May 20, 2014May 21, 2014

Wall of Art

Inspired by this week’s photo challenge and this response to it, here are some photos of the wall of art that is what is left of the Berlin Wall.
May 9, 2014May 21, 2014

Weekly Photo Challenge: On the Move

A train journey along the Neretva river from Mostar to Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) in October 2011. In response to this week’s photo challenge.
October 11, 2012May 21, 2014

Počitelj, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Počitelj is a town on the bank of the river Neretva to the south of Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It was built during the Mediaeval and Ottoman periods. It suffered extensive damage during the Bosnian civil war and is now protected as an important example of cultural heritage. These photos were taken in October […]
September 30, 2012May 21, 2014

Tjörnin, Iceland

Tjörnin, which means the pond in Icelandic, is a small lake in the centre of Reykjavík. It has a variety of waterfowl that reside on it, and during the winter geothermal water is pumped in to maintain an area that isn’t frozen over for the water birds. These photographs were taken in November 2010.
September 26, 2012May 21, 2014

Bakewell, Derbyshire

Bakewell in Derbyshire is a popular tourist destination. Bakewell is best known for its famous Bakewell pudding, not to be confused with Bakewell tart. It is the only town situated in the peak district national park. These pictures were taken in April 2011 on a day trip to Bakewell with some Chinese friends.
September 15, 2012May 21, 2014

Stari Most, Bosnia and Herzegovina

The Stari Most (meaning Old Bridge in Bosnian) in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina spans the Neretva river and is a reconstruction of the original bridge which was built between 1557 and 1567. The original bridge was destroyed during the Bosnian war by artillery fire on November 9th, 1993. The reconstruction work was completed in July […]
September 13, 2012May 21, 2014

The Perlan, Iceland

In November 2010 I visited Iceland with a friend. One late afternoon we climbed up Öskjuhlíð hill in the centre of Reykjavík just in time to witness a beautiful sunset. The hill is the site of the Perlan, a revolving restaurant which situated on top of hot-waters tanks which supply almost half of Reykjavík’s water needs.

May 28, 2016May 28, 2016

Spare threads

Jubilation on winning Gold (and Silver)

A face in a strange place

Earth’s power within

February 9, 2016

An Astronomical Clock

February 5, 2016

A poppy’s vibrant colours

January 23, 2016

A sunny day in winter

January 13, 2016

An awareness of Gravity