Lisbon: A photographer’s dream destination. We got home yesterday from a 5-day city break to the Portuguese capital of Lisbon. It is one of the most fascinating cities I’ve ever visited, with a surprise around every corner. Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in the world, and the oldest Read more…
Which way around Mdina? Let’s take the monochrome route! This week I’m opting for Black & White images for Cee’s Which Way Photo Challenge. I’m also still working on images from 16th century Mdina, Malta’s Silent City. The narrow streets and bright, albeit intermittent, midday sunshine were a challenging combination Read more…
Mdina: The Silent City Mdina is one of Europe’s finest examples of an ancient walled city and extraordinary in its mix of medieval and baroque architecture. The history of Mdina traces back more than 4000 years. According to tradition it was here that in 60 A.D. that the Apostle St. Paul Read more…
It’s Lambing Time in Borrowdale, as the notice on the signpost in this first picture reminds us: Once again, despite weather warnings, we were treated to “Borrowdale Blue” skies this week….. …..although it was bitterly cold. With temperatures just above freezing, we headed off again to walk to Read more…
Lancaster Canal: Bridge 26 to Bridge 30 (and back) With a beautiful section of the Lancaster Canal just 5 minutes along the road from our village, we often find ourselves there at all seasons of the year (unless the towpath is just TOO muddy). Now that I’ve found a map Read more…