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The theme for "Smile on Saturday" for the 8th of July is "on forks", where the image has to feature one or more forks on which something is pinned or lying, whether food or something else. In this case I have opted for something else (hardly a surprise for any of you that follow me and know my stream). How this came about though, is a delightful example of happenstance. Two days before the theme was announced, I went out shopping and I bought some colourful paper butterflies for an artistic project I have been working on with a friend and put them on my table atop a stack of boxes containing art and craft supplies. I went and fetched one of my silver forks after the theme was announced and placed it on the table. I went away to get something and the gust from the opening and closing of the door must have blown one of the butterflies off the top of the boxes and it landed on top of my fork. When I returned, I had my photo for today’s theme, even before I knew I had created it! Fancy that! I do hope that you like my choice for this week’s theme and that it makes you smile!
For Crazy Tuesday
Theme: Modern vs. Vintage
A pair of silver clip earrings that my mum had , probably from the late 60's and a new pair I bought at a recent art and craft fair.
HCT 😎
Darker theme was added so the watch glow would look better for the photo art effects.
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Al estilo de Williams Morris (Art And Craft)
Certainement la plus belle station de métro de Paris, Arts et Métiers en tous les cas est ma préférée.
La station de la ligne 11 est entièrement recouverte depuis octobre 1994 de plaques de cuivre rivées les unes aux autres, et non des habituels carreaux de faïence. Cet habillage a été mis en place à l'occasion des cérémonies du bicentenaire du Conservatoire national des arts et métiers. Il est dû à Benoît Peeters, scénariste français, et François Schuiten, dessinateur belge, auteurs de la série Les Cités obscures. On est plongé à l'intérieur d'une vaste machine, sorte de Nautilus souterrain évoquant l'ambiance de Vingt Mille Lieues sous les mers, de style steampunk. Au plafond de la station, une série de grands rouages évoque le musée des Arts et Métiers. Le cuivre, unique matériau employé, évoque l'univers technique et industriel. Sur les quais, une série de hublots ouvrent sur des scénographies de petite taille, centrées sur les collections du musée.
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Objectif Canon 16-35
Mode HDR
Certainly the most beautiful metro station in Paris, Arts et Métiers in any case is my favorite.
The line 11 station has been completely covered since October 1994 with copper plates riveted to each other, and not the usual earthenware tiles. This dressing was put in place on the occasion of the bicentenary ceremonies of the National Conservatory of Arts and Crafts. It is due to Benoît Peeters, French screenwriter, and François Schuiten, Belgian cartoonist, authors of the series Les Cités obscures. We are immersed inside a vast machine, a sort of underground Nautilus evoking the atmosphere of Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, in steampunk style. On the ceiling of the station, a series of large cogs evokes the Museum of Arts and Crafts. Copper, the only material used, evokes the technical and industrial universe. On the quays, a series of portholes open onto small scenographies, centered on the museum's collections.
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Canon 16-35 Lens
HDR mode
#WPD22Objects
So much of Acharacle is unique. The place is full of one-offs. Such as Joanne who owns and runs the Artisan shop, a new art and craft shop featuring locally produced artisan products, gifts and souvenirs. ......and occasionally can be found painting the Acharacle jetty supports too.
She's always at work beavering away with fabrics and textiles making handbags, purses and other crafted articles. Everything is locally produced including the craft beers, and organic single malt whisky. There's always a patient cat or dog keeping her company as the sewing machine whirrs away. This is Highland village life. No heatwave. No drought.
PS Joanna recovered all eight of our dining room chairs in Harris Tweed and they look and feel fantastic
This former and now abandoned ceramic factory in the Czech Republic focused mainly on the production of sintered ceramic goods. In the first half of its existence, a wide range of articles were made, which often included art and craft elements in the Art Deco, Art Nouveau and Neo-Renaissance style. However, the factory is most famous for manufacturing sintered ceramic tiles. - What you see here is actually only the office wing, there are 4 factory halls, which are unfortunately empty now and therefore not so interesting.
Atami is located in the far eastern corner of Shizuoka Prefecture at the northern end of Izu Peninsula
." We shall aim to become a museum transmitting information of Japanese Art.
