Monday, 15 December 2008

White Rabbit Dilemma - I'm late..I'm late..


.....for Shadow Shot Sunday. I had chosen the photographs I wanted to use, but got thoroughly side-tracked! Do please pop over to Hey Harriet to browse through some really stunning Shadow Shots from photographers around the planet.

Way off the itinerary of most of Italy's art-loving visitors, Lecce sits on the southeastern tip of Italy's boot, waiting to stupefy us with its little-known magnificence.


I love the graphic symmetry of these windows and how the hard shadows contrast against the soft ochre sandstone of this beautiful building.


Here the dark strength of shadow highlights these delicate, curving whitewashed arches so reminiscent of North Africa.

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16 comments:

  1. Debra Keirce15 December 2008 at 10:37

    We have a white rabbit, and it would appear he's never late for anything. He lazes around perfectly on time all day. Pretty photos, Tessa!

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  2. Tomás Serrano15 December 2008 at 10:49

    I like over all the first picture. Brilliant.

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  3. Lori ann15 December 2008 at 13:01

    I hope your side-trackedness was most fun!
    lovely photos and will go check out H.H. !
    xx

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  4. Irene15 December 2008 at 19:32

    It seems you are a gifted person all over the place. How very lucky for you, to be able to express yourself in so many ways. I am glad you are sharing this with us. It's always a surprise to come here.

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  5. david mcmahon15 December 2008 at 20:12

    Gets my vote, for sure.

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  6. Unknown15 December 2008 at 23:38

    Awesome shots, I do love the curving whitewashes arches - so incredibly evocative.

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  7. carin.c16 December 2008 at 11:16

    Thanks for visiting my blog! I absolutely love the window shot. You also have some very nice paintings. I'll be back for sure!

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  8. Lisa (aka) French16 December 2008 at 11:30

    So glad you found my blog too!! I love the symetry of those windows! I love photography and one day might get a chance to really play with it;) French;)

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  9. Stefania Morgante16 December 2008 at 11:42

    well, you have a woman (ME) that studied in Lecce! My high school was in Lecce, Artistic Liceum. I love the Baroque of my city, and the stone...and yes, I was born in Brindisi, I am half of Puglia (my mum), ciao! Stef

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  10. GalleryJuana16 December 2008 at 16:21

    I am glad you joined shadow shot sunday! I love visiting blogs from around the world. Thank you for your visit.

    These are beautiful shots of the architecture and shadows.

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  11. Hey Harriet17 December 2008 at 01:27

    Awesome photos! They just make me want to travel! There is so much of the world that I would love to see. Thanks for sharing some of it so beautifully!

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  12. LITTLE BROWN DOG17 December 2008 at 04:46

    Wow - re your photos. Just stunning! I guess there were lots of cultural influences in that part of the world - North African, Spanish, Turkish, Greek. Looks absolutely amazing. What was the food like?

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  13. Sally Townsend17 December 2008 at 06:08

    Something utterly fascinating about windows isn't there ? although I am prone to wanting to gaze out of them.

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  14. Sandi McBride17 December 2008 at 07:22

    Beautiful! Thanks for sharing...and congrats on Post of the Day mention!
    Sandi

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  15. Sarah Laurence17 December 2008 at 10:45

    Architecture plays with our sense of geometry. Your second photo captures the symmetry so well. Good luck catching up on life.

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  16. Woman in a Window18 December 2008 at 05:04

    I'm always amazed by how each photograph reveals something about the person taking it. It surprises me that we can all be so different.

    Thanks for all of the kind words over at my place.

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