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On here to have a bit of fun and to share a few photos. As in politics everything is local. Aka Niall
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Frame within a frame

A picture of Tom Maher in the window of the pub he ran for 77 years.

#alphabetchallenge
#WeekFforFramed
#photography
#eastcoastkin
#photographersofbluesky
#classicmono
#SpeirGorm
#Waterford
A black and white image looking through a timber framed window. On display is a photo of the publican with two bottles of his special blended whiskey.
February 11, 2026 at 6:31 AM
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tggleeson.bsky.social
10 of the 45 or so are wearing clerical collars, peak-priest-in-the-family (no sign of the family nuns though) era. #speirgorm
nlireland.bsky.social National Library of Ireland @nlireland.bsky.social · 4d
A wedding group rich in detail, from fine hats to smartly tailored jackets. According to our records, this photograph was commissioned by Mr William Murray of Passage East and was taken #OnThisDay, 7 February 1923. https://catalogue.nli.ie/Record/vtls000593651.
black and white photograph of a large wedding group
February 7, 2026 at 1:04 PM
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Reginald's Tower named after Røgnvaldr the Norse ruler of Waterford.

#AlphabetChallenge
#WeekEforEponymous
#EastCoastKin
#Photography
#PhotographersOfBluesky
#SpeirGorm
An early morning colour photo of Reginald's Tower in Waterford Ireland. This landmark has stood for generations originally built to protect the city from attack from the river. The morning traffic speed passed as the city awakes to another day
February 7, 2026 at 10:16 AM
parishpolitics.bsky.social
Making a dramatic entrance

#AlphabetChallenge #WeekDforDramatic #Photography #StreetPhotography #BlackAndWhitePhotography #ClassicMono #EastCoastKin
#WaterfordSpraoi
#SpeirGorm
Street performers make their entrance down the steps of the Bishop's palace in Waterford. It's a black and white photo of a couple holding hands and carrying suitcases. They are dressed in 1940's style costumes
January 31, 2026 at 9:02 AM
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Raindrops keep fallin

#AlphabetChallenge
#WeekCforCloseUp
#PhotographersOfBluesky
#EastCoastKin
#Photography
#SpeirGorm
A colour photo of the railings on a bridge. Raindrops hang on the rails after a heavy downpour. The buildings and a colourful sky are reflected in the river beneath the bridge.
January 23, 2026 at 10:54 AM
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ericluke.bsky.social
50 years ago I was a young photographer and he was a big political figure so a difficult portrait to make of Seán MacBride, awarded the Nobel Peace Prize… from my old negatives #35mmfilm #Ireland
January 22, 2026 at 8:42 PM
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ericluke.bsky.social
50 Years Ago at the height of the Troubles in Northern Ireland a market was held once a month in Crossmaglen South Armagh … from my old negatives #35mmfilm #photograghy #documentary #Ireland
January 20, 2026 at 1:42 PM
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The Northern lights over the #Waterford Estuary last night. A rare sight on the south east coast of #Ireland.

#photography
#northernlights
#auroraborealis
#EastCoastKin
#speirgorm
The northern lights shining brightly above Cheekpoint Waterford. The lights from the houses reflected in the river
January 20, 2026 at 8:27 AM
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Low tide on the estuary
#Stunday
#photography
#EastCoastKin
#blackandwhitephotography
#SpeirGorm
A black and white image taken from the pier in Cheekpoint Waterford Ireland. A fishing boat sits low in the tide. Sandbanks are exposed by the low water. Low cloud hangs low over the far bank of the Waterford estuary.
January 18, 2026 at 6:31 PM
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ericluke.bsky.social
New York New York 50 years ago… from my old negatives 🎞📷
January 16, 2026 at 8:19 AM
parishpolitics.bsky.social
Borrowed Books

#AlphabetChallenge
#WeekBforBooks
#HumansOfBlueSky
#UrbanGaze
#PhotographersOfBlueSky
#Photography
#BlackandWhitePhotography
#EastCoastKin
#SpeirGorm
A black and white image of a man walking out of a library. One side of the entrance is in shadow. The man is lit by strong sunlight.
January 16, 2026 at 7:47 AM
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Sheltering from the storm
#DunmoreEast
#Ireland
#alphabetchallenge
#WeekAforAbstract
#EastCoastKin
#Photography
#SpeirGorm
Colour photo of the fishing fleet tied up in the harbour. The shot was taken through a rain covered window
January 11, 2026 at 5:11 PM
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waterfordwhispers.bsky.social
"A person who incorrectly thinks living in an area for 50+ years makes them a 'local'."
https://waterfordwhispers.shop/collections/blow-in
January 9, 2026 at 9:01 PM
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Street Art on a covered window.

