green. Silhouettes of trees and a landscape are visible in the foreground, creating a serene and natural scene.
The image depicts a night sky filled with stars and a striking display of the aurora borealis, showcasing vibrant pink and purple hues. In the foreground, there is a silhouette of a tall, cylindrical stone tower, likely a historical structure, next to a building resembling a church. The scene is framed by trees and a pathway, creating a serene and picturesque setting.
The image depicts a tall, cylindrical stone tower against a vibrant night sky. The sky is illuminated with shades of pink and purple, suggesting the presence of an aurora. Stars are visible throughout the sky, adding to the scene's atmospheric beauty. The tower is marked with the year "1815" and is surrounded by trees and buildings, creating a striking contrast between the historic structure and the colorful celestial display.

Apertureƒ/2.8
CameraILCE-7RM5
Focal length24mm
ISO640
Shutter speed60s

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