Tag: Ireland

Photos of Ireland are often characterized by the country’s stunning landscapes, rich history, and unique culture. From the rugged coastline and majestic cliffs to the rolling hills and verdant valleys, Ireland’s natural beauty is a favourite subject of photographers around the world. Many photos capture iconic landmarks such as the Cliffs of Moher, the Ring of Kerry, and the Giant’s Causeway, which draw visitors from around the globe. Others showcase the charm and character of Ireland’s towns and cities, with colourful buildings, winding streets, and bustling pubs. And of course, no photo collection of Ireland would be complete without images of the country’s famous castles, monasteries, and ancient ruins, which provide a glimpse into Ireland’s rich history and heritage. Whether you’re looking for dramatic landscapes, vibrant cityscapes, or historic sites, photos of Ireland offer a glimpse into the heart and soul of this beautiful country.

A Slice of Life in Bantry

We visited Bantry recently, on Valentines Day, and the town was buzzing. The square was taken over by the market, which is always worth a wander around. As we ate our burritos, I spotted the sun hitting the street nearby, leaving one side in shadow, and also illuminating the countryside rising up out of the…

A Ghost in the Roundy

A little fun with long exposure photography creates a ghost coming out of The Roundy.

Qween at the Everyman

We went to see Qween perform in The Everyman theatre last night. Their performance had to be delayed because of one of the major winter storms a few weeks ago, but it was most certainly worth the wait! They put on a great show, entertaining us all with the fabulous music of Queen, the greatest…

Dogs and their Humans

We were in Youghal recently on a cold and blustery afternoon, and so were lots of others with their dogs. Not in this photos is Diego, but he was keeping a close eye on the other dogs!

Chromatic Whirl

A few photos taken in Crosshaven in May 2023 when I visited there with Blarney Photography Club. A bit of fun with swirling the camera around as I took the photos.

Skateboarding Break in Cork

Two skateboarders on Grand Parade in Cork, away back in 2021. The guy sitting down was wrecked tired by the looks of him.

Symmetrical Abandonment

This was the derelict site of the demolished tax office in Cork, but back in February 2019. What difference 6 years? Nothing really except they’ve removed the rubble. It’s still an ugly eye sore. They really should have put a park there if they’re not going to do anything with it.

Bantry Through the Shop Door

I had some fun in Bantry today, experimenting with a new exposure mode I haven’t really used in the past, Spot Highlight. I came across it in this video made by Sean Tucker. In this mode, the camera will expose for the highlights, sacrificing shadow detail to make sure that bright areas contain detail and…

The sign Americans dread

It’s a commonly held belief that Americans don’t know how to drive around roundabouts, but when I visited that country last year (in the before times), I saw at least 2 roundabouts and local people had no problems traversing them. Good luck getting around them in a monstrosity like the Cybertruck however.

The Anonymous Suit

An anonymous man in a suit at the Dingle Races a few years ago. I’m pretty sure he was sucking a lollipop.

Hay Bales at Dusk

In a field behind Wine Strand on the Dingle Peninsula, I spotted some hay bales. The sun had already set, but the sky wasn’t very interesting. The lay of the land cast an interesting shadow and I like photographing bales whenever I see them.

Inchydoney Serenity

Last Sunday, the first Sunday in February, was a glorious one. The sun shone out of an almost cloudless sky. It was cold, but the sun brought the crowds, and there were cars parked all along the coast road, from the hotel to the nearby car park at the other end of the beach.