2. We shall promote the development of tourism, art and crafts.
3. Having a cooperative partnership with the administrative body , we shall aim to be a museum that has “new public nature” Based on these fundamental plans, we have been working on promoting mental and physical well-being of people through “enjoying beauty”, creating individuals and families filled with beauty, and furthermore creating a town or a community where people understand each other."
Atami (熱海市, Atami-shi) est une ville (市, shi) de la préfecture de Shizuoka, au Japon. Son nom signifie « mer chaude », en référence à ses nombreuses sources chaudes ou onsen. Une partie de la collection d'art du multimillionaire Mokichi Okada se situe dans le musée d'art MOA à Atami.
National Trust Properties
Lytes Cary, Nr. Charlton Mackrell, Somerton, Somerset
The earliest building on the site is the chapel, built circa 1343. The Great Hall was built in the mid 15th century and then in the 16th century The Oriel Room was added. The house then went through a period of neglect and it wasn’t until 1907 when the house was restored adding fine oak furniture, tapestries and fabrics. Also a fine collection of paintings was added. The house is now Grade I listed, the person responsible for these renovations was Sir Walter Jenner who lived at Lytes Cary until his death in 1948 when it passed on to the National Trust.
The gardens are Grade II listed but very little of that 17th century garden exists but the Jenner’s designed the garden in ‘Art and Crafts fashion’. A series of rooms separated by hedge either box or yew with ponds or walks between or in the rooms.
The Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity with St Jude or simply known as The Holy Trinity
Situated in Sloane Street, Upper Chelsea, London SW1X 9BZ. The church was built between 1888 and 1890 and was built in the Art and Crafts style. Designed by John Dando Sedding architect and funded by the 5th Earl Cadogan. The church did replace an earlier building only erected some 60 years before.
The church was built on a grand scale. It is apparently the widest church in London, a whole 9 inches (23cm) wider than St Paul’s Cathedral but not in length.
Although Sedding was the original designer he unfortunately died in 1891 and the work passed on to Henry Wilson. He completed the internal decoration to the original drawings did not entirely complete some of the glass. Other artisans including F.W. Pomeroy, H.H. Armstrong, Onslow Ford and Hamo Thorneycroft who also took part in design and sculpture.
The church is well endowed with beautiful stained glass windows. Works from William Morris, Edward Burne-Jones, The Powell Co, Christopher Whall and William Blake-Richmond. There is an extremely large east window that was created by Burne-Jones and William Morris. Not all windows are stained, for instance the large west window remains clear glass, destroyed in enemy action and incredibly the others were saved. This window has yet to be complete to its original plan.
There was a plan mooted in the 60’s to demolish the building and replace it with a smaller one but due to the campaign led by Sir John Betjaman and The Victorian Society the building was saved from this fate and is now a thriving place of worship.
The organ was originally made by J.W. Walker & Sons and had its own chamber to rest in, a requirement of John Sedding, himself an organist. It was damaged during WWII but had repairs in 1947, more restoration in 1967 and in 2012 the completion of enlargement work by the firm of Harrison & Harrison.
Famous people connected with the church include: William Ewart Gladstone, Sir Charles Dilke both Liberal politicians, William Thesiger, the actor and many other notable persons of the time. Another notable person who is honoured with a plaque is Archibald Sturrock, Chief Engineer of the Great Northern Railway
Gladstone has a blue plaque erected at 11 Carlton Terrace, SW1Y 5AJ
and Dilke is honoured at 76 Sloane Street, SW1X 9SF for those that are interested. Alas Archibald Sturrock and William Thesiger have no blue plaques, not that I’m aware of.
The Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity with St Jude or simply known as The Holy Trinity
Situated in Sloane Street, Upper Chelsea, London SW1X 9BZ. The church was built between 1888 and 1890 and was built in the Art and Crafts style. Designed by John Dando Sedding architect and funded by the 5th Earl Cadogan. The church did replace an earlier building only erected some 60 years before.
The church was built on a grand scale. It is apparently the widest church in London, a whole 9 inches (23cm) wider than St Paul’s Cathedral but not in length.
Although Sedding was the original designer he unfortunately died in 1891 and the work passed on to Henry Wilson. He completed the internal decoration to the original drawings did not entirely complete some of the glass. Other artisans including F.W. Pomeroy, H.H. Armstrong, Onslow Ford and Hamo Thorneycroft who also took part in design and sculpture.
