Time it was and what a time it was...A time of innocence; a time for confidences.
Long ago it must be; I have a photograph.
Preserve your memories; they're all that's left you........
Sunday, July 01, 2007
Azulejo Blue
The ancient tiles, telling stories from history, or merely decorative. Portugal's streets, monasteries, gardens would be far poorer without them.
These are stunning. It would be nice to know the story that some of them are telling. I like the cat in the first photo shame about the graffiti. Some graffiti is an art form in itself; sadly this particular batch is just defacing something beautiful. I wonder if the culprit's had spent "a night on the tiles" when they did it! Rx
I've just caught up on all these beautiful blue pictures - there is something magical and peaceful about many of them - they feel like a haven for my eyes and mind on a busy hectic Monday.
wow, that little town looks so tranquil. i love all your photo's, they make me wish i was there lol! thanks for the lovely comment on my last post, yes my mum is one in a million. hope your having a good week x
These are amazing, I used to be an avid collector of anything blue and white, Willow,Delph etc. Would love to see the detail in these close up..These 'blue' posts have been excellent..more to come????
Auds hi, yes, more to come. In fatc I tried this morning, but I'm having such annoying problems again with blogger. i do think it's the fault of my Google Desktop now. Anyway, I have to hurry to run away fom this town and its bull festival for the next 2 days. It's 35º. I've worked like a dog to be free enough to get away, and I'm mentally burnt out, but mostly I'm angry at this display of nothing short of fascism, pure & simple. It was the dictator's nationalistic "Cultural Policy" of 75 years ago & still it goes on, under the guise of the word "tradition". Poor...very poor.
Great weekends all round to everyone. It's Lisbon for me!
Jái déjà constaté aux Portugais qu'ils ne rendent pas comte du valeur de la présence de cet phénomène dans les rues et les jardins. Ils donnent une calme, un sens de sécurité, autant que de l'art ancienne dans les éspaces publiques. Je crois que se j'étais obligé à choisir un seule sujet pour photographier içi, je choisirais les azulejos.
Stephen, I sincerely wish I could answer in the affirmative. I love it that you come by, but I can get out into the world less & less. There is just no equilibrium.
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These are stunning. It would be nice to know the story that some of them are telling. I like the cat in the first photo shame about the graffiti. Some graffiti is an art form in itself; sadly this particular batch is just defacing something beautiful. I wonder if the culprit's had spent "a night on the tiles" when they did it!
Rx
I've just caught up on all these beautiful blue pictures - there is something magical and peaceful about many of them - they feel like a haven for my eyes and mind on a busy hectic Monday.
Wow, great shots, & composition.
wow, that little town looks so tranquil. i love all your photo's, they make me wish i was there lol! thanks for the lovely comment on my last post, yes my mum is one in a million. hope your having a good week x
Beautiful artwork. Its so sad to see them defaced by graffiti. Why do people do that?
I'm really enjoying your "blue" series. I love the tiles in Portugal. And I remember being in Arroiolos when we were in Portugal last. Beautiful.
These are amazing, I used to be an avid collector of anything blue and white, Willow,Delph etc. Would love to see the detail in these close up..These 'blue' posts have been excellent..more to come????
xx Auds
Auds hi, yes, more to come. In fatc I tried this morning, but I'm having such annoying problems again with blogger. i do think it's the fault of my Google Desktop now.
Anyway, I have to hurry to run away fom this town and its bull festival for the next 2 days. It's 35º. I've worked like a dog to be free enough to get away, and I'm mentally burnt out, but mostly I'm angry at this display of nothing short of fascism, pure & simple. It was the dictator's nationalistic "Cultural Policy" of 75 years ago & still it goes on, under the guise of the word "tradition". Poor...very poor.
Great weekends all round to everyone. It's Lisbon for me!
Hello there sir! It's been too long. I hope all is well. I love the photos!
beautiful... i love blue too.
Il me semble que tes photos ici suggérent un art de vivre, une douceur
L'art de prendre le temps d'écouter le chant de l'eau des fontaines
Jái déjà constaté aux Portugais qu'ils ne rendent pas comte du valeur de la présence de cet phénomène dans les rues et les jardins. Ils donnent une calme, un sens de sécurité, autant que de l'art ancienne dans les éspaces publiques. Je crois que se j'étais obligé à choisir un seule sujet pour photographier içi, je choisirais les azulejos.
Stephen, I sincerely wish I could answer in the affirmative. I love it that you come by, but I can get out into the world less & less. There is just no equilibrium.
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