Beware the Claws of the Diablo

This flower is called devil’s claw in English, Teufelskralle in German, griffe de diable in French, artiglio del diavolo, garra del diablo in Spanish, and garro-do-diabo in Portuguese. Midweek Monochrome

Empty and Not

The pews in this church have been changed to chairs. It’s more comfortable and more flexible catering for smaller congregations. This former chapel in a former fortress now youth hostel has practical chairs that totally clash with the old beams and stones. A modern type … Continue reading Empty and Not

#7 Dyonisus

This shoot belongs to the Greek god of wine, Dyonisus, and promises the harvest of juicy grapes in autumn and full bodied liquid for years to come. I’m always fascinated about the fresh green colour breaking forth from the gnarled, dark vine. Square #7 in … Continue reading #7 Dyonisus