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Debbie Smyth

Three Wise Monkeys, Three Naked Men

And these colourful, naked men in Gothenburg share those views on the senses Copyright Debbie Smyth, 8 March 2016

A is for Amsterdam

The word Amsterdam is proudly emblazoned in the glass-tiled roof of the new Bus Station at the rear of the Central Station. The domed roof is made of 4,500 outrageous orange and […]

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Three Bridges, Great Contrast

This panoramic shot captures three hugely contrasting bridges across the Firth of Forth. From left to right, we have the red, majestic, 1890 Forth (rail) Bridge, now a Unesco World Heritage […]

-Edinburgh

Scottish Ruins and Crags

Linked to B&W Sunday and Outdoor Wednesday Copyright Debbie Smyth, 8 March 2016

Colour Challenges

Royal Britannia

The Royal Yachts were traditionally black in colour, but Queen Elizabeth II decided to go for a very dark blue for Royal Yacht Britannia (1954-1997) Hex colour reference: #414A4C […]

-Edinburgh

Sat Nav Error

Linked to Odd Ball and Signs Copyright Debbie Smyth, 7 March 2016

Colour Challenges

Orchid or Ballockwort

Hex colour reference: E6A8D7 A colourful note: The first recorded use of orchid as a color name in English was in 1915, though the actual shade referred to can vary […]

Landscape

Nature Framed

Art is a harmony parallel with nature. Paul Cezanne Copyright Debbie Smyth, 6 March 2016 Linked to My Sunday Photo and Waterworld Weds

Colour Challenges

Hex colour reference: #FF7538 A colourful note: orange, an original 1903 Crayola crayon, is named for the fruit, and represents amusement, energy, activity, danger, joy, fire, warmth and Irish. Standing behind […]

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