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Night Time Light Streaks at Busy Junction

The lights of passing cars and buses streak into the distance on this busy junction at night.

The hustle and bustle of city life can be captivating, especially at night, when the bright lights of passing vehicles streak into the distance like stars in the sky. This particular photo captures the vibrant energy of a busy junction, with cars and buses whizzing by in a blur of colour and motion.

Despite the darkness of the buildings lining the street, the glow of street lights are like stars and provide illumination. The long exposure of the photo creates an almost dreamlike effect, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy.

It’s fascinating how a single photo can encapsulate so much energy and movement, bringing to life the bustling rhythm of urban living. As the city continues to evolve and grow, scenes like this will always remain a constant reminder of the vibrant pulse of urban life.


Apertureƒ/16
CameraILCE-7M3
Focal length24mm
ISO100
Shutter speed15s

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Nollaig Shona ó Chorcaigh

A bus and cars speed along the road as a sign above says "Nollaig Shona Duit".
Cars speed along the road as a sign above says "Nollaig Shona Duit".

The “Nollaig Shona Duit” signs at both ends of St. Patrick’s Street in Cork are all lit up again this year.


Apertureƒ/8
CameraILCE-7M3
Focal length24mm
ISO100
Shutter speed1/1.3s

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Tivoli Docks at Night

A night shot of the docklands at Tivoli on the RIver Lee where cranes lift containers on ships for transport in and out of the country.

Tivoli Docks on the River Lee as seen from The Marina in Blackrock in January 2020.


Apertureƒ/8
CameraILCE-7M3
Focal length24mm
ISO400
Shutter speed8s

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The Lights of Llafranc

The Lights of Llafranc

The lights of Llafranc in Spain shine brightly near 1am in the morning after a wedding ceremony in a nearby hotel.

Swimming there was a highlight of the year for me. Lovely calm and warm waters. As it’s the Mediterranean, there was barely any tide, so you could be sure how much beach was there at any one time!


Apertureƒ/8
CameraILCE-7M3
Focal length48mm
ISO400
Shutter speed5s

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Colourful Dingle Night

Colourful Dingle Night

The night sky over Dingle was lovely and colourful one night in August, 2022.


Apertureƒ/8
CameraILCE-7M3
Focal length240mm
ISO10000
Shutter speed1/250s

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The Valletta Skyline

The Valletta Skyline
The Valletta Skyline

When we stayed in Valletta in Malta a few years ago there were several thunder storms. I hardly saw any lightning but dark clouds accompanied them and in the evenings blotted out the sun as it set over the city and The Grand Harbour.


Apertureƒ/8
CameraILCE-7M3
Focal length70mm
ISO100
Shutter speed6s

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Hotel Fariones In Lights

Hotel Fariones In Lights

Outside Hotel Fariones, a luxurious 5 star hotel in Puerto Del Carmen, Lanzarote.


Apertureƒ/2.2
CameraSM-G998B
Focal length2.2mm
ISO800
Shutter speed1/35s

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The Blue Pool

The Blue Pool

Ready for an evening swim in the pool?


Apertureƒ/9
CameraILCE-7M3
Focal length24mm
ISO100
Shutter speed2s

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Fireworks Over Cobh

Fireworks lit the sky over Cobh last night as part of the St. Patrick’s Day festivities. I’m glad Henry heard about the event as I had no idea it was on!


Apertureƒ/6.3
CameraILCE-7M3
Focal length65mm
ISO200
Shutter speed2s

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The Spinning Ferris Wheel

The Spinning Ferris Wheel

The Ferris wheel on the Grand Parade spinning away delighting the crowds earlier this month.

Looking forward to 2022. It has to be better than 2021, and 2020.


Apertureƒ/3.5
CameraILCE-7M3
Focal length25mm
ISO50
Shutter speed2.5s

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Lights on the Lee

Lights on the Lee

Lights shine on the River Lee from the new office buildings along the quays. One lone light from a boat on the river makes itself known, not to be outdone by it’s land based cousins.


Apertureƒ/8
CameraILCE-7M3
Focal length28mm
ISO100
Shutter speed2s

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The Bright Lights of Porto

The Bright Lights of Porto

Exactly 2 years ago in 2019 I was in Porto, Portugal with my team on a company meetup. It’s a beautiful city and I would love to get back there some day! That’s the Torre dos Clérigos in the background.


Apertureƒ/8
CameraILCE-7M3
Focal length27mm
ISO100
Shutter speed1/2.5s