2013

The Mayans were wrong. (Thankfully). A number of bonus days since the miscalculated apocalypse, meant that we were able to realise our (albeit too short) holiday. I have so many photographs to sort through for a posting, but here is one as a placeholder in the meantime. More tomorrow...

Babylonstoren

Walnuts Farm

Beautiful Walnuts Farm consists of a traditional Wealden farmhouse built around 1800, with a separate two-storey granary outbuilding. Set in 5 acres of gardens, meadows and woodland, it is available for location shoots...

Christmas

I feel very remiss in not having wished all a wonderful holiday season. Heat-wave aside, we have had a lovely time here in Cape Town, gorging way too much, but relishing time spent with family...

Double Take

What an original array of objets lining this particular entry...

Via here

Massimo Listri

Using natural light where possible, photographer Massimo Listri has perfectly captured what can only be described as the most exquisite interiors in the world. In his own words:

My photography is an expression of tranquility and silence in this chaotic society - a sense of perspective and equilibrium. This is therapy for the soul. Every time I take a photo is like the first time a treasure is revealed, a first emotion, be it an empty room or the greatest treasures of the Vatican...

Self Portrait

Castello di Pierrefonds, France, 1995

Biblioteca di Michelozzo a S. Marco, Firenze, 2009

Palazzo Martelli, Firenze, 2008

Biblioteca di Weimar, Germany, 1997

Biblioteca del Abbazia di Kremsmunster, Germany, 1994

Palazzo Reale III, Stockholm, 1998

Lapidario di Palazzo Mozzi Bardini, Firenze, 2009

Palazzo Altemps, Roma, 1998

Castello di Aglie I, Piemonte, 2007

Cappelle Medicee, Firenze, 2008

Reggia di Venaria I, Piemonte 2007

Read and see more here

Charming

The whimsical sketches of French artist and poet, LP Promenheur...

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The Life of a Cat

Enviable...

Photo by Philippa Berrington-Blew