#Alphabetchallenge
#Abstract
#WindowsonWednesday
#EastCoastKin
#PhotographersofBluesky
#StreetPhotography
#speirgorm
#WaterfordWalls
Yellow and blue graphics on a wall and a covered window. The covering is peeling off the window revealing what's underneath.
January 7, 2026 at 2:13 PM
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ericluke.bsky.social
Phil Lynott who died on this day 40 years ago… from my old negatives #35mmfilm #photography #thinlizzy #lynott #Dublin #Ireland
January 4, 2026 at 6:58 PM
parishpolitics.bsky.social
On your doorstep, very near to where you live or something happens on your doorstep

#WeekDfordoorstep
#AlphabetChallenge #ThemesWeek
#PhotographersOfBluesky #EastCoastKin
#BlackandWhitePhotography
#Landscape
#Speirgorm
#PassageEast
#Waterford
Passage Hill is on my doorstep. A black and white image with the church and trees silhouetted against a dramatic sky
January 1, 2026 at 8:08 PM
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Merry Christmas from Passage East
#urbangaze
#EastCoastKin
#Photography
#PhotographersOfBluesky
#speirgorm
A colour photograph taken at night with the village reflected in the full tide. A Christmas star shines brightly above the village.
December 25, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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Waiting for #Christmas

#EastCoastKin
#Photography
#PhotographersOfBluesky
#Streetphotography
#speirgorm
December 24, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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50% off mega savings

#AlphabetChallenge
#WeekZforZero
#EastCoastKin
#Photography
#PhotographersOfBluesky
#streetphotography
#speirgorm
A colour photo of a shop displaying a large 2026 sign. A small sign for a 50% off sale is displayed in one of the windows
December 23, 2025 at 8:41 PM
parishpolitics.bsky.social
Heineken Zero?
#AlphabetChallenge
#WeekZforZero
#EastCoastKin
#Photography
#PhotographersOfBluesky
#speirgorm
A gin& tonic and a pint of Heineken zero sit on a bar table as the sun streams in the windows
December 22, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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A cold morning on the Waterford Estuary - the southerly wind would cut you in two
#Ireland
#EastCoastKin
#photography
#PhotographersofBluesky
#speirgormm
#sunrise
#landscape
A colour photo of a sunrise shot through the rigging of an old fishing boat
December 20, 2025 at 10:33 AM
parishpolitics.bsky.social
Its not just for Thanksgiving try the @russparsons.bsky.social dry-brined turkey this Christmas

www.latimes.com/la-fo-turkey...
Food editor Russ Parsons on the turkey everyone loves
The dry-brined turkey technique inspired by chef Judy Rodgers is a huge hit with Times readers.
www.latimes.com
December 20, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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A walk on the beach after work one evening last August - nothing better to unwind after a day in front of a screen
#AlphabetChallenge #WeekYforYearPast #EastCoastKin
#Photography
#PhotographersOfBluesky
#speirgorm
A colour photo of the waves crashing onto the beach as the sun sets
December 19, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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Sunset on the Waterford estuary at Cheekpoint. Not a sign of @tidesntales.bsky.social
#10minutesfromhome
#unfiltered #mothernature
#photography
#speirgorm
Pink and magenta coluring the sky which is reflected in the full tide. Fishing boats tied up at the harbour are in the foreground and middle ground with the chimneys of the power station sitting in the background
December 18, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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A shadow heads off to do it's own #Christmas shopping. Meet you back here in two hours, light dependent of course.
#streetphotography
#blackandwhitephotography
#photography
#speirgorm
A black and white photo of a man on a walking towards the shops. The angle of the shot makes it appear his shadow is walking off in another direction. The shadow of the shopping bag is makes the shot
December 18, 2025 at 12:59 PM