The church is well endowed with beautiful stained glass windows. Works from William Morris, Edward Burne-Jones, The Powell Co, Christopher Whall and William Blake-Richmond. There is an extremely large east window that was created by Burne-Jones and William Morris. Not all windows are stained, for instance the large west window remains clear glass, destroyed in enemy action and incredibly the others were saved. This window has yet to be complete to its original plan.
There was a plan mooted in the 60’s to demolish the building and replace it with a smaller one but due to the campaign led by Sir John Betjaman and The Victorian Society the building was saved from this fate and is now a thriving place of worship.
The organ was originally made by J.W. Walker & Sons and had its own chamber to rest in, a requirement of John Sedding, himself an organist. It was damaged during WWII but had repairs in 1947, more restoration in 1967 and in 2012 the completion of enlargement work by the firm of Harrison & Harrison.
Famous people connected with the church include: William Ewart Gladstone, Sir Charles Dilke both Liberal politicians, William Thesiger, the actor and many other notable persons of the time. Another notable person who is honoured with a plaque is Archibald Sturrock, Chief Engineer of the Great Northern Railway
Gladstone has a blue plaque erected at 11 Carlton Terrace, SW1Y 5AJ
and Dilke is honoured at 76 Sloane Street, SW1X 9SF for those that are interested. Alas Archibald Sturrock and William Thesiger have no blue plaques, not that I’m aware of.
Created at night using multiple flashes. Two images merged and processed in Photoshop and Lightroom.
The Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity with St Jude or simply known as The Holy Trinity
Situated in Sloane Street, Upper Chelsea, London SW1X 9BZ. The church was built between 1888 and 1890 and was built in the Art and Crafts style. Designed by John Dando Sedding architect and funded by the 5th Earl Cadogan. The church did replace an earlier building only erected some 60 years before.
The church was built on a grand scale. It is apparently the widest church in London, a whole 9 inches (23cm) wider than St Paul’s Cathedral but not in length.
Although Sedding was the original designer he unfortunately died in 1891 and the work passed on to Henry Wilson. He completed the internal decoration to the original drawings did not entirely complete some of the glass. Other artisans including F.W. Pomeroy, H.H. Armstrong, Onslow Ford and Hamo Thorneycroft who also took part in design and sculpture.
The church is well endowed with beautiful stained glass windows. Works from William Morris, Edward Burne-Jones, The Powell Co, Christopher Whall and William Blake-Richmond. There is an extremely large east window that was created by Burne-Jones and William Morris. Not all windows are stained, for instance the large west window remains clear glass, destroyed in enemy action and incredibly the others were saved. This window has yet to be complete to its original plan.
There was a plan mooted in the 60’s to demolish the building and replace it with a smaller one but due to the campaign led by Sir John Betjaman and The Victorian Society the building was saved from this fate and is now a thriving place of worship.
The organ was originally made by J.W. Walker & Sons and had its own chamber to rest in, a requirement of John Sedding, himself an organist. It was damaged during WWII but had repairs in 1947, more restoration in 1967 and in 2012 the completion of enlargement work by the firm of Harrison & Harrison.
Famous people connected with the church include: William Ewart Gladstone, Sir Charles Dilke both Liberal politicians, William Thesiger, the actor and many other notable persons of the time. Another notable person who is honoured with a plaque is Archibald Sturrock, Chief Engineer of the Great Northern Railway
Gladstone has a blue plaque erected at 11 Carlton Terrace, SW1Y 5AJ
and Dilke is honoured at 76 Sloane Street, SW1X 9SF for those that are interested. Alas Archibald Sturrock and William Thesiger have no blue plaques, not that I’m aware of.
Curtiss P-40 Warhawk Pull-back Toy.
Category: Pull-back Toy.
Name: Curtiss P-40 Warhawk.
Series: None.
Size: 6 x 6 cm.
Origin: WWII Fighter Aircraft.
Brand: Unknown.
Material: Metal.
Release Date: Unknown.
Status:
Cost:
Condition: Displayed.
Remark:
Description: A pull-back toy of a Curtiss P-40 Warhawk which was flown by the Flying Tigers based in China. They were active from April 1941 to 4 July 1942 during the Second World War.
*Note: This is a Pull-back Toy collected by my BB.
