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The bridge to a sunset

The footbridge over the railway line into Cobh captured in silhouette against a yellow sky cast by a setting sun.

The footbridge over the railway line into Cobh. The sun had just set and cast a yellow glow over the sky. The bridge, lamps and trees became black silhouettes against the sky.

Aperture	ƒ/8
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	141mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	1/640s

Doorways through a tunnel

Looking through the tunnel to brightly coloured doors on homes in Cobh.

I looked through a gate and saw a tunnel. Doors at the end were lit up in a courtyard. Barely noticed on the main street in Cobh.

Aperture	ƒ/4
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	18mm
ISO	32000
Shutter speed	1/30s

The cathedral in Cobh is really impressive. It’s set on a hill overlooking the town, so when I saw the rays of the setting sun light up the front of the building, I had to record the moment in a photo.

Aperture	ƒ/8
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	55mm
ISO	125
Shutter speed	1/125s

The ruins of Heartbreak Pier in Cobh

The remains of the pier in Cobh where people left for boats to leave Ireland for foreign shores. Including the 123 who boarded the Titanic.

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

The source of inspiration

A sticker on a poll shows a banana, a black and white design and the phrase, "... AND PROTECT US ALL FROM THE WIKDEDNESS OF THE LACK OF INSPIRATION"

Sometimes it’s the simple things that inspire us, like a banana. And a yellow roadside bollard in the distance.

Aperture	ƒ/1.8
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	75mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	1/1250s

Cork City Skyline

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

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

A forest in the ruins

Trees grow up amid the ruins of a building. Only the walls and some foundations are left but slender trunks snake skyward to a green canopy.

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

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