Tag: Cork

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.

Swinging on the Moon

One of the statues at Castlemartyr Resort was this one of a woman swinging off the crescent Moon. It was quite striking and imaginative.

Sheep’s Head Sunset

Over the weekend I stayed in a B&B on Sheep’s Head in Co. Cork and of course I had to photograph the sunset from the headland. I shared another photo taken on the same night recently, but I’ve photographed the sunset in this part of the world several times. I wasn’t expecting much as there…

Carrigdrohid on the Lee

The castle at Carrigdrohid, as seen from across the river from my previous photo of the castle a few days ago. I was almost in the river taking this shot, following in the steps of Mark Gorman who waded in further and made a superb shot of the castle.

Cows at the sea

Cows on the rocks near the sea on Sheep’s Head. Looks like one of them is enjoying the view of the water. Nice day for fishing ain’t it!

Light from the cloud

Light pours through a gap in the clouds, illuminating the waters between Sheep’s Head and the Beara Peninsula.

Teampol na mBocht, Altar

A Church of Ireland church near Schull, in Co. Cork, is set in scenic landscape beside Toormore Bay. We drove past, and I saw it was surrounded by a sea of wildflowers, mostly oxeye daisies, and also dandelions. On our return from Crookhaven I vowed to stop and spend half an hour there taking photos.

Sunset at Carrigadrohid

The castle at Carrigadrohid stands on a rock in the middle of the River Lee, adjoining a bridge, giving the local village it’s name, after the Irish, Carraig an Droichid, meaning ‘rock of the bridge’. (Wikipedia) I’d never been before, but I went with Blarney Photography Club to photograph this scenic location last night. Luckily,…

The Blackrock Terrace

The skeleton of Páirc Úi Chaoimh before it was rebuilt reveals the Blackrock end of the stadium.

Red Valerian on the Bridge

On South Gate Bridge last summer, I spotted flowers growing from between the stones of the structure. Google Images says they’re Red Valerian, but I don’t know. They were thriving in their little spot, but I think they’re gone now as the bridge was cleaned in the recent past. Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral is of…

Hungry Horse

The horses in the field adjoining Castlemartyr Resort were a curious bunch when Blarney Photography Club visited last week, when they came over to us for a chat and a sniff of our cameras. This one threw all caution to the wind and just kept eating, ignoring me, and enjoying his best life. Rightly so,…

A cat in the shadows

Two buckets are no match for an ephemeral cat in the shadows as it played with the light of the setting sun at Castlemartyr Resort last week. The shadow of the cat is courtesy of the cat statue I posted recently. Again, well worth going down to see them, and for a stroll around the…

The seaweed bicycle

I spotted a bike for hire that must have been dumped in the river for quite some time before being returned to the lock area. It was underwater so long that seaweed grew on it and tiny seashells grew on the pedal! I presume it’ll be picked up, and hopefully cleaned up or recycled.