Author Archives: Jan Hayes

Winter is coming

Days are getting shorter and despite some sunny spells the evenings are getting colder. Winter is coming all right.

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Case of the curious cows

Beyond the Lee Field Park in Cork City there is a worn path that will take you alongside the Lee and eventually to a rusty gate and at least 3 or 4 kilometres closer to Ballincollig. Between you have electric … Continue reading

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Sailing in the Solent

My first proper sailing experience was on the Solent on a Southerly 32. I’m not in any way, shape or form an experienced sailor, so I was quite unfamiliar with the sailor parlance at the time but taking great satisfaction at watching … Continue reading

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Clare Glens, Limerick/Tipp Border

Especially nice during the summer, if you ever happen to find yourself in Murroe, Co. Limerick ( likely by accident ), check this place out.

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120: Developing Test

Taking photos on a still camera may be a challenge but developing them takes it to a whole new level. The process itself not only boils down to having the right chemicals but being well aware of the temperature and … Continue reading

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Moon

Decided to take advantage of a newly purchased teleconverter by taking snap of Earth’s biggest satellite . It’s not incredibly detailed with 400x zoom but it’s fun to recognise some of the patterns that this image points out.

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Dog’s bay beach, Connemara

Those aren’t my shoes. Nice beach though.

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The Elysian Garden

The tower itself can be seen from most parts of the city but the garden itself seems carefully concealed from public view … unless you’re looking down from a tall building.

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HDR: Bridge at the Gap of Dunloe

This was taken from underneath the bridge at the Gap of Dunloe in Co. Kerry. Brilliant spot to practice your HDR photography

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Say woof to the camera!

Not exactly sure where this was taken in West Cork, just as we got out of the car this dog approached us and obviously wanted to be in the picture.

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