Texture Gallery

Gravelly Chrysanthemum

Before and after processing with texture overlays ...     I wanted to tone down the colours in the…

Diaphanous

Before and after processing with texture overlays ... A pretty dahlia flower processed with a couple of my favourite…

Three Weeks in Japan

The fun of travelling begins once I start researching the destination. Here are some tips we learned from our trip.

Tokyo – Tsukiji & Tennozu Isle

Tsukiji, near the famous markets; art shops and exhibitions in Tennozu Isle; kabuki in Ginza

Kanazawa

Kanazawa is smaller and more compact than Kyoto, but similar in its mix of traditional and modern areas.

Takayama

Takayama is a feudal onsen town about 260km northeast of Kyoto in the mountains

Kyoto – Gion & Nishiki

Nishiki Markets and the small izakaya along the river were the highlights of our return trip to Kyoto

Hiroshima & Miyajima

Hiroshima and Miyajima - a peaceful and thought-provoking overnight trip from Kyoto ...

Kyoto – Philosophers Path & Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion)

Tetsugaku-no-michi (Philosopher’s Path) is a 2km canal-side path to Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion).

Kyoto – Heian Jingu & Okazaki Shrine

Heian Jingu is a huge and popular. Okazaki Shrine is small and quiet.

Kyoto – Nijōjō (Nijo Castle)

Nijōjō is a UNESCO world heritage site built in 1603 - a highlight of our stay in Kyoto.