No one has actually seen a living Irish Elk for 8,000 years but once they were abundant here as well as on much of continental Europe. With an antler span of 3 to 4 m they would have been spectacular to behold. Nearly 40 years ago, Cork artist Kevin Holland brought the great Irish Elk […]
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A diver’s watch was once that life preserving instrument that made sure we did not spend too long underwater and risk a life threatening diving injury on our return to the surface. Big names in watches like Blancpain, Rolex and Seiko led the way from the early 1950’s creating reliable ‘tool’ watches that divers could […]
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As beautiful as my last dive was I was a little disappointed that I was not able to find and photograph more critters. What else could I photograph while on the last of my air? A selfie or something way more interesting? My dive watch! So here it is buckled to an unsuspecting ascidian. Not […]
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Tomm Otterness’s ‘Other Worlds’ sculptures in Hamad International Airport are imposing, engaging, whimsical and amusing all in the same visual feast. It pays to linger here just a little more than you might and pay attention to the detail. The initial wow turns to intrigue as those odd little bronze protrusions start coming to life […]
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There is no doubting the reason for two commuters being here. It’s work travel. The suit and tie, the briefcases, the smart attire and not a handbag in sight are all the evidence I need. If I were to hazard I guess, I’d say it was early morning at some outlying platform. The man, who […]
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