I received a DSLR camera for my birthday last year and I've been thoroughly enjoying myself! Of course, it helps that I live in Berlin, which is unarguably one of the most 'cool' cities in the world. Berlin is a treasure house of art, history and culture among other things, and there is always something … Continue reading My first photography exhibition
Month: August 2020
An Ekphrastic poem on Vincent van Gogh
So I tried my hand at writing ekphrastic poetry. An ekphrastic poem is a vivid description of a scene or a work of art. Almond Blossoms by Vincent van Gogh A Lesson In Patience A spray of floral beautyagainst the wild blue yonder,boughs laden with blossomswith beauty yet to squander. Sinewy stems, brawny branches,reaching beyond … Continue reading An Ekphrastic poem on Vincent van Gogh
Walking the worries away!
At the beginning of last month, I made a mid-year resolution (yes, those are totally a thing!). I resolved to walk 10,000 steps every day. Enough was enough. Ever since I had landed in Berlin, I’d been trying out the various kinds of breads, puddings, desserts and every single flavour of ice-cream. The best part … Continue reading Walking the worries away!