Category Archives: General

Frack the so called BBC

They say that you can tell as much about what corrupt news organisations fear by what they don’t report on, as what they do. I have no idea who they are and indeed I may have even made them up … Continue reading

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Love in times of Carnaval

Rio de Janeiro, Feb 2015. https://travelkatphoto.wordpress.com/2016/02/04/love-in-times-of-carnaval/

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A child in a bar by juanmari

From 500px http://ift.tt/1UMQNWK https://bestpicpicpic.wordpress.com/2016/02/04/a-child-in-a-bar-by-juanmari/

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Dragon (presumably Chinese)

Thursday 4th February 2016, 3.05pm (day 1,624) This creature suddenly appeared in Exchange Square today. But I think we’re safe — it appears to be tied down. The guy in front seems keener to take a picture of something else, … Continue reading

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Ponytail by bpdraguisky

Manchester Central Library silhouette From 500px http://ift.tt/1VRVgaF https://bestpicpicpic.wordpress.com/2016/02/04/ponytail-by-bpdraguisky/

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CARNIVAL: Nice

Originally posted on C I T I N E R A R I E S:
https://youtu.be/i2cuizGotFI Nice Carnival 2016 – From 13th to 28th February 2016

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Entroido, Galicia’s Carnival

Originally posted on O Faro:
Originally published by ABC on 11 February, 2015 Each place in Spain has its own way of celebrating Carnival, with distinctive elements that give it special cultural interest. The chirigotas of Cadiz or the impressive parades that turn…

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Bolivia’s Carnival: An explosion of color

Originally posted on periMENTAL:
Photos: Felipe Abreu People in the Bolivian city of Oruro are gearing up for carnival. This year’s celebrations start on 30 January, but the main days will be on 5, 6 and 7 of February when…

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Top 5 Places to Photograph in Manchester

Originally posted on Musings of a Manc:
I’ve lived in Manchester all my life and never fell short of places to photograph. I’ve put together a short list of 5 places in Manchester that I love to photograph or I…

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Facebook Launches Public Awareness Campaign for Zika Virus

ResearchBuzz: Firehose Facebook is launching a public awareness campaign for the Zika virus. “The first video, released today in Portuguese with English subtitles, lists the steps pregnant women should take in order to avoid mosquitos. Developed in partnership with Ambrasco … Continue reading

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