August 20, 2012

Shadow Dancing...


"You can only come to the morning
through the shadows."

--J.R.R. Tolkien



"Morning Has Broken"
Aix en Provence, France





"Shadow Dancing"
Aix en Provence, France


The town was yawning.  Painted and peeling shutters had yet to be sprung open.  Yet the streets were fully awake in color.  Washed with painted streaks of ochre sun and deep caramel shadows.  There is magic in the morning sun and shadows.  A pity to sleep through the show.

Good morning everyone...

--Kathy


18 comments:

  1. One of my favorite French towns...sigh. These are beautiful - they capture the morning light perfectly and the feel of those streets.

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  2. What a beautiful post and gorgeous pictures too!

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  3. Wonderful post ~ Love the photography ~ shutters! and the commentary ~ (A Creative Harbor)

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  4. Ok, I am going to buy a bunch of lottery tickets so I can go travel through Europe!

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  5. Oh, I love your commentary and your photos Kathy. To start a day like that every day would be fabulous.

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  6. So lovely...I can imagine the memories these sun-soaked shutters evoke for you.

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  7. Love the worn shutters and the texture of the wall. Beautiful photos!

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  8. I just love the colors and the textures- so pretty and cheery!

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  9. Sun and shadows, some of my favorite things!

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  10. This makes me want to go to France right now...we're planning to go in 2014.

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  11. Calling by from Inspiring photography meme as a first time player, wonderful shots, could also be In Italy :)

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  12. These are wonderful. The 2nd one is just divine.

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  13. can´t help but love those windows. Even if they need some repainting.

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  14. That first image....the light is perfect. Love the quote from Tolkien.

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