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Weekly Photo Challenge

Old and New in Venice

  This row of doors in Venice caught my attention:  the contrast of old and new, green and blue, is counterbalanced by the unity of shape.  

A Quieter Venice

I like this part of the lagoon front in Venice; it’s only a few paces away from the madding crowds gawping at the Bridge of Sighs, but here you can […]

Roman Surprise at Spud U Like

Here in Chester, you can marvel at the remains of this ancient Roman bath while munching on your jacket potato with tuna and cheese in the basement room of this cafe. […]

Rooms Decanted

Every other year, Photoquai pops up on the banks of the Seine, outside the Musée Branly, and displays the works of contemporary, international photographers who have not normally been seen in […]

Wedding Photo Shoot

I know Venice abounds in picturesque photo spots, but it still seems incongruous to see brides and grooms trudging the streets with the tourist hordes.  I had a split second to capture this […]

Rusty Grille

  This highly decorative metal grille is literally flaking with rust.  Authentic shabby chic! Linked to Twist, Metal, Macro Monday and Theme Day.

Catalan Twist

On a recent visit, I discovered a twisting spiral of shoes decorating one of my favourite Barcelonan squares.    And look closer; there’s a little surprise in the centre.  Linked to […]

Hanging Out in Venice

If I could only pick one city to describe as a work of art, I think it would be Venice.  The colours, the water, the architecture, the classical works of […]