Frank Flaherty, Cork’s Birdman

Frank Flaherty is pictured above feeding pigeons on Daunt Square in 2019. He was recently approached by a litter warden who told him to stop feeding the birds because local businesses complained of excessive bird poo and feathers in the area.

Aperture ƒ/4
Camera ILCE-7M3
Focal length 35mm
ISO 100
Shutter speed 1/640s

The dog and the red door

A dog sits in a doorway on Paul Street, pictured 6 years ago. I’m not sure which doorway it was but I think it was one opposite Pinochio’s. Streetview isn’t helpful as it only has streetview going back to 2017 for this street.

Aperture ƒ/8
Camera Canon EOS 6D
Focal length 24mm
ISO 5000
Shutter speed 1/320s

The Mother of our Cats

Mommy Cat, a now elderly cat who has lived with us for over 12 years now, is a semi wild cat who brought her kittens to us many years ago. There were six cats altogether. Three boys, a girl and their mother. She has never let us rub her, unless we get a sneaky rub in as she’s facing away but she immediately tries to bat our hands away. However, her offspring were and are the most affectionate cats. Unfortunately the three boys were killed on the main road beyond the ditch. Mommy Cat rarely leaves our garden now, and Hoppy mustn’t go far as there are feral cats around.

Aperture ƒ/6.3
Camera ILCE-7M3
Focal length 600mm
ISO 8000
Shutter speed 1/500s

The sun peeks out over Killaloe

Looking out over the River Shannon from the Balina side to the town of Killaloe on the west bank of the river.

Hmm, I do believe this is the first photo I have posted in Tipperary, and half the photo is in Co Clare!

Aperture ƒ/8
Camera Canon EOS 6D
Focal length 24mm
ISO 100

From Dunquin to The Blasket Islands

Shortly after the sun has set on Dunquin Pier in Kerry, looking out towards The Blasket Islands and An Fear Marbh.

Aperture ƒ/8
Camera ILCE-7M3
Focal length 24mm
ISO 100
Shutter speed 1/13s