Author Archives: Jan Hayes

Miniature Firkin Crane

I decided to try something fun with an image of the Firkin Crane I had after reading the Wikipedia article about miniature faking . Here’s an attempt I made earlier: But it’s nowhere near as awe inspiring as this.

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Waiting for the Cross River Ferry in Glenbrook

This was taken short while ago on a stroll from Cork City to Cobh, here myself and the sis are waiting on the Cross River Ferry to take us to the other side from Glenbrook. Once you get to the … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Bee and the Indian Balsam

…. or Himalayan Balsam as it’s called. It’s an invasive species that’s been spreading around England and Ireland according to the Wikipedia article but at least the bees don’t seem to mind.  

Posted in Flowers | Leave a comment

Sunset at Pope’s Quay

I was walking home yesterday after some grocery shopping when I noticed how stunning the sky looked, I ran home to grab the camera and rushed back to a pretty good spot on the foot bridge. I took a dozen … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Light Art: A simple test

I thought I might try experimenting around with light art a bit while I had a few drinking glasses and a Faraday’s Flashlight handy.

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

A bored looking dog on Paddy’s Day

If it wasn’t for the fact that this mangy dog had his back turned towards the Paddy’s Day parade I wouldn’t have noticed him at all. His face says it all, not an iota of interest in the happenings of … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

HDR: The White Rose

Picture of a White Rose,  taken yesterday at Fitzgeralds Park in Cork City.

Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment

HDR: George Boole’s House in Cork

At 5 Grenville Place in Cork City lies a seemingly insignificant and forgotten looking building, upon closer inspection a plaque displayed at the front of the house proves otherwise. It reads as follows: George Boole 1815-1864 Mathematician, Inventor of Boolean … Continue reading

Posted in Building, Cork City | Leave a comment

HDR: “cut and cover” railway tunnel near Monkstown

The name derives from the method used to construct this railway tunnel for the Cork City to Crosshaven line, a trench was cut and the excavated material was then used as material for the cover. More info about the old … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Seen weed ….

Seaweed, it’s surprising to read from this Wikipedia article how common it really is in food. This photo was taken early last year in Youghal, it was both mild and somewhat cold with very few people around that day. In strong … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment