Dogs of the Protest Rally
Two of the dogs at the regular rally supporting Gaza that happened in Cork yesterday. Another large crowd gathered, but these dogs weren’t bothered by the noise and people around.
The Big Wheel Portal
This Ferris Wheel or Big Wheel is a portal to a new world. Look carefully, and you can see Cork at the end of the portal. Check out Henry and Nuala’s photos from last night: Henry, Nuala 1, and Nuala 2.
Michael Collins and his hat
Michael Collins on the Grand Parade isn’t the only one wearing a nice hat. 🙂
So much red
While waiting to cross the road on Grand Parade, I saw a man hurry across the road, dragging a black suitcase. He was in a rush, in contrast with the family in front of me who were checking for traffic before crossing. I love all the red in this photo. Her dress, his t-shirt, their…
Skateboard Jumps on Grand Parade
A skateboarder jumps in the air on Grand Parade. He was there with friends, racing up and down the pavement.
Fridays For Future in Cork
I was in town today and came across a Fridays For Future protest on Grand Parade. They’re a group of very passionate young people protesting at the state of our environment. Their aim is to demand that the Irish government take action on climate change and climate injustice in Ireland. They have an uphill fight,…
Ferris Wheel and Reflection
Henry spotted the reflection of the ferris wheel in this parked car on the Grand Parade in Cork.
The Cathedral and the Ferris Wheel
Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral seen in the background behind the Ferris Wheel on Grand Parade in Cork.
The Ferris Wheel through the Crystall Ball
As seen in a previous photo of the Ferris Wheel on the Grand Parade in Cork, the crystall ball that Henry brought along was a very useful prop. Here we are at the top of the car park looking down on the big wheel. It surrounds the crystal ball, but the wheel itself can be…
The Ferris Wheel after Sunset
The Ferris Wheel on Grand Parade in Cork pictured just after sunset, in December 2016. This year the wheel is further up the street so you can’t get this photo now. I haven’t been in town at sunset this month either but hopefully someone got a nice sunset photo of the wheel this year.
The Ferris Wheel and the Crystal Ball
The Ferris wheel on Grand Parade in Cork on a freezing December evening. The whole scene is twisted upside down in a small crystal ball. Thanks Henry for all the help, and the crystal ball!