Photography

Web development pays the bills. Photography is the other thing I can’t leave alone. A selection below.

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Berlin, 2018

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Faces I

A person wearing a black wetsuit is kiteboarding against a backdrop of a cloudy sky. They are airborne, holding onto the kite control bar with both hands, and their legs are bent slightly at the knees. The person appears to be performing a jump or trick.

Kite Surfing, Garretstown, Cork

A wide, smooth waterfall flows over a weir on a river, with a modern, multi-story apartment building complex in the background. The adjacent area features greenery and a few older stone houses, suggesting a mix of urban and natural environments.

Bandon Weir, Co.Cork

Rocky shoreline leading to a calm sea with a small island in the distance. The island is covered with green grass and a few trees. The sky is overcast, casting a bluish tone over the scene.

Rocky Kenmare Bay Shoreline

A large rock formation juts out into the ocean from both sides of the image, partially framing a cargo ship in the distance. Above the calm blue water, the sky transitions from a pale blue to soft pink hues, with a single bird flying near the rocks.

Nohoval, Cork

A vibrant sunset over a rugged coastal landscape. The sky is a mix of orange, pink, and purple hues. Dark, jagged rocks and calm waters are in the foreground, with distant islands silhouetted against the horizon.

Dingle Photo Workshop

A black-and-white photo depicts a group of children engaged in painting ceramics at a table. An adult is closely assisting a child holding a paintbrush. Bottles of paint and ceramic items are scattered on the table, with decorative backgrounds visible.

Pottery Lesson, Cré Pottery Studio, Skibbereen

A tranquil coastal scene at dusk with a dark foreground contrasting a colorful sky. The sky transitions from deep blue to pink and purple hues, reflected in the calm waters. Rock formations and distant mountains are silhouetted against the horizon.

Kenmare Bay, Kerry at Christmas

Belfast, 2017

Two weathered wood pilings stand in calm, foggy water. The pilings are partially submerged, with visible wear and small holes, possibly from marine life. The background is a pale blue, creating a serene and minimalist scene.

Kilbrittain, Cork

A serene beach scene at dusk featuring large, dark rock formations jutting out from calm water. The sky is painted with soft hues of purple, orange, and grey, creating a tranquil atmosphere. The shore is covered with small pebbles and sand.

Bunmahon Bay, Copper Coast, Co.Waterford

Flora, and one fauna

Loughaunacreen Beach, Kerry

A weathered stone ruin stands on a grassy hill overlooking a tranquil lake surrounded by rolling hills. The sky above is overcast, casting a muted light over the landscape. Wildflowers and rocks dot the foreground, enhancing the scene's natural beauty.

Three Castle Head, Cork

Black and white photograph of a serene landscape featuring a flowing stream with rocks in the foreground, a stone bridge above the stream, and a rustic church with a steeple in the background.

Derrycunnihy Church, Galwey's Bridge

A calm seascape at dusk with a rocky shoreline in the foreground. In the distance, there is a small, flat island with a lone structure on it. The sky is mostly clear, with a light blue hue hinting at twilight.

Ballycotton Lighthouse, Co. Cork

A solitary standing stone is positioned in a grassy field under a dramatic, overcast sky with dark clouds and a hint of sunlight breaking through. Tall grasses surround the stone, and distant hills are visible on the horizon.

Waterville, Co.Kerry

The gear

What's in the bag

I shoot Fujifilm and have done for years. Nothing exotic, just a kit I trust and a handful of film simulations I keep coming back to.

Body

Fujifilm X-T5

40MP APS-C in a body small enough to carry everywhere. The one that lives on my shoulder.

Lenses

XF 50-140mm F2.8 XF 14mm F2.8 XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 XF 23mm F1.4 XF 16mm F2.8 XF 50mm f/2 XF 90mm F2 XF 10-24mm F4

Tripod

Leofoto Ranger LS-284CEX Carbon Fiber Tripod paired with Leofoto LH-40 Low Profile Ball Head.

Filters

Lee 100 System Deluxe Filter Kit

Bag

Tenba COOPER 13 SLIM for travel. Tenba Skyline 10 Shoulder Bag. Tenba Solstice 20L Camera Backpack

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