Three-Years Ago (03-September-2012) — Ireland

Gone to see Europe. Semester at Sea. Fall 2012 Semester Voyage on the MV Explorer. Day 11: Field Trip to Howth and Departure from Dublin, Ireland.

We were only in Dublin for two days. The town was crowded with additional tourists and US Naval sailors because Navy was playing Notre Dame. I finally found a working cash machine, but it only had 50 euro bills which were hard to use for small purchases. In the morning I joined a Field Trip for a hike in Howth. Later in the afternoon, I took a series of images as the students and staff went through security before boarding the ship. Security was looking for alcohol and other contraband (including food).


Panorama from Howth Head. Composite of 12 images taken with a Leica X2 camera (ISO 100, 24 mm, f/8, 1/1000 sec). Raw images processed with Capture One Pro and AutoPano Giga Pro. (David J Mathre)
Panorama from Howth Head. Composite of 18 images taken with a Leica X2 camera (ISO 100, 24 mm, f/8, 1/1000 sec). Raw images processed with Capture One Pro and AutoPano Giga Pro. (David J Mathre)
Panorama from Howth Head. Composite of 12 images taken with a Leica X2 camera (ISO 100, 24 mm, f/8, 1/1000 sec). Raw images processed with Capture One Pro and AutoPano Giga Pro. (David J Mathre)
Panorama from Howth Head. Composite of 12 images taken with a Leica X2 camera (ISO 100, 24 mm, f/8, 1/1000 sec). Raw images processed with Capture One Pro and AutoPano Giga Pro. (David J Mathre)


Author: David Mathre

I am a scientist by training (Eckerd College, BSc; Caltech, Ph.D.). I worked for 27 years as a Chemist in the Pharmaceutical Industry developing processes to manufacture medicines for human and animal health. I now spend my time as a photographer and world traveler. My interests include the natural world, wildlife, landscapes, sky, and seascapes, travel, and astrophotography. I look for unique ways of viewing the world and presenting my images. I have traveled to over 55 countries in six continents, often on Semester at Sea voyages. While at home in New Jersey, I spend time on home renovation and expansion of a wildflower garden/meadow.

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