A Short and Winding Walk
On my busy trip to Copenhagen last week, I managed to grab a quick break one lunchtime. Very conveniently, I was in the part of town that houses a tower that […]
Thorvaldsen’s Return
In central Copenhagen, next to Christiansborg Palace, there stands a museum dedicated to a single artist, to the sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770–1844), a Dane who spent most of his life in Rome. The outside […]
Danish David and his Shadow
Many full-sized replicas of Michelangel’s marble David are on display around the world; the one above is a bronze cast that stands in front of the Kongelige Afstøbningssamling, the Danish Royal […]
Full of Joy in Frozen Stockholm
Linked to Six Word Saturday and Optimistic Copyright Debbie Smyth, 23 January 2016
Buddha Tooth Relic Temple
Hex colour reference: #1cd3a2 A colourful note: there’s a touch of caribbean green at this Singapore Temple. It was a beautiful contrast to the warm orange and gold shades. And this colour […]
Love is Often Unexpected
According to this red granite sculpture on the quay in Stockholm, love came true for the optimistic sea monster and the bashful mermaid. Copyright Debbie Smyth, 22 January 2016
S is for Stockholm
Linked to Cee’s B&W Copyright Debbie Smyth, 21 January 2016
Kew Beckons in February
For colour, variety and beautiful scenery, Kew Gardens never disappoint. These wonderful purples are from the 2014 occurrence of the annual Orchid Festival. This year, the orchids are starring in the Carnival […]
A Glimpse of Orange
I’m back in Copenhagen today, enjoying the colourful architecture, though this photo is from April last year: it’s not so sunny today, and there’s a fair bit of snow here now! […]
Welcome Page in Istanbul
This beautiful water feature is a lovely welcome to the wonderful Gülhane gardens outside the Topkapi Palace. If you visit Istanbul be sure not to miss a wander here. In […]
Travel with Intent 