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We'd acrtually had a very pleasant couple of hours in St Abb's on the south-east coast of Scotland, and had called in to some stables that had been converted into art and craft premises. As we came out to get back in the car these two ladies strode by with their dog, and I simply couldn't resist the shot. Sadly, the pretty little church is no longer in use.
The Shropshire Hills are an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
The hills, rolling farmland, woods and river valleys of this varied and special landscape are rich in geology and wildlife and ingrained with heritage. Off the beaten track and tranquil, this is a living, working place, loved by locals and visitors alike for its quality of environment, for walking and activities of all levels, and for relaxation and inspiration.
South Shropshire has amazing views across heavenly English Countryside. These are the real "Blue Remembered Hills" that Housman wrote about.
A landscape of green golden valleys rising to dramatic hills and moorlands. A hidden history of Marcher Lords - long since dead, concealed pagan rites and legends, castles and tiny hamlets all waiting to be found. No wonder this is officially an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Within South Shropshire are:- Shropshire's gastronomic capital Ludlow, the Alpine like setting of Church Stretton, Bishops Castle famed for it's microbrewery, Cleobury Mortimer, Craven Arms and Clun, immortalised by A.E.Housman. Each couldn't be more different or distinctive.
Real shopping in proper shops, lively street markets, antique markets, specialist food shops, art and craft galleries - all give retail therapy Shropshire style.
Storybook castles at Clun, Ludlow and Stokesay - a 13th Century fortified manor house said to be so beautiful that when attacked no-one could bring themselves to destroy it
Extract from A Shropshire Lad by A.E. Housman
Into my heart an air that kills
From yon far country blows:
What are those blue remembered hills,
What spires, what farms are those?
That is the land of lost content,
I see it shining plain,
The happy highways where I went
And cannot come again.
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or the Saturday challenge "sequence/progression"
HCC and HSoS ;o)
Temari balls are usually about the size of a tennis ball, or larger - and originally were made as toys for children to play with.
I wanted to show the process from beginning to end of making this kind of complex design. From selecting a design, to making the actual ball base, to working out the colours to use and the amount of materials needed ... to pinning and creating the shapes within the design by weaving the threads ... to the finished result!
A little about the art of Japanese Temari :-
"Historically, temari were constructed from the remnants of old kimono. Pieces of silk fabric would be wadded up to form a ball, and then the wad would be wrapped with strips of fabric. As time passed, traditional temari became an art, with the functional stitching becoming more decorative and detailed, until the balls displayed intricate embroidery. With the introduction of rubber to Japan, the balls went from toys to art objects, although mothers still make them for their children. Temari became an art and craft of the Japanese upper class and aristocracy, and noble women competed in creating increasingly beautiful and intricate objects, some even altered so as to double as handbags (like a kinchaku or a kimono bag)." [wiki]
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All things Japanese: Here
The Shropshire Hills are an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
The hills, rolling farmland, woods and river valleys of this varied and special landscape are rich in geology and wildlife and ingrained with heritage. Off the beaten track and tranquil, this is a living, working place, loved by locals and visitors alike for its quality of environment, for walking and activities of all levels, and for relaxation and inspiration.
South Shropshire has amazing views across heavenly English Countryside. These are the real "Blue Remembered Hills" that Housman wrote about.
A landscape of green golden valleys rising to dramatic hills and moorlands. A hidden history of Marcher Lords - long since dead, concealed pagan rites and legends, castles and tiny hamlets all waiting to be found. No wonder this is officially an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Within South Shropshire are:- Shropshire's gastronomic capital Ludlow, the Alpine like setting of Church Stretton, Bishops Castle famed for it's microbrewery, Cleobury Mortimer, Craven Arms and Clun, immortalised by A.E.Housman. Each couldn't be more different or distinctive.
Real shopping in proper shops, lively street markets, antique markets, specialist food shops, art and craft galleries - all give retail therapy Shropshire style.
Storybook castles at Clun, Ludlow and Stokesay - a 13th Century fortified manor house said to be so beautiful that when attacked no-one could bring themselves to destroy it
Extract from A Shropshire Lad by A.E. Housman
Into my heart an air that kills
From yon far country blows:
What are those blue remembered hills,
What spires, what farms are those?
That is the land of lost content,
I see it shining plain,
The happy highways where I went
And cannot come again.
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All my photos and images are copyrighted to me although you are welcome to use them for non commercial purposes as long as you give credit to myself.
