There is plenty to see in Ghent / Gent / Gand. A mixture of ancient architecture, castles, museums, waterways and modern structures to startle the eye. An easy journey from anywhere in Europe – only a few hours from London. There is plenty of choice for foodies, and enough to do to occupy your time …
Photography is all about the light: the strength, colour and direction of light and how these affect the image of the subject and background. As a result, the story being told varies greatly. Special times are “the golden hour” when the light is rapidly changing – sunrise and sunset – and when the mixture of …
We went away for a few days to Larne, Coleraine and Derry to visit old friends. While there, they managed to find us new places we had not seen. We were helped by the good weather. Along the shore, one could spot cormorants, breathtaking scenery (including Scotland and the Irish Republic) and the various rocks …
All that is left of this very old English Hall belonging to the Cholmeley family is the huge walled garden and the gatehouse. There are sculptures of plants, rock, metal and wood. The whole place has been lovingly restored by the family and an army of volunteers. As well as beautiful displays of plants, some …