
DUMPING FURNITURE
The sight of discarded furniture left on a footpath, often accompanied by a handwritten note offering it for free, appears to be a common enough occurrence in…

WHO IS DUNCAN
Recently, a photograph of mine prompted some comments regarding the recurring appearance of seemingly childlike graffiti around Dublin City that reads "Duncan…

LUCYS VINTAGE LOUNGE
Dublin's Temple Bar pulses with a unique energy, a vibrant, sometimes chaotic, blend of cobbled lanes, lively pubs , and streams of visitors seeking the heart…

CEANNT FORT
Ceannt Fort stands as a distinctive residential estate nestled within the historic Kilmainham area of Dublin 8. It is a place notable not only for its unique…

APPLE 12 PRO MAX
The Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, even several years after its initial release, remains a highly capable device for capturing compelling photographs and videos,…

THE TENTERS AND BLACKPITTS
The Tenters is an area in Dublin 8 bordering the Liberties, Blackpitts, Donore Avenue and Newmarket Square. It is within a short walk to Grafton Street, St…

THE TENTERS STONE MARKER
The Tenters Commemorative Stone is a physical marker located in the Tenters area of Dublin 8. It serves as a reminder of the unique history and heritage of this…

THE MERCANTILE HAS BEEN RESTORED
The Mercantile Hotel, prominently situated at 28 Dame Street in Dublin's city centre, is a well-known landmark within the bustling commercial, retail, and…

WATER FOUNTAIN ON LOED EDWARD STREET
Georgian Grandeur and Financial Ruin: The Story of Newcomen Bank and its Architect
The distinguished building on Lord Edward Street, currently serving as the…
The distinguished building on Lord Edward Street, currently serving as the…

FUJI GFX100RF
I had considered buying the A7RV when it became available but after trying it for a week I decided to wait for the next version and to consider getting a Leica…

MARKS ALLEY WEST
Many people disagree when I describe West Marks Alley as being in The Coombe. An even greater number disagree when I suggest it is in the Newmarket area of…

CORNMARKET AREA OF DUBLIN
The area encompassing the Cornmarket lies within the oldest settled parts of Dublin, with evidence indicating habitation as early as the mid-5th century.

MOLLY'S BAR FRANCIS STREET
Molly's Bar, located at 101-103 Francis Street in Dublin 8, occupies a pivotal position within The Liberties, a historically rich and dynamic neighbourhood in…

LUIGI MALONES CEASED TRADING TODAY
Myself and a group of friends met up for a meal at Luigi Malones once a week for about seven years (2000 - 2008) so I was a bit upset when I discovered that the…

I USED A CANON 5D MKIII
Currently, I am in the process of evaluating my photographic equipment, deciding which cameras to retain. I opted to use the Canon 5D Mark III for a week.…

O'SULLIVAN ANTIQUES
O'Sullivan Antiques stands as a notable establishment on Francis Street in Dublin, a thoroughfare renowned for its historical significance as the heart of the…

THE SFERA CON SFERA
Dominating the forecourt of the iconic, brutalist Eavan Boland Library (formerly the Berkeley Library) stands Arnaldo Pomodoro's "Sfera con Sfera" ("Sphere…

LITTLE STRAND STREET
Little Strand Street passes behind a derelict that once was home to the Ormond Hotel and it also features another site that has been derelict for many years.

BOLANDS MILLS
Bolands Mills holds historical importance, notably its association with the 1916 Easter Rising. The site's industrial heritage, including 19th-century…

ANOTHER VISIT TO TEMPLE BAR
The Sigma Quattro Dp3, renowned for its exceptional image quality at low ISO settings, is a camera with distinctive strengths and weaknesses. Its unique Foveon…
GHOST BIKE MEMORIAL
This memorial has caused some confusion as it is commonly described aa being located at "Charlemont Bridge (now Emmet Bridge)". There is another ghost bike…
QUICK PHOTO GALLERIES
A Collection Of Photo Galleries Designed To Be Faster On Mobiles
ALL FORMS OF PUBLIC ART
In essence, public art is about bringing art out of traditional gallery settings and into the everyday lives of people.
PUBLIC PARKS AND GARDENS
Dublin is renowned for its abundance of well-maintained and well-managed public parks and green spaces, offering a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of…
ALL FORMS OF STREET ART
The commercialization of street art is a complex issue with both positive and negative aspects. It has brought recognition and financial rewards to many…
PAINT-A-BOX STREET ART
The commercialization of street art is a complex issue with both positive and negative aspects. It has brought recognition and financial rewards to many…
DUBLIN DOCKLANDS
The Dublin Docklands today stand as a testament to the city's maritime heritage and its capacity for reinvention. The area's history serves as a reminder of the…
2017 LEGACY PHOTOS
Legacy Photo Collections provided by William Murphy
PUBS AND RESTAURANTS
The pub and restaurant scene in Ireland is incredibly diverse, ranging from traditional, cosy pubs serving hearty Irish fare to modern gastropubs and fine…
DUBLIN NORTH
"Rougher" vs. "Posher": There's a stereotype that the Northside is "rougher" while the Southside is "posher." Like any stereotype, this is an oversimplification…
CHURCH AND GRAVE
Photographs of Churches, Graveyards and Cemeteries
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SIGMA DP1 QUATTRO
As I evaluate my camera needs for the next twelve months, I've been revisiting my existing equipment. Today, I used the Sigma DP1 Quattro, a camera capable of…
SIGMA QUATTRO Dp3
The Sigma Quattro Dp3, renowned for its exceptional image quality at low ISO settings, is a camera with distinctive strengths and weaknesses. Its unique Foveon…
DAME STREET AND LORD EDWARD STREET
Dame Street is a significant thoroughfare in Dublin city centre, running east from Temple Bar to Trinity College. It's a bustling street lined with historic…
I USED A SONY FX30 FOR PHOTOGRAPHY
I purchased the FX30 as soon as it became available in 1922 as I was considering the possibility of producing videos for my website but as found the resources…