Looking upward
“I try to avoid looking forward or backward, and try to keep looking upward.” Charlotte Bronte It’s time for a weekly quotation-inspired image. If the quote inspires a pictorial or […]
Rooftops of Sheki
The old streets of Sheki, in northern Azerbaijan, are full of fascinating buildings with great roofs. Sadly, time, weather and cost of repair have taken their toll, and many […]
Under the Eaves
Posted as part of Becky’s March Square Also part of Color Your World – Burnt Sienna Copyright Debbie Smyth, 7 March 2018
Playful Light and Shadow
The Winter Palace in Şəki, was recently renovated and is open to the public, and a photo permit is available for a small fee. One of the rooms contains some wonderful […]
Old Bath
This nineteenth century hamam sits in the centre of Sheki, close to a grassy square and a teahouse or two. . Copyright Debbie Smyth, 3 June 2017 Posted as part of Tuesday […]
Success
– Over to all of you to join the challenge with your own successful post, or with a post based on any single word that takes your fancy. Thanks to everyone […]
Novruz decorations
March is the month of spring celebrations in Azerbaijan. Green grass, colourful flowers and brightly decorated eggs adorn gardens and balconies as part of the Novruz festivities. As the real […]
Shabaka
The Khan Palaces in Sheki feature stunning examples of stained glass windows. These shabaka (or shebeke) were made without glue or nails, using coloured glass brought in from Murano. Apparently the Khan […]
Safe and Sound
– . Copyright Debbie Smyth, 6 April 2017 Posted as part of Security and Thursday Doors
Silk
– Hex colour ref: dd4492 A colourful note: the colour name cerise comes from the French word for cherry, cerise. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the first recorded use […]
Rooftops Galore
– . Copyright Debbie Smyth, 3 April 2017
Travel with Intent 