I've never understood how the drip on this tap doesn't get more attention. But the building looks mighty fine on a sunny day. (Galway, Ireland, April 2026).
2026/04/30
2026/04/29
Small apartment block under construction in the late-afternoon sunshine
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| Apartments under construction on the very edge of Salthill - or is it Knocknacarra? CC BY 4.0 ... find out more |
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| Part of the same site - back in 2017 - CC BY 4.0 ... find out more |
2026/04/27
D 💙B L I N
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Dublin city council installed this artwork? locally-loyalty-inspiration? outside the Mansion House - which is described on Google Maps as a local government office, and in other sources as the original Lord Mayor's house, and sometime offices / parliament, etc.
Perhaps they were just aiming to help wandering tourists to remember what city they are in today!
My shop, Granny likes it!
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2026/04/25
Picnic invasion in St Stephens's Green
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A cheeky Dublin swan waddled on in and staged a full-scale invasion of this couple's picnic in St Stephens's Green: The man tried to appease him by plucking grass, which swannie was only to happy to eat. But then he headed into the centre of the rug to check out the human fare as well.
Dublin, Ireland, April 2026
I do have a second photo from this scene: the swan is in the middle of the picnic blanket, and both the people are recognisable so I'm not posting it here. But contact me with some details if it's you and you'd like a copy.
Vancouver Hostel, Jericho Beach
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I stayed in this youth hostel I stayed at Jericho Beach in Vancouver in June
2007.
The building was an air force barracks in the 1930s, and with 4 beds in a dorm
it had a very institutional feel. But the location made it a great place to
stay, and gave easy access to some
fabulous sunsets
nearby as well as easy access to the city on public transport that just worked
- remember this was before we got Google Maps on our phones!
2026/04/16
Skagway Bill in Totem Square
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"Skagway Bill" aka The Prospector is a bronze statue by American artist and sculptor, Alonzo Victor Lewis (1886–1946).
In June 2007 when I took this pic, it was in Totem Square Sitka, Alaska - near the Sitka Pioneer Home.
Created in honour of the Alaskan pioneers, it is a depiction of local prospector, William "Skagway Bill" Fonda.
2026/04/15
Banff
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Approx June 2007.
2026/04/13
Ceramic security gnomes?
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Little men keeping a sharp eye on comings-and-goings at a pottery studio on the Dingle Peninsula, September 2007.
Russian Bishop's House, Sitka
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I snapped this quick-pic of the mustard-yellow "Russian Bishop's House" in Sitka National Park, Alaska in June 2007: it's actually home to a really interesting museum.
2026/04/05
A well-anchored cross
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The Howth Seafarers' Memorial, apparently locally known as Fisher's Cross: A memorial erected in 1994 by the Howth Fishermen's Association [to] commemorate the lives of all persons lost at sea, not matter where or how. (Howth, Dublin, Ireland, July 2007)
Galway's most unassuming takeaway
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I took a quick-pic of this pointedly-rectangular Chinese restaurant in October 2021, when they were most probably takeaway only. Not even sure why I snapped it. But today someone "loved" the photo on Google Maps. So here's a a high-res copy of the photo, in case someone wants it.
How much is that horsie in the window?
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I caught sight of the horse in the first-floor window, looking mighty fine in the strong, late-afternoon sunshine: there's no cobwebs on him! (Galway, Spanish Parade, April 2026)
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