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-Turkey

Sun on the Bosphorus

These Istanbulites were catching a few rays on their evening journey home on the Bosphorus.  Linked to Weekend in B&W. Copyright Debbie Smyth, 22 May 2015  

-Sweden

Reflections and Souvenirs

A small piece of Stockholm is reflected in this image of the English seaside. If you fancy seeing the Martin Parr works for real, the Souvenir exhibition is on until […]

-Barcelona

La Pedrera at Night

Neither the safety fences nor the weather could detract from the beauty of Gaudi’s fancy chimneys at La Pedrera. Linked to Good Fences. Copyright Debbie Smyth, 21 May 2015    

-Barcelona

A Fine Moustache

  There can’t be a more famous exuberant moustache, surely? Linked to Cee’s B&W Challenge. Copyright Debbie Smyth, 21 May 2015      

-Turkey

Friends, Lovers and Pickles

“All colours are the friends of their neighbours and the lovers of their opposites.” -Marc Chagall Istanbulites love their pickles! Pickles of all colours, shapes and sizes. Even pickled pine […]

-Barcelona

La Pedrera before the Rain

-Look Up, Look Down Challenge, Week 89 Every Thursday, I publish a post containing photos taken from above or below, and invite you to join in the challenge by posting your own […]

-Turkey

Main Street, Istanbul

It’s all too easy to get lost in Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar; it has 60 streets and 5,000 shops. The secret to getting out again after your shopping (other then having […]

-Turkey

Pair of Turkish Fashionistas

I met this charming couple of street artists early one evening in Ortaköy.  They pose for photos in these extravagant costumes that are made of recycled scraps and rubbish, and the guy is also […]

-Turkey

The Shadows of Dusk

As dusk descended on this narrow street in Istanbul, the shadows slowly enveloped the light of the day. Linked to Our World Tuesday. Copyright Debbie Smyth, 18 May 2015