The small chapel in Gougane Barra early one morning when the water of the lake there is almost motionless.
Aperture | ƒ/8 |
Camera | ILCE-7M3 |
Focal length | 45mm |
ISO | 100 |
Shutter speed | 13s |
I was there too
The breakwater in Ballycotton Harbour on a calm evening recently when Blarney Photography Club visited to photograph the area.
The setting sun casts a shadow on the inside of the obstruction, but the sea is almost motionless, with barely a breeze to disturb it.
Aperture | ƒ/9 |
Camera | ILCE-7M3 |
Focal length | 57mm |
ISO | 100 |
Shutter speed | 1/800s |
Amid the solemn remnants of a once-sturdy edifice, nature reclaims its dominion as elegant trees emerge from the heart of the ruins. Time has crumbled the walls and worn away the foundations, leaving behind a hauntingly beautiful tableau. The delicate yet resilient trunks of these trees writhe upwards like sinuous dancers, their journey culminating in a verdant embrace that forms a living canopy above.
This evocative scene unfolds within the historic locale of the Gunpowder Mills in Ballincollig. Here, the convergence of human ingenuity and nature’s inexorable advance creates a poignant contrast, as the tenacious growth of the trees emerges amidst the tangible echoes of a forgotten past. The rustle of leaves in the breeze and the interplay of sunlight and shadow across the time-worn stones stir the senses, transporting the observer to a realm where time’s tapestry weaves together the threads of creation and decay.
Aperture | ƒ/8 |
Camera | ILCE-7M3 |
Focal length | 16mm |
ISO | 400 |
Shutter speed | 6s |
This footbridge was built in the 80s and is an indispensable connection between Grand Parade and Sullivan’s Quay in Cork.
Seeing the trees in this photo reminded me that there aren’t many trees in the City Centre any more. 🙁
Aperture | ƒ/8 |
Camera | ILCE-7M3 |
Focal length | 75mm |
ISO | 1600 |
Shutter speed | 1/500s |
A few photos from the 2023 Cork Pride “party at the port” on Kennedy Quay. There was a huge crowd there, with people coming and going all the time. A band played the hits, followed by a few words from the Lord Mayor of Cork, and then the drag queens came out to entertain the ecstatic crowd!
The atmosphere there was electric, with plenty of happy faces as people enjoyed the music and the good weather.
Aperture | ƒ/8 |
Camera | ILCE-7M3 |
Focal length | 24mm |
ISO | 250 |
Shutter speed | 1/500s |
I was wandering around town when I spotted a cat jump up on a window sill, sit down and then stare at me. Probably wondering if I had treats for them. 🙂
Aperture | ƒ/8 |
Camera | ILCE-7M3 |
Focal length | 75mm |
ISO | 2000 |
Shutter speed | 1/500s |
Kilcrea Friary in Co Cork as the sun set behind it. Despite the unusually wet summer, this particular evening was dry and warm and just about perfect for a sunset.
Aperture | ƒ/8 |
Camera | ILCE-7M3 |
Focal length | 16mm |
ISO | 100 |
Shutter speed | 1/250s |
A mural on the side of a building on North Main Street is called “What is home” and features a person wearing an Amazon box, as that’s the only accommodation they can find.
In this photo the figure is looking sideways to the visible window on the front of the building, as if asking, “why can’t I find somewhere to live?”
Aperture | ƒ/8 |
Camera | ILCE-7M3 |
Focal length | 75mm |
ISO | 2000 |
Shutter speed | 1/500s |
I’ve posted photos of the Kyle Street mural before, but here’s another one. A man looked up at what I was photographing as he walked past, and I couldn’t resist taking a photo!
Aperture | ƒ/8 |
Camera | ILCE-7M3 |
Focal length | 16mm |
ISO | 6400 |
Shutter speed | 1/500s |
3 doors, all different colours. I love it! Modern housing is so boring.
Aperture | ƒ/8 |
Camera | ILCE-7M3 |
Focal length | 21mm |
ISO | 12800 |
Shutter speed | 1/320s |