Last week I took a trip to
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The Chase
The Kinsale point-to-point races are an annual affair and I’ve been going for the last few years. I have zero interest in betting, know nothing about horse racing and my combats and fleece were definitely not in vogue but I quite like horses and I’ll … Read More →
Kinsale Crowds
Taking advantage of the NEX’s articulated LCD screen, I got this above-the-heads shot of the crowds at the Kinsale Clipper Festival last weekend… when it was sunny… unlike now :(
Kinsale Clippers
Kinsale celebrated the arrival of the 9 boats in the round-the-world clipper race. This is a panoramic of the yachts taken straight out of the camera – I’m learning to love this Sony NEX! They are due to leave Kinsale at 11am on Wednesday and … Read More →
Raining Stars
Another star trail shot whilst watching the Geminids. The trail on the bottom left is actuallt a plane. This was my first attempt and I moved position because I didn’t think it was that good… but now looking at it, I think this is the … Read More →
The Haunted Lookout
This lookout tower overlooks the Old Head of Kinsale and it’s my usual place for trying out star trails. On this occasion, I was also watching the Geminid meteors but none have registered with the camera (too fast, too dim). In retrospect, the 2 hours … Read More →
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Probably the best shot from the 2 rolls of 120 we put through the Ensign Greyhound. This one was one of my Dad’s
Storm over Kinsale
Here’s another photo from last night, taken from James Fort overlooking Kinsale. I just love the colour of these storm clouds as they built up over the town — and I especially love that they didn’t dump rain on me! I used a 0.6 hard … Read More →