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  1. Fixing the fishing line

    Sometimes the fishing line gets tangled and you need to stop what you're doing and fix it.

    inphotos.org/2026/08/18/fixing

  2. Enamel Signs and Jugs

    He didn't seem too bothered about making any sales. Enjoying the day instead.

    inphotos.org/2026/08/16/enamel

  3. Wheeling Through the Square

    The nun was the only person in Market Square moving with any purpose. Everyone else had the tourist walk, slow and drifting or heads tilted up at the scaffolding on St Mary's. She came over the cobbles in sandals with the bike beside her, key swinging from her belt, and went straight past us on her way.

    inphotos.org/2026/08/13/wheeli

  4. Drifting past the pier

    Two jellyfish drifted past the end of the pier at Ballycotton, less than a metre under the surface but in the warm light of a setting sun the water grew dark quickly with depth.

    inphotos.org/2026/07/31/drifti

  5. Lucky Leprechauns

    The performing leprechauns are back, sitting next to the new raised flower beds that were installed by Cork City Council recently. They love the attention but they are loud.

    inphotos.org/2026/07/18/lucky-

  6. Working the Façade

    The manager had the best spot on the street: feet planted, hand on hip, watching three other men do the actual work. Two were up in a green cherry picker prodding at the glass of the HSBC building, and a third leaned on a rail inside and watched them. That's two layers of supervision for one stretch of façade. I stood behind the manager and watched the lot of them. His vest said "Manager", in case anyone on Queen Victoria Street was unclear on the hierarchy. We walked on towards South Bank.

    inphotos.org/2026/07/12/workin

  7. Evening Sails at Kinsale

    A grey evening in Kinsale, with a fleet of small boats out on the harbour for what looked like club racing. Most of them carried red sails, Squibs I think, a class Kinsale Yacht Club is well known for, with a few white ones mixed in. The water was almost flat, and the crews sat low and quiet as they worked their way across it. Behind them, the wooded shoreline climbed up to fields and houses on the hill, and a single dark-hulled yacht sat moored off to the side, sails down for the night.

    inphotos.org/2026/07/07/evenin

  8. The Reflection and the Real

    The poster girl gets the beach, the dunes, the perfect light and a 30% discount; the actual shopper gets a footpath, a purple handbag and a too-warm day in the town.

    inphotos.org/2026/06/26/the-re

  9. Low Tide on the Thames

    Pull the river back a few metres and London grows a beach. I caught this stretch of Thames foreshore at low tide, the water was a proper builder's-tea brown, the City stacked up behind like someone had emptied a box of glass towers. I love springer spaniels, so I had to photograph this.

    inphotos.org/2026/06/17/low-ti

  10. Youghal’s Wooden Sentinels

    Groynes in the sand as the water rushes away to do battle with another wave coming in. The ever-present push and pull of the tide, defeated for some time at least by these wooden posts.

    inphotos.org/2026/05/29/yougha

  11. The Diego Effect at Bantry Market

    You can tell a dog has just walked past by the geometry of the smiles. Two heads turning at the same angle, the kid in the patterned fleece still oblivious, a smoothie stall behind them advertising Mango Mix and Berry Bliss like it's any other Friday. Diego is a small chihuahua and entirely unaware that he's a one-dog charm offensive. He just trots along beside me at Bantry market and the world rearranges itself around him. I didn't pose this. I didn't even ask. I was a step behind with the […]

    inphotos.org/2026/05/01/the-di

  12. A Quiet Evening in Kinsale

    Even on a calm evening when I took this photo, a moored boat moves about if given enough time. This long exposure shows the slight movements that show the water isn't quite as still. There's no wind to speak of, the surface looks like polished slate, and yet the boat is nodding away to itself, tethered to that bright red buoy like a child trying to stand still for a school photo.