Thank you for looking at my photographs and for any comments it is much appreciated.
The Shropshire Hills are an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
The hills, rolling farmland, woods and river valleys of this varied and special landscape are rich in geology and wildlife and ingrained with heritage. Off the beaten track and tranquil, this is a living, working place, loved by locals and visitors alike for its quality of environment, for walking and activities of all levels, and for relaxation and inspiration.
South Shropshire has amazing views across heavenly English Countryside. These are the real "Blue Remembered Hills" that Housman wrote about.
A landscape of green golden valleys rising to dramatic hills and moorlands. A hidden history of Marcher Lords - long since dead, concealed pagan rites and legends, castles and tiny hamlets all waiting to be found. No wonder this is officially an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Within South Shropshire are:- Shropshire's gastronomic capital Ludlow, the Alpine like setting of Church Stretton, Bishops Castle famed for it's microbrewery, Cleobury Mortimer, Craven Arms and Clun, immortalised by A.E.Housman. Each couldn't be more different or distinctive.
Real shopping in proper shops, lively street markets, antique markets, specialist food shops, art and craft galleries - all give retail therapy Shropshire style.
Storybook castles at Clun, Ludlow and Stokesay - a 13th Century fortified manor house said to be so beautiful that when attacked no-one could bring themselves to destroy it
Extract from A Shropshire Lad by A.E. Housman
Into my heart an air that kills
From yon far country blows:
What are those blue remembered hills,
What spires, what farms are those?
That is the land of lost content,
I see it shining plain,
The happy highways where I went
And cannot come again.
www.flickriver.com/photos/jimborobbo/popular-interesting/
All my photos and images are copyrighted to me although you are welcome to use them for non commercial purposes as long as you give credit to myself.
Thank you for looking at my photographs and for any comments it is much appreciated.
Certainement la plus belle station de métro de Paris, Arts et Métiers en tous les cas est ma préférée.
La station de la ligne 11 est entièrement recouverte depuis octobre 1994 de plaques de cuivre rivées les unes aux autres, et non des habituels carreaux de faïence. Cet habillage a été mis en place à l'occasion des cérémonies du bicentenaire du Conservatoire national des arts et métiers. Il est dû à Benoît Peeters, scénariste français, et François Schuiten, dessinateur belge, auteurs de la série Les Cités obscures. On est plongé à l'intérieur d'une vaste machine, sorte de Nautilus souterrain évoquant l'ambiance de Vingt Mille Lieues sous les mers, de style steampunk. Au plafond de la station, une série de grands rouages évoque le musée des Arts et Métiers. Le cuivre, unique matériau employé, évoque l'univers technique et industriel. Sur les quais, une série de hublots ouvrent sur des scénographies de petite taille, centrées sur les collections du musée.
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Objectif Canon 16-35
Mode HDR
Certainly the most beautiful metro station in Paris, Arts et Métiers in any case is my favorite.
The line 11 station has been completely covered since October 1994 with copper plates riveted to each other, and not the usual earthenware tiles. This dressing was put in place on the occasion of the bicentenary ceremonies of the National Conservatory of Arts and Crafts. It is due to Benoît Peeters, French screenwriter, and François Schuiten, Belgian cartoonist, authors of the series Les Cités obscures. We are immersed inside a vast machine, a sort of underground Nautilus evoking the atmosphere of Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, in steampunk style. On the ceiling of the station, a series of large cogs evokes the Museum of Arts and Crafts. Copper, the only material used, evokes the technical and industrial universe. On the quays, a series of portholes open onto small scenographies, centered on the museum's collections.
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Canon 16-35 Lens
HDR mode
#WPD22Objects
Hestercombe House, Nr. Taunton, Somerset
Hestercombe House is nestled in the parish of West Monkton approx. 13 miles away from Taunton, Somerset. Originally built in the 16th century for the Warre family where it remained for approx. 400 years. The house was enlarged and changes were made, alas that work is no longer visible, due to extensive renovation work carried out in and around 1875. The house today is a mixture of different styles of architecture, Neoclassical, Italianate and French but pleasing to the eye.
Sometime in the 18th century a watermill was built, today this is now the visitor’s centre.
