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Architecture
My city has an abundance of architectural masterpieces. Some date back to the time of Thomas Jefferson and others are thoroughly modern (like Millie). In considering the topic though, I was struck by the fact that architecture has a mass meaning that can encompass anything from the State Capital and a cathedral to a wasp's nest and a cord of neatly stacked firewood. This arbor is located in my favorite city park in it's Italian Gardens. The entire length is covered in wisteria that was in full bloom when I took the picture. I guess that the perspective of the shot is what I like the most about it and its composition. Click on the image to enlarge it and feel free to leave a comment.
I actually took a shot of a similar arbor that I didn't use. Very similar, with a vine growing across the top. That would be a lovely place to sit with a coffee and a paper.
ReplyDeleteBut imagine how long it would take a tiny beaver to walk its length....
DeleteI would be fine until the bees started buzzing around my head!
DeleteAn interesting picture. You've really caught an image with a prominent vanishing point. Well done.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Stephen - I bet you would love to paint in this park. It is gorgeous and inspiring!
DeleteI love this pic. Those columns, for example, are amazing. It's so inviting. It makes you want to sit on one of those benches and take a load off. Well done.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I could hang out for awhile here but I like to hike right through.
DeleteWish I had those in my yard. Wish my yard weren't in Alabama. Nice shot. :)
ReplyDeleteThat would be pretty in any yard - maybe I can convince the hubby he's got a project?
DeleteStunning. Really. Wow. All of you have hit this theme out of the ball park.
ReplyDeleteIt's the scene not the photographer.
DeleteI love photography that leds me on a path but doesn't show me the end. It fules my imagination. I really like wisteria too!
ReplyDeleteBlogger threw your comments into the spam folder...weird. The wisteria is hard to get on film, but it is lovely. Thanks for the comments!
DeleteWow, this is a fantastic photo, it almost seems like it's never-ending. Well done!
ReplyDeleteThanks! That's why this shot won over others that I took.
DeleteBeautiful. It does look like it's never-ending. What an inviting place. And I don't think it would scare any children either. :-)
ReplyDeleteIt does have quite an eerie echo effect!
DeleteWhat an extraordinary photo of a really stunning place. I love the shadow, the light, the composition of the whole thing. Nicely done!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks - I would love to say that I planned on all of that...but I can't.
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ReplyDeleteThis collonade would be a great place to get married. Or to be excuted. It's really grand. And really, really long. Amost infinite.
ReplyDeleteWhere do you live? I promise not to stalk you if you tell.
I think there are many who consider execution and marriage to be the same thing. There are lots of weddings held here and it ends in a cupola.
DeleteIt's Amy, and I live just outside of Richmond, VA. Stalk all you want.
Cool! Next stop Richmond!
DeleteJust kidding. My next stop is Flagstaff, AZ. Then Richmond. ;)
I'll be waiting. I hope you are bringing Nicky and Ziva with you!
DeleteWow. That is stunning. And I absolutely agree with Mike, that really does look like it would be a great place to get married.
ReplyDeleteYeah - it is a beautiful site for summer or spring affairs. I got married in January so it wasn't on the list.
DeleteWhat I love about your photo is the combination of textures and shapes. The texture on those columns is amazing! The twisted wisteria vine, the intricate iron seating combine with the smooth wood and shadows to create a beautiful photo. Very nice.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad that you like it! The garden is a feast for the senses.
DeleteIt's not just the perspective and angle, it's also the benches and shadows that make this a truly stunning shot. All these combine to allow me to believe that the arbor is endless.
ReplyDeleteIt is interesting that it looks that way because it is going slightly uphill. When shot from the other direction, it has a different feel.
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ReplyDeleteThis is a great shot! I love the contrasts, the textures of the columns and the base of that wisteria adds a unique accent to the overall feel of the architecture. Nicely done!
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