Countries

Flaking, Faded and Fabulous

Those three words could be used all over Venice: it is a tactile, textured place that is oh so pleasing on the eye (and camera lens).

-London

Oxo Tower at Night

The red lettering of the Oxo Tower always stands out at night. It’s even better to be inside though – there is a good bar and restaurant at the top […]

-Madrid

Blue Madrid

I love the architecture of Madrid, particular the wrought iron balconies. Every now and then there is an incredible burst of colour, too. Linked to Blue Monday.

Graffiti and Street Art

Dead Music Icons

This massive mural on the side of the Albert Pub in Brighton was painted in summer 2013 by Req and Sinna following a commission by the pub’s landlord Chris Steward. The […]

-Manchester

Peveril of the Peak

I was lost for a word to describe the colour of this historic Manchester pub. But then I found it – chartreuse! I’m not sure I’ve seen tiles quite this colour […]

Black and White Challenges

Brighton Harbour

Linked to Black & White Sunday, Texture and Black & White Wednesday.

-Manchester

This dramatic sculpture is one of several striking pieces that grace the public areas of the Radisson Edwardian Hotel in the former Free Trade Hall in central Manchester. The giant cockerel even has […]

-London