Streets of London – Love and Love Not

19 augusti, 201719 augusti, 2017 / Leya / 31 kommentarer

Big cities demand a lot of walking – London is no exception. The Underground might be the fastest, but the Overground for certain is the nicest. Let’s go for a walk and a ride…and look upon the city with fresh eyes…Today – What do I still love about it and what do I not love that much?

…the old Michelin building turned into a restaurant

I love the taxis…

…and I love the bridges too.

But…this new landmark…on Trafagar Square, among lions and old heroes….nooooooo

London is a city I will always come back to. Not in the way I used to as a young girl and woman, I know that. Today it is more of the atmosphere…the walks and the talks. The friendly people. No need for many musicals or concerts or exhibitions…How do You feel about London? Do you go often? Why/why not?

The World Illustration Awards 2017

15 augusti, 201715 augusti, 2017 / Leya / 10 kommentarer

A short visit to London with my whole family – I cannot say how much I appreciated this opportunity! That we all could go, and have some relaxing fun together – almost impossible now as we are all living in different ends of Sweden.

WIA at Somerset House was our first spot of interest. All of us love working with some kind of art – but none of us do it professionaly. So.. who does not want to get inspired?

The view from Waterloo Bridge – I don’t think I have seen it since the Shard was built. You can see it between the two high constructions on the right side of the Thames.

Walking to the entrance of Somerset House, I caught a glimpse of ”The Lion King”. I remember it being very well staged and performed when we visited with our children a long time ago. Sweet memories.

All excited of course – but as I am not allowed to show the photos officially, Here is a link instead.

My son and daughter photographing away…at the entrance. There were, among others, a great many interesting takes on the US president and environmental issues.

At exhibitions, leaving a comment is never optional…always give feedback! So much talent and fantasy, brainwork and time gone in to these artworks. Brilliant!

Walking back – enjoying the other side of Waterloo Bridge. Always impressive…

Good Old London.

WPC: Elemental and Travel theme: Numerals

14 augusti, 201714 augusti, 2017 / Leya / 3 kommentarer

Where do we find it all? In London of course!

WPC: Elemental

Travel theme: Numerals

Wordless Wednesday

9 augusti, 2017 / Leya / 13 kommentarer

A Walk at Lindö – In the Best Company

1 augusti, 20171 augusti, 2017 / Leya / 9 kommentarer

Every summer we take walks at Lindö in Blekinge – a protected isthmus with lovely flora and fauna. Always windy, and this summer rather cold as well. But Lindö is a must – The Blekinge archipelago is a source of harmony and joy.

Small fishing boats…

…and on the shore has been built a little house where people are welcome to sit down and make themselves a cup of coffe or tea, while warming up or birdwatching.

Approaching autumn makes the shores empty…

…but timeless in their beauty.

…so we headed back to the shore and the stony paths…

…passing abandoned boathouses and…

…the lonely pier

Perspective – 1, 2 or 3?

24 juli, 2017 / Leya / 27 kommentarer

What perspective do you use – for the most part – when you shoot your photos?

I like the total difference it makes to the picture – depending on what you focus on.

These three pictures were taken from the same spot – but I try to communicate three different ”feelings”. Simple, but interesting. Of course we decide according to what we want to say…but I know we all have our preferences…

…so what is yours? Why?

Early Morning Kilkenny

30 juni, 20171 juli, 2017 / Leya / 14 kommentarer

We woke up early to take a morning walk in Old Town Kilkenny before breakfast. Kilkenny is one of Ireland’s most beautiful towns, and has been of importance since the 13th century – it was even the capital of Ireland a long time ago.

Eight degrees only, but silence and sunshine. A very pleasant walk.

Warning – slippery because of the butter maker’s

Kilkenny Castle, 12th C

Travel theme: Decadent

12 juni, 2017 / Leya / 4 kommentarer

Decadent? Well, a fun travel theme you just have to see more of here!

One of the most famous hotels in Madrid – Palace Hotel. Many of the world’s most famous people have stayed here: David Bowie, Michael Jackson, Henry Kissinger, Mata Hari…to mention just a few of them.

Cee’s B&W Photo Challenge: Buildings

9 juni, 20179 juni, 2017 / Leya / 6 kommentarer

Go to Cee for more buildings!

Thursday Thoughts – Bunratty?

8 juni, 20179 juni, 2017 / Leya / 2 kommentarer

The name Bunratty, Bun Raite (or possibly, Bun na Raite) in Irish, means ”river basin” of the ‘Ratty’ river. This river, alongside the Bunratty Castle, flows into the nearby Shannon Estuary. We visited for some hours and really enjoyed its genuin feel.

Bunratty Castle Plaque in Irish and in English

The first recorded settlement at the site may have been a Norsemen settlement/trading camp reported in the Annals of the Four Masters. in 977. But several castles were built – and lost – here.

The fourth castle, the present structure, was built around 1425. In 1956, the castle was purchased and restored by the 7th Viscount Gort, with assistance from the Office of Public Works. He reroofed the castle and saved it from ruin. The castle was opened to the public in 1960, and with its genuin 16th-17th century furniture, tapestries and works of art it has become a great tourist attraction.