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London Unpacking

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There’s something sad and yet comforting about unpacking the suitcase. First, there is the toss,  get rid of the stuff that…. well has smelled better. Then there are the little treasures one picks up on the route to adventure. They … Continue reading

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Art Deco and Egyptian Splendour- Black and White #31

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  One of the things that I love about London is the contrast and sometime very successful balance of the old with the very new. Well, age is all relative. The stunning Shell Building was a glory of Art Deco … Continue reading

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Paris from the Bus- Black and White #30

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I took one of those hop on hop off buses and caught this shot of the Eiffel Tower as we whizzed around a corner, major bumps and all! It was a challenge to get one shot that wasn’t blurred, or … Continue reading

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The Accordion Player of Paris- Black and White # 27

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  Still on my blog break,  I was strolling around Paris and paused on the Pont des Arts bridge. Sitting, playing his well-loved accordion to lover’s placing locks of love on the bridge, his music drifted across.  So here’s  my … Continue reading

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Seattle- early morning- Black and White # 28

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Just a quick hello on my blog break.  I was out and about with the new camera!  In the past I’ve used my iPhone..(yup amazing it’s a phone and a camera!) and my trusty Leica Digi-Lux, a little point and … Continue reading

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The Slow Walk Home- Black and White # 27

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  Cracking on back home, I took a short cut from Shepard’s Market, London. The man was ahead of me, he stopped to take a breath and read an old notice posted in the window.  I didn’t have my camera … Continue reading

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A very French pause….

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It’s time to take a pause in the blog for some fun reasons. I will miss you guys…but will check in and be back in full swing in time for autumn leaves to scatter in the wind! ( that is … Continue reading

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Black and White #26 The Clock Tower

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  The clock tower of King Street Station Seattle looms overhead. You can see it from the distance. I love little reminders of the past. Here a man might look up, run towards the station so he doesn’t miss his … Continue reading

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Doors- Sandy Row

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I was having a mooch around Spitalfields Market and decided to head on over to Sandy Row for a bite of lunch when I noticed this very beautiful blue door. This area was once a thriving Jewish Community, first started … Continue reading

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Black and White # 25 The Black Rose

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  I was wondering if an orange rose could look stunning in black and white. I was quite surprised when my beautiful rose went all moody and romantic in black and white.  This one looks as if it has a … Continue reading

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