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Almudaina Palace through the arch, Palma de Mallora, Spain
Just as I have a favorite composer, I also have a favorite architectural element: the arch. (Professionally, I write about architecture and design, so I often notice details on buildings.) What I like most about arches — whether they are structural, architectural, just a design element, or some combination of those three — is the sense they give of both concealing and revealing what’s beyond them.
Arched garden path that reveals a tulip sculpture, Muiderslot, the Netherlands
Blocked arch and doorway arch, India
Gothic arches, Barcelona, Spain
Arches of Ephesus from the hillside, Turkey
Arched windows and street sign, Paris, France
St. Pancras station, London, England
Roadway arch, Minervois-en-Ventenac, France
Arch reflected in canal, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Andrew Petcher said:
Good post – I enjoyed it!
The Earth Beneath My Feet said:
I mlove the road arch and canal shots – really stunning!
The Earth Beneath My Feet said:
Sorry about the spare ‘m’ in there!
missmadaboutravel said:
Great pictures! ;) Loving them!
free penny press said:
I also am a fan of arches..I had lovely arched doorways in my last home and I do miss them. These are great shots, really like the Barcelona one!
Browsing the Atlas said:
Ah! It all makes sense now. I’m thinking back to other pictures you’ve taken and the close-ups and angles of buildings. I had no idea you write about architecture. Now wonder you always capture such exquisite elements in your pictures. These arches are no exception.
Pat said:
I like arches too. Quite often take photos through them and often draw them. They are fascinating. Lovely pictures here.
suth2 said:
Beautiful pictures. The arch certainly makes a lovely frame.
restlessjo said:
Love the Barcelona shot- it’s beautiful and unusual. And that last tunnel, too.
The Local Traveler said:
I’d love to run through that garden trellace.
Carrie @ Season It Already! said:
Love the theme. Gorgeous photos.
winsomebella said:
Fun to see this world tour of arches—thank you.
RoamRight (@RoamRight) said:
Great arches! The garden path looks so peaceful. We like arches so much that we included a natural arch picture in our website’s Adventure travel page: http://bit.ly/QQ3cYJ
Safe travels!
deborahbrasket said:
Beautiful photgraphy! Love the canal one best. Wonder why we’re drawn to arches and curves in architecture? Something about the rounded form . . . hmmmm
jingsandthings said:
Seems an arch is a shape that creates so many other shapes and possibilities.
A Table in the Sun said:
I’m with you. Arches are so elegant. I never tired of the architectural structures in Europe.
flyinggma said:
Love all of these but especially the last one. Beautiful!
adrianpym said:
Great collection of arch shots. I have a blog devoted to doors and many contributors – have a look for http://www.thelegionofdoorwhores.wordpress.com if you get a chance.
Adrian
adrianpym said:
sorry should be http://www.legionofdoorwhores.wordpress.com
Mary @ The World Is A Book said:
Beautiful set! I love this collection of around-the-world arches. You have traveled to some incredible places. I really need to start paying more attention to architectural details when traveling. My favorites are the garden and canal.
Cynthia Bertelsen said:
I too am drawn to arches! Have many in my new house. What is the deeper meaning of this propensity? I wonder.
unsouthernbelle said:
Enjoyed the arches very much! Thanks for stopping by my blog.
Jade said:
I, too, love arches. The other week I was in St. Louis, and I took a picture of the Gateway Arch as seen through the arch from the Metro station.
twoblackdoggies said:
Love these photos, arches and doorways feature heavily in my travel photos as well.
egeorgeblog/Ed Roxburgh said:
Great photos and super arches!
Shelley O. at Realize Your Dreams said:
Thank you for visiting my blog. I came to yours to check it out and what did I find but a treasure for the traveling soul — variations on the arch. I love it!
food.life.zen. said:
Love it!!! oh how is miss spain;(
petit4chocolatier said:
I love this post so much. Love the architecture!
I am going to reblog it on my reblog page!
Marianne said:
Love your selection of arches, Margaret.
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