The end of Sheep’s Head in Co Cork and there’s a small lighthouse there.
It’s a bit of a hike to get out there.
| Aperture | ƒ/8 |
| Camera | Canon EOS 40D |
| Focal length | 18mm |
| ISO | 100 |
| Shutter speed | 1/125s |
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Albert Quay in ye olde times
Before the glossy, glass faced building of One Albert Quay, a warehouse and other old, industrial buildings occupied that site. This is what it looked like in 2009. I would guess they were originally part of the train station that sat at that location. The “FREE FIT EXHAUST CENTRE” would have been a familiar sign to anyone who lived in the south side of the city and passed by that area.
The Elysian can be seen in the background, but it was a brand-new building then, having only been completed early in 2008, the previous year!
| Aperture | ƒ/6.3 |
| Camera | Canon EOS 40D |
| Focal length | 18mm |
| ISO | 100 |
| Shutter speed | 1/100s |
The Building of Opera Lane and Boots
You have to go all the way back to 2008 to see the building of Opera Lane., in Cork. Google Maps only goes back to 2009 on Patrick’s Street, where you can see some construction work, but Emmett Place isn’t covered until 2010 when construction had completed.
Turn around and there’s the modern site of Boots on the corner of Paul Street and Half Moon Street.
| Aperture | ƒ/3.5 |
| Camera | Canon EOS 40D |
| Focal length | 10mm |
| ISO | 400 |
| Shutter speed | 1/1000s |
Cosmic Bubbles Meet Electric Candy Floss Trees
One of the nice things about Wonderlights was how they used the natural surroundings as part of the display. The electric trees and sign in the background were eye catching, but what piqued my interest here was the light highlighting the branches and autumn leaves of the tree in front!
| Aperture | ƒ/8 |
| Camera | ILCE-7RM5 |
| Focal length | 32mm |
| ISO | 100 |
| Shutter speed | 1/2.5s |
Flowers and lasers at Fota House
I went to Wonderlights in Fota House last night with others from Blarney Photography Club and, despite the rain and mud, we were blown away by the light show, especially over the pond where lasers cut through the dry ice fog over brightly lit flowers on the water’s surface.
It’s a bit pricey at €25+booking fee, but it’s spectacular and worth it.
| Aperture | ƒ/8 |
| Camera | ILCE-7RM5 |
| Focal length | 26mm |
| ISO | 2000 |
| Shutter speed | 1/20s |
Look before you leap
The famous diving area in Salthill, Galway, in 2011. This may have been the last time I was in Salthill. We drove through the city in 2018 on the way to Connemara, but I think it’s overdue a visit.
| Aperture | ƒ/8 |
| Camera | Canon EOS 40D |
| Focal length | 106mm |
| ISO | 100 |
| Shutter speed | 1/250s |
DMode at Cyprus Avenue
DMode, Depeche Mode Experience, is a Depeche Mode tribute band. They played in Cyprus Avenue on Saturday night. As expected, most of the audience was a bit older, around my own age, or older. Well, Depeche Mode have been around for a while!
I learned that I really don’t know anything but Depeche Mode’s major hits. The rest of the audience were fans and sang along and had a blast. If you love Depeche Mode, you’ll love DMode!
| Aperture | ƒ/1.7 |
| Camera | Galaxy S23 Ultra |
| Focal length | 6.3mm |
| ISO | 320 |
| Shutter speed | 1/50s |
The Lights of Oliver Plunkett Street
Christmas Lights and Light Trails
Almost Gone Fishing
3 small boats tied up against the pier in Dungarvan.
| Aperture | ƒ/8 |
| Camera | ILCE-7RM5 |
| Focal length | 25mm |
| ISO | 500 |
| Shutter speed | 1/60s |
Follow the Fluffy Leader
A lady bringing her two dogs for a walk had to deal with one being more enthusiastic than the other. I don’t remember if I had Diego with me this day when I photographed them, but that lead dog certainly didn’t want to dilly-dally. He had places to go! Important things to do! 🙂
| Aperture | ƒ/2.8 |
| Camera | ILCE-7M3 |
| Focal length | 24mm |
| ISO | 160 |
| Shutter speed | 1/500s |
