Blarney Photography Club – Page 10

The Flag in the Window

A Ukrainian flag in a window in Ballycotton, all shook up as an ICM photo

A Ukrainian flag in a window in Ballycotton. It was getting dark, a perfect time to try some Intentional Camera Movement.

Aperture	ƒ/14
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	43mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	2s

During another trip with Blarney Photography Club to Ballycotton we were lucky to have a very calm evening. A light breeze disturbed the water, and there were clouds in the sky to make for an interesting sunset.

Aperture	ƒ/9
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	24mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	1/1000s

Bokeh Lights in Youghal

The out of focus lights of Youghal on a dark evening, just after sunset. The red brake light of a vehicle lights up the bottom right of the photo.

The out of focus lights of Youghal light up the sky. The red light of a passing vehicle lights up the corner of the scene.

I was originally going to photograph the light and get a long exposure shot of passing traffic but luckily, my lens was out of focus and reminded me I could shoot a photo like this!

Aperture	ƒ/6.3
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	191mm
ISO	50
Shutter speed	1/2s

Cork Eir Building at Sunset

The Eir building on the North Side of Cork City at sunset

I was out with Blarney Photography Club on Thursday night in the city. The sun was setting when I decided we should head to Bell’s Field. I thought we had about 30 minutes, but with the hills opposite, the sun sank out of sight much earlier.

Driving up there, through St. Luke’s, we got there just to see the sun disappear behind a bank of cloud on the horizon. Luckily, the glow of our celestial star continued for some time, and this is one of the photos from that night.

Not a great shot by any means, but it was nice to be out with everyone else, and we had a nice chat and drink afterwards.

Aperture	ƒ/8
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	132mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	1/250s

Someone forgot their tripod

Henry’s tripod made for a nice subject to break up the reflection of the sunset at the beach in Youghal.

Aperture	ƒ/8
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	37mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	1/160s

Sun setting on the Youghal groynes

Waves roll in over the groynes in Youghal as the sun sets

The sun set on an absolutely clear sky on Thursday night in Youghal. I was there with Blarney Photography Club, and as you may have guessed from the photo, I was wearing wellies.

We had fun photographing the outgoing tide, and when the sun eventually slid towards the horizon the reflected colour in the sea got that bit more yellower and warmer. The groynes (or groins, depending on where you come from) make for a great subject.

Aperture	ƒ/8
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	43mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	1/1250s

Streaks of Sunset Light

Streaks of colour in a sunset photo made by moving the camera left to right. The colours go from a dark smudgy grey and blue to vibrant orange.

You may have seen the stunning sunset photo from Crosshaven that I shared yesterday. Well, here’s another shot of it for you.

This one doesn’t look like a typical sunset, does it? Except for the warm orange glow. That’s because I used a technique called Intentional Camera Movement, or ICM for short. It involves zooming in on the boats in the water and moving the camera from side to side while taking the shot. The boats are the dark part of the photo, while the reflected sunlight in the water provided the rich orange streaks.

The result is a beautiful abstract image with streaks of colour and light. Next time I’m shooting a sunset over water, I’ll be trying this again!

Aperture	ƒ/16
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	240mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	1/3s

Sunset in Crosshaven

Boats on the water and in the background a forest with some houses and a lovely orange sunset too.

The sun sets over Curraghbinny Wood as I watched from the Crosshaven side. There was the most amazing glow in the sky that lasted several minutes, a nice end to a glorious day.

Aperture	ƒ/6.3
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	69mm
ISO	500
Shutter speed	1/160s

A Collie in Gougane Barra

A collie walks across the narrow road next to the lake at Gougane Barra in Co Cork, Ireland. The chapel can be seen in the background.

When I went to Gougane Barra with Blarney Photography Club a few weeks ago, I met the cutest collie ever. He was so chill and friendly, and he had this gorgeous white and brown fur that matched the scenery perfectly. I think he works at the hotel nearby, but he didn’t charge me for his cuddles.

Aperture	ƒ/1.7
Camera	Galaxy S23 Ultra
Focal length	6.3mm
ISO	80
Shutter speed	1/180s

Dawstown Point to Point, 2023

A horse and jockey jump the fence, with others before and after him

A horse and jockey race to the finish, followed closely by others.

A horse and jockey jump the fence, closely followed by others

I had a great time today at the Dawstown Point-to-Point horse racing event! The races started at 2 pm and continued until 4.30 pm, and I went with some of my buddies from the Blarney Photography Club. We positioned ourselves near the second last jump, and it was a super fun day filled with lots of action and photography opportunities. I’m excited to share this selection of my favourite shots with you!

Aperture	ƒ/6.3
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	600mm
ISO	2500
Shutter speed	1/2000s

Reflections at Gougane Barra

The small chapel at Gougane Barra reflected in the lake there in early morning light. Trees are near it and fields and hills in the distance. It's a cloudy day.

So, a few weeks ago, I went with fellow members of Blarney Photography Club to Gougane Barra to catch the sunrise. Sadly, the clouds were pretty thick that day, but we still managed to get some cool photos. One shot I was particularly happy with was the reflection of the chapel on the island. Despite some showers here and there, we were lucky to catch some good light for our shots. Can’t wait to share more of these photos with you all in the coming months!

Aperture	ƒ/11
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	24mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	1/50s

Capturing Sunrise in Killarney

An vibrant yellow sunrise over the calm waters of the Lakes of Killarney, with misty mountains in the distance.

In the middle of February I joined members of Blarney Photography Club for a sunrise photoshoot over the Lakes of Killarney. The scenery was stunning, with early morning light casting a warm orange hue over the still waters of the lake and misty mountains in the distance.

We were over by Brickeen Bridge, a good 30 minute walk from the car park, but worth it for the glow of the sky on the water.

Aperture	ƒ/8
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	50mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	1/640s

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