The garden when originally set out consisted of a grand cascade, a Gothic Alcove, a Tuscan Temple Arbour, several Ponds and a folly Mausoleum. A formal parterre was added in the 1870’s. Between 1904-1906, an Edwardian Garden was laid out by Gertrud Jekyll and Edwin Lutyens doyens of the Art and Crafts Movement.
Lutyens designed the Orangery (Grade 1 listed). The ‘Great Plat’ featured Gertrude Jekyll’s herbaceous planting. Unfortunately very little of this work exists today. By the early 1970’s the formal gardens were largely run down. It was then that Somerset CC along with the Fire Brigade that restoration work started. In 1995 a project to restore the Landscape garden, in 1998 The Great Plat was replanted. In the same year work on the Victorian Terrace commenced and the fountain repaired.
Another garden where each year more improvements have been completed to make it a great place to visit. This is the 2nd of 2 postings.
Hestercombe House, Nr. Taunton, Somerset
Hestercombe House is nestled in the parish of West Monkton approx. 13 miles away from Taunton, Somerset. Originally built in the 16th century for the Warre family where it remained for approx. 400 years. The house was enlarged and changes were made, alas that work is no longer visible, due to extensive renovation work carried out in and around 1875. The house today is a mixture of different styles of architecture, Neoclassical, Italianate and French but pleasing to the eye.
Sometime in the 18th century a watermill was built, today this is now the visitor’s centre.
The garden when originally set out consisted of a grand cascade, a Gothic Alcove, a Tuscan Temple Arbour, several Ponds and a folly Mausoleum. A formal parterre was added in the 1870’s. Between 1904-1906, an Edwardian Garden was laid out by Gertrud Jekyll and Edwin Lutyens doyens of the Art and Crafts Movement.
Lutyens designed the Orangery (Grade 1 listed). The ‘Great Plat’ featured Gertrude Jekyll’s herbaceous planting. Unfortunately very little of this work exists today. By the early 1970’s the formal gardens were largely run down. It was then that Somerset CC along with the Fire Brigade that restoration work started. In 1995 a project to restore the Landscape garden, in 1998 The Great Plat was replanted. In the same year work on the Victorian Terrace commenced and the fountain repaired.
Another garden where each year more improvements have been completed to make it a great place to visit. This is the 2nd of 2 postings.
Peace, Love and Understandingman
Southern Vermont Art and Craft Festival
Camelot Village | Bennington, Vermont
A window display at Niederegger Marzipan in Lübeck.
One pastry chef and two helpers spent 157 hours of handcrafting to make this sweet summer scene.
travel photographs taken and uploaded by KeefH Web Designs
doubles as a pub sometimes
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The Aran Islands, located off the west coast of Ireland, are a trio of ruggedly beautiful islands steeped in history and culture. Here's a guide to traveling from Doolin Pier and exploring the shops on the islands:
Traveling from Doolin Pier
- Ferry Services: Doolin Pier is the gateway to the Aran Islands, with ferries operated by the Doolin Ferry Co. The journey to the islands takes between 15 to 35 minutes, depending on which island you visit.
- Island Options:- Inis Mór: The largest island, offering historical sites like Dún Aonghasa and the Seven Churches.
- Inis Meáin: The tranquil middle island, ideal for a peaceful retreat.
- Inis Oírr: The smallest island, known for its natural beauty and attractions like the Plassey Shipwreck.
Shops on the Aran Islands
- Inis Mór:- Aran Sweater Market: Famous for traditional Irish knitwear.
- Craft Shops: Offering handmade jewelry, pottery, and souvenirs.
- Inis Meáin:- Knitwear Shops: Renowned for exquisite Irish knitwear.
- Local Stores: Selling unique island crafts and goods.
- Inis Oírr:- Gift Shops: Featuring local art and crafts.
- Mini Markets: Providing essentials and island-made products.
The islands are a celebration of Irish culture, with Gaelic as the primary language and a rich heritage reflected in their shops and attractions. Whether you're looking for handcrafted items or exploring historical landmarks, the Aran Islands offer a unique and immersive experience. and fun to photograph
see more in my doubles album, the same images in both COLOUR & B&W / Monochrome
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Hestercombe House, Nr. Taunton, Somerset
Hestercombe House is nestled in the parish of West Monkton approx. 13 miles away from Taunton, Somerset. Originally built in the 16th century for the Warre family where it remained for approx. 400 years. The house was enlarged and changes were made, alas that work is no longer visible, due to extensive renovation work carried out in and around 1875. The house today is a mixture of different styles of architecture, Neoclassical, Italianate and French but pleasing to the eye.
