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Debbie Smyth

M is for… Mosaic

Mosaic ornamentation was widely used in the decoration of houses in Pompeii. One of highlights is the large mosaic of Alexander at the Battle of Issus, from the House of […]

-Belgium

Wordless Wednesday from Brussels

Wordless Wednesday – on Wednesdays all over the internet bloggers post a photo with no words to explain it. Linked to Whimsical Windows, Delirious Doors.

-Manchester

Manchester’s Industrial Architecture

Manchester has a strong industrial history and is generally recognised to be the first modern, industrial city. Many of its buildings have been renovated in recent years, but they still […]

-Botswana

Stillness

“Be still, my beating heart” Linked to Stillness.

Photography Tips

Photo Tips From Santa Fe

I enjoyed this article from National Geographic and wanted to share with all you keen photographers out there. It is short and simple with good illustrations. It was posted by […]

-Venice

Venetian Penguins

Penguins in Venice! Linked to Ruby Tuesday.

-Japan

Non Sequitur in Kyoto

I’m not sure exactly what I expected of Japan before I visited. I had learned a bit of the language which had taught me about some aspects of the culture, […]

-Belgium

Illuminated Bruges

Wonderful Bruges: beautiful buildings, scenic waterways and so much beer! I particularly enjoy Bruges on cold, dry evenings, when the town is lit up and I can warm myself with […]

California

Nature Mural

This tiled nature mural in Laguna Beach, California is enhanced by the living nature that surrounds it. Linked to Monday Mural and White Rabbit Blog Hop: Pink. The White Rabbit […]

-Africa

The Challenges of Rhino Conservation

Today, 22 September, is World Rhino Day. This year, the day holds a renewed sense of urgency as poaching and habitat loss pushes rhinos closer to the edge of extinction in […]