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Punting on the Avon River Christchurch

A group of eight people in a long thin boat sail down the calm river in front of six old wooden boat sheds painted with green and white vertical stripes.

Originally I had set out to go and see the famous Antigua Boat Sheds. I jokingly said “wouldn’t it be amazing to see people punting”. Walking along Oxford Terrace I was amazed to see a couple of groups standing around these flat-bottom boats. Whilst the sun was not in the perfect place, casting the boat sheds in shadow, at least the sun was out. It only took about 5 minutes of waiting for the boat to pass. I missed the first chance due to experimenting with my video camera. This was the second boat that went past. Having visited Christchurch many times I was shocked that I hadn’t shared many photographs of the city. Especially the wonderful Avon River and the fantastic Christchurch Botanic Gardens. 



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Ha’Penny Bridge Dublin

An arched footbridge spans a river, connecting two sides of the city and showcasing urban architecture against the flowing water.

There are around 24 bridges that cross the River Liffey in Dublin. Ha’Penny bridge is the oldest pedestrian crossing built in 1816. It’s also one of the earliest cast-iron structures of its kind. This photograph was taken from the much newer Millennium Bridge looking east down the river. Captured in the early evening, I was lucky to see such still water which meant getting a reflection of the bridge in the water. In the distance you can about make out green dome of The Custom House. To the right of the bridge (south) is the Temple Bar Square. To the left or north of the river is the more modern Jervis and ILAC Shopping Centres.

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South Gate Bridge – Cork

A serene river flowers through the city, illuminated by the fading light and city lights.

Planning a trip to Cork with my camera for the first time in over 30 years (since I was a small child) I knew I wanted to capture the city at dusk. This is my favourite photograph from my short time in Cork. It is far from perfect but the time of day, location and lighting are good. South Gate Bridge was a construction zone. During the day it was one way for cars, at night closed completely to cars and the public. You can see a large white construction vehicle parked on the bridge. Setting up the tripod for this photograph I was hoping it would move out of my frame. It didn’t so I made the most of the situation and this is what I captured. A second or two later the workers turned on huge bright flood lights and the resulting photograph was much worse. After all our eyes are often drawn the brightest part of an image.

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River Lee – Cork

A serene river meanders through a bustling city, bordered by modern buildings, highlighting the blend of nature and urbanity.

This is the opposite photograph of the River Lee at night. Most obviously it was taken in the day time. Taken from Parliament Bridge looking west along the River Lee. On the left is Sullivan’s Quay and on the right is Grand Parade. In the distance you can see the Nano Nagle foot bridge. The unexpected but wonderful sunlight, sky and reflection on the water encouraged me to take a wide angle photograph of this view. I’ve not spent much time in Cork but I understand I was blessed to have weather like this on my one day in the city this year.