    inphotos.org/2026/04/28/a-quie

  13. A Quiet Evening in Kinsale

    Even on a calm evening when I took this photo, a moored boat moves about if given enough time. This long exposure shows the slight movements that show the water isn't quite as still. There's no wind to speak of, the surface looks like polished slate, and yet the boat is nodding away to itself, tethered to that bright red buoy like a child trying to stand still for a school photo.

    inphotos.org/2026/04/28/a-quie

  14. A Quiet Evening in Kinsale

    Even on a calm evening when I took this photo, a moored boat moves about if given enough time. This long exposure shows the slight movements that show the water isn't quite as still. There's no wind to speak of, the surface looks like polished slate, and yet the boat is nodding away to itself, tethered to that bright red buoy like a child trying to stand still for a school photo.

    inphotos.org/2026/04/28/a-quie

  15. A Quiet Evening in Kinsale

    Even on a calm evening when I took this photo, a moored boat moves about if given enough time. This long exposure shows the slight movements that show the water isn't quite as still. There's no wind to speak of, the surface looks like polished slate, and yet the boat is nodding away to itself, tethered to that bright red buoy like a child trying to stand still for a school photo.

    inphotos.org/2026/04/28/a-quie

  16. A Quiet Evening in Kinsale

    Even on a calm evening when I took this photo, a moored boat moves about if given enough time. This long exposure shows the slight movements that show the water isn't quite as still. There's no wind to speak of, the surface looks like polished slate, and yet the boat is nodding away to itself, tethered to that bright red buoy like a child trying to stand still for a school photo.

    inphotos.org/2026/04/28/a-quie

  17. Shandon Above the Shopfronts

    Cork’s Pope Quay packs more character into two hundred metres than most cities manage in a mile. I was standing on the south bank with the River Lee between us, drawn initially by the sweep of that pedestrian footbridge. It’s a cl...

    inphotos.org/2026/04/07/shando

    #2026 #cityscape #Cork #footbridge #Ireland #overcast #Photo #Photography #RiverLee #shandon #ShandonBells #SonyA7RV #StAnne'sChurch #StreetPhotography #Urban #UrbanLandscape

  18. The Bookshop Pigeon

    A pigeon had taken up residence in the Dubray Books window on St. Patrick Street, wedged comfortably between Michael Palin and a Lonely Planet guide which is frankly better taste in travel literature than most of us manage. It sat there among the carefully arranged display like it had been hired for the job, unbothered by the Black Friday signage overhead or the passers-by stopping to gawp. One woman paused mid-stride, peered through the glass, and you could see the exact moment the penny […]

    inphotos.org/2026/04/05/the-bo

  19. Istanbul’s Galata Bridge at Night

    Restaurants dot the walkway under the Galata Bridge in Istanbul. I walked by and there were people enjoying food there in what I’m guessing is one of the more expensive touristy places to eat in the city.

    There’s a tradition of fishing from the bridge and I remember seeing many lines coming down from on top!


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    #2024 #a8ctravel #bridgePhotography #fishRestaurants #GalataBridge #GoldenHorn #HDRPhotography #Istanbul #IstanbulLandmarks #nightPhotography #Photo #Photography #SonyA7RV #Turkey #TurkishFood
  20. Killarney’s Crystal Water

    Last October when Blarney Photography Club visited Killarney to photograph the rutting season this year, we took a break from the deer and some of us went to O’Sullivan’s Cascade. This is the Lakes of Killarney as seen from where that waterfall flows into the lake.

    It was a beautiful clear day. The sky might have been a little boring for photography but I loved what I saw there. Especially when I saw how the sunlight caught a rock in the water. The hills in the background disappear into the distance like a painting. Quite a remarkable day.

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    #2025 #autumnLandscape #blarneyPhotographyClub #calmWater #clearWater #geologicalFeatures #ireland #irishCountryside #irishLakes #kerry #killarney #lakesOfKillarney #landscapeComposition #landscapePhotography #mountainLandscape #nationalPark #naturePhotography #osullivansCascade #photo #photography #rockyShoreline #scenicViews #sonyA7rv #touristDestination #travelPhotography #waterClarity

  21. Killarney’s Crystal Water

    Last October when Blarney Photography Club visited Killarney to photograph the rutting season this year, we took a break from the deer and some of us went to O’Sullivan’s Cascade. This is the Lakes of Killarney as seen from where that waterfall flows into the lake.

