I was there too
The outgoing tide on Fountainstown Beach leaves behind wet stones and seaweed as it retreats.
This is a long exposure shot of one second with my camera resting on one of those rocks!
By the time you read this I’ll be on a plane, in the air most likely, or waiting for a connection in Heathrow more likely. More details to follow.
| Aperture | ƒ/22 |
| Camera | Canon EOS 40D |
| Focal length | 21mm |
| ISO | 100 |
| Shutter speed | 1s |
A white van rounds the corner at St. Luke’s Church at St Luke’s Cross in Cork. Taken on the photowalk a few weeks back.
| Aperture | ƒ/5.6 |
| Camera | Canon EOS 40D |
| Focal length | 10mm |
| ISO | 100 |
| Shutter speed | 1/60s |
One of the many butchers in The English Market. I’ve had brisket a few times, but only ever in the USA. Doesn’t seem to be a popular cut of meat here.
Taken on the World Wide Photowalk on July 18th.
| Aperture | ƒ/4 |
| Camera | Canon EOS 40D |
| Focal length | 10mm |
| ISO | 1600 |
| Shutter speed | 1/250s |
Cars parked on South Mall, Cork. The financial district of the city.
| Aperture | ƒ/5.6 |
| Camera | Canon EOS 40D |
| Focal length | 18mm |
| ISO | 100 |
| Shutter speed | 1/80s |
Páirc Uà Chaoimh in Blackrock, Cork. It’s named after Pádraig Ó Caoimh (no relation), “a native of Roscommon, this War of Independence veteran became secretary of the Cork County Board at 21, and he began a 35-year stint as General-Secretary of the GAA barely a decade later”(ref)
Michael Jackson and U2 have both played here in the distant past.
Shot from the roof of the Montenotte Hotel during our last photowalk. You can also see the Marina, the River Lee and Lough Mahon in the distance.
| Aperture | ƒ/5.6 |
| Camera | Canon EOS 40D |
| Focal length | 106mm |
| ISO | 100 |
| Shutter speed | 1/200s |
A Volkswagen Beetle parked across the road from St. Patrick’s Catholic Church on the Lower Glanmire Road in Cork. The church was built in 1840. The car, not so old.
Shot on the recent photowalk in the city.
| Aperture | ƒ/11 |
| Camera | Canon EOS 40D |
| Focal length | 18mm |
| ISO | 400 |
| Shutter speed | 1/320s |
Sunrise, as seen from my home office here in Blarney about 3 weeks ago. The weather was great in September. Much better than it was in August.
| Aperture | ƒ/3.5 |
| Camera | Canon EOS 40D |
| Focal length | 18mm |
| ISO | 100 |
| Shutter speed | 1/30s |
The North Cathedral, Cork as seen from a window of St. Anne’s Tower or Shandon Bells.
| Aperture | ƒ/11 |
| Camera | Canon EOS 40D |
| Focal length | 10mm |
| ISO | 400 |
| Shutter speed | 1/250s |
No matter what state the economy, the pubs are still full and there’s plenty of drinking.
| Aperture | ƒ/6.3 |
| Camera | Canon EOS 40D |
| Focal length | 200mm |
| ISO | 100 |
| Shutter speed | 1/320s |
A dump of the b/w images I shot in Cobh over the weekend. It was a strictly “stroll around and do nothing” day (so sorry Conor for not calling in!) as Adam was being minded by my sister.
As I said a few days ago, I shot everything in black and white and I’m pleased with the results. From about the shots of the rope on I used RAW+Jpeg but I still prefer the b/w images.
Hope something here takes your fancy!
| Aperture | ƒ/10 |
| Camera | Canon EOS 40D |
| Focal length | 18mm |
| ISO | 100 |
| Shutter speed | 1/250s |
A white cat that lives at the top of Patrick’s Hill, taken very near to where this was taken many years before.
Lots more Life photos of Cork too. Many of recognisable locations.
| Aperture | ƒ/6.3 |
| Camera | Canon EOS 40D |
| Focal length | 200mm |
| ISO | 100 |
| Shutter speed | 1/125s |
The view from a friend’s new bungalow near Kinsale in County Cork.
| Aperture | ƒ/5.6 |
| Camera | Canon EOS 40D |
| Focal length | 50mm |
| ISO | 100 |
| Shutter speed | 1/400s |
