Heron in the River Lee

A heron walks along the weir by the Lee Fields, waiting for fish.
Heron in the River Lee
A heron waiting for fish to swim past on the weir in the River Lee.

While on an outing with Blarney Photography Club to the Lee Fields, we were lucky enough to see a very patient heron attempt to catch his dinner.

The light was falling, and it cast a lovely warm glow on everything.

The heron did catch a fish eventually. I was 100m away down river and on hearing a shout looked up and caught a very blurry photo of the bird with the fish in it’s mouth.


Apertureƒ/6.3
CameraILCE-7M3
Focal length600mm
ISO800
Shutter speed1/500s

Belem and Grace O’Malley in Cork

Belem, a French tall ship, was docked in Cork Harbour until 10am this morning. There was a mostly disappointing sunset last night, but the sky did light up briefly just at the horizon.

Belem and Grace O'Malley in Cork

The masts and rigging of the Grace O’Malley, the new sail training ship can be seen in the background. It was a lovely evening to be out taking photos.


Apertureƒ/7.1
CameraILCE-7M3
Focal length24mm
ISO400
Shutter speed1/2.5s

The Valletta Skyline

The Valletta Skyline

When we stayed in Valletta in Malta a few years ago there were several thunder storms. I hardly saw any lightning but dark clouds accompanied them and in the evenings blotted out the sun as it set over the city and The Grand Harbour.


Apertureƒ/8
CameraILCE-7M3
Focal length70mm
ISO100
Shutter speed6s

An Fear Marbh at Sunset

An Fear Marbh, or Inis Tuaiscerat (Inishtooskert in English) is an Island off the Dingle Peninsula, Co Kerry. I’ve photographed it many times but it’s a picturesque area so I’ll photograph it many more times I’m sure!


Apertureƒ/10
CameraILCE-7M3
Focal length150mm
ISO100
Shutter speed1/100s