Rural Barriers
Barbed wire along the edge of a field on Valentia Island is knotted to make sure the barrier holds. I remember hearing a podcast about the use of barbed wire in the US, how, in the 19th century, it helped white farmers control herds and easily fence their territories. The wikipedia page is quite interesting.
A mirror of a mural
What caught my eye when I saw this in front of me in Bishop Lucey Park, was the man leaning against the railing seemed to mirror the pose of the figure in the large mural on the wall. The park itself is closed off now. This is a picture of a bygone era. Can’t wait…
A view from the tram
A few photos of a few seconds as the tram drove past a crowd of people waiting for another tram in Lisbon. Some people stand still, some are animated.
Wisdom Visits Cork
In 2018, a ship called WISDOM visited Cork. Which is odd because this site says the ship was renamed, “Jasmine Scan”, in 2012. Apparently, it’s now called “WARTHOG” and bears a striking orange colour that’ll be hard to miss. If you were ever nostalgic for the old R&H Hall building, it’s here too. Must be…
A dog walk in Lisbon
A woman walks her dog in Lisbon. She stopped outside Centro Social Laura Alves. Laura Alves was a Portuguese actress who was born in Lisbon in 1921. She passed away in 1986. Read more about her on Wikipedia.
The curves of the Sacré-Cœur
The curves and textures of the Basilique du Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre in Paris are evident in this close up photo of the roof. I love how the curves flow, and the patterns repeat.
Doggy had their hair done
It’s lovely to see well cared for dogs. Shih tzus need so much grooming or their fur gets in their eyes, but this one had a nice bow, and happily walked along a street in Madrid.
A cigarette with Lancôme
An unlined, flawless face looks out from a window. Unrealistic expectations of perfection.
Watching the Dog Walking
The mural of a huge head watches a young woman bringing a dog for a walk in Lisbon. The mural caught my eye.
Hidden History
A car parked on the pavement of a street at 190 Leof. Ionias in Athens, Greece. It’s half covered by sheets of plastic and cloth, but looking at Google Street View it appears to be there since at least 2022. Other cars have occupied this spot since at least 2009. That’s how far back that…
A silhouette in the shadows
Walking out of a metro station in Athens, Greece.