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Showing posts with label Sea. Show all posts

Sunday, 7 June 2020

Shot no.49













Photos taken at Ireland's Eye Island, Co. Dublin, Ireland in July 2019 with Canon EOS 77D with Canon lens EF 75-300mm, Lumix G9 with Leica lens 12-60mm and DJI Mavic Air.

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Some time ago, I heard about this Island, just about 10-15 minutes on a boat from Howth harbour. I was told it was a wild island with a little beach and some trails to walk, nothing else. For a while, I kept thinking about going to this island. I remember being at Portmarnock beach and looking at the island and asking myself how to get there. From Portmarnock, you can see the northeast side of the island where the cliffs are and imagine how tall they are. When the aeroplanes (yes, this word exists!) are approaching Dublin airport by the seaside, they cross just over the island so I never had a chance to watch it from the sky. 
Last year we had nice weather in July. One morning, the island came to my mind. I searched online on how to get there and discover Ireland's Eye Ferries. There are boats leaving often (at least hourly) from the west pier and a trip around the island lasts about 40min and costs 15€/adult, 10€/teenagers and 5€/children. It's possible also to land on the island but you need to arrange the return with the captain. If you plan to stay on the island, you must remember that the island is uninhabited so there are no facilities. You need to bring your own food and you are responsible for disposing of your own waste when returning to Howth. 
The island only has two structures made by men. The Martello Tower that was built in 1803 to protect Ireland from a possible invasion by Napoleon which you can get in if you climb with a rope (at your own risk) to the window at a height of 5m. The second construction is what is left of a church from the 8th century which functioned as the parish church of Howth until recent centuries. 
There was also the history of a woman's murder by her husband who said that she drowned accidentally.
As you can see the history of the island is rich but its real treasure are the natural wonders. The island has beaches with calm (but cold) waters, trails around the island and to the summit where you can enjoy an astonishing view over the north coast of Co. Dublin as far as the islands of Skerries coast. The Stack is a huge free standing rock off the northeastern coast hosts a large variety of seabirds like Gannets, Guillemots, Cormorants, Kittiwakes, Puffins and Sea Gulls. There is also a colony of noisy seals!
I visited this island 3 times and every time it surprised me! On my first visit, I spent there most of the day, in the morning enjoying the beach, then I had some food and the afternoon was dedicated to explore and photograph the island. At the end of the first, I was sure that I would have to come a second time. On my second visit, I made most of the footage of the video on this post and for the video where I dance at the summit of the island. At the end of the second day, I knew I would be back a third time. On my third visit, I collected more footage and explored trails that I didn't have the chance to explore before. Now I can't wait to go a 4th, 5th, 6th... time! I just fell in love with that place, nature and the beach! Just a spot of wildness so close but at the same time so far from Dublin city.
Strongly recommend a visit...as soon as the Covid-19 allows it!

