Peter-and-Pauls-Church – In Photos dot Org

Red Brick and Stone

Following on from yesterday’s photo of Shandon Bells, here’s another one taken nine years earlier in 2007, on a day when it was about to rain, but the sun came out for one final glimpse of Cork before the wet enveloped the city.

You can see Shandon Bells, the North Cathedral, SS Peter & Paul’s Church and the presbytery attached to that church.

All taken from the roof of the car park on Grand Parade, but I think it’s blocked now. I’ll have a look this evening.

Aperture	ƒ/8
Camera	Canon EOS 20D
Focal length	144mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	1/250s

Cork’s Spiritual Heights

The historic spire of St. Anne’s Church, Shandon Bells, rises out of the mist, with the North Cathedral, the Cathedral of St Mary & St Anne, behind it.

In the foreground is the roof of SS Peter & Paul’s Church and the nearby Presbytery.

This was photographed on December 10th, 2016. Just a day over 8 years ago. I think it’s not possible to photograph this scene now. The new Capitol building is in the way.

Aperture	ƒ/8
Camera	Canon EOS 6D
Focal length	300mm
ISO	3200
Shutter speed	1/320s

Talking at the church

Teenagers talking and arguing on the steps of SS. Peter & Paul’s Church. March 2021.

Aperture	ƒ/3.5
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	24mm
ISO	250
Shutter speed	1/500s

Unlock the Church

The side gate to SS Peter and Paul’s Church in Cork City remains open during the day.

Aperture	ƒ/4
Camera	Canon EOS 40D
Focal length	18mm
ISO	400
Shutter speed	1/40s

Cork Landmarks

Cork Landmarks

In this one single image are pictured several landmark buildings in Cork City:

The bell tower of St. Anne’s Church, or Shandon Bells as it’s commonly known as.
The North Cathedral can be glimpsed in the background.
Part of SS Peter & Paul’s Church off Patrick Street in the foreground, and the distinctive red brick buildings on Paul Street that used to belong to that parish. (I think it was sold? I remember seeing a sign for a solicitor on one door!)
The large distinctive roof to the left of Shandon Bells is I believe the roof of the Firkin Crane Centre by the old Butter Market. Is it?

The day I shot this was gloomy and overcast. Thick black clouds covered the city but for a few minutes a small part was bathed in light from a sun peaking through a gap in the clouds.

This was shot from the roof of the car park on the Grand Parade.

Oh yes, I’m toying with the idea of watermarking my images. I hate seeing an image destroyed by a name written over the actual image. A false bottom border and my details there might be a good compromise. It’s simple to remove but it’s one more step for a thief to take. What do you think?