Who? Is it Brian Cowen, or Biff?
I’ve had this photo on my computer for 5 years, waiting for it’s time to shine.
| Aperture | ƒ/7.1 |
| Camera | Canon EOS 20D |
| Focal length | 59mm |
| ISO | 100 |
| Shutter speed | 1/125s |
Tag Archives: Cork
Fort Camden
Fort Camden overlooks Cork Harbour near Crosshaven and was abandoned years ago. I’ve never been inside but Joleen Cronin and Siobhan Russell were and took some amazing photographs of this decaying military fort.
Lots of photos in the post above, on Abandoned Ireland too, with forum discussion on celticradio.net.
In 2010 a 4 man team Vince Farr, Noel Condon, Paul Brierly and Skully formed the Rescue Camden group.
With the help of Noel O’Driscoll (Cork Co. Council) in July 2010 restoration work finally began.
22 July 2010.
The handing over of the key to the RESCUE CAMDEN Committee
In 1938 The British Navy marched out of the fortress for the last time, handing it over in pristine condition to the Irish free-state army.
Sadly, since then Fort Camden has been neglected, and recently it has been systematically vandalized. Not one single part of this stunning facility has been left undamaged.
Killer Queen
Queen cover band Killer Queen played in The Opera House, Cork a few months back and I snapped a few photos!
| Aperture | ƒ/5.6 |
| Camera | Canon EOS 40D |
| Focal length | 88mm |
| ISO | 3200 |
| Shutter speed | 1/100s |
The Lady of Opera Lane
Spot the lady?
| Aperture | ƒ/4 |
| Camera | Canon EOS 40D |
| Focal length | 10mm |
| ISO | 400 |
| Shutter speed | 1/1600s |
69 Patrick Street
Waterstones on Saint Patrick Street in Cork. Also Game, Euro City and a derelict store once rented by one of the national banks here in Ireland.
| Aperture | ƒ/4 |
| Camera | Canon EOS 40D |
| Focal length | 10mm |
| ISO | 400 |
| Shutter speed | 1/160s |
Rest in Peace
A hand written notice strung up on a pole at the corner of Winthrop Street and Patrick’s Street in Cork records the names of those killed by Israeli commandos recently.
| Aperture | ƒ/5.6 |
| Camera | Canon EOS 40D |
| Focal length | 28mm |
| ISO | 400 |
| Shutter speed | 1/125s |
Engine No. 36
Engine No. 36 on display in Ken Station in Cork. Here’s what the Wikipedia page on the train station has to say about it:
An old locomotive is on permanent display in the concourse at Kent Station since 1950. “Engine No. 36” dates from 1847 and is displayed in the booking hall. Originally built by Bury, Curtis, and Kennedy of Liverpool at a cost of £1,955, the engine was obtained by the Great Southern and Western Railway to run services from Dublin to Cork. The engine remained in service until 1874.
She was displayed at the Cork exhibition in 1902, the Railway Centenary Exhibition in 1925 and the bi-centenary of the Royal Dublin Society at Ballsbridge in 1930. She was moved to a new position and restored by Iarnród Éireann in 2007.
I could have sworn that train was on display before 2007, maybe that page is referring to the new interior of the station?
| Aperture | ƒ/4 |
| Camera | Canon EOS 40D |
| Focal length | 10mm |
| ISO | 100 |
| Shutter speed | 1/1.3s |
Strength in Numbers
One of the supports on the Shaky Bridge outside Fitzgerald Park in Cork.
| Aperture | ƒ/1.8 |
| Camera | Canon EOS 40D |
| Focal length | 50mm |
| ISO | 100 |
| Shutter speed | 1/4000s |
Self Portrait in Glass
A portrait of myself shot in the mirrored column near the playground in Fitzgerald Park, Cork.
| Aperture | ƒ/1.8 |
| Camera | Canon EOS 40D |
| Focal length | 50mm |
| ISO | 100 |
| Shutter speed | 1/1250s |
Crowded daffodils
Daffodils at the end of our estate line the edge of the road in a beautiful display.
Edit: I’ve just heard the sad news about Danny O’Brien. I never met him but his photography was always amazing. I hope his site can stay online for a long time so people can appreciate his work. My condolences to his family.
| Aperture | ƒ/1.8 |
| Camera | Canon EOS 40D |
| Focal length | 50mm |
| ISO | 100 |
| Shutter speed | 1/4000s |
Patient Dog
Patient or not? A dog waits as his owner chats at the farmers market in Blarney on St. Patrick’s Day this year. More Photos.
| Aperture | ƒ/7.1 |
| Camera | Canon EOS 40D |
| Focal length | 59mm |
| ISO | 400 |
| Shutter speed | 1/125s |
1964 Morris Minor
A Morris Minor, registered in 1964, parked in Bantry town in County Cork. Pictured in September 2008 while on holiday there.
After reading the Wikipedia page on the car this is probably a Minor 1000.
| Aperture | ƒ/11 |
| Camera | Canon EOS 40D |
| Focal length | 10mm |
| ISO | 400 |
| Shutter speed | 1/100s |