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§ June 4th, 2009
No, this isn’t the landfill site near the Kinsale Road, Cork. It’s the beautiful beach at Myrtleville in County Cork last Tuesday. Disgusting isn’t it? My wife met a friend there who said that last year 3 people would clean the beach each day but this year, because of cuts, only one person was available. Apparently that morning he had filled up three sacks after the crowds the day before.
What you don’t see here is the used nappy on the road above, the half full carton of rotting salad, the plastic bags and other rubbish. You can’t smell the acrid burning rubbish in an overflowing bin near the slip way. You also missed the Gardai who took away two inebriated underage girls who had been singing and staggering across the beach or the man who was manhandled to the ground outside the gate to Bunny Connellans and probably arrested by the Gardai who ran passed me. A typical day at the beach?
What the hell? What’s up with people? Are they that ignorant of their environment? I remember watching that episode of Mad Men where the Draper family have a picnic in a picturesque green park. Their shiny new car is behind them. Everything is spotless and neat. Then when they get up to leave, the kids are tidied but afterwards the parents toss their rubbish on the pristine lawn. I wasn’t the only one to notice. Great comments on that blog post.
Shame we haven’t moved on since the 60’s.
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§ June 4th, 2009
Ballybunion, June Bank Holiday Monday.
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§ June 4th, 2009
The twilight sky
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§ June 4th, 2009
The hibiscus has to be one of my favourite flowers. These photos were taken in the National Bontanic Gardens last weekend. Lots more photos to come.
§ June 4th, 2009
Panoramic Derrynane National Park with view on Scariff Islands, Harbour and BeachUsed my Chance to get a crystal clear view of this stunning location - in my eyes the most beautiful view in Southwest Kerry with the most beautiful beach, the most dangerous currents and the most beautiful planted garden near Daniel O'Connell House. You should stop by ( :
Take care Madeleine
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§ June 4th, 2009
Blue Damsel
It's not easy to catch these Damselflies when the weather is warm, they seem to be turbocharged, and it was very warm the other morning when i went down the fields. Anyway I got this fella to stay still for long enough to get it in focus....
§ June 4th, 2009
Well, as many of you know I’m heading to the beautiful French Alpes for some big boating this summer. Heading off in 7hours, (damn, I should really get some sleep). I’m after getting myself a nice hefty stormcase for my camera and I’ll be bringing it on all the rivers. I hope to get lots of action shots and capture all the fun fun!!!
The following where a few mild boating photo’s to get me in the mood (not that I need an excuse, I’m ecstatic). I took these back at last years Liffey Descent. Also, I’m looking forward to taking shots at this years 50th Liffey Descent – 2010, I’ll be the guy in the water taking the shots 
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Wooohooo time to get my two hours sleep before heading to the airport. I have a few photo’s scheduled over the next few days to keep you guys busy, so don’t fret! There will be some nice fresh candy for you guys to have a gander over!
