A breakwater on a calm evening
The breakwater in Ballycotton Harbour on a calm evening recently when Blarney Photography Club visited to photograph the area. The setting sun casts a shadow on the inside of the obstruction, but the sea is almost motionless, with barely a breeze to disturb it.
A forest in the ruins
Amid the solemn remnants of a once-sturdy edifice, nature reclaims its dominion as elegant trees emerge from the heart of the ruins. Time has crumbled the walls and worn away the foundations, leaving behind a hauntingly beautiful tableau. The delicate yet resilient trunks of these trees writhe upwards like sinuous dancers, their journey culminating in…
Across the Nano Nagle Bridge
This footbridge was built in the 80s and is an indispensable connection between Grand Parade and Sullivan’s Quay in Cork. Seeing the trees in this photo reminded me that there aren’t many trees in the City Centre any more. 🙁
The Cathedral on the River
Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral in Cork sits just above the River Lee, towering over nearby buildings. I took this photo from South Gate Bridge on a lovely evening recently.
Cork Pride Party at the Port 2023
A few photos from the 2023 Cork Pride “party at the port” on Kennedy Quay. There was a huge crowd there, with people coming and going all the time. A band played the hits, followed by a few words from the Lord Mayor of Cork, and then the drag queens came out to entertain the…
The cat at the window
I was wandering around town when I spotted a cat jump up on a window sill, sit down and then stare at me. Probably wondering if I had treats for them. 🙂
The Ruins of Kilcrea Friary
Kilcrea Friary in Co Cork as the sun set behind it. Despite the unusually wet summer, this particular evening was dry and warm and just about perfect for a sunset.
The cars of Inch Beach
Just some of the vehicles parked on Inch Beach the other day. Adventurous folk!
Narrator: vehicles weren’t removed
It’s good to see a warning for motorists who park on Inch Beach in Co. Kerry. High tide was at 5:15pm yesterday, and motorists were urged to remove their vehicles “in GOOD TIME”. We parked in the car park and left at 5:42pm, but there were still a few hardy souls on the beach with…
Looking for a room
A mural on the side of a building on North Main Street is called “What is home” and features a person wearing an Amazon box, as that’s the only accommodation they can find. In this photo the figure is looking sideways to the visible window on the front of the building, as if asking, “why…
Shandon Bells from Cornmarket Street
Look up from Cornmarket Street and you’ll see the steeple of St. Anne’s Church, or Shandon Bells!
Looking for fish
I’ve posted photos of the Kyle Street mural before, but here’s another one. A man looked up at what I was photographing as he walked past, and I couldn’t resist taking a photo!