19/09/2026
Six Ways of Seeing the Ha'penny Bridge in Dublin
Prints: barryocarrollphotography.com
Of all Dublin’s familiar landmarks, the Ha’penny Bridge is one I’ve returned to with my camera many times. Each time gives me the opportunity to capture the location in a new way.
The time of day, the light and the weather are different each time. Some days there are perfect reflections in the River Liffey, on other days, it’s windy and choppy. At some times of the day it’s thronged with people and at other times it’s completely empty.
Here are six different ways I have captured the Ha’penny Bridge over the years. Each one relies on something specific in terms of light, composition, geometry, form or even a precise moment in time.