Tag Archives: Black and White

The curious dog While wandering about on St. Patrick's Day this year I spotted this adorable little dog. I got a few snaps and his owner didn't seem to mind. The doggy was more than happy at the attention and sniffed eagerly at my lens!

Yummy crisps What's in a name? In Ireland and the UK they're called crisps, but in the US they're chips. Whatever they're called they're universally loved. I bet it's all the MSG in them. The monosodium glutamate in them is the flavour enhancer that makes you want to have just-one-more-crisp. The Wikipedia page on the...

Square tiles and doorway A man leaves Larry Tompkins Pub on Lavitt's Quay, Cork. This was taken on St. Patrick's Day this year!

Cars speed past Cars speed past as people wait for the traffic lights to change. I shot this by placing the camera on the railing of the bridge behind me.

King of beers Crossing the street on St. Patrick's Quay, Cork.

Boy all alone A little boy sits on the ground near some bikes while all around people talk and enjoy the day. This was taken at the Midleton Food and Drink Festival last year. In the last 3 weeks I've worked on perhaps 3 photos, but luckily I had another 50 prepared to tide me...

The face painting girl This young lady was painting the faces of kids at the Midleton Food and Drink Festival when I took this photo. She was really enjoying herself as were the kids!

Unicycle fun A young street performer at the Midleton Food and Drink Festival last year. Late posting today, so much to do..

Barbara Jessie Burton 1927 This foundation stone is set into a building at one end of Princes Street, Cork. I never noticed it until the day I took this photo and a quick search for Barbara Jessie Burton returns information and pictures of foundation stones laid by her in the years following 1927:Nottingham, UKVauxhall Gardens,...

JCB on the street A JCB helps to dig up the Grand Parade in Cork. This was shot last September and like the previous couple of shots, this street is completely different now. It's looking well, although the fancy stonework is begining to lose it's shine. The chewing gum is sticking, and the fumes of...

Strolling on the Grand Parade If that couple were to walk along the Grand Parade now they'd be in the middle of a busy street but back in August last year it was still a building site. Wondering what Cork looked like over 20 years ago? Take a look at these photos!

Hula hoop dancer A dancer entertained the crowds at the Midleton Food and Drink Festival last September. She was quite popular as you can imagine! Here's a fascinating page on hula hoops courtesy of Wikipedia.