One of the trams of the Elevador da Bica photographed by me as I went past in another tram along Largo Calhariz. A famous sight in Lisbon, and I was lucky to catch this photo as we trundled along.

The black and white bands caught my attention on this street in Valencia.

We visited the aquarium in Valencia while on a trip there, like most tourists do. It was a remarkable experience, even if I felt sad that a Beluga whale had what must be a small tank for such a large creature. The dolphin show was a sight to see. Commentary was in Spanish, so I…

In the Diagon Alley section of “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” in Florida we were entertained by singers and dancers. This woman was first out but she was soon joined by others to sing for us.

A couple sit on a low wall embracing on a warm October evening in Valencia, Spain.

There’s something to be said for enjoying life while you can and enjoying a cup of tea. On a nice June day in 2021, late in the afternoon, this man was relaxing in the shade of his truck. No more sales for today.

On a cold November walk along the Marina in Cork, almost bare trees loom overhead.

Sunset in Valencia and the street is dark, but the sky is lit up by the setting sun.

The north side of Cork City, with the North Cathedral and Shandon Bells visible. The Church of the Ascension is barely visible on the horizon, with the restored glowing cross bright in the night sky. This is a time blend photo. Two images, shot at different times of the day, combined into one. The sky…

The sun lit up the clouds over Valencia in Spain one evening as rush hour continued.

Caught motionless in time, a young man is forever riding his motorbike on a city street at night.

ESPERE VERDE! Wait green! On a street in Valencia I saw the white bars of the pedestrian crossing, a “safe zone” to cross the road for pedestrians. Then I noticed the person crossing the road, their clothes neatly matched the bars of paint.