John M

@johnmeephotography.com

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Photographer. Coffee drinker. Terrible Writer. Words and images from the West of Ireland. More at johnnymee.substack.com 📸🍷🎵

A person stands on grass in front of a large outdoor crucifixion sculpture. The monument shows Jesus on the cross with three surrounding statues. The person wears a black T‑shirt with a large white inverted cross, blue jeans, and black shoes.
A navy blue takeaway coffee cup sits on a pale table in the foreground, the words "The Creel" visible on its side. Behind it, large windows flood the space with morning light, looking out onto a sunlit street with a green tree. A blurred poster on the left wall adds depth to the scene.
A pint of lager. Nothing fancy. Nothing to see here. Move along now.
A worn, barred window set into a rough wall reflects leafless trees and a cloudy sky. Behind the glass, a mirror, a spray bottle, and three Guinness bottles sit on a shelf.
A person walks alone along a winding brick path at night, lit by a row of warm streetlights. Bare tree branches hang overhead, and the surrounding park is dark except for the glow of the lamps. The scene feels quiet and reflective.
A whimsical vintage car with red-and-yellow striped wings soars above a lush valley, carrying four joyful passengers. Below, a fairytale castle nestles among forested hills. The car’s license plate reads “GEN 11.” The scene evokes adventure, magic, and childlike wonder, with the title “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” floating boldly above in stylized red and yellow lettering.
A step-tracking app screen shows the user’s 2025 activity summary: an average of 13,711 steps per day and a total of 5,004,554 steps taken so far this year. A horizontal bar graph displays monthly step counts from January to December, with each bar marked by a checkmark indicating goal completion.
A modern glass-fronted building reflects the ornate facade of a historic structure across the street, creating a striking visual contrast between contemporary geometry and classical architecture. The word “Explore” is displayed in large white letters near the entrance. Pedestrians walk along the pavement, and a few cars pass by, grounding the scene in everyday urban life.
A cozy, holiday-themed bar interior with warm lighting and festive decorations. The foreground shows a bar counter with two drinks — a clear beverage with ice and a glass of red wine — beside a smartphone held by a seated person. Coins and a card rest nearby. Behind the counter, shelves display assorted liquor bottles, a small Christmas tree with red ornaments, and a retro-style radio mounted on the wall. A garland with lights and a red-and-white mitten ornament hangs above. A neon sign with the letters “ST” glows on the back wall, adding to the inviting, celebratory atmosphere.
A photo of my TV.
A cozy café interior with festive decor. In the foreground, a black takeaway coffee cup labeled “the CREEL” sits on a gray table beside a pair of black gloves, suggesting a winter visit. In the background, a person in a green jacket sits at a counter facing a window adorned with holiday greenery and string lights.
A screenshot of some songs on my Spotify
A screenshot of Google translate
Glass storefront with white paint strokes and handwritten message reading “Have a beautiful day :)” in casual script. Faint initials “J.M.” appear in the top right. Behind the glass, a street scene with sidewalk, reflections, and storefronts adds urban texture.
A person walks a dog along a paved coastal path bordered by a wooden fence and grassy terrain, under a vivid sunset sky streaked with orange, yellow, and blue. The path leads to a sandy beach with a rocky jetty extending into calm sea waters. Near the shoreline stands a distinctive blue and white turreted building, partially surrounded by water. The scene is tranquil and picturesque, with the dramatic sky casting warm light across the landscape.
Illustrated thank-you card featuring a cartoon-style character wearing a Santa hat, smiling and waving. The card includes large stylized text reading “THANKS!” and a bilingual message in Irish and English thanking “John” for his support. A social media handle is included for tagging the artist.
Two smiling young people stand outdoors in front of a concrete structure and white fabric backdrop. One wears a dark green top, the other a dark sweater with a brown strap. Both have curly hair. The setting feels casual and unfinished.
A man sits at a café table, holding a paper coffee cup. He wears a grey fedora, green scarf, and dark quilted jacket. Three other paper cups and a small wooden spoon rest on the table. He gazes slightly left, appearing thoughtful. A rainy street scene is visible through the window behind him.
A screenshot of Automator Quick Action setup in macOS showing a 'Run Shell Script' configured to delete CapCut cache files using the command: rm -rf ~/Movies/CapCut/User Data/Cache/
A photo of my hand with a fingerless mitt on it.
2 cups of coffee with a view of the street outside.
A single cup of coffee on a table.
The interior of Ballintunber Abbey
The entrance to a Mayo University Hospital
A crow perched on a rail with some evening clouds in the background.
A large cup of Costa coffee.
Interior of a coffeeshop
A cup of coffee on a table in a cafe. Outside in the street, the blue skies are beginning to appear after an October rain shower.
A river with autumnal trees overhanging it.
3 musicians playing some traditional Irish music.
A large crowd of people attending an event.
A small lantern in a window of an old house.
A mug of coffee with a person in the background.
A cup of coffee sitting on a table near a window. The view outside is wet and dreary, but beautiful in it's own October way.
Chocolate Santas lined up on a shop shelf.
A photo of Maria Steen and her husband
A toastie on a plate. We are sitting at the window seat looking at the street outside.
Chocolate Santas lined up on a shelf in Tesco. It's September.
The sky, reflected in a large puddle in the footpath.
A view across a carpark towards some buildings. The weather is wet and the photo is taken from under my umbrella.
A few chestnuts sitting on my desk.
A woodland scene with tall trees on either side of a bright blue sky.
A screenshot of the cover photo on my latest Substack. It shows a shadowy figure standing alone on a beach.
A screenshot of my website homepage showing some samples of my work - John Mee Photography.
A screenshot of a ticket for musician, CMAT
A Mamiya 645 camera with a roll of Kodak Gold 120 film in front of it.
A young man handing a rolled cigarette to a woman in an outside bar seating area.
Some mannequins in a clothes shop window wearing what I would classify as conservative clothes.
A scene in an Irish bar.
A pint and a glass of red wine on a street side bar table on Patrick Street, Cork.
Pictured at Castlebar Railway Station are Manulla FC U12 Girls team with their coaches. They are travelling to the UK where they will represent their club and Ireland in the Newcastle International Summer Cup on 26th & 27th July. This is a fantastic opportunity, and we wish the Girls all the best.
A screenshot of a likely spam account on Bluesky.
The Creel coffeeshop at the end of the street.
A woman sitting down drinking her coffee while looking out the window at the street activity.
A photo of a 7 inch single by The UK Subs. It's called Tomorrow's Girls. There is a picture of a young woman wearing a leather jacket and blue pants on the front. She is reflected in a large shop window. The single is in blue vinyl.
The cover of the single, Are Friends Electric by Gary Numan. It shows a side profile of his face with a crescent moon behind him.
A lone tree sitting on a hillside. It is autumn and the leaves are mostly green and orange.
A pair of earrings.