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A Splash of Colour

This is the sort of contrasts you’ll see in Cork City during the Jazz weekend. Loads of people dressed to go out for the night, surrounded by shoppers and families dressed for a late October day.

The music on the street was great!


Apertureƒ/2.8
CameraILCE-7RM5
Focal length24mm
ISO160
Shutter speed1/500s

The October ’24 Aurora

Yesterday, I noticed that Henry was warning us (in Blarney Photography Club) that there was likely going to be a great display of aurora borealis that night. I’m recovering from a cold, so I was just going to stay in and watch TV, which I did. Nothing was going to get me out into the cold night.

I woke up this morning around 2am and saw a message from my sister where she sent on a fabulous photo of the aurora in the sky over her home. Already feeling FOMO, that was the last straw and I got out of bed and drove down to the River Martin walk to photograph the sky silhouetted by the hills on either side. I hoped there would be some sort of reflection in the water of the pool, but it wasn’t strong enough.

I should have gone home then, but I’m glad I drove up to Waterloo Church and you can see some of the photos I took there too.

The temperature had dropped from 2.5C to 0.5C in the time I was out and my camera battery had gone from 57% to 0%, and a torch battery had succumbed to the cold too.

To my eyes, I could see a green glow, but the pink and purple were only really visible in the photos. I could make out the red in the sky behind the church, though. A remarkable display.

There’s a good chance of more aurora tonight. I need to lie down now for a nap. zzzz

The image shows a night sky with a vivid display of the aurora borealis, also known as the Northern Lights. The sky is filled with stars and features a gradient of colours, including shades of purple and green. Silhouettes of trees and a landscape are visible in the foreground, creating a serene and natural scene.
The image shows a night sky with a vivid display of the aurora borealis, also known as the Northern Lights. The sky is filled with stars and features a gradient of colours, including shades of purple and green. Silhouettes of trees and a landscape are visible in the foreground, creating a serene and natural scene.
The image shows a night sky with a vivid display of the aurora borealis, also known as the Northern Lights. The sky is filled with stars and features a gradient of colours, including shades of purple and green. Silhouettes of trees and a landscape are visible in the foreground, creating a serene and natural scene.
The image shows a night sky with a vivid display of the aurora borealis, also known as the Northern Lights. The sky is filled with stars and features a gradient of colours, including shades of purple and green. Silhouettes of trees and a landscape are visible in the foreground, creating a serene and natural scene.
The image depicts a night sky filled with stars and a striking display of the aurora borealis, showcasing vibrant pink and purple hues. In the foreground, there is a silhouette of a tall, cylindrical stone tower, likely a historical structure, next to a building resembling a church. The scene is framed by trees and a pathway, creating a serene and picturesque setting.
The image depicts a tall, cylindrical stone tower against a vibrant night sky. The sky is illuminated with shades of pink and purple, suggesting the presence of an aurora. Stars are visible throughout the sky, adding to the scene's atmospheric beauty. The tower is marked with the year "1815" and is surrounded by trees and buildings, creating a striking contrast between the historic structure and the colorful celestial display.

Apertureƒ/2.8
CameraILCE-7RM5
Focal length24mm
ISO640
Shutter speed60s

A dog walk in Lisbon

A woman walks her dog in Lisbon. She stopped outside Centro Social Laura Alves.

Laura Alves was a Portuguese actress who was born in Lisbon in 1921. She passed away in 1986. Read more about her on Wikipedia.


Apertureƒ/2.8
CameraILCE-7M3
Focal length24mm
ISO1000
Shutter speed1/500s

A model of Plac Matejki

A tiny model of Plac Matejki sits at one end of this elegant street in Krakow. In the distance is St. Florian’s Church. Taking a photo of the model is difficult enough, and of course, I didn’t have a macro lens, but I was happy with how it came out.

In the centre sits the Grunwald Monument.


Apertureƒ/2.8
CameraILCE-7RM5
Focal length24mm
ISO1250
Shutter speed1/500s

The Captain likes Diet Coke

Wearing a cap that says “Capitan”, and dressed as he is in shorts and then in a warm jumper, I had to photograph him as he stood outside McDonald’s on Daunt Square.

I’m not sure what his name is, but I’ve seen him around Cork a few times since taking this photo last year.


Apertureƒ/2.8
CameraILCE-7M3
Focal length24mm
ISO100
Shutter speed1/2000s

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