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Algum tempo atrás, ouvi falar desta ilha, a apenas 10 ou 15 minutos de barco do porto de Howth. Foi-me dito que era uma ilha selvagem com uma pequena praia e algumas trilhas para caminhar, nada mais. Por um tempo, fiquei pensando em ir até esta ilha. Lembro-me de estar na praia de Portmarnock, olhando a ilha e me perguntando como chegar lá. De Portmarnock, você pode ver o lado nordeste da ilha, onde os penhascos estão e imaginar a altura deles. Quando os aviões estão se aproximando do aeroporto de Dublin pelo lado do mar, eles atravessam a ilha mesmo por cima, então eu nunca tive sequer a chance de vê-la do céu. No ano passado, tivemos um clima agradável em julho. Uma manhã, a ilha veio à minha mente. Eu pesquisei on-line sobre como chegar lá e descobri que existem barcos turísticos até à ilha. Há barcos saindo frequentemente (pelo menos a cada hora) do cais oeste e uma viagem à volta da ilha dura cerca de 40min e custa 15 € / adulto, 10 € / adolescentes e 5 € / crianças. Também é possível desembarcar na ilha, mas você precisa organizar o retorno com o capitão. Se você planeia ficar na ilha, lembre-se de que a ilha está desabitada, portanto não há instalações. Você precisa trazer sua própria comida e é responsável por descartar seu próprio lixo ao retornar a Howth. A ilha possui apenas duas estruturas feitas por homens. A Torre Martello, construída em 1803 para proteger a Irlanda de uma possível invasão de Napoleão, na qual você pode entrar se subir por uma corda (por seu próprio risco) até a janela, a uma altura de 5m. A segunda construção é o que resta de uma igreja do século VIII que funcionou como igreja paroquial de Howth até os séculos recentes. Havia também a história do assassinato de uma mulher por seu marido, que disse que ela se afogou acidentalmente. Como você pode ver, a história da ilha é rica, mas seu verdadeiro tesouro são as maravilhas naturais. A ilha tem praias com águas calmas (mas frias), trilhas ao redor da ilha e até o cume, onde você pode desfrutar de uma vista surpreendente sobre a costa norte de Co. Dublin até às ilhas de Skerries. O The Stack é uma enorme rocha livre na costa nordeste que abriga uma grande variedade de aves marinhas, como gannets, Mergulhões, Corvos-Marinho, Papagaios do Mar e diferentes espécies de gaivotas. Há também uma colónia de focas barulhentas! Visitei esta ilha 3 vezes e sempre me surpreendia! Na minha primeira visita, passei lá a maior parte do dia, de manhã curtindo a praia e a tarde foi dedicada a explorar e a fotografar a ilha. No final do primeiro, eu tinha certeza de que teria que voltar pela segunda vez. Na minha segunda visita, fiz a maior parte das filmagens do vídeo neste post e do vídeo onde danço no cume da ilha. No final do segundo dia, eu sabia que voltaria pela terceira vez. Na minha terceira visita, coletei mais imagens e explorei trilhas que não tive a chance de explorar antes. Agora mal posso esperar para ir pela 4º, 5º, 6º ... vez! Eu simplesmente me apaixonei por aquele lugar, natureza e praia! Apenas uma natureza selvagem tão perto, mas ao mesmo tempo tão longe da cidade de Dublin. Recomendo vivamente uma visita ... assim que o Covid-19 permitir!

About the island:

Saturday, 16 May 2020

WTL Video 7


Footage captured with DJI Mavic Air and Canon 77D in several locations in Oliveira de Azeméis and Ovar, Aveiro, Portugal between 2018 and 2019.

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Summer nearly there, June, my favourite month nearly coming and I can't go home and, like me, many people! To fight against the boredom and depression caused by the Covid-19, I got together some footage of my visits to my parents home in Portugal. Those clips were recorded on several visits and during different seasons like Winter, Spring and Summer and in several locations around my parents place, places of my childhood and that I always go back when I'm in Portugal. 
The little park with the chapel is called "Parque de La-Sallette". It's a little park at the top of a hill in the city of Oliveira de Azeméis. It's a very popular spot for a walk and to practice exercise but it's highlight is in August when we celebrate the "Festas de La-Sallette" with concerts, 2 big processions and a large range of attractions perfect for family and friends to gather... of course now that is hard with the Covid!
I got footage in 2 different beaches also! One is the most popular one, "Furadouro" in Ovar, is where everybody goes and, the other one, "Praia dos Marretas, Torrão do Lameiro", is a bit more secret, it's a "desert beach" with only pine tree forest, sand and sea! That is were I got that beautiful time-lapse of the sunset!
But this video is really special because my boys are there! My two nephews, João "the skateboarder" and Eduardo "the drone assistant". They are growing, soon they won't be teenagers anymore and this video brings back to life my little adventures with the two of them!
I hope you enjoy and I hope this video makes you want to know a bit more about the Aveiro Disctrict!
Stay safe!

