Lines and Patterns at La Major
Marseille Cathedral, or Cathédrale de la Major, is a striking presence on the harbour front. Bold and harsh monochrome stripes are pleasantly and surprisingly broken by splashes of pattern and colour. The […]
The Ugly Five
Everyone knows about the Big Five, the five animals that tourists want to tick off while on safari, but what about the Ugly Five? They are just as much fun […]
Little and Large
Here are two African animals of very different sizes, shown in black and white. Linked to Cee’s Black & White Challenge: Animals.
Daimonji Festival
It always makes a trip more special for me when I’m able to participate in or spectate at a festival or local event, be it a cultural or sporting. A […]
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 […]
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.
Stillness
“Be still, my beating heart” Linked to Stillness.
Venetian Penguins
Penguins in Venice! Linked to Ruby Tuesday.
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, […]
