Finding serenity in our bustling day-to-day is often challenging. Yet there are a few things that will do the trick for me every time without fail: the loving embrace of my boyfriend after a hard day, the crackling fire in an open fireplace and the seashore. The coast is but a place where the land …
Do you know that feeling when you’re on the way to some destination but then inadvertently stumble upon something that you did not expect and the experience leaves you utterly awestruck? Well, I do. Cue in Buachaille Etive Mòr, a Munro in the Scottish Highlands. Even though Buachaille is almost iconic, one of the most shown Scottish …
Art has a long and painful history. Many ancient artifacts have been illegally removed or poached throughout the ages and many sacred architectural structures have been disrespected or destroyed so they finally fell into ruin over the centuries. The Parthenon on the Acropolis of Athens is no exception. The temple was originally dedicated to the goddess Athena …
Bruges is the capital of the province West Flanders in Belgium and its historic city centre has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000. Bruges’s beauty can be contributed to the fact that, although it’s been raided several times throughout history, most of the city’s medieval architecture remained intact, making it one of the most well-preserved and …
The mere mention of the words “the time of the year” invokes thoughts of the holiday season. The commercial perception of the three end-of-the-year holidays is now an inherent part of bustling city life and is projected at us from nearly every window, and the season becomes a blurred whirlwind of pumpkins, turkey stuffing, fairy lights, …
This week’s challenge hits close to home. This is one of my favourite pictures I’ve taken recently, just as the trip to Wales was one of the best trips we had in a long time. Freshwater West beach in Pembrokeshire was almost entirely deserted in May, apart from the few people walking their dogs and …
Life threw a few job-related curveballs at me recently. After the initial panic the dust settled and I graciously adopted a “devil may care” attitude while tending to my photography. I simply cannot fathom why you’re not allowed to take pictures of the tempting curves of an architectural wonder, such as St Paul’s Cathedral, the world’s …
Tea is a simple thing really. Add hot water to dried leaves, let it steep for a while and there you have it. Yet independent cultures have built ceremonies and occupations around the idea and practice of consuming said refreshment, countries fought wars over it, and transporting it helped establish important and coveted positions among trading nations. Therefore it’s …
Several of my friends got fed up with the 9 to 5 day-to-day, and decided to leave their old lives, in some cases even civilisation behind; the comforts of urban society, the convenient security of steady jobs and health insurance. All of them swear that it’s worth it, and they couldn’t imagine going back to pick up the threads of their old lives. Could that … Continue reading
Abstract is intangible and personal. It doesn’t attempt to represent reality, but is the mere projection of an idea, an effect; distorted and subjective, rather a reflection of our own self than anything else. Some will only see a bunch of white balloons in the temporarily transformed Covent Garden, others a cloud, a mould formation or even … Continue reading
Coming across such a quaint and quiet little alley in central London always surprises me. Only one street over from the main road, just a few minutes walk from Piccadilly Circus, yet all traffic noise is surprisingly absent and soft music fills the air. Outdoor tables on a heated terrace make this spot perfect for an early dinner … Continue reading
Ranting is not really my style and has been kept to a minimum on my blog so far, but I’m crying out in disappointment over the popular London Coffee Festival. My experience with the event left much to be desired. As soon I saw the commercial, my brain shouted ‘I must go!’ As I was massively excited at that point, I … Continue reading
In this ever-changing world it always fascinated me how a photo can arrest time, preserving anything from the most simple settings to the most complicated emotions; freezing impressions that even many years later can trigger the same response in us. A single frame can take us back in time, propel us into turmoil or bring us waveless serenity. When … Continue reading
Postcards from the Country 