I was there too
The remains of the pier where people boarded boats to take them to the Titanic and other ships. 123 people left Cobh here to board the Titanic that was moored off Roche’s Point, at the mouth of the harbour.
In March 2018, plans were approved for an observation walkway and ticket kiosk, but thankfully they were rejected in April 2019.
| Aperture | ƒ/8 |
| Camera | ILCE-7M3 |
| Focal length | 55mm |
| ISO | 100 |
| Shutter speed | 1/50s |
Instantly recognisable to anyone in Cork. Shandon Bells rises above the rooftops.
| Aperture | ƒ/8 |
| Camera | ILCE-7M3 |
| Focal length | 150mm |
| ISO | 2000 |
| Shutter speed | 1/320s |
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.
| Aperture | ƒ/9 |
| Camera | ILCE-7M3 |
| Focal length | 57mm |
| ISO | 100 |
| Shutter speed | 1/800s |
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 a verdant embrace that forms a living canopy above.
This evocative scene unfolds within the historic locale of the Gunpowder Mills in Ballincollig. Here, the convergence of human ingenuity and nature’s inexorable advance creates a poignant contrast, as the tenacious growth of the trees emerges amidst the tangible echoes of a forgotten past. The rustle of leaves in the breeze and the interplay of sunlight and shadow across the time-worn stones stir the senses, transporting the observer to a realm where time’s tapestry weaves together the threads of creation and decay.
| Aperture | ƒ/8 |
| Camera | ILCE-7M3 |
| Focal length | 16mm |
| ISO | 400 |
| Shutter speed | 6s |
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 ecstatic crowd!
The atmosphere there was electric, with plenty of happy faces as people enjoyed the music and the good weather.
| Aperture | ƒ/8 |
| Camera | ILCE-7M3 |
| Focal length | 24mm |
| ISO | 250 |
| Shutter speed | 1/500s |
3 doors, all different colours. I love it! Modern housing is so boring.
| Aperture | ƒ/8 |
| Camera | ILCE-7M3 |
| Focal length | 21mm |
| ISO | 12800 |
| Shutter speed | 1/320s |
Today was Robert’s funeral, so here’s a street photo he would like. It’s got layers, it’s got people, it’s got a changing city, from the old to the new.
Robert, you will be missed.
| Aperture | ƒ/8 |
| Camera | ILCE-7M3 |
| Focal length | 24mm |
| ISO | 1000 |
| Shutter speed | 1/500s |
I never did give Robert the expired rolls of film I promised him. I even took them with me the last time we did street photography in Cork, but I left them in the car. “Next time”, I said to him.
The odd thing about photography is, I have loads of photos of perfect strangers, but not many of people I know. Lightroom says I only have 38 photos of Robert, going back to 2015.
He was such a larger than life figure, enthusiastic about all things photography, especially Leica and street photography. A lovely guy to meet for a walk around town and a chat afterwards.
Can’t believe you’re gone, Robert. They better have cameras there.
| Aperture | ƒ/2.2 |
| Camera | SM-G998B |
| Focal length | 3.8mm |
| ISO | 50 |
| Shutter speed | 1/200s |
