Emma Lou in Ballycotton

Some of the boats in Ballycotton a few weeks ago when Blarney Photography Club visited. A trawler with the name Emma Lou was in the foreground, but also visible were smaller boats, and the local search and rescue boat that had just arrived.


Apertureƒ/9
CameraILCE-7M3
Focal length24mm
ISO100
Shutter speed1/200s

The boats of Ballycotton

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.


Apertureƒ/9
CameraILCE-7M3
Focal length24mm
ISO100
Shutter speed1/1000s

A Boat on a Lake with Clouds

There’s something about a small boat on a calm lake that just begs to be photographed. And when you add in the backdrop of hills shrouded in clouds and the texture of the reeds in the foreground, it becomes a picture-perfect moment.

Capturing that moment, though, can be a challenge. You want to make sure you get just the right angle and lighting to do it justice. But when you finally get that shot and see the results, it’s all worth it.


Apertureƒ/8
CameraILCE-7M3
Focal length77mm
ISO100
Shutter speed1/80s

A Blue Boat in Howth Harbour

In the peaceful harbour of Howth, Co Dublin, a small blue boat bobbed gently in the water. Against the backdrop of the old and new lighthouses, it was a picturesque scene that perfectly encapsulated the charm of this fishing village. The sky was overcast and grey, a sign that rain might be on the way, but that didn’t deter people from coming out to walk along the pier and take in the sights and sounds of the bustling harbour.


Apertureƒ/8
CameraILCE-7M3
Focal length120mm
ISO100
Shutter speed1/125s