The “Astronomy photographer of the year 2025” ✎

I came across this photo which won the Royal Observatory annual competition.

It’s serenely beautiful. 

It is called “The Andromeda Core” by Weitang Liang, Qi Yang and Chuhong Yu.

This image showcases the core of the Andromeda galaxy in exceptional detail using a long focal-length telescope, taking advantage of excellent conditions at the AstroCamp observatory in Nerpio, Spain. The photographers focused on revealing the intricate structure of the galaxy’s central region and surrounding stellar population.

Roasted chicken and vegetables with rice. ✎

Cooked by me. 😁

Picture within a picture ✎

I walked past this beautiful mirror on the way to the museum of modern art in Rome.

Arched view of the Colosseum’s Arena ✎

I snapped this photo which I love.

Rome’s Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art ✎

This museum’s architecture evokes the classical.

I am going to be uploading the highlights in the coming days. 👍

The Palazzo Barberini Square Staircase by Gian Lorenzo Bernini (ca. 1630) ✎

The Swiss Alps from plane window ✎

I’m not sure what this mountain range is, but it must be the Alps? From UK to Italy?

Am I right?

Back in England again. 

Beautiful sky in Rome ✎

Looked up one evening and was amazed.

The Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome ✎

Hi Bloggers,

Just a few photos of us walking by The Ponte Vittorio Emanuele II bridge to get some lunch. 

This was a few days ago.

The Castel Sant’Angelo.

A museum which used to be a fortress and castle.

Didn’t go in ... we were just too tired at this point.

Maybe next time.

Beautiful sight. 

Ducks and birds on the Tiber.

Picturesque.

These are the “winged victories” bronze statues on large columns on the bridge.

We crossed the bridge to the other side and walked a bit...

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The, came to a square.

I stood at this very spot on Google Maps.

This is the basilica of San Giovanni Battista dei Fiorentini.

Beautiful building.

 

We then had lunch.

The Pasta In Corso restaurant.

My dish was = prawns, tomatoes and pistachios. Yes, I know!!

I thought this was a great photo shot.

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Roman buses.

They’re so cute.

Venetian doors ✎

I’m going through an old album of photos from my last trip to Venice. Over 2 years ago.

I like taking taking photos of charming and eccentric doors. And there were so many in Venice.

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Little pathway with a small restaurant

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This is someone’s door!

Gate opens to the sea! Mind blowing ...