    It was a beautiful clear day. The sky might have been a little boring for photography but I loved what I saw there. Especially when I saw how the sunlight caught a rock in the water. The hills in the background disappear into the distance like a painting. Quite a remarkable day.

    Apertureƒ/11CameraILCE-7RM5Focal length24mmISO100Shutter speed1/50s

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    #2025 #autumnLandscape #blarneyPhotographyClub #calmWater #clearWater #geologicalFeatures #ireland #irishCountryside #irishLakes #kerry #killarney #lakesOfKillarney #landscapeComposition #landscapePhotography #mountainLandscape #nationalPark #naturePhotography #osullivansCascade #photo #photography #rockyShoreline #scenicViews #sonyA7rv #touristDestination #travelPhotography #waterClarity

  22. Killarney’s Crystal Water

    Last October when Blarney Photography Club visited Killarney to photograph the rutting season this year, we took a break from the deer and some of us went to O’Sullivan’s Cascade. This is the Lakes of Killarney as seen from where that waterfall flows into the lake.

    It was a beautiful clear day. The sky might have been a little boring for photography but I loved what I saw there. Especially when I saw how the sunlight caught a rock in the water. The hills in the background disappear into the distance like a painting. Quite a remarkable day.

    Apertureƒ/11CameraILCE-7RM5Focal length24mmISO100Shutter speed1/50s

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    #2025 #autumnLandscape #blarneyPhotographyClub #calmWater #clearWater #geologicalFeatures #ireland #irishCountryside #irishLakes #kerry #killarney #lakesOfKillarney #landscapeComposition #landscapePhotography #mountainLandscape #nationalPark #naturePhotography #osullivansCascade #photo #photography #rockyShoreline #scenicViews #sonyA7rv #touristDestination #travelPhotography #waterClarity

  23. When the Dragon Roared Through Cork’s Streets

    Right, so let’s talk about the absolute star of Cork’s Dragon of Shandon parade—the massive skeletal dragon that dominated the streets and created that perfect mix of ancient mythology and contemporary street theatre that defines this extraordinary event.

    The parade really is a spectacular event, and the dragon brings up the rear with ominous music and a rider on top. It’s really quite a sight to see!

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    #2025 #CastleStreet #communityParade #Cork #CorkCelebration #CorkCulture #CorkEvents #CorkFestivals #CorkHalloween #CorkNightlife #CornmarketStreet #DragonOfShandon #dragonPuppet #giantPuppets #HalloweenParade #Ireland #MannixCork #NorthMainStreetCork #paradeSpectators #Photo #Photography #puppetConstruction #skeletalDragon #SonyA7RV #streetPerformance #StreetPhotography #streetTheatre #theatricalPuppetry

  24. Juggling Knives in London

    I love that this street entertainer is wearing such bright and distinctive clothes but I wish his knives were brightly coloured. Still, the reaction of (some) people was worth it even if the background is too busy to see the knives properly.

    Knives. He’s juggling knives over the head of a tourist lying on the ground. That could have ended badly, but people who perform in Covent Square are really good.

    Street performers must audition for their spots in Covent Square through a formal licensing system managed by the local authority. Performers are allocated specific time slots and locations, with the most desirable pitches going to those who demonstrate the highest skill levels and ability to manage crowds safely. The system was introduced to maintain quality and safety standards after the area’s transformation from a working market to a major tourist destination in the 1980s.

