Through an archway my eye and imagination travel distances of time and miles. Kings stride under arched entryways, leading their armies into castle keeps. A door to a secret garden creaks open, then closes with a click. The souq spreads out beneath a Marrakesh window. Priests walk quietly in hidden cloisters then, as now.
I don't know where this small archway would lead if it could--an alley, a neighbor's yard, maybe a parking lot. Not that I care. It's fodder enough for thought.
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Arches be fine, niches are gooder. An artist should sneak a painting into this arched niche..
Monastic was my first thought. I understand your besottedness, Petrea.
Maybe to a room heretofore lacking a view?
All good. So you see what I mean. Endless possibilities.
This is a fabulous photo. I love the aged details, the colors, the lighting, the shadows, and the framing. This is one of your all-time bests. It would look great framed. Well done!
Thanks, mark. I see you, too, find the archway compelling.
Peaceful scene. But a portal without a view is sort of like a bridge to nowhere.
My architect created a small arched niche almost like this one in the street-facing side of our guest house. I was a little confused because it's not meant as a passageway and it's not deep enough for a plant. Just a little something to add visual interest.
A really beautiful photo.
I like the journey your words took on this post and the beautiful images that went along with it. Having been to Marrakesh many, many years ago, I can picture the souq through an arched window. Love it.
Secret window into the secret garden. Do you know the magic word?
Thought provoking...
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I have a niche like that over my mantle. It has a menorah in it.
Historically, these little nooks in garden walls are meant to hold a statuette of St. Francis of Assisi.
I've seen a niche with St. Francis in it. That's a good use of one like this. Or you could put candles or flowers or boogers or...
Well, it's late. Long day, that's my excuse.
I totally agree with you. But you put the feeling into words so much better.
A mysterious picture.
It looks like something from The Secret Garden. It probably leads to faerie. That's my theory.
Wherever it goes, it's a beautiful photo.
Faerie, yes. I can go with that.
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