Nepal – In better days (2)


MB mentioned the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal in last weekend’s post. A few words of explanation:

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Falcon Souq – Qatar


Doha, capital city of Qatar, has a very interesting falcon souq, right next to a falcon hospital. Both are part of the much larger Souq Waqif. Read More

Journey to Istanbul


From 30,000 feet with a Galaxy E7 13mp camera phone. Nothing special.

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62/38. Yes!


A lot in the international press about the Irish referendum of late. The 62/38 Yes vote was announced only minutes ago.  Read More

Weekly Photo Challenge – Broken


Morning has broken. December 2012.

“Find beauty in something broken” said Cheri in this week’s photo challenge.

The first days of any trips back to Ireland are always a special treat. The somewhat boring sandy scenery of the Middle East gives way to the ever-changing weather and incredible scenery (even in winter) of Ireland’s south west. Morning Nr. 1 for MB often involves a pre-dawn rise from sleep and a walk along ‘our’ road with camera in hand. 21 December 2012 was one such morning and had great red skies. Was photo heaven. MB took this one, and many similar, 200m from his front door on that particular morning. No enhancement. Exactly as shot.

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Nepal – In better days


Nepalese authorities have stated in the last week that many of their ancient monuments and temples may have to be demolished due to the extent of the recent damage suffered.  Read More

Weekly Photo Challenge – Enveloped


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14 Year old daughter of MB (aka MB2) was in Madrid a few weeks back and captured a great shot which is appropriate for this week’s photo challenge. The image of the inside of Real Madrid football club’s home ground – the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium – was taken by MB2 using the panorama setting on her camera phone. Proud dad!

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Weekly Photo Challenge – Forces of Nature


Forces Of Nature

Waves begin to form on a beach in Goa. April 2015.

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Goa – Why to Goa!


The ‘photo analysis’ post of a week or so back attracted some negative comment.  Read More

Weekly Photo Challenge – Intricate


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Church of the Holy Saviour at Chora, Istanbul. Visitors view the famous intricate ceilings frescos.

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Nepal – Help


Nepal needs help.  Read More

Weekly Photo Challenge – Motion


Motion

Dubai belly dancer

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Goa – In a single shot


A picture paints a thousand words. Sometimes. Take a look at this one –  Read More

Weekly Photo Challenge – Early Bird


Early Bird

Sun worshipers await the Summer solstice sunrise at Grange Stone Circle, Limerick, South West Ireland on 21 June 2014.

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Goa – Basilica of Bom Jesus


The word ‘bom’ in Portuguese  means ‘good’. Like ‘bon’ in French. But enough of MB’s language lessons! Read More