    Apertureƒ/8CameraILCE-7RM5Focal length101mmISO1600Shutter speed1/500s

    #2025 #acrobatics #busking #CoventGarden #crowdPerformance #knifeJuggling #London #LondonEntertainment #Photo #Photography #SonyA7RV #streetPerformer #StreetPhotography #streetTheatre #touristAttraction #UnitedKingdom #urbanEntertainment

  25. Juggling Knives in London

    I love that this street entertainer is wearing such bright and distinctive clothes but I wish his knives were brightly coloured. Still, the reaction of (some) people was worth it even if the background is too busy to see the knives properly.

    Knives. He’s juggling knives over the head of a tourist lying on the ground. That could have ended badly, but people who perform in Covent Square are really good.

    Street performers must audition for their spots in Covent Square through a formal licensing system managed by the local authority. Performers are allocated specific time slots and locations, with the most desirable pitches going to those who demonstrate the highest skill levels and ability to manage crowds safely. The system was introduced to maintain quality and safety standards after the area’s transformation from a working market to a major tourist destination in the 1980s.

    Apertureƒ/8CameraILCE-7RM5Focal length101mmISO1600Shutter speed1/500s

    #2025 #acrobatics #busking #CoventGarden #crowdPerformance #knifeJuggling #London #LondonEntertainment #Photo #Photography #SonyA7RV #streetPerformer #StreetPhotography #streetTheatre #touristAttraction #UnitedKingdom #urbanEntertainment

  26. Juggling Knives in London

    I love that this street entertainer is wearing such bright and distinctive clothes but I wish his knives were brightly coloured. Still, the reaction of (some) people was worth it even if the background is too busy to see the knives properly.

    Knives. He’s juggling knives over the head of a tourist lying on the ground. That could have ended badly, but people who perform in Covent Square are really good.

    Street performers must audition for their spots in Covent Square through a formal licensing system managed by the local authority. Performers are allocated specific time slots and locations, with the most desirable pitches going to those who demonstrate the highest skill levels and ability to manage crowds safely. The system was introduced to maintain quality and safety standards after the area’s transformation from a working market to a major tourist destination in the 1980s.

    Apertureƒ/8CameraILCE-7RM5Focal length101mmISO1600Shutter speed1/500s

    #2025 #acrobatics #busking #CoventGarden #crowdPerformance #knifeJuggling #London #LondonEntertainment #Photo #Photography #SonyA7RV #streetPerformer #StreetPhotography #streetTheatre #touristAttraction #UnitedKingdom #urbanEntertainment

  27. Juggling Knives in London

    I love that this street entertainer is wearing such bright and distinctive clothes but I wish his knives were brightly coloured. Still, the reaction of (some) people was worth it even if the background is too busy to see the knives properly.

    Knives. He’s juggling knives over the head of a tourist lying on the ground. That could have ended badly, but people who perform in Covent Square are really good.

    Street performers must audition for their spots in Covent Square through a formal licensing system managed by the local authority. Performers are allocated specific time slots and locations, with the most desirable pitches going to those who demonstrate the highest skill levels and ability to manage crowds safely. The system was introduced to maintain quality and safety standards after the area’s transformation from a working market to a major tourist destination in the 1980s.

    Apertureƒ/8CameraILCE-7RM5Focal length101mmISO1600Shutter speed1/500s

    #2025 #acrobatics #busking #CoventGarden #crowdPerformance #knifeJuggling #London #LondonEntertainment #Photo #Photography #SonyA7RV #streetPerformer #StreetPhotography #streetTheatre #touristAttraction #UnitedKingdom #urbanEntertainment

  28. Juggling Knives in London

    I love that this street entertainer is wearing such bright and distinctive clothes but I wish his knives were brightly coloured. Still, the reaction of (some) people was worth it even if the background is too busy to see the knives properly.

    Knives. He’s juggling knives over the head of a tourist lying on the ground. That could have ended badly, but people who perform in Covent Square are really good.

    Street performers must audition for their spots in Covent Square through a formal licensing system managed by the local authority. Performers are allocated specific time slots and locations, with the most desirable pitches going to those who demonstrate the highest skill levels and ability to manage crowds safely. The system was introduced to maintain quality and safety standards after the area’s transformation from a working market to a major tourist destination in the 1980s.