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Verão quase aí, Junho, meu mês favorito quase chegando e eu não posso ir para casa e, assim como eu, muita gente! Para combater o tédio e a depressão causados ​​pelo Covid-19, reuni algumas cenas das minhas visitas à casa dos meus pais em Portugal. Esses clipes foram gravados em várias visitas e durante diferentes estações do ano, como inverno, primavera e verão e em vários locais perto da casa dos meus pais, lugares da minha infância e que eu sempre volto quando estou em Portugal.
O pequeno parque com a capela chama-se "Parque de La-Sallette". É um pequeno parque no topo de uma colina na cidade de Oliveira de Azeméis. É um local muito popular para passear e praticar exercício, mas o destaque é em Agosto, quando celebramos as Festas de La-Sallette com concertos, 2 grandes procissões e uma grande variedade de atrações perfeitas para a família e amigos se reunirem .. Claro que agora é difícil com o Covid!
Também fiz filmagens em 2 praias diferentes! Um é o mais popular, "Furadouro" em Ovar, é onde todo mundo vai, a outra "Praia dos Marretas, Torrão do Lameiro" é um pouco mais secreta, é uma "praia deserta", com apenas pinhal, areia e mar! Nessa praia foi onde gravei o time-lapse do pôr do sol!
Mas este vídeo é realmente especial porque meus meninos estão lá! Meus dois sobrinhos, João "o skatista" e Eduardo "o assistente de drone". Eles estão crescendo, logo não serão mais adolescentes e este vídeo traz de volta à vida minhas pequenas aventuras com os dois!
Espero que gostem e que este vídeo faça você querer saber um pouco mais sobre o Distrito de Aveiro!
Manthem-se a salvo!

Friday, 2 August 2019

Solo Shot 33


Photo taken at Burrow Beach, Co. Dublin in July 2019 with Canon Powershot G9x mark II

Yes! This is Ireland on another summer day! So good! The good thing about living on an island is that you are surrounded by sea... I just wish that the water was a bit warmer! Normally I go to the beaches on the south side of Dublin but since I've been shooting in Ireland's Eye, after I leave the island (normally the last boat is at 17h) I still want to go for a dip in the sea so the nearest beach with sand and parking places is Burrow beach. The last days of July have been amazing and I have been shooting a lot! On this day I decided to try my new camera Canon Powershot G9x mark II which was a gift from Capitola watches! It's just a point and shoot but the image quality surprised me! I might do a review of the camera when I have more photos, the first one came out quite nicely! Do you like it? Would you say it was taken with a point and shoot camera?

Sunday, 3 March 2019

Solo Shot 31



Photo taken in Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin in February 2019 with Canon EOS 77D and Sigma lens 10-20mm F3.5 EX-DC.

After a long day working, I was suppose to go home and study for my pharmacology exam. However I wasn't on the right mindset for it so I just decided to grab my camera and go for a drive... I drove to Dún Laoghaire and I captured this. I can't decide which one is my favourite, what is yours?

Saturday, 6 October 2018

WTL Video 2



Footage captured with DJI Mavic Air and GoPro Hero 4 Silver in Killiney Hill, Co. Dublin.


After the first video in Slane, it didn't take long until I wanted to make another one... this video making thing is very addictive! 

This time I ended up going to Killiney Hill and the reason was very simple. I had some footage made last year for when I was shooting the video for Coinaphoto (which you can see here) so, I thought I would just need some drone footage to make the video. I was wrong, very wrong!!! I was blessed with the weather so once I started flying the drone, I wanted  footage from this angle, that angle, the other angle and at some stage the three batteries were completely empty! However, I was craving for more footage so I wasted my GoPro battery hoping that I would get some nice shots.
I was so happy with the final result! This is only my second video but I can see some improvements myself from the first video (WTL Video 1).
This video was made in a place where I had taken photos before. Killiney Hill is such an amazing place, surrounded by the sea and the mountains. Also, you can see Dublin at the north side and Wicklow at the south side.  I had to go there twice, I took so many photos that I split the post in two, Shot no.23-part I and Shot no.23-part II.
Please check the photos and enjoy the video and if you really like it, subscribe to my YouTube channel.

