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Debbie Smyth

Walt Disney Concert Hall – week 1

The Walt Disney Concert Hall opened In October 2003 in Downtown LA.  Designed by Frank Gehry, the sinuous curves and shiny textures of the stainless steel exterior make the building instantly recognisable.  The […]

Dome in Istanbul

This intricate piece by Christian Kraemer (b. 1975 in Karlsruhe, Germany), aka Dome,  has adorned a huge wall in Kadıköy since 2012.  To fully appreciate the level of detail and the amount of […]

Sant Salvador

Simple wooden benches line the promenade that runs the length of the sandy beach at Sant Salvador. Linked to Benches. Copyright Debbie Smyth, 4 May 2015

What’s Happening this May

In the Northern Hemisphere, May brings the start of warmer, brighter weather.  With one or two public holidays in the month, cities come to life, festivals take place and some […]

Unusual Perspective on Riddarholmen

Riddarholmen  is a tiny islet that forms part of Gamla Stan, Stockholm’s old town. It is a short walk from Gamla Stan T-bana, but is much quiter than the main island of Gamla Stan. […]