Tag: River

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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.

Aperture	ƒ/8
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	112mm
ISO	12800
Shutter speed	1/250s

Tags a8ctravel, Black and White, Germany, Munich, Photo, River, Sony A7 III, Street Photography, surfer, Water

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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.

Aperture	ƒ/8
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	35mm
ISO	125
Shutter speed	1/500s

Tags bridge, Girona, Onyar River, Photo, River, Sony A7 III, Spain, Water

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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.

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

Aperture	ƒ/8
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	16mm
ISO	250
Shutter speed	1/500s

Tags bridge, Eiffel Bridge, Girona, Onyar River, Photo, River, Sony A7 III, Spain

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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.

Aperture	ƒ/6.3
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	600mm
ISO	5000
Shutter speed	1/500s

Tags Cork, fisherman, fishing, Ireland, Photo, River, River Lee, Sony A7 III, Street Photography, Water

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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!

Aperture	ƒ/6.3
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	240mm
ISO	4000
Shutter speed	1/500s

Tags Cork, fish, Ireland, Photo, River, River Lee, Sony A7 III, Water

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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!

Tags bridges, Cork, Ireland, Nano Nagle Bridge, Parliament Bridge, Photo, Photography, Reflections, River, River Lee

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Across Parliament Bridge

Walking across Parliament Bridge. February 2004.

Aperture	ƒ/4
Camera	CYBERSHOT
Focal length	28.5mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	1/250s

Tags Cork, Ireland, Parliament Bridge, Photo, River, River Lee, Sony 717, Street Photography, Water

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Holy Trinity in Reflection

Post author By Donncha
Post date June 15, 2022
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Holy Trinity Roman Catholic church reflected in the River Lee.

Aperture	ƒ/4.5
Camera	CYBERSHOT
Focal length	36.6mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	1/500s

Tags Boat, Cork, holy-trinity, Ireland, Photo, Reflections, River, River Lee, Sony 717

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Books in Bristol

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

Aperture	ƒ/8
Camera	Canon EOS 6D
Focal length	17mm
ISO	125
Shutter speed	1/250s

Tags Books, Bristol, Canon 6D, Photo, River, Street Photography, United Kingdom, Water

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Leaving El Caminito del Ray

Post author By Donncha
Post date April 20, 2022
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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.

Aperture	ƒ/16
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	16mm
ISO	125
Shutter speed	1/80s

Tags a8ctravel, El Caminito del Ray, Malaga, panorama, Photo, River, Sony A7 III, Spain, Water

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Engine Trouble on the Lee

Post author By Donncha
Post date February 16, 2022
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Spotted on the River Lee by the Marina in Cork a few weeks ago.

Aperture	ƒ/8
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	35mm
ISO	3200
Shutter speed	1/500s

Tags Black and White, boats, Cork, Ireland, Marina, Photo, River, River Lee, Sony A7 III, Water

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The Weir in Ballincollig Regional Park

Post author By Donncha
Post date February 15, 2022
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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.

Aperture	ƒ/2.8
Camera	FinePix2800ZOOM
Focal length	8.2mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	1/170s

Tags Ballincollig, Ballincollig Regional Park, Cork, Fog, Fuji FinePix 2800 Zoom, mist, Photo, River, River Lee, Trees, Water, weir