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Saturday, 18 August 2018

Shot no.40 - Capitola Watches






Shot no.40 (Canon EOS 77D with Sigma lens 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC)

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Photos taken at several locations in Dublin, Ireland during the summer of 2018.
This post is the result of a collaboration with Capitola watches. Capitola is a Spanish brand created by two sisters. After visiting all corners of the world, they discovered Capitola. They fell in love with the simplicity of this small coastal town located in the county of Santa Cruz in the US state of California and created Capitola Watches. Capitola Watches is inspired by the beauty and minimalism of the California coast.
They contacted me through Instagram asking me if I was interested in being one of their ambassadors. First, I thought it was a joke or some sort of a scheme to take money from me. Overall, I'm far from being an influencer or famous social media personality,but, it wasn't a scheme! They were really interested in a collaboration with Watchingthroughlens! 
I'm very happy with this partnership. Thanks to them I started photographing objects with the purpose of advertising them, something that I've never done before! 
Their watches are very pretty, their elegance combined with their simplicity makes them very easy to like. To be used by both men and women, they fit any person with any style. 
These watches are made of the best materials paying attention to all the little details, however, with an affordable price. Yes, they are very affordable but they can be even more by going to http://capitolawatches.com?ref=18 and using the code "VITOR WTL" when you check out and get an extra 15% off.
Another aspect that makes them even better is the fact that you can change the straps and in less than a minute you have a different watch!
I bought the Capitola Mesh Black and the Capitola Silver Black/Edmonton, they are the ones you can see in the photos and they are just beautiful!
I'll keep uptdating this post everytime I photograph a new Capitola watch!
What about you? Which one you will get? Don't forget to use "VITOR WTL" for a 15% off! 

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Fotos tiradas em vários locais em Dublin, Irlanda, durante o verão de 2018.
Este post é o resultado de uma colaboração com os relógios Capitola. Capitola é uma marca espanhola criada por duas irmãs. Depois de visitar todos os cantos do mundo, elas descobriram Capitola. Elas se apaixonaram pela simplicidade desta pequena cidade costeira localizada no condado de Santa Cruz, no estado americano da Califórnia, e criaram a Capitola Watches. Os relógios Capitola são inspirados pela beleza e minimalismo da costa da Califórnia.
Elas me contactaram através do Instagram perguntando se eu estava interessado em ser um dos seus embaixadores. Primeiro, achei que era uma piada ou algum tipo de esquema para tirar dinheiro de mim. Afinal de contas, estou longe de ser um "Influencer" ou uma famosa personalidade da "social media", mas não era um esquema! Eles estavam realmente interessados ​​em uma colaboração com Watchingthroughlens!
Estou muito feliz com esta parceria. Graças a ela, comecei a explorar um novo lado da fotografia, fotografar objectos com o intuito de os promover. 
Os relógios são muito bonitos, sua elegância combinada com sua simplicidade faz com que seja muito fácil querer ter um. São unisexo e se encaixam em qualquer pessoa com qualquer estilo.
Estes relógios são feitos com os melhores materiais, prestando atenção a todos os pequenos detalhes, no entanto, com um preço bastante acessível. Sim, eles são muito acessíveis, mas eles podem ser ainda mais! Basta visitar http://capitolawatches.com?ref=18 e usar o código "VITOR WTL" quando fizer o check out e obterá 15% de desconto.
Outro aspecto que os torna ainda melhores é o facto de você poder trocar as alças e em menos de um minuto você tem um relógio diferente!
Eu comprei o Capitola Mesh Black e o Capitola Silver Black / Edmonton, eles são os que você pode ver nas fotos e eles são simplesmente lindos!
Sempre que adquirir relógios novos vou fotografar e atualizar as fotos deste post.
E você? Qual deles vai querer? Não se esqueça de usar o código "VITOR WTL" para ter 15% de desconto!

Tuesday, 26 June 2018

Shot no.39









Shot no.39 (Canon EOS 77D with lens Canon EF 50mm f/1.8, Canon EF 75-300mm and DJI Mavic Air)


