Streets of Milan in Watercolor
A scene near Piazza Duomo in the historic district of Milan, Italy
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It’s a late night in London in 1940, and Austrian exile Robert Lucas is writing at his desk. Bombs are raining down on the city every night, Hitler’s army is winning throughout Europe and the invasion of England has become a genuine prospect. In spite of the air-raid sirens and, as he put it “the hell’s noise of the war machinery” going off all around him, Lucas is focused on the job at hand: to “fight for the souls of the Germans”. He is composing a radio broadcast aimed at citizens of the Third Reich. But this is not a passionate plea for them to come to their senses. This is an attempt to make them laugh.
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During our visit to Leeds in 2016 (which we enjoyed immensely) Joseph and I made a special pilgrimage to the Warhammer factory, store, and play area. My only request is that we got to walk back to the train station via the canal that runs through the center of Nottingham. I love the canals of the UK, especially when they go through urban areas. This photo was one of many I took along our walk that day. It illustrates pertly why I love canals so much. Here, in the middle of town, is this tranquil area of water, nature, and people. I wish we had something similar here in California. — Douglas
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Vintage Tram Along Duro River, Porto, Portugal
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Milan made a great impression on me. We have visited Sicily to see the family many times, and Rome once, but Milan was something quite different. It was cosmopolitan but historical — a large city that felt like a small town — busy but calm — overwhelming yet welcoming. It was one of those cities I felt I could live in, which can’t be said for many of the places I visit. — Douglas
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In contrast to the lovely tiled facades of other churches, this medieval church is moodier, heavier and more substantial.
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Tiled Facade of Church, Porto, Portugal
Facades like this are one of my most striking memories of Porto. They are everywhere and bind the city together as an architectural whole.
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Small Church Decorated For Festival
Based on what I’ve seen when visiting Italy, the small church looks all prepared for an upcoming or recently passed Saint’s Day Festival.
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Sailboats On The Douro River, Porto, Portugal
There were more than a dozen sailboats dancing on the Douro this day. All the famous port wineries are behind them on the south bank of the river.
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Tiled Facades Along The Douro River, Porto, Portugal
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