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-London

“Dolphin” lamps

These beautiful “Dolphin” lamp standards are situated on the south bank of the Thames. In fact, the area is known as the Dolphin Zone, though the “dolphins” are actually sturgeons. The lamps […]

-Manchester

Birds of a Feather?

I came across this glorious, giant blue tit on a recent stroll around the Northern Quarter in Manchester, England. This magnificent mural graces the wall of a listed building alongside a derelict plot, […]

-Barcelona

Giants and Big Heads in Barcelona

During the summer months, Catalan towns brim with festivals.  Giants and big-heads (gegants i capgrossos) make their grand appearance  along with human castles, fireworks, correfocs (fire run), all accompanied by dancing […]

-London

Geometric Path

  I came across this stunning path in the City of London.     . Posted as part of Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: walk.

Challenges

Tarragona Castle Window

This window is a follow-up to last week’s post Castles in the Air.  This window in Tarragona celebrates Catalonia’s tradition of human castle (castells) building. . Posted as part of the Thursday Lingering […]

-London

The Gardener

Every walk around the City of London, brings with it a new discovery;  a new garden perhaps, or a new church.  Today, I came across the Brewers’ Hall Garden, with its sculpture […]

-London

Clouds over St Pancras

There is a new giant art installation at St Pancras International Station.  Called Clouds: Meteoros, the two giant clouds are white and fluffy, with dark grey human figures positioned on […]

-East Midlands

Clare College Gardens

This Macro Monday, I’m sharing some photos of the beautiful gardens at Clare College, Cambridge.  I am just sorry that I can’t do a smell-a-blog as the scents in this section of the garden were tremendous. Founded […]