SEPTEMBER 1999 – Signpost in Ireland showing both English and Irish Gaelic language. Photo © by Mark Zanzig/zanzig.com
The story behind the image
On our 1999 trip to Ireland we also visited the city of Cork and its surroundings. We used some side roads as we wanted to experience the genuine Ireland. And what we found was not only a genuine Ireland but an Ireland where things do not have to be ‘modern’ whatever it costs. This rusty signpost is a good example: Most of the signs look aged, except the sign pointing to ‘Old Head’ which has a contemporary look. I also love the use of Gaelic and English language on the signs (even if I can’t read or understand it). I think it’s good to see local traditions and habits reflected in the real world.
The high resolution image
| Capture Date | September 1999 |
| Location | near Kinsale, Co. Cork, Ireland |
| Camera | Canon AE-1 Program |
| Lens | Canon FD 50mm f/1.4 |
| Image Source | Fuji Slide Film |
| ISO | 100 |
| Digital Image Source | Minolta Dimage Scan Elite II |
| Digital Image Source Format | TIFF, 48 bits/pixel, AdobeRGB |
| Edited Image Format | JPEG, 24 bits/pixel, sRGB |
| Edited Image Dimensions | 2393 x 3590 |
| Copyright | © by Mark Zanzig/zanzig.com |
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