“How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50! One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, “I could have done that!” Unknown “New ideas often need old buildings.” Jane Jacobs Not all old houses have … Continue reading
Abstract??? Patti sent me down the thinking path again. “We are in an abstract universe by design.” Anthony T. Hincks First, a couple of artists came to mind … but I just have to share this amazing building. It was … Continue reading
“The whole point of taking pictures is so that you don’t have to explain things with words.” Elliott Erwitt People live in private houses – Mojácar Pueblo, Spain – October 2018 “A house turn into a home only when you put … Continue reading
It only took me and the batteries 1,5 hours recharge. First I was playing with the thought that going back up to the Main Sq it after the visit to the salt mine the following day, but I put the … Continue reading
It has taken a while for me to get my head around how to present our fantastic days in Łódź. My partner in crime has been very good … she has done some amazing posts about and from Łódź and supplied brilliant … Continue reading
“There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.” Edith Wharton Sorry, I’m using my image from Pasaż Róży (‘passage of the Rose’) in Łódź, Poland … AGAIN, because in my book this is … Continue reading
It was during our first morning in Łódź when we walked along the lower part of Piotrkowska Street only a block from Liberty Square (Plac Wolności) that I saw newly wed coming with their photographer and they went through a backstreet gate and … Continue reading
I did a day trip to Aveiro during my Porto visit – about 50 min train journey from Porto. To be honest, Aveiro didn’t live up to what I had expected from everything I have read and seen about the … Continue reading
“Grain by grain, a loaf. Stone upon stone, a palace.” George Berna Moroccan royalty never lived in this palace but it was home to Si Moussa the man who managed the household of the sultan. My second stop on my … Continue reading
“A nickel will get you on the subway, but garlic will get you a seat.” Unknown. What a treat for me and my feet – this with free travel in the whole of Hungry if over 65 and a member of … Continue reading
“If one had but a single glance to give the world, one should gaze on Istanbul.” Alphonse de Lamartine When I entered Hagia Sophia “Holy Wisdom” I got a feeling that building was … like a tired very beautiful old … Continue reading
Just back from my 5th visit to Istanbul, this time Istanbul was very different … VERY quiet, no queues to major tourist attraction, no guests at the restaurants or hotels … it felt at times that I had the magic … Continue reading
“Industrial design keeps the customer happy, his client in the black and the designer busy.” Raymond Loewy The Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health (LRCBH), open for patient care in July 2009 and completed May 2010 at 888 W Bonneville Ave … Continue reading
…. Madrid is a feast of beautiful buildings and details, both old and modern. I’m not really into standing at a distance and capture magnificent buildings in their full glory, I love to capture the details and be close up. … Continue reading
… but also very hot, today +36C, but somehow it feels very pleasant … I think it’s all down to the breeze we have and all the greenery that Madrid offers. Arrived yesterday evening … a very nice man was … Continue reading
