Just a brief one hour flight took me from Melbourne to Hobart. This is my weekend sky for Hammad’s Weekend Sky Challenge Melbourne before take off And this is Hobart before touchdown
Category: Travels
A Walk and a Bus Ride
Walking the streets of Shoreditch in London, we passed by these doors that caught my attention. This one is a Cocktail Bar that has the whole building painted in pink. This one is the Shoreditch Fire Station. And this is a skull design on a double door still in Shoreditch. Then we took the red…
Wordless Wednesday – 18
PONTE VECCHIO FLORENCE, ITALY
Tuesday StreetArt Shoreditch-64
BASH ST, LONDON More work from Thierry Noir in Shoreditch.
Portugal Souvenir
I love exploring souvenirs while traveling; it’s a fun way to remember my adventures. However, I sometimes find myself spending on things I don’t really need. There was one item that caught my eye for Monday Window, and while I really liked it, I ultimately decided to pass on the purchase. But here is the…
Wordless Wednesday – 17
MONACO
Porto Bridge Window
Looking for somewhere to rest and have a drink or two while waiting for the sun to set. These are windows on the Dom Luis I Bridge in Porto near the Duoro River. I am linking this to Monday Window Challenge
Camden Town Seats
CAMDEN TOWN, LONDON Camden Town is a neighbourhood known for its market and its colourful nightlife. And here are colourful chairs that I saw while walking the main street. I am linking this to Xingfumama’s Pull Up a Seat Challenge.
Looking back
I travel because I’d rather look back at my life, saying ‘I can’t believe I did that’ instead of ‘if only I had -Florine Bos I almost skipped this challenge because I struggled with how to approach it. But this quote reminded me of the many memorable moments I’ve had, especially as I turn 66…
Doorknobs and Door Knockers
I am having a different take for the challenge this week. Here are some doorknobs and door knockers for this week’s Dan’s Thursday Doors Challenge.
Walking on Stairs & Steps
“Life is like walking on stairs; You have to take the first step to reach your destination.” The guest host for this week’s Monochrome Madness is Aletta from “Now at Home” and she has the theme of STEPS AND STAIRS. Here are some steps and stairs from my travels through the years. Let me start with the…
Doors outside Park Guell
Park Guell has three entrance gates. We entered through Carretera del Carmel and exited on Carrer de Larrard. These are the doors that we passed by from that exit. Souvenir and food shop. These are the houses on that road. I am linking this to Dan’s Thursday Doors Challenge
Wordless Wednesday – 15
MONTSERRAT, SPAIN
Tuesday StreetArt London-61
SHOREDITCH, LONDON Coloured work by Thierry Noir, on the corner of Old Nichol Street in Shoreditch London. Thierry Noir is a French artist and muralist based in Berlin.
Moods from sunrise to sunset
Ann-Christine is the host for this week’s Lens-Artists Photo Challenge, with the theme of Setting a Mood. The mood of sunrise over the town is hopeful and refreshing. Soft warm gold light creates a cozy glow. The early morning quiet adds to the feeling of possibility as the world begins to wake up. The mist…
Wordless Wednesday – 14
ASSISI, ITALY
Finding Beauty in Unexpected Places
Patti (P.A.Moed) is hosting the Lens-Artists Photo Challenge this week, with the theme of Finding beauty in unexpected places This reminds us that wonder can emerge from anywhere. It challenges our perceptions, showing that even in the most ordinary settings, there are moments of inspiration waiting to be discovered. It might be a flock of…
Through Barcelona’s Doors
I really thought that I had posted these doors already. but when I looked back, apparently, I haven’t. So here it is. While walking through the streets of Barcelona. Here are doors … some made of black wrought iron. And others which are of solid, sturdy wood. Looks great doesn’t it. And this looks like…
Seven cats by the Window
NAZARE, PORTUGAL Lovely memory of Nazare. There were so many shops with handcrafted ceramics and souvenirs. Here are 7 cats by the window in the centre square of Nazare. .
Angono… a fun place to be
This week, Egidio’s challenge is Destination: Fun. I struggled to decide what to post this week because, for me, traveling—whether close to home or halfway around the world—is always an adventure filled with fun. But I suddenly remembered these places that my niece and nephew took us in Angono, Rizal in the Philippines. This is…
Doors in Finsbury Park
It was nice having a walk and seeing these colourful doors near where my son lives. Finsbury Park, located in North London, is known for its vibrant and eclectic community. One of the highlights of the area is its colourful doors. These doors often feature bright hues and artistic designs, reflecting the area’s diverse and…
Bridges in Monochrome
I love photographing bridges, so I’m excited about Leanne’s challenge this week! Traveling over a bridge always feels like stepping into a new adventure. One of my favorites is the iconic CityLink-Tullamarine tube in Melbourne. Its vibrant colors catch the eye and make it a landmark that everyone notices on their way to the airport….
Wordless Wedneday – 12
PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC
Tuesday Streetart Shoreditch – 58
SHOREDITCH, LONDON Sky High is a graffiti mural artist from London. His vibrant work of a Kingfisher is up in Garden Walk, Shoreditch.
The Corner Building
BETHNAL GREEN ROAD, UK Situated in the corner of Brick Lane and Bethnal Green Road is Casa Blue Pub. I didn’t go inside it but the windows look pretty cool. I am linking it to Monday Window Challenge.
Seven Cows in Barcelona, Lisbon, Porto
Ale-Hop is a Spanish retail chain offering a diverse range of quirky and creative gifts, gadgets, and home décor. It is owned by Vicente Grimalt and on one of his travels he saw a show featuring numerous animals but was particularly struck by a cow. Inspired, he bought a cow and placed it at the…
The Charm of Barcelona Doors
Barcelona is renowned for its vibrant street art scene, and its doors often serve as canvases for creative expression. I’m not into graffiti, but here are some examples that I saw on its doors. Artists transform plain or aged doors into colourful and intricate works of art. This form of street art adds a unique…
Wordless Wednesday – 11
LISBON, PORTUGAL
Uncovering the Uncommon
Ritva is hosting the Lens-Artists Photo Challenge this week, focusing on Common Objects. We often pass by ordinary objects and places without paying attention. But if we look closer, these things can surprise us with their beauty. By slowing down and looking at the world differently, we can find something special in the things we…
West End of London Windows
The Theatre Cafe Show Merchandise is located in Shaftesbury Avenue, in the heart of London. Here is the window display on the corner plus great looking windows of the building