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August 16, 2008
PhotoHunt: Colorful
I wasn't going to participate today, too much to do, but then I realized I didn't do PhotoHunt last week because I was in Tacoma doing yoga and getting a facial and buying adorable inexpensive dresses, and now I feel I must play, if only to keep my hand in. So here's a shot from London, cropped to fit in this awesome frame I bought that originally housed a mirror but really needed to have a photograph in it instead.
The frame's not included in the photo, obviously, but it's kind of Italian-looking, and I felt it needed a colorful, non-American street scene to really set it off properly. In the end, I went with a different crop of the same image, highlighting the passageway to the street rather than the artwork. I'm not including it here, it's just more of the same, really.
Just looking at that image again, I'm reminded of how much I miss England. Isn't it amazing how someplace you spent six months of your life can become so deeply embedded in your self/soul/essence/personhood that you'll always be homesick for it? I lived there twenty years ago this last spring, and visiting in December brought it all back. It's the city of my dreams, really.
Posted by sally at August 16, 2008 09:50 AM
Comments
Beautiful picture. Glad you played this week, and thank you for visit me today. The header on my blog is just a picture that was sent to me through an email. I didn't take it myself in answer to your question left on my site.
Posted by: Betty at August 16, 2008 10:22 AM
That's a cool colorful photo. Good one for the theme. Have a great weekend! Check mine out.
Posted by: Angie at The Daily Matters at August 16, 2008 10:24 AM
Beautiful picture. Glad you played this week, and thank you for visit me today. The header on my blog is just a picture that was sent to me through an email. I didn't take it myself in answer to your question left on my site.
Oh, I do yoga, too.
Posted by: Betty at August 16, 2008 10:24 AM
It looks like a fun street to walk and browse. For my contribution, I chose colourful flags flying on a Coastal BC ferry. I invite you to come see. -- Margy
Posted by: Margy Lutz at August 16, 2008 10:39 AM
Great shot. I wish I could see the alley way version too.
Posted by: Alice Audrey at August 16, 2008 11:08 AM
very colorful, I love your idea. Thanks for the visit.
Posted by: Eaglehawk at August 16, 2008 11:25 AM
Great choice for this week's theme! Love all the color & especially the history in this pic :)
Thanks for visiting my blog today & commenting :)
Posted by: Connie at August 16, 2008 12:00 PM
Thank you! I have this thing for alleys and paths and roads. Weird, I know, but I can't help it. Yours is great! I didn't even notice the rain before, but it adds something special.
Posted by: Alice Audrey at August 16, 2008 12:27 PM
That is really colorful. It makes me want to wander into the shops and check them out!
Posted by: Brine Queen at August 16, 2008 12:36 PM
wow.. thats a very colorful street. great one!
mine are up here Our Journey and Jaz Another Day
Posted by: Emzkie at August 16, 2008 01:10 PM
I love the diversity of color in this alley. Good entry. And I agree with your thoughts about how a different place can creep into your soul. I spent several months in Holland over 10 years ago and every time I see photos of Amsterdam, I can remember what it felt to walk on the cobblestones in the rain and remember the smells.
Posted by: Marta at August 16, 2008 01:21 PM
A great entry for colourful. The thing with places around here, is people are afraid of colour so everything is painted grey or taupe.
Posted by: Dawn at August 16, 2008 01:22 PM
Great picture - love it ..
Posted by: Petrus at August 16, 2008 04:16 PM
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