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Photos taken in Skerries, Co. Dublin, Ireland in June 2018.
Another beautiful day in the Emerald Island! I just had to open Google Maps and choose a location of where to go and shoot. I already know most of the South coast of Dublin so this time I decided to go up North towards Skerries and I'm so proud of my choice! Beautiful is not good enough to describe Skerries. 
Skerries seems to be one of the best places to live in Ireland, it came in 2nd in all of Ireland  "Best Places to Live in Ireland awards 2014". I don't live there but I can reassure you that it is a great place to visit. It has a long sandy beach (South Strand, probably the best one in Dublin!) with calm waters, great for people that don't like waves! The town has five islands off it's coast, as you can see in the photos, and you can visit them! If you rather solid ground you can go for a walk and visit the mills at the Mill Hill. To visit the mill you have to pay but I wasn't really keen to do that, I just wanted to take some shots. So I flew the drone from outside the premises and got some great shots, those 3 are my favourite ones.
I just spent an afternoon in Skerries, clearly not enough so I must go back. It has lovely restaurants along the coast with a nice view to the harbour. Now, make sure you bring money with you because if you want an ice cream, nowhere will take card and that was the only disappointing bit!
I'm looking forward to going back to Skerries, I just hope the summer days are not over!

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Fotos tiradas em Skerries, Co. Dublin, Irlanda, em Junho de 2018.
Mais um lindo dia na Ilha Esmeralda! Eu só tive que abrir o Google Maps e escolher um local para onde ir e fotografar. Eu já conheço a maior parte da costa sul de Dublin, então desta vez eu decidi ir para o norte em direção a Skerries e estou tão orgulhoso da minha escolha! Belo não é bom o suficiente para descrever Skerries.
Skerries parece ser um dos melhores lugares para se viver na Irlanda, e ficou em 2º lugar nos prémios dos "2014 Best Places to Live in Ireland's awards" (Melhores Lugares para se Morar na Irlanda de 2014). Eu não moro lá, mas posso garantir que é um óptimo lugar para se visitar. Tem uma longa praia de areia (South Strand, provavelmente a melhor em Dublin!), com águas calmas, óptima para pessoas que não gostam de ondas! Skerries tem cinco ilhas ao largo da costa, como você pode ver nas fotos, e você pode visitá-las! Se você preferir terra firme, pode dar um passeio e visitar os moinhos no Mill Hill. Para visitar os moinhos você tem que pagar, mas eu não estava muito interessado em gastar dinheiro, eu só queria tirar algumas fotos. Então eu voei o drone do lado de fora das imediações do moinho e consegui algumas óptimas fotos, as 3 fotos que podem ver aqui são as minhas favoritas.
Eu passei uma tarde em Skerries, claramente não o suficiente, por isso tenho de lá voltar. Em Skerries, há restaurantes ao longo da costa com uma vista agradável para o porto. Agora, certifique-se de trazer dinheiro com você porque se você quiser um gelado, em lugar algum vão aceitar cartão e pode ficar um pouco decepcionado!
Estou ansioso para voltar a Skerries, só espero que os dias de verão não tenham acabado!

Info

About Skerries:

  • http://www.skerrieshomepage.com
  • https://www.visitdublin.com/dublin-day-trip-to-skerries
  • http://www.visitskerries.ie

Saturday, 26 May 2018

Shot no.37






Shot no.37 (Canon EOS 77D with lens Canon EF-S 10-18mm, Canon EF 75-300mm and DJI Mavic Air)



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Photos taken at Dun Laoghaire Harbour East Pier, Co. Dublin in May 2018.
May started with unusual summery days in Ireland, I had to enjoy it! Did I go for a swim? No, it wasn't that hot but it was good enough to wear a t-shirt, shorts and to go out with my camera gear and drone. I drove towards Dun Laoghaire and by the time that I got a car park space it was already evening time. I had to walk a bit from the car park to the East Pier and it was a lovely walk. When I arrived to the end of the East Pier the sun started to set so I just had time to take out my camera from my back pack and take a few shots and then flew the drone. I got great pictures, my main problem was to choose the best ones to publish. 
It was a lovely evening and still managed to have time to eat an ice cream from Teddy's ice cream parlour.
That part of Dublin is just so beautiful and that walk by the seaside is worth every single step. When it is sunny and warm it reminds me of home in Portugal and Brazil. 
Visit Dun Laoghaire and you will love it!


