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Surfing on the Isar

A surfer on the River Isar sits on his surfboard

I had a fantastic time in Munich with my team recently. We explored the city and enjoyed its sights and sounds. But the most surprising and thrilling thing I saw was in the city park.

As we walked along a path, I heard a roaring sound of water. I peeked through the trees and saw two men in wetsuits carrying surfboards. They were heading back up the banks of the River Isar, where a crowd awaited them. I ran to the riverbank and witnessed a spectacular scene: surfers riding a fast and furious wave in the middle of the city! I quickly grabbed my camera, and snapped some remarkable shots of this incredible spectacle.


Apertureƒ/8
CameraILCE-7M3
Focal length112mm
ISO12800
Shutter speed1/250s

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On the Onyar River

The Onyar River that flows through Girona in Spain with colourful buildings and a blue sky

The Onyar River flows through the city of Girona in Spain. Photographed in August when I was surprised to see any water at all considering the dreadful drought that hit Europe in the summer.

Colourful buildings line the banks of the river and the Cathedral can be seen in the background of a clear blue sky.


Apertureƒ/8
CameraILCE-7M3
Focal length35mm
ISO125
Shutter speed1/500s

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The Eiffel Bridge

The Eiffel Bridge

The Eiffel Bridge (Pont de les Peixateries Velles) over the Onyar River in Girona is an eye catching red bridge. It was built by Gustave Eiffel, just before he built the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

The Eiffel Bridge

There appears to be a few Eiffel Bridges around the world, and strangely enough, this one isn’t listed on that Wikipedia page.

The Eiffel Bridge

Apertureƒ/8
CameraILCE-7M3
Focal length16mm
ISO250
Shutter speed1/500s

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Fishing in the Lee

Fishing in the Lee
Fishing in the Lee

A fisherman sits on a fallen tree in the middle of the River Lee by the Lee Fields. He eventually left with no fish.


Apertureƒ/6.3
CameraILCE-7M3
Focal length600mm
ISO5000
Shutter speed1/500s

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A fish out of water

A fish out of water

A fish jumps out of the water of the River Lee by the Lee Fields in Cork a few weeks ago.

Most of the fishermen gathered on the banks had no luck. The fish were after the little flies buzzing over the water!


Apertureƒ/6.3
CameraILCE-7M3
Focal length240mm
ISO4000
Shutter speed1/500s

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The Tide is Out

The Tide is Out
The Tide is Out

Low tide on the River Lee recently, but with the talk of drought in Europe this summer, it’s hard not to jump to the conclusion that the water level is extra low.

I drove by the river yesterday evening during high tide. The water was only 30cm or less below the level of the street, an extremely high tide, and quite a contrast to the low!

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Across Parliament Bridge

Across Parliament Bridge

Walking across Parliament Bridge. February 2004.


Apertureƒ/4
CameraCYBERSHOT
Focal length28.5mm
ISO100
Shutter speed1/250s

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Holy Trinity in Reflection

Holy Trinity in Reflection

Holy Trinity Roman Catholic church reflected in the River Lee.


Apertureƒ/4.5
CameraCYBERSHOT
Focal length36.6mm
ISO100
Shutter speed1/500s

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Books in Bristol

Books in Bristol

A book stall in Bristol, by the river. Some good stuff here!


Apertureƒ/8
CameraCanon EOS 6D
Focal length17mm
ISO125
Shutter speed1/250s

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Leaving El Caminito del Ray

Leaving El Caminito del Ray

The valley of El Caminito del Ray lies just behind the cliffs on the right. It was a spectacular walk in rural Spanish countryside near Malaga.


Apertureƒ/16
CameraILCE-7M3
Focal length16mm
ISO125
Shutter speed1/80s

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Engine Trouble on the Lee

Engine Trouble on the Lee

Spotted on the River Lee by the Marina in Cork a few weeks ago.


Apertureƒ/8
CameraILCE-7M3
Focal length35mm
ISO3200
Shutter speed1/500s

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The Weir in Ballincollig Regional Park

The Weir in Ballincollig Regional Park

On a particularly foggy morning in December 2002 I wandered around Ballincollig Regional Park. I photographed the weir that morning in the mist. Wasn’t much to be heard except the rushing of the water.

Some fifteen years later the centre of the weir would collapse. The OPW may rebuild it at a cost of over €1m. Hopefully that happens.


Apertureƒ/2.8
CameraFinePix2800ZOOM
Focal length8.2mm
ISO100
Shutter speed1/170s