Tag Archives: #boats

Seaside Saturday – Ship Ahoy!

Posted on 16/03/2019 by aj vosse

From time to time we visit the Big Smoke on Saturdays or Sunday mornings… and then, we trot, well no… we drive down to The Great Wall. This very long wall… built between the 1700 and 1800’s… is an amazing … Continue reading →

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Flapper Friday – Neighbourhood special!

Posted on 15/03/2019 by aj vosse

Yes, I know I usually do bird posts on Fridays… so, I’ll begin with this photo… just to prove I’m trying to stick with tradition… even if it’s my man-made tradition… I spotted this fella flying by… trailing a banner. … Continue reading →

Posted in #Arklow, #Co Wicklow, #Ireland, Boating, Factual Opinion, Photography, Travel, Walking | Tagged #Arklow, #blog buddies, #boats, #challenge, #Friday Fact, #fun, #photography 📷, #urban photography 📷, cranes, Lens-Artists, local shop, phones, seagull | 1 Comment

Lens-Artists PC – Around the Neighbourhood…

Posted on 14/03/2019 by aj vosse

I’ve shown you so much of our little town and surrounds, so… how do I do justice to Tina’s challenge this week? Well, why not show you a few quirky pics? Let’s begin with the cormorant roost, a photo of … Continue reading →

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Seaside Saturday – Big Brother? Big Sister??

Posted on 09/03/2019 by aj vosse

I’m wondering… if a small fishing boat chugs past the impressive naval vessel… does it wonder if big brother cares much about it? But that’s got me wondering even more… aren’t ships supposed to be referred to as she? That … Continue reading →

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Lens-Artists PC – Arklow Architecture

Posted on 07/03/2019 by aj vosse

This week’s challenge give me an opportunity to show you a bit of local architecture. Not all of it is too pretty but some is old… and some very useful. I mean… Arklow has the stone bridge in the country … Continue reading →

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Seaside Saturday – David vs Goliath?

Posted on 02/03/2019 by aj vosse

We were on the beach a few days ago… Junior Son was amusing the grand-darlings… tossing and hopping stones. I was amusing myself… taking photos of one of the Irish Naval Services’ vessels, about to raise anchor and go off … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Weather – Many Masts… and a Vapour Trail… or Two?

Posted on 27/02/2019 by aj vosse

That was last evening’s sunset shot. About a year ago today, the worst snow storm to hit Ireland in decades arrived… or, was about to arrive, depending on where in Ireland you happened to be! And this glory was to … Continue reading →

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Marine Moment Monday

Posted on 18/02/2019 by aj vosse

I love going down to the beach – but always pass by the harbour to see what’s going on. I often walk to the beach and stop off anywhere along the moorings to see if I can get a snap … Continue reading →