    Apertureƒ/8CameraILCE-7RM5Focal length101mmISO1600Shutter speed1/500s

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    #2025 #acrobatics #busking #CoventGarden #crowdPerformance #knifeJuggling #London #LondonEntertainment #Photo #Photography #SonyA7RV #streetPerformer #StreetPhotography #streetTheatre #touristAttraction #UnitedKingdom #urbanEntertainment

  29. Holding Hands

    Two hands intertwined, fingers gently clasped together as a couple watches the festivities unfold around them. The simple act of holding hands in public, something many take for granted, becomes a quiet celebration of love and belonging at Cork Pride.

    While this year’s event was smaller than last year’s celebration (perhaps due to the absence of Eurovision star Bambie Thug, or simply the rising costs of travel), the energy remained undimmed. The parade began on Grand Parade before winding its way down St. Patrick Street, with dozens of people proudly carrying a massive pride flag that rippled in the hot, humid afternoon air.

    After the parade, the community gathered at Kennedy Quay for the traditional after-party, where the real magic happened. Gay men danced together in the summer heat, some bare-chested, others waving colorful fans as they laughed and moved to the music. Same-sex couples like the one in this photograph stood hand in hand, watching the celebration with quiet contentment, expressing their love openly in a space where they felt safe to do so. These moments, the dancing, the hand-holding, the unguarded laughter, show exactly why Pride events are needed now more than ever.

    The laughter, the energy, and the community were all so beautifully, defiantly joyful.

    More photos from Cork Pride coming tomorrow.

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    #2025 #Cork #CorkCity #CorkEvents #CorkPride #CorkQuays #equality #holdingHands #Ireland #KennedyQuay #LGBTQPride #LGBTQRights #loveIsLove #loveWins #Photo #Photography #prideAfterParty #prideCelebration #prideFestival #sameSexCouple #SonyA7RV #StreetPhotography

  30. Trans+ Pride London 2025

    An estimated 100,000 people joined the Trans+ Pride event yesterday in London as they marched from near BBC Broadcasting House, past Downing Street, and on to Westminster Palace to Parliament Square Gardens. It was spectacular & emotional to watch.

    “The message was clear: we will not be erased. Our existence is natural, historic, and enduring. You can try to take away our rights, but you will never remove us from society. We are a part of humanity, and the public will not stand by while harm is done to our community.”

    Lewis G Burton, one of the founding members of London Trans+ Pride

    More coverage from the Guardian & BBC and elsewhere.

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    #2025 #civilRights #communitySolidarity #equalityMarch #GalaxyS23Ultra #LGBTQPride #London #LondonDemonstration #Photo #prideEvent #prideFlags #protest #protestMarch #rally #SonyA7RV #StreetPhotography #Trans #transVisibility #TransPride #transgenderCommunity #transgenderRights #UnitedKingdom #Westminster #WestminsterUnderground

  31. Urban Dreams in Bokeh

    The blurred Christmas lights along St. Patrick Street and Cook Street transform into a dreamy tapestry of golden and multicoloured bokeh, creating a magical backdrop above a person wearing a studded black beanie and glasses near Opera Lane.

    Nollaig shona duit! Hope you had a nice day today if you celebrate!

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    #2024 #bokeh #Christmas #Cork #Ireland #Photo #Photography #SonyA7RV #StPatrickStreet #StreetPhotography

  32. Cork’s Christmas Commotion

    Nollaigh Shona Dhaoibh go léir! Now that no more shopping is possible, maybe we can return to normality. Of course, in cold and dreary January, we might look back with nostalgic eyes at the bright lights, decorations, and all the stress excitement.

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    #2024 #Cork #FatherMathew #Ireland #LongExposure #Photo #Photography #SonyA7RV #StPatrickStreet #StreetPhotography