Challenges

Relief in Pompeii

The early afternoon shadows enhance the image of this relief in Pompeii. Linked to Shadow Shot Sunday.

Up Close and Incredibly Big

When we were in South Africa a while back, we took the opportunity to ride elephants bareback and to feed them. When you are that close, you appreciate the full […]

-Balearics

Doors and Seaweed

These old, wooden doors are in a beautiful cove on Ibiza. Posted as part of the Weekend in Black and White.

-Kenya

Nairobi, Pretty in Pink

This hotel has great rooms and beautiful gardens and pool. However, it is quite a way out of town and travelling in and around Nairobi is slow. Linked to Pink […]

-Botswana

A Dazzle of Zebra

Groups of animals are fascinating to watch, especially those with strong social structures. I could happily watch the interaction of a group of baboons (as long as they are’t bouncing […]

Photos

A Thistle Epistle

Dear Eeyore I know how fond you are of thistles, so I thought of you when I came across these beauties in a garden in Wiltshire recently. My taste in […]

-London

Art Deco London

Following on from my Egyptian Revival post a couple of weeks ago, I thought I’d expand on the art deco theme. These windows belong to Shropshire House, an office building […]

-Africa

Getting around in Southern Africa

Getting around in Southern Africa can be slow and uncomfortable: roads are often little more than tracks, and on more major roads the traffic can be bad. My first trip […]

Sunday Stills

Rock ‘n Roll Motorbikes

Carnaby Street, just off Regent Street, in London is a great place for a wander, a spot of shopping and a bite to eat. These motorbikes were all dressed up […]

-Barcelona

Look Up, Look Down – a new challenge

One of the things about blogging that has surprised and delighted me, is just how many fantastic blogs there are out there. Whether you want to laugh, be inspired or […]