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Fotos tiradas no East Pier do porto de Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin em Maio de 2018.
Maio começou com dias quentes, incomuns na Irlanda. Tinha que aproveitar! Será que fui nadar? Não, não estava tão quente, mas era o suficiente para usar uma t-shirt e calções e sair com a minha câmera e o drone. Fui para Dun Laoghaire e na hora que eu consegui um estacionamento já era fim de tarde. Eu tive que caminhar um pouco do parque de estacionamento até ao East Pier mas foi uma caminhada bem agradável. Quando cheguei ao final do East Pier, o sol já se estava a pôr, então só tive tempo de tirar minha câmera da mochila, tirar algumas fotos e depois voar o drone. Acho que consegui óptimas fotos pois o meu principal problema foi escolher as melhores para publicar.
Foi um fim de tarde preenchido mas muito agradável e ainda consegui ter tempo para comer um gelado do Teddy's Ice Cream. 
Esta parte de Dublin é muito bonita, quando está sol e calor faz lembrar as minhas origens em Portugal e Brasil e, aquela caminhada junto ao mar, faz valer a pena cada passo.
Visite Dun Laoghaire, vai ver que vai gostar!



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Saturday, 30 September 2017

Shot no. 23 - part II








Shot no.23 - part II (Canon EOS M10 with lens Canon EF-M 15-45mm and Canon EF 75-300mm)


Photos taken at Killiney Hill, Co. Dublin, Ireland in September 2017.
So exactly one week later, another Sunday, morning time was terrible for photography but the afternoon and evening were just golden! Drove all the way back to Killiney Hill 100% sure that it would be a day for good shots and I don't think I was wrong. The sky was blue but still with some clouds so didn't make the background so boring.
This time I managed to photograph what I had planned when I went on the first visit.
To reach this monument you need to do a little hike, very easy!
That obelisk was built in 1742 and has been restored several times after that and still knows how to look well in a photo! The pyramid was built in 1852 at the edge of Killiney Hill and it was a great spot for me to put my tripod on the top of and take several pictures of Co. Dublin, Dalkey Island and Co. Wicklow... just had to turn around! Sea and mountains so close, just undescribable!
Killiney Hill Park is a great place to spend time, you can hike, mountain climb, play sports or just chill! It includes Killiney Hill and Dalkey Hill, just a few minutes away from Dún Laoghoire. 
I read somewhere that there is many famous people living in Killiney and Dalkey like U2's Bono and The Edge. Who knows if you will find Bono on a hike around the hills?

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About Killiney Hill:


Sunday, 24 September 2017

Shot no.23 - part I










Shot no.23 - part I (Canon EOS M10 with lens Canon EF-M 15-45mm and Canon EF 75-300mm)

Photos taken at Killiney Hill, Co. Dublin, Ireland in September 2017.
It was Sunday, at 8am a beautiful sunny day at 10.30am, heavy rain! Had it in my head that I would go to Killiney Hill to take photos. I've never been there but through my research I had no doubt that it would be a super spot for photos. Honestly, nearly gave up on that idea but looking at the sky noted that the clouds were moving south and, behind them, a blue sky started to appear. Killiney Hill is located south of Dublin, 153m high and at the North side you have Co. Dublin and Dublin Bay and at South side Co. Wicklow and you can see as far as Bray Head (shot no.20).
In this post I didn't manage to go too far. As soon as I got out of the car, I started to take photos straight away, still in the car park. I was impressed with the view of Dún Laoghaire, Dublin city, Dublin Bay, Howth and the Irish Sea. In these shots that's all you can see.
Killiney Hill is very rocky so it's a perfect spot for mountain climbing, of course I spent at least 1h taking photos of people climbing the hill.
I spent at least 3h there, only walked around 300m, only saw the Northern side, still have too much to see and that's why this is called the part I of shot no.23. I need to have another visit to the park when, I don't know, but hopefully soon! Hope you enjoy this first part!

Saturday, 16 September 2017

Shot no.22









Shot no.22 (Canon EOS M10, Fujifilm Finepix SP8200)

Photos taken in Sal Island, Cape Verde in October 2016.
Summer is long gone in Ireland and it's nearly gone in the rest of northern hemisphere. I'm not on holidays and don't have time to go over to some nice and hot southern European country to give a boost to my tan. I have no option but to look back on some summer photos and remember warm memories of sun, sea and sand. These ones are from Cape Verde, it was October but still very hot. You can check more about Cape Verde on Shot no.3 and Shot no.4.
Hope you enjoy it! :D