Category Archives: Photography

Flapper Friday – Bird and Mast

Posted on 06/12/2019 by aj vosse

I thought, for a moment, that the fleeing bird was going to get entangled in the boat’s mast and rigging… but it made it safely by. Fleeing? Yes… these gulls congregate at the fishing boat offloading area… and they manage … Continue reading →

Posted in #Arklow, Factual Opinion, Photography, The Birds and the Bees | Tagged #bird watching, #blue, #fishing, #flying, #Friday Fact, #Friday Flappers, #life, #tongue in cheek 😈, #wildlife photography, crime, facts, gull, seagull | Leave a comment

Thursday Thought – Green Gone Gaga!?

Posted on 05/12/2019 by aj vosse

I suppose I’d be correct in saying that one would have to be living in the dark ages if one didn’t know the UN COP25 conference is currently happening in Madrid. One would also be sheltered way back in the … Continue reading →

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Wildflower Wednesday… and More!

Posted on 04/12/2019 by aj vosse

OK, so… let me change the routine just a little. Yep, no Wordless Wednesday today. Mostly, because I went out walking again last evening… in the hope of capturing another splendid sunset. OK, so… it wasn’t as special as the … Continue reading →

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Sunset Splendour… Fire in the Sky!

Posted on 03/12/2019 by aj vosse

Winter has distinct advantages… especially when it;s not cloudy or raining. We’ve had two stunning sunset evenings in a row. A wee while ago I put together a “Photo Print Ideas“ page… this one, and a few of its mates … Continue reading →

Posted in #Arklow, #Co Wicklow, #Ireland, Art, Family & Life, Local Curiosity, Local Places, Photography, Seasons, Walking | Tagged #Arklow, #clouds, #contrast, #GLW, #Irish landscape, #light, #orange, #photography 📷, #red, #shadow, #sky, #sunset, #thanks, fire, South Beach | 5 Comments

Macro Monday – Cheating?

Posted on 02/12/2019 by aj vosse

How do we define the content we use for Irene’s Sunshine Macro Monday posts? Getting as close as possible to the target? Using camera settings or lens adjustments to effect closeness? You tell me. So, that’s my dilemma today. I … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday – Gully Morsel…

Posted on 01/12/2019 by aj vosse

Image | Posted on 01/12/2019 by aj vosse | Tagged #bird watching, #birds, #flying, #focus, #seafood, #Silent Sunday, #wildlife photography, gull, seagull | 9 Comments

Seaside Saturday – Wait No More!

Posted on 30/11/2019 by aj vosse

A week or so ago I placed a Waiting post… and included a YouTube video I’d made up specially for that post. On the day, I was waiting for a wave or two to top the breakwater. I only managed … Continue reading →

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Friday Family Fun – Airborne!

Posted on 29/11/2019 by aj vosse

When big brother is part of the winning team and little sister arrives to celebrate with her hero! Yep… little sister’s outfit testifies to the temperature on the evening… cold, very cold!