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Debbie Smyth

Curvy Gateshead

The once industrial area of Gateshead Quays, underwent renovation in the late 1990’s and early 2000’s.  It is now sexy and curvy! The Sage was the first concert hall to […]

Looking Out

Looking out onto a Birmingham street, from the cosy bar at the Hotel du Vin. . Posted as part of the Thursday Lingering Look at Windows challenge.

Cup of Tea in Marseille

I am a big fan of the cafe / bookshop combination so I was delighted to come across “Cup of Tea” on my wanderings around Marseille.  This welcoming spot is […]

Cafe Club, Marseille

I didn’t give up on my search for a good cup of coffee while I was in France last week.  The Cafe-Club was a great find: a tiny shop on […]

Cheers! from Marseille

A bright, cheery mural in the Panier district of Marseille. It certainly had the desired effect on me.  Shortly after taking this photo, I could be seen in a small […]

Birds of Paradise

These stunning flowers, with their distinctive imitation of a bird’s  beak and head plumage, deserve to be viewed close up. They are native to South Africa, but I took these […]