Tag: Water

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Sun setting on the Youghal groynes

Post author By Donncha
Post date June 3, 2023
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Waves roll in over the groynes in Youghal as the sun sets

The sun set on an absolutely clear sky on Thursday night in Youghal. I was there with Blarney Photography Club, and as you may have guessed from the photo, I was wearing wellies.

We had fun photographing the outgoing tide, and when the sun eventually slid towards the horizon the reflected colour in the sea got that bit more yellower and warmer. The groynes (or groins, depending on where you come from) make for a great subject.

Aperture	ƒ/8
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	43mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	1/1250s

Tags Blarney Photography Club, Cork, groins, Groynes, Ireland, Photo, Sony A7 III, sunset, Water, Youghal

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Sunset in Crosshaven

Boats on the water and in the background a forest with some houses and a lovely orange sunset too.

The sun sets over Curraghbinny Wood as I watched from the Crosshaven side. There was the most amazing glow in the sky that lasted several minutes, a nice end to a glorious day.

Aperture	ƒ/6.3
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	69mm
ISO	500
Shutter speed	1/160s

Tags Blarney Photography Club, Cork, Crosshaven, Ireland, Photo, Sony A7 III, Sun, sunset, Water

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Surfing on the Isar

A surfer on the River Isar sits on his surfboard

I had a fantastic time in Munich with my team recently. We explored the city and enjoyed its sights and sounds. But the most surprising and thrilling thing I saw was in the city park.

As we walked along a path, I heard a roaring sound of water. I peeked through the trees and saw two men in wetsuits carrying surfboards. They were heading back up the banks of the River Isar, where a crowd awaited them. I ran to the riverbank and witnessed a spectacular scene: surfers riding a fast and furious wave in the middle of the city! I quickly grabbed my camera, and snapped some remarkable shots of this incredible spectacle.

Aperture	ƒ/8
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	112mm
ISO	12800
Shutter speed	1/250s

Tags a8ctravel, Black and White, Germany, Munich, Photo, River, Sony A7 III, Street Photography, surfer, Water

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A Boat on a Lake with Clouds

Post author By Donncha
Post date March 30, 2023
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A boat on a lake. Reeds in the foreground and cloud covered hills in the background.

There’s something about a small boat on a calm lake that just begs to be photographed. And when you add in the backdrop of hills shrouded in clouds and the texture of the reeds in the foreground, it becomes a picture-perfect moment.

Capturing that moment, though, can be a challenge. You want to make sure you get just the right angle and lighting to do it justice. But when you finally get that shot and see the results, it’s all worth it.

Aperture	ƒ/8
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	77mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	1/80s

Tags boats, clouds, Ireland, Killarney National Park, Photo, Sony A7 III, Water

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The Old Weir Bridge in Killarney

Post author By Donncha
Post date March 11, 2023
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A bridge over a small river next to the Lakes of Killarney. Mostly bare trees to be seen on both sides of the river, and the sky is heavy with clouds.

The Old Weir Bridge is a picturesque bridge over a small river near the Lakes of Killarney in Ireland. The bridge is an old stone structure with arched openings, and it looks particularly beautiful against the natural backdrop of the river and trees.

The trees on both sides of the river are mostly bare, which creates an interesting contrast against the dark and heavy clouds in the sky. It’s a moody and atmospheric scene, and the bridge adds a touch of history and charm to the landscape.

It’s a popular spot for photographers and visitors who want to take in the beauty of the area. I highly recommend taking a stroll by the river and checking out the Old Weir Bridge.

Aperture	ƒ/13
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	65mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	1/20s

Tags Blarney Photography Club, bridge, Ireland, Kerry, Killarney, Lakes of Killarney, Old Weir Bridge, Photo, Sony A7 III, Water

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Waves crash on rocks in a mist

Post author By Donncha
Post date February 22, 2023
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Water crashes on rocks but is turned to mist in a long exposure photo, with a lighthouse in the background.

Waves crash on rocks but all you see is a mist in this 4 second long exposure shot. That’s Roches Point Lighthouse in the background, of course, because this photo was taken in Church Bay last year.

Aperture	ƒ/8
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	240mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	4s

Tags Black and White, Church Bay, Cork, Ireland, Long Exposure, Photo, Roches Point, Rocks, Sony A7 III, Water

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An Fear Marbh at Sunset

The island known as "An Fear Marbh" or "Inis Tuaisceart" lies off the coast of Kerry. The sun is setting, casting a lovely glow over everything.

On a lovely summer’s evening on the Dingle Peninsula I photographed An Fear Marbh, yet again. It’s a picturesque part of the country so you can hardly blame me for taking photos! 🙂

Today I learned that, in English, it’s called Inishtooskert, which is an Anglicised version of the Irish name, “Inis Tuaisceart”, or “Northern Island”.

Aperture	ƒ/4
Camera	DSC-RX100M4
Focal length	13.2mm
ISO	125
Shutter speed	1/1000s

Tags An Fear Marbh, Dingle Peninsula, Ireland, Kerry, Photo, Sony RX100 IV, Sun, sunset, Water

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Loading the containers

Loading a container ship in Malaga Harbour. The sun has already set but there’s a lovely glow in the sky!

Trying something new this time. You’ll probably have the visit the site to get the full effect. I’ll be uploading these images to Instagram shortly.

As before, these images were cut up with the convert command:

convert input.jpg -crop 3x1@ out-%02d.jpg

Aperture	ƒ/6.3
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	212mm
ISO	200
Shutter speed	1s

Tags Malaga, Photo, ship, Sky, Sony A7 III, Spain, Sun, sunset, Water

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All the boats at Navy Pier

Lots of boats seen in the water at Navy Pier in Chicago. A Ferris Wheel can be seen in the background.

Numerous boats are tied up at Navy Pier in Chicago, as well as a small U.S. Coast Guard boat.

This was away back in 2003. I have no idea what the place looks like now!

Aperture	ƒ/3.5
Camera	CYBERSHOT
Focal length	9.7mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	1/125s

Tags boats, Chicago, Navy Pier, Photo, Sony 717, Street Photography, United States, Water

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On the Onyar River

The Onyar River that flows through Girona in Spain with colourful buildings and a blue sky

The Onyar River flows through the city of Girona in Spain. Photographed in August when I was surprised to see any water at all considering the dreadful drought that hit Europe in the summer.

Colourful buildings line the banks of the river and the Cathedral can be seen in the background of a clear blue sky.