Sheep’s Head Sunset

Over the weekend I stayed in a B&B on Sheep’s Head in Co. Cork and of course I had to photograph the sunset from the headland. I shared another photo taken on the same night recently, but I’ve photographed the sunset in this part of the world several times.

I wasn’t expecting much as there were thick clouds on the horizon, but I liked the way the light lit up the cloud, and the foreground bushes added a bit of depth too.

What you’re seeing over there in the distance is the Beara Peninsula. Another beautiful part of the country!


Apertureƒ/8
CameraILCE-7M3
Focal length24mm
ISO100
Shutter speed1/125s

The Pacific Park in the Sea

Santa Monica Pier stretches out into the sea, but halfway out is a funfair including a roller coaster and ferris wheel, of all things. On a sunny day it’s a sight to behold. The place is thronged with people too!


Apertureƒ/9
CameraILCE-7M3
Focal length24mm
ISO400
Shutter speed1/500s

Carrigdrohid on the Lee

The castle at Carrigdrohid, as seen from across the river from my previous photo of the castle a few days ago.

I was almost in the river taking this shot, following in the steps of Mark Gorman who waded in further and made a superb shot of the castle.


Apertureƒ/16
CameraILCE-7M3
Focal length16mm
ISO100
Shutter speed1/4s

Teampol na mBocht, Altar

A Church of Ireland church near Schull, in Co. Cork, is set in scenic landscape beside Toormore Bay.

We drove past, and I saw it was surrounded by a sea of wildflowers, mostly oxeye daisies, and also dandelions. On our return from Crookhaven I vowed to stop and spend half an hour there taking photos.


Apertureƒ/8
CameraILCE-7M3
Focal length28mm
ISO100
Shutter speed1/640s