Photos of Cork, Ireland showcase the city’s unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. From the colorful streets of the city center to the tranquil waters of the River Lee, there are countless photo opportunities for visitors and locals alike. Many photos capture the iconic landmarks of Cork City, such as the Gothic spires of St. Fin Barre’s Cathedral, the bustling English Market, and the impressive facade of City Hall. Other photos highlight the vibrant street art that can be found throughout the city, showcasing the creativity and energy of Cork’s artistic community. And of course, no photo collection of Cork would be complete without snapshots of the city’s famous pubs, where visitors can enjoy a pint of Guinness or a traditional Irish music session. Whether you’re a professional photographer or a casual traveler with a smartphone, there’s no shortage of inspiring subjects to capture in Cork, Ireland.
This graffiti caught my eye when I walked past. It was on the corner of Barrack Street and Fort Street in Cork. The eye sees you and the man screams at you.
It’s long gone now, this photo was made in 2019!
| Aperture | ƒ/4 |
| Camera | ILCE-7M3 |
| Focal length | 35mm |
| ISO | 500 |
| Shutter speed | 1/500s |
I walked out my front door last night and spotted a fiery sunset behind the houses across the road. The colour slowly changed over the next ten minutes as the sun sunk further and further beyond the horizon.
I took 151 photos of the sky that night, most of them taken with me waggling my camera back and forth to capture some sweet ICM.
This was shot at f/13 so there were plenty of dust spots to heal. Luckily you can copy heals from one photo to another and if they’re the AI kind, Lightroom Classic will calculate the best way to heal each time.
| Aperture | ƒ/13 |
| Camera | ILCE-7M3 |
| Focal length | 240mm |
| ISO | 100 |
| Shutter speed | 1/2.5s |
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 |
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 |
Parents line up for the ice cream van outside Fitzgerald’s Park in Cork.
Their kids are somewhere nearby, out of sight behind the wall.
| Aperture | ƒ/2.8 |
| Camera | ILCE-7M3 |
| Focal length | 24mm |
| ISO | 100 |
| Shutter speed | 1/1000s |
Two women carrying balloons and a large fake champagne bottle up the steps of a narrow lane. Bet they had a party that night!
| Aperture | ƒ/4.9 |
| Camera | Galaxy S23 Ultra |
| Focal length | 27.2mm |
| ISO | 160 |
| Shutter speed | 1/50s |
I’ve only been to a few point to point or other horse races, but you can rely on there being bookies present to take your money.
| Aperture | ƒ/5 |
| Camera | ILCE-7M3 |
| Focal length | 150mm |
| ISO | 100 |
| Shutter speed | 1/500s |
A Jack Russell lying in the shade at the recent Dawstown Point-to-Point horse racing. It was warm, and the sun was bright, so he made a beeline for the shade afforded by his human dad standing nearby.
| Aperture | ƒ/6.3 |
| Camera | ILCE-7M3 |
| Focal length | 366.2mm |
| ISO | 160 |
| Shutter speed | 1/500s |
I’m not quite sure what to say about this man and his “Global War n ing” sign. I’ve talked to him a few times as he’s stood at the same spot most Saturdays for the last few years. All I know, is he’s a crack pot conspiracy theorist.
| Aperture | ƒ/2.2 |
| Camera | SM-G998B |
| Focal length | 2.2mm |
| ISO | 50 |
| Shutter speed | 1/1500s |
The old site of the hotel on Camden Quay is being redeveloped. It’s gone through many phases over the years, and it’s soon to be a 3 star hotel.
| Aperture | ƒ/2.2 |
| Camera | Galaxy S23 Ultra |
| Focal length | 2.2mm |
| ISO | 50 |
| Shutter speed | 1/5800s |
A Shein popup shop opened in Opera Lane recently. It’s only open for a short time and huge lines of people have gathered waiting to get in there.
| Camera | Galaxy S23 Ultra |
| Focal length | 2.2mm |
Near the top of Patrick’s Hill in Cork I spotted these plants growing from the gutter of a building. Good thing plants don’t have a fear of heights because there was a large drop from there. 🙂
| Aperture | ƒ/6.3 |
| Camera | ILCE-7M3 |
| Focal length | 600mm |
| ISO | 6400 |
| Shutter speed | 1/2000s |