You stand at the edge
And wonder where to start.
Each space is perfectly proportioned,
Every surface embellished
With intricate carvings
And tilework of vibrant colour.
You remind yourself that there is no need
To record everything,
That you are trying to capture images
That will remind you of the joy
Of a cool, blue-bright January day
In the Alhambra
And then you begin.
And wonder where to start.
Each space is perfectly proportioned,
Every surface embellished
With intricate carvings
And tilework of vibrant colour.
You remind yourself that there is no need
To record everything,
That you are trying to capture images
That will remind you of the joy
Of a cool, blue-bright January day
In the Alhambra
And then you begin.
and this is work ??!
ReplyDeleteI'm very very envious. That is one place I'd love to go... more pictures please.
ReplyDeleteCan you bring me back a stick of rock ? Preferably one of those twisty barley sugar ones. Ta muchly
ReplyDeleteI've always wanted to visit the Alhambra... even more so now.
ReplyDeleteAnd to think I'm sitting here doing the VAT return.....
ReplyDeleteHi Alice
ReplyDeleteStunning photos. Beautifully described.
Sue
Breathtaking.
ReplyDeleteI'm just laughing at Sue.
ReplyDeleteOh hurrah, you made it there! And isn't it just the most astonishing place? Your pictures just brought memories of our trip flooding back.
ReplyDeleteOh my, what a place. I love the photo of the cool, shady room with the bench. It looks like it has been put there in order that you might rest your eyes before taking in more decoration..............
ReplyDeleteGeography wasn't like this in my day, I can tell you. More coalfields of the Ruhr than quiet contemplation in spectacular surroundings. Grrrr.
ReplyDeleteAs Blackbird said, breathtaking, especially with a clear blue sky. I'm completely absorbed by the symmetry.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous.
ReplyDeleteAnd I can't believe the weather!
It's COLD and mountaintops are covered in fresh fallen snow here.
Isn't it truly magical ? And where are all the people that usually have the temerity to want to see it all , too ?
ReplyDeleteMind you , it's probably much quieter in January . Well timed !
Just beautiful. Such stillness. Glad you're having fun!
ReplyDeleteOh I so want to go there Alice - if you go again can you squeeze me into your suitcase please.
ReplyDeleteJo x
A quilt in every window and on every wall!
ReplyDeletegosh.
ReplyDeletethis is incredible.
one of the most perfect constructions in the world, I think. I have only three places I probably need to visit - Venice, Paris and the Alhambra. The rest can wait (though Ireland is very close behind).
ReplyDeleteThanks as always for your beautiful pictures.