Europe

Golden view of Valletta

View from Upper Barrakka Gardens, Malta, March 2019 Copyright Debbie Smyth, 2 June 2020 Posted as part of Wordless on Tuesday

-Venice

Indian slippers with character

This collection of adorned Indian slippers, padukas, was on display at the Venice Biennale in 2019. The artist, GR Iranna, focuses on the importance of everyday items. In this work […]

-Hertfordshire

Flare

Golden hour, St Albans, May 2020 And a mid-afternoon sunburst: All of these images were taken with a vintage lens, the Helios 44-2, which is known for its flare and […]

-Barcelona

How many statues in Barcelona?

There is no shortage of statues in barcelona, and here’s just a quick peek at what is on offer, starting with one of my favourites, Botero’s adorable cat. El Gat […]

-Spain

A maze of lines overhead

City of Arts and Sciences, Valencia, July 2019 Copyright Debbie Smyth, 29 May 2020 Posted as part of Weekend B&W

Graffiti and Street Art

Murals peeling at the edge

Via Corsico, Milan, December 2019 Copyright Debbie Smyth, 25 May 2020 Enjoying street art has become a regular event on my travels around the world: more of my findings can […]

-Greece

Hourly changing of the Presidential Guard

Being a member of the Greek Presidential Guard is a great honour. They are selected from volunteers drawn from the Hellenic Army’s Infantry Corps. The Guard has a long military […]

-Spain

Saving a splendid facade in Valencia

Even a brief wander around Valencia, will open your eyes to the architectural beauty of this city, and the tremendous wealth that must have been behind its creation. Much of […]

-Lisbon

Evening walk in Lisbon’s Alfama

The Alfama makes the perfect spot for an evening ramble. Calorie-burning is provided by the numerous steps, but there are plenty of Ginjinha bars where you can pop in for […]

-Rome

Circular reflections in Rome