Ireland – Page 28 – In Photos dot Org

Bridge over little water

The Cloghnagash River in Carrignavar (Carraig na bhFear) flows under a bridge at one end of the village and is where I went exploring recently. While June had been cold and somewhat wet, the river wasn’t very high, and I was able to get down near the river itself afterwards to get a few more photos of the older bridge nearby that has 3 arches. A photo or two of that will appear at some stage.

There’s a nice park on the other side of this bridge and a pavement next to the river that was nice to walk along.

Aperture	ƒ/8
Camera	ILCE-7RM5
Focal length	58mm
ISO	2500
Shutter speed	1/125s

The look of a cat

Hoppy, curled up and asleep one afternoon, looks over at me in curiosity. No, I didn’t have any treats. Back to sleep she goes.

Aperture	ƒ/1.8
Camera	ILCE-7RM5
Focal length	75mm
ISO	320
Shutter speed	1/80s

Poolbeg Power station behind gates

I spotted this gate at the Forty Foot in Dún Laoghaire yesterday, and then noticed the decommissioned Poolbeg Power station was visible through the bars. There weren’t any swimmers about at this end of the Forty Foot, so I got a few photos of two iconic symbols of Dublin in one scene!

Aperture	ƒ/8
Camera	ILCE-7RM5
Focal length	96mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	1/320s

Paddleboarding with his dog

I was in Dún Laoghaire today on a beautiful afternoon. Sandycove Beach and the Forty Foot were both thronged with swimmers and people relaxing. I wish I brought my togs and a towel, but I had my camera and snapped a photo of this gentleman with his dog out on the water, paddleboarding!

Aperture	ƒ/8
Camera	ILCE-7RM5
Focal length	59mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	1/320s

Water flows into water

The Mullinhassig waterfall flows in a long exposure shot, on a recent visit there with Blarney Photography Club.

Aperture	ƒ/9
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	50mm
ISO	200
Shutter speed	3.2s

Sky High Vantage Point

A seagull resting on a very tall pole in Dingle, Co Kerry, with the setting sun lighting up the sky in wonderful colours.

Aperture	ƒ/6.3
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	112mm
ISO	1250
Shutter speed	1/125s

Hang on in there

Far above the waterfall at Mullinhassig, I found small shoots and leaves growing out of a tree trunk.

Aperture	ƒ/9
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	139mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	5s

Photos at the Conor Pass

A family stopped at the top of the Conor Pass to take photos of each other on a glorious July day in 2022.

Aperture	ƒ/8
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	35mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	1/50s

That’s a steep hill

The Old Youghal Road takes a steep dive right next to Bell’s Field, but there’s a lovely view. No wonder he stopped for a moment to admire the view on a sunny evening a few years ago.

Aperture	ƒ/8
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	157mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	1/160s

The Rocks of Ballycotton

The rocks of Ballycotton with the sea breaking on them reduced to a fog by a long exposure photo. Ballycotton Lighthouse is visible in the background on an island a few hundred metres offshore.

I was there last night with Blarney Photography Club. A lovely evening taking photos and then a bit of a chat in a local pub.

Aperture	ƒ/8
Camera	ILCE-7RM5
Focal length	24mm
ISO	320
Shutter speed	13s

Happy Gotcha Day, Diego!

Diego, our chihuahua, came into our lives on this day many years ago. He’s a little older now, and maybe a little wiser too, especially when it comes to treats and getting cuddles.

He loves playing with toys. He has a strong fetch instinct, and he will run back and forth across the kitchen to fetch those toys for you. For at least 5 laps anyway, and then he gets tired and looks at you as if to say, “What? You expect me to get that toy again?”

Like many small dogs, Diego is very reactive. Don’t rub him. Don’t be that person who says, “It’s OK, I know dogs.” He’ll just snap at you, sorry. But, earn his confidence and trust, and he will adore you for it.

Recently, he’s slowed down a bit. A trip to the vet confirmed a bulging disc in his spine, but pain medication and taking it easy is helping him recover. He has his own buggy for longer walks, and well, he loves when we carry him up and down the stairs too.

This is Diego. He’s a tiny dog, but he’s all dog. He’s full of life.

Aperture	ƒ/1.8
Camera	SM-G998B
Focal length	6.7mm
ISO	50
Shutter speed	1/390s

buzz buzz buzz

I’m not a huge fan of wasps, but these three were part of the exhibit of statues at Castlemartyr Resort in Co Cork. buzzzzz! Fly away!

Aperture	ƒ/8
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	25mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	1/1000s