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Debbie Smyth

It’s oh so hard to beat

All of these views were taken from the Golden Gallery at St Paul’s Cathedral, during the blue hour. 528 steps and 85 metres gives stunning views, once you get your […]

-Provence

Walking Van Gogh’s path

Van Gogh lived in Arles between February 1888 and May 1889, creating some of his best known works. Several of the locations featured in his works have been identified and […]

-Barcelona

Columbus on high

The Monument a Colom stands at the bottom of the Rambla, with the 40 metre Corinthian column granting Columbus an excellent view out to sea. The bronze explorer clutches […]

Weekend Reflections

Red threesome

– Copyright Debbie Smyth, 24 August 2018 Posted as part of Weekend Reflection

-Austria

Musical graces in Salzburg

These musicians are the work of Austrian sculptor, Max Rieder (1909-2000). Born in Salzburg, he studied and worked in Vienna, Turkey and Germany, returning to Salzburg. There are several pieces […]

-New York

Katz’s delicatessen

This famous delicatessen in New York’s Lower East side, dates back to 1888 when it was set up by the Iceland brothers. In 1903, Willy Katz joined the business and the […]

-Barcelona

Open door, open mind

More of TwiceManu’s work can be seen here Copyright Debbie Smyth, 23 August 2018 Posted as part of Norm’s Doors and Monday Mural

-Japan

Snapshot of the daily rush

Shinjuku is the busiest rail station in the world, with over 2 million passengers every day. Copyright Debbie Smyth, 22 August 2018 Posted as part of Tuesday Photo Challenge

-Cuba

The voyage never ends

“Once you have travelled, the voyage never ends, but is played out over and over again in the quietest chambers. The mind can never break off from the journey.” – […]

-Barcelona