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Betting on the horses

A woman takes a receipt after placing a bet at a horse race. The bookie stands on a platform, with a screen and umbrella protecting him.

A woman collects a receipt after making a bet at the Dingle races last year.

Aperture	ƒ/8
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	24mm
ISO	1600
Shutter speed	1/1000s

Gougane Barra Reflections

The chapel on the island at Gougane Barra is reflected in the waters of the lake there. Bushes and trees surround it and a mountain takes up the background

The small chapel in Gougane Barra early one morning when the water of the lake there is almost motionless.

Aperture	ƒ/8
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	45mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	13s

A breakwater on a calm evening

The breakwater protecting boats in Ballycotton harbour lies in shadow as the setting sun shines down behind it.

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

The Cathedral on the River

Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral pictured from South Gate Bridge with a few pink flowers/weeds blurred in the foreground

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.

Aperture	ƒ/8
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	75mm
ISO	500
Shutter speed	1/500s

Cork Pride Party at the Port 2023

A large crowd gathered to enjoy the after-parade party at Cork Pride 2023. A stage can be seen in the background.

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

Mauve, green, and red

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

The McCurtain Street Building Site

Men working on the building site that is McCurtain Street Cork with the Metropole Hotel in the background

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

Robert, the Street Photographer

Two men taking a selfie. I'm on the left, Robert is on the right.

Me and Robert on Oliver Plunkett Street in front of the Old Oak

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

So much red

A man dragging a small suitcase hurries off to the left at a pedestrian crossing. He's wearing a red tshirt. A family with suitcases and bags are about to cross. One of their suitcases is red, and two of their bags are. A teenage girl in the group is wearing a red spotted dress.

While waiting to cross the road on Grand Parade, I saw a man hurry across the road, dragging a black suitcase. He was in a rush, in contrast with the family in front of me who were checking for traffic before crossing.

I love all the red in this photo. Her dress, his t-shirt, their bags, I love that both parties have suitcases.

The photo was made a year ago today, and I am posting a street photo because I heard today that a fellow street photographer, and friend, Robert, has suffered another heart attack and is in hospital. I hope he has a speedy recovery, and we’ll be snapping the streets again when he’s able!

Aperture	ƒ/1.9
Camera	M2101K6G
Focal length	5.89mm
ISO	98
Shutter speed	1/500s

A rainbow on the horizon

A horizontal rainbow or circumhorizontal arc seen on the horizon over the sea.

Here is something you may not have seen before. Horizontal rainbows or “fire rainbows” are a rare phenomenon that happen more often closer to the equator than Ireland is.

Here’s one I photographed off Ardmore, in Co Waterford. Nobody noticed it until they saw me with my camera pointed towards it!

Aperture	ƒ/6.3
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	240mm
ISO	400
Shutter speed	1/3200s

The Violinist and his audience

A man playing a violin on the street, with an older man sitting in the background with his arm raised, enjoying the music

I was in town this afternoon and walking up Oliver Plunkett Street, came across Ryan Parsons, a very talented violinist busking on the street. A sizeable crowd gathered around behind me, enjoying the music. The gentleman in the background of this photo was evidentially enjoying the music too, waving his hand in time with the beat of the tune.

I recorded a video of Ryan playing too. Enjoy his wonderful playing for yourself!

Aperture	ƒ/8
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	24mm
ISO	1000
Shutter speed	1/500s

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