Sometime in the 18th century a watermill was built, today this is now the visitor’s centre.
The garden when originally set out consisted of a grand cascade, a Gothic Alcove, a Tuscan Temple Arbour, several Ponds and a folly Mausoleum. A formal parterre was added in the 1870’s. Between 1904-1906, an Edwardian Garden was laid out by Gertrud Jekyll and Edwin Lutyens doyens of the Art and Crafts Movement.
Lutyens designed the Orangery (Grade 1 listed). The ‘Great Plat’ featured Gertrude Jekyll’s herbaceous planting. Unfortunately very little of this work exists today. By the early 1970’s the formal gardens were largely run down. It was then that Somerset CC along with the Fire Brigade that restoration work started. In 1995 a project to restore the Landscape garden, in 1998 The Great Plat was replanted. In the same year work on the Victorian Terrace commenced and the fountain repaired.
Another garden where each year more improvements have been completed to make it a great place to visit. This is the 2nd of 2 postings.
Just one of the prints I shared at an art and craft show. Fairmount Park is a large urban park in Riverside, California.
Hestercombe House, Nr. Taunton, Somerset
Hestercombe House is nestled in the parish of West Monkton approx. 13 miles away from Taunton, Somerset. Originally built in the 16th century for the Warre family where it remained for approx. 400 years. The house was enlarged and changes were made, alas that work is no longer visible, due to extensive renovation work carried out in and around 1875. The house today is a mixture of different styles of architecture, Neoclassical, Italianate and French but pleasing to the eye.
Sometime in the 18th century a watermill was built, today this is now the visitor’s centre.
The garden when originally set out consisted of a grand cascade, a Gothic Alcove, a Tuscan Temple Arbour, several Ponds and a folly Mausoleum. A formal parterre was added in the 1870’s. Between 1904-1906, an Edwardian Garden was laid out by Gertrud Jekyll and Edwin Lutyens doyens of the Art and Crafts Movement.
Lutyens designed the Orangery (Grade 1 listed). The ‘Great Plat’ featured Gertrude Jekyll’s herbaceous planting. Unfortunately very little of this work exists today. By the early 1970’s the formal gardens were largely run down. It was then that Somerset CC along with the Fire Brigade that restoration work started. In 1995 a project to restore the Landscape garden, in 1998 The Great Plat was replanted. In the same year work on the Victorian Terrace commenced and the fountain repaired.
Another garden where each year more improvements have been completed to make it a great place to visit. This is the 1st of 2 postings.
You are invited to the Private view: Thursday July 9th 2009 from 6-9pm
For a preview of the show with prices : gallery.me.com/pureevil#100272
Show runs until August 2nd 2009.
PURE EVIL GALLERY PROUDLY PRESENTS
Metamorphosis, a solo-show by Gustavo Ortiz
Influenced by colonial art as well as native indigenous artistic practices, Gustavo Ortiz’s paintings are distinctly Latin American in their hybrid blend of both European and South American heritage. Using collage as his primary medium, Ortiz combines the whimsical elements of Naïve art with the unexpected juxtapositions of Surrealism – creating a wonderful atmosphere of surprise, charm, and simplicity.
Metamorphosis is the artist’s fist solo-show outside Argentina. He explains the show as "A careful description of the world, when our human prototypes went through a complete change of physical form and substance..."
The viewer will be taken on a journey through Ortiz’s bold universe populated by disproportionate human figures, animals, and objects, that tightly occupy reduced imaginary landscapes. While Ortiz’s paintings draw on the native myths and legends of Latin America, they also posses a decorative quality and tactile texture of the compositions that resonate with traces of indigenous art and craft.
“The strong use of colour and the patterns of clearly defined shapes afforded by the medium of collage give an air of childlike naivety and understated humour to my paintings which offer narratives of the wonder and enchantment of human experience.” states Gustavo Ortiz.
For more information,
please contact:
Pure Evil Gallery
108 Leonard Street
London, ec2a 4xs
Open daily from 10-6pm
Phone: 0207 729 2866
cue@sofuzzycrew.com
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Artist making glass jewelry
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