Category Archives: Monuments

Medieval Security

Posted on April 6, 2017 by ladyredspecs

Medieval security, Caernarfon Castle, Wales.  

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Morning, first light

Posted on August 6, 2016 by ladyredspecs

Morning, first light. Winter in Agra. The Taj Mahal from across the Yamuna River.

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Opposites

Posted on July 1, 2016 by ladyredspecs

The humble rusted metal grave marker is in stark contrast to the solid carved headstones. A rural village cemetery, west coast Ireland. The DP Weekly Photo Challenge prompt is “opposite.”

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Weight(less)-DP weekly photo challenge

Posted on January 8, 2016 by ladyredspecs

“Steam Bridge” by a Fujiko Nakaya. Bilbao Guggenheim, Nov 2011. The Daily Post weekly photo challenge is weight(less).

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Ornate-DP Photo Challenge

Posted on November 6, 2015 by ladyredspecs

I admire heavy ornamentation, the mindful planning and the patience and craftmanship needed  to achieve an intricate play of light and shadow.  This is an architectural detail from the heavily ornate Alhambra, Granada, Spain. Ornate is the weekly photo challenge.

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Symbol-DP Weekly Photo Challenge

Posted on July 10, 2015 by ladyredspecs

The symbol rich “Graveyard” at St Ives, Cornwall UK speaks of faith and tradition. Each gravemarker is symbolic of a life lost, of faith, of love, of treasured memories. The DP Weekly Photo Challenge is “Symbol.”   

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Symmetry-WP Weekly Photo Challenge

Posted on February 13, 2015 by ladyredspecs

Dawn at the Tomb of I’timād-ud-Daulah, Agra India Symmetry for the WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge

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Arches-Travel Themed Photo Challenge

Posted on November 8, 2014 by ladyredspecs

The ruins of Tintern Abbey in Wales epitomise the enduring strength of the arch. “Arches” the travel themed photo challenge at “Where’s My Backpack.”

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Broken-Travel Theme Photo Challenge

Posted on October 18, 2014 by ladyredspecs

Ephesus is the epitome of “broken.” Earthquakes may have destroyed the fabric of the city, but it’s grandeur is in evidence everywhere you look. Ailsa at “Where’s My Backpack” has chosen broken for her weekly photo challenge theme.

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Refraction-WP Weekly Photo Challenge

Posted on October 17, 2014 by ladyredspecs

Autumn sunlight refracting inside the Mezquita, Cordoba, Spain. The WP weekly photo challenge is “refraction.”

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