The odd look
The odd look A couple walking along Winthrop Street in Cork have very expressive faces.
SF AWS 1909
SF AWS 1909 A fire hydrant in San Francisco. Given the history of the city, there are hydrants everywhere ..
Paul Street by night
Paul Street by night In front of Tesco on Paul Street, Cork by night. This is a long exposure show I made by putting my camera on the ground and leaning the lens on my wallet. Judging by the lighting it was probably a small aperture too. Love that effect!
Berwick Fountain
Berwick Fountain The Berwick Fountain was originally built in 1860 but was taken down and removed while construction went on in the Grand Parade, Cork. Here it is almost ready, although I’d swear they moved it a few feet .. Cross over the Grand Parade for the last time passing the Berwick Fountain (1860), which…
Grand Parade mooring post
Grand Parade mooring post Believe it or not this may have been a mooring post for boats in the 1700s. At the time the River Lee ran through the Grand Parade and boats were tied to this on the quayside. Now it’s a busy street. It is reputed that this post was a cannon used…
SF Baseball cap
SF Baseball cap A baseball cap on the sidewalk in San Francisco attracted my attention while out walking. I wonder who lost it?
Colourful houses
Colourful houses Colourful buildings on the Grand Parade look out onto the continuing construction on the street. Who knows when it’ll end?
Gone shopping at Adams Kids
Gone shopping at Adams Kids Mom and daughter hurry past on Panna after shopping in Adams Kids. In the background is the old Dunnes Stores which has been pulled down leaving the front facing of the building and a wide swath of destruction and deconstruction behind it extending to Emmet Place. Cross processed in the…
Cork flies the rebel flag
Cork flies the rebel flag Red and white flags flew all over Cork City today and for the past week in anticipation of the All Ireland Football Final between Cork and Kerry. Unfortunately Kerry won and decisively so too as I heard from my father-in-law Frank who filled me in on all the gory details!
I’ll see you later!
I’ll see you later! Business men near Union Square in San Francisco. Having a good time!
Overcast in Cork
Overcast in Cork An overcast and dull day in Cork a while back.
San Francisco Streets
San Francisco Streets A cyclist races across across an almost empty junction in San Francisco. I just love the sign on top of the building. Totally out of place amid the beautiful architecture and detail of it’s resting place.