A selfie with the Eiffel Tower

A woman poses for a selfie in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. There’s rain in the air and others are sheltering under umbrellas. I have my camera out on a tripod to take photos, of course!


Apertureƒ/9
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Focal length16mm
ISO640
Shutter speed1/2s

Sweep away the old year

2023 is almost over here in Ireland. How’s 2024 in Australia? Let’s say goodbye to what has been a mixed year and hope for a better 2024.

Happy new year!

Edit a short while later: I shouldn’t have asked about Australia. They’re suffering from a terrible heatwave of 49.5℃!


Apertureƒ/8
CameraILCE-7M3
Focal length24mm
ISO1600
Shutter speed1/500s

Lionel Richie hates this one trick

There’s no ceiling on this building. For the younger reader, watch. 🙂

This long derelict building in Skibereen is an unfortunate eyesore that’s surrounded by a lively town, and shops and buildings decorated for the Christmas season. It stands opposite the entrance to the lovely Abbeystrewry Church and nearby Aldi.

I went back in time through Google Street View, and it has been abandoned and derelict since at least 2009! What a waste.


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CameraILCE-7M3
Focal length24mm
ISO800
Shutter speed1/500s

Michael Collins and the Big Wheel

I was out and about with friends from Blarney Photography Club on Thursday night, and we got some great shots of the big wheel on Grand Parade. This year the big wheel is joined by a statue of the Big Fellah, Michael Collins.

Check out Henry’s photo here.


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CameraILCE-7M3
Focal length16mm
ISO100
Shutter speed15s

The Big Wheel Portal

This Ferris Wheel or Big Wheel is a portal to a new world. Look carefully, and you can see Cork at the end of the portal.

Check out Henry and Nuala’s photos from last night: Henry, Nuala 1, and Nuala 2.


Apertureƒ/5.6
CameraILCE-7M3
Focal length101mm
ISO100
Shutter speed2s