In the Forbidden City
A huge stone carving graces the centre of this stairway. Over 300 tons of rock ! Un haut-relief en pierre pour le centre de cette escalier – poids ? plus de 300 tonnes.
The original Perrier spa under cold and fading winter light
In an overgrown swampy forest near the town of Euzet-les-Bains, stand the ruins of a once significant thermal establishment and spa. In 1875 a certain Dr Louis Perrier became director of this already well known spa, where the waters were known for their curative properties since the end of the 17th century. The spa thrived…
Wild garlic, Cabo de sao Vicente, Portugal
Cabo de sao Vicente is the southeasternmost tip of continental Europe. Le cap St Vincent est le point le plus au sud-est de l’Europe continental.
Beach on the Coral Sea
A menacing sky and encroaching darkness on this beach on the Coral Sea : A storm is coming. Better take cover. Un ciel menaçant et une luminosité sombre à fort contraste sur cette plage sur la mer de Corail. Un orage approche. C’est l’heure de rentrer.
Sydney, Fairgrounds at night
Across the bay from the famed opera house, there is an interesting light show. Sydney fairgrounds at night
Grand Harbour, Valetta
Strange colours on this photo due to problems in post processing. Taken from the window of a Russian helicopter, not renowned for silence or stability.
