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I had to go and get some keys cut up at Anniesland, but the hint of rain had made the air so fresh that I took the waterproofs and set off for a four-hour walk through Glasgow’s West End.
And sure enough, by the time I’d come out of the hardware shop, the drizzle was on. I braved it for a few minutes but finally stopped to take shelter under some trees and don the waterproofs. It occurred to me that I’d passed this pond so often along Great Western Road, but had never taken a closer look.





On my way back were the colourful scenes at the front of tenement blocks.


No walk though the West End is complete without a stopover at Hargan’s Dairy. Re-exposed to the elements for almost a decade now, the 1960s lettering is peeling fast.

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July 6, 2017 | Categories: Cityscape, Nature, Photography, Scotland, Travel | Tags: Bingham's Pond, Glasgow, Glasgow's West End, Hargan's dairy, plants and flowers, rain | Leave a comment
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May 19, 2016 | Categories: Croatia, landscape, Nature, parkscape, Photography, Travel | Tags: Plitvice Lakes National Park, rain, trees, waterfalls, wooden walkways | 2 Comments
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May 16, 2016 | Categories: Croatia, landscape, Nature, parkscape, Photography, Travel | Tags: Plitvice, rain, spring, trees, water, waterfalls | Leave a comment
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It had been raining for days and the waterfalls were gushing.

Rainbow falls
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May 14, 2016 | Categories: Croatia, landscape, Nature, parkscape, Photography, Travel | Tags: Plitvice, rain, rainbows, Rastoke, waterfalls | 1 Comment

Vertical rain at the Vatican
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June 13, 2015 | Categories: Cityscape, Italy, Travel | Tags: rain, Rome | 2 Comments
“Gradually easing winds will make it feel less raw”, said the weather forecaster.

Do not underestimate the wind chill factor: 10°C feels like -10°C, especially with cold seawater running over your wellies.
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December 21, 2014 | Categories: Cityscape, landscape, Nature, Photography, Scotland, Travel | Tags: "Forth Road Bridge", Edinburgh, monochrome, rain, water, winter | 1 Comment
A dark dull day in Rome.

The way out is flooded, caretaker on holiday, wellies nowhere to be found.

On the bright side, the temperature has dropped what feels like 10 degrees C, the air is breathable again, and the roses are smelling sweet.

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June 15, 2014 | Categories: Cityscape, Italy, Nature | Tags: rain, Rome, yellow roses | Leave a comment

A wonderful low pollen day in Rome;)

To be enjoyed while it lasts.
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May 31, 2014 | Categories: Cityscape, Italy, landscape, Nature | Tags: pollen count, rain, Rome | Leave a comment
A wet and windy day in the city.

Thankfully there are gardens.

And neighbours who look after the flowers.

Thank heaven for the flowers.

Roses are yellow.

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May 2, 2014 | Categories: Italy, landscape, Nature | Tags: city garden, flowers, rain | Leave a comment
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amazing what you can do with a puddle
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April 30, 2014 | Categories: Architecture, Italy, Travel | Tags: puddle, rain, reflection, Roman buildings, Rome | Leave a comment
While people around me complain about the sudden drop in temperature…

… I suggest a walk in the park to enjoy the rain.

But being outside in the rain is not exactly a typical Roman pastime;)

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March 25, 2014 | Categories: Italy, Nature, Photography | Tags: park, rain, Rome, trees, water | Leave a comment
Under a bridge, of course.

Shot from under a bridge in Glen Orchy

Shot from under a bridge in Glen Orchy
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January 24, 2014 | Categories: landscape, Nature, Photography, Scotland, Travel, winter | Tags: Glen Orchy, rain, waterfall | Leave a comment