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Lines and Patterns at La Major

Marseille Cathedral, or Cathédrale de la Major, is a striking presence on the harbour front. Bold and harsh monochrome stripes are pleasantly and surprisingly broken by splashes of pattern and colour. The […]

The Ugly Five

Everyone knows about the Big Five, the five animals that tourists want to tick off while on safari, but what about the Ugly Five? They are just as much fun […]

Little and Large

Here are two African animals of very different sizes, shown in black and white. Linked to Cee’s Black & White Challenge: Animals.

Daimonji Festival

It always makes a trip more special for me when I’m able to participate in or spectate at a festival or local event, be it a cultural or sporting. A […]

Top Places to Eat Out in Moscow

I was in Moscow twice last year, on business, and although I found some absolutely fantastic restaurants, the prices did make my eyes water a little.  So when I came […]

M is for… Mosaic

Mosaic ornamentation was widely used in the decoration of houses in Pompeii. One of highlights is the large mosaic of Alexander at the Battle of Issus, from the House of […]

Photo Tips From Santa Fe

I enjoyed this article from National Geographic and wanted to share with all you keen photographers out there.  It is short and simple with good illustrations. It was posted by […]