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Discussing The Voigtlander 15mm Lens
What happens when you strip away lightning-fast autofocus and digital lens corrections? To find out, I took the ultra-compact Voigtländer 15mm f/4.5 Super Wide Heliar III E-mount out for an unfiltered, random test run through the South Inner City of Dublin. Publishing the images exactly as shot—complete with severe wide-angle perspectives and the occasional accidental appearance of my left thumb—this experiment became an immediate masterclass in the mechanics of manual, ultra-wide street photography. From learning how to intentionally weaponise 110-degree edge distortion to mastering hyperfocal distance on high-resolution modern mirrorless sensors, this review breaks down how Cosina's classic Japanese precision glass behaves in unpredictable urban environments. We also compare its rugged, drop-tested integrated metal hood against the frustratingly loose plastic design of the Zeiss Batis ecosystem for active street documentation.
William Murphy - The Urban Cartographer on Sunday, 5th July
The Bronze Cow Has Returned In Style To Wood Quay
Discover the story of Ag Crú na Gréine, Jackie McKenna's iconic bronze cow sculpture. Track its journey from Wolfe Tone Park to its new permanent home at Wood Quay.
William Murphy - The Urban Cartographer on Saturday, 4th July
Blessington Street Basin Public Park Photographed Using A Voigtlander 15mm Lens
Discover the history and current status of the Blessington Street Basin, Dublin’s historic "secret garden" turned public park. Explore its 19th-century engineering origins, its ties to Jameson distillery, and its cultural connection to legendary philosopher and novelist Iris Murdoch, who was born on Blessington Street.
William Murphy - The Urban Cartographer on Saturday, 4th July
Cabra's Wild Park Was Once A Toxic Brownsite But It Is Now A Dog Walking Paradise
Discover how Dublin’s Mount Bernard Park extension at the Cabra Luas stop transformed a contaminated industrial brownfield site into a thriving, wild urban nature reserve. Learn about Dublin City Council's sustainable rewilding approach to inner-city biodiversity and why local dog walkers love the new trails.
William Murphy - The Urban Cartographer on Friday, 3rd July
Jeffrey Donaldson Mural By Spicebag At Cross Guns Bridge In Dublin
A striking piece of satirical Irish street art by artist Spicebag (Adam Doyle) located near Cross Guns Bridge in Phibsborough, Dublin. The bold mural features controversial political commentary alongside the artist's signature skull motif, capturing the tension and raw energy of contemporary urban graffiti in Dublin.
William Murphy - The Urban Cartographer on Friday, 3rd July
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