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Weekly Photo Challenge – Grand
When I think of the word ‘grand’ I naturally think of grand pianos having been a musician for most of my life. My dream when I was a warbling teenager was to own a grand-piano one day. Sadly that dream, … Continue reading Weekly Photo Challenge – Grand

The Venice Diaries – The return home – Part 1
Early morning in Florence and not a soul in sight. I’d already been up to see the bronze version of Michelangelo’s David with its aged green patina on top of the hill overlooking the city. A slight chill in the … Continue reading The Venice Diaries – The return home – Part 1

Weekly Photo Challenge – Infinite
This week’s theme explores the concept of infinity. Narrow alleys and streets that disappear seemingly into infinity always fill me with a sense of wonder and exploration, and I can’t help but stop to take a photo then go and … Continue reading Weekly Photo Challenge – Infinite

Weekly Photo Challenge – The Golden Hour
Theme of the week: The Golden Hour. The first and the last hour of the day. Maybe it’s just my warped sense of humour but that sounds like a terrible title, but hey ho I’ll run with it lol! 😉 … Continue reading Weekly Photo Challenge – The Golden Hour

Burgeoning Atavism
Originally posted on Diary of a Person Being Human:
It’s getting to that time of that year (yes once a year only) when I really need to get away from being someone’s somebody. I need to go and be me… Continue reading Burgeoning Atavism

Weekly Photo Challenge – Curves
This week’s theme: Curves I am particularly drawn to architectural curves, especially when I travel to Europe where fabulous arches and ornate vaulted ceilings are the order of the day. Moorish curves in particular fill me with passion, and a … Continue reading Weekly Photo Challenge – Curves