When you’ve been to the shops, it’s nice to sit down with a friend for a chat.
Aperture | ƒ/1.8 |
Camera | SM-G998B |
Focal length | 6.7mm |
ISO | 639 |
Shutter speed | 1/500s |
I was there too
When you’ve been to the shops, it’s nice to sit down with a friend for a chat.
Aperture | ƒ/1.8 |
Camera | SM-G998B |
Focal length | 6.7mm |
ISO | 639 |
Shutter speed | 1/500s |
I interrupted a conversation in process when I took this photo, as the man on the bike noticed me. I don’t think I’ve seen his since I took this photo in March, 2021.
Aperture | ƒ/3.5 |
Camera | ILCE-7M3 |
Focal length | 24mm |
ISO | 250 |
Shutter speed | 1/500s |
Well, Elvis works at a barber shop now.
Aperture | ƒ/2.8 |
Camera | ILCE-7RM5 |
Focal length | 24mm |
ISO | 125 |
Shutter speed | 1/500s |
A woman inspects a set of playable junior bagpipes that her husband bought in a nearby tourist store near Edinburgh Castle, Scotland.
She smiles, but I’m not sure if she’s happy. đŸ˜‰
Did you know, the bagpipes, often considered Scotland’s national instrument, actually have ancient origins that trace back to the Middle East before finding their iconic home in the Highlands?
Aperture | ƒ/4 |
Camera | ILCE-7RM5 |
Focal length | 16mm |
ISO | 200 |
Shutter speed | 1/500s |
Three women wait at the traffic lights on Grand Parade. They’ve all been shopping in NEXT.
It’s odd what Lightroom sometimes does to a photo when you correct for lens distortion. đŸ™‚
Aperture | ƒ/4 |
Camera | ILCE-7M3 |
Focal length | 16mm |
ISO | 160 |
Shutter speed | 1/500s |
Ah, so, what’s the craic with the shopping trolleys in Cork supermarkets, you ask? Well, let me tell ya, they’re as much a part of the shopping experience as the Barry’s Tea in your basket.
In Cork, like elsewhere, shopping trolleys are a staple in supermarkets, making the whole shopping experience a bit more manageable. However, there’s been some chatter about the deposit return scheme, where folks have been having a bit of a mare with the reverse vending machines. These machines sometimes refuse to take back bottles and cans bought from different stores, which has left a few shoppers scratching their heads and making extra trips.
When it comes to the trolleys themselves, they’re generally well-equipped for the job. You can find a variety of them, from the standard metal ones to the more modern plastic versions that are lighter and easier to handle. These plastic trolleys are a bit of a godsend, being rust-proof and made from recyclable materials, which is grand for the environment.
There’s also been the odd sighting of someone pushing multiple trolleys down the road, which is a bit of a head-scratcher and has raised a few eyebrows around town. But sure, that’s just part of the charm of living in Cork, where there’s always something to keep you entertained while you’re out doing the messages.
Sometimes the AI can talk like a Corkonian. Things are looking up.
(The photo above is of a supermarket in Valencia, but I’m sure they have similar problems with shopping trolleys. Hopefully, no ethical dilemmas, though.)
Aperture | ƒ/4 |
Camera | ILCE-7M3 |
Focal length | 35mm |
ISO | 5000 |
Shutter speed | 1/500s |
I’m shopping in the rain, just shopping in the rain,
what a glorious feeling, I’m happy again!
Well, I hope she got something nice in H&M.
Aperture | ƒ/3.2 |
Camera | ILCE-7M3 |
Focal length | 24mm |
ISO | 5000 |
Shutter speed | 1/500s |
A LEGO shop opened on Grafton Street, Dublin, this year. I saw queues outside it as kids and harassed parents waited to get in.
Aperture | ƒ/6.3 |
Camera | ILCE-7M3 |
Focal length | 24mm |
ISO | 640 |
Shutter speed | 1/500s |
Sorting through purchases in TK Maxx, Cork.
Aperture | ƒ/4 |
Camera | Canon EOS 6D |
Focal length | 60mm |
ISO | 200 |
Shutter speed | 1/320s |
One of the many butchers in The English Market. I’ve had brisket a few times, but only ever in the USA. Doesn’t seem to be a popular cut of meat here.
Taken on the World Wide Photowalk on July 18th.
Aperture | ƒ/4 |
Camera | Canon EOS 40D |
Focal length | 10mm |
ISO | 1600 |
Shutter speed | 1/250s |