Inchydoney Bifurcation

The tide was neither out nor in and I’m not sure which way the water moved. But the evidence of its daily movement, in and out is clearly evident. It you were unaware of the aerial perspective you might imagine a leaf rotting in the mud or a fallen tree long after being felled. It’s … Read more

Whiskey Sour and the IceBerg

This was my first whiskey sour in a Dublin bar and wow that ice cube had my attention from the moment my drink was served. I don’t normally post images of my food and drink when out and about but this creation was so simple and so beautiful I had to make an exception. #whiskeysour … Read more

What Makes the Airman Tick

While this image may have its technical flaws, I’m not that concerned as it is my first foray back into technical imaging after many years. Recently, a club presentation on night photography, hyper-focal distance, and focus stacking sparked my curiosity. I set out to find a solution, whether hardware, software, or app, that could simplify … Read more

Herb of Light

If you have ever grown carrots in your backyard garden, not pulled them from the ground but watched them flower and grow to seed you might noticed the resemblance. This is not a carrot flower but a close relative, Ammi majus, the Bishop’s Flower. Well before Christianity and it’s current day namesake, this plant was … Read more

Bokeh f/6.3

For a technical, pixel-peeping photographer, (like someone I know), there’s a wonderful freedom in simply turning the focus ring until it just feels right. I’d been carrying my camera unused for most of my walk. The light was fading, the last rays of sunlight filtering through the trees. What the heck, just take a photo, … Read more