The old minaret adjacent to St Nikolaos church is a perfect reminder of the way the East met the West in the town I made my home, Chania, Crete, Greece.
The photographs I post all help to tell a part of a longer story that focuses on the town and its citizens, whether they are living there now, or have made their home in other parts of the world. As a newer resident, by writing about the town in this way, I am trying to put some order into the chaos that I seem to be confronted with.
Friday 12 September 2008
SkyWatch Friday: stark contrast
The dry trunk of the tree reminds one of the life it once harboured. It is a stark image against the life-giving blessing of a blue sky.
Chania is one of my favorite places in the world! I Spent several months living at the Lena Beach Hotel just a short drive from CHania. My favorite resturants in the world are there. One is a place called Myrovolos. Do you know it?
Such a naked tree against such a naked blue sky. The clouds are all gone.
My Sky Watch Friday blog is at my Canon Pixels blog. If you have time I would appreciate your having a look at the sky peeking through the oak tree leaves.
I love the pics you have on your blog. You are living in the place i would choose to if I could living anywhere. The owners of Lena beach are friends of mine. Yianni and Kathy, wonderful people if you get out that way.
my email: deadcat7382@gmail.com
I hope you are having some wine while overlooking the Bay of Kissamos Paul
Very neat, the cycle of life portrayed. Happy Skywatching! I always try to answer people who leave a comment. I don't see how those with soooooo many comments can possibly respond to all theirs. One week I didn't, I may not this week as we have Hurrican Ike coming tomorrow and Saturday. .. BTW, my SiteMeter shows that more than 80% of people coming from Skywatch, WW, One Single Impression, and Ruby (Red) Tuesday for a peek at my posts DO leave a comment. :-) That is not true for those coming via Google, very few ever leave comments on those old posts. A few do. ..
Great picture, dangerous tree if someone gets ideas to climb it...They are going to find it rotten to the core (and i wish they do not find out retrospectively!!!)
I thought you were taking a break, it must be similar to a "Working Lunch" or a "Working Vacation" :-)
Maria, I LOVE YOUR BLOG!
ReplyDeleteChania is one of my favorite places in the world! I Spent several months living at the Lena Beach Hotel just a short drive from CHania. My favorite resturants in the world are there. One is a place called Myrovolos. Do you know it?
thanks Paul
Such a naked tree against such a naked blue sky. The clouds are all gone.
ReplyDeleteMy Sky Watch Friday blog is at my Canon Pixels blog. If you have time I would appreciate your having a look at the sky peeking through the oak tree leaves.
Maria,
ReplyDeleteI love the pics you have on your blog. You are living in the place i would choose to if I could living anywhere. The owners of Lena beach are friends of mine. Yianni and Kathy, wonderful people if you get out that way.
my email: deadcat7382@gmail.com
I hope you are having some wine while overlooking the Bay of Kissamos
Paul
A neat sky watch capture.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting life cycle shot. I like it. It's intriguing.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting shot!~ Love the blue sky in the background too!~I posted mine too, HERE! Happy SWF!~
ReplyDeleteSeems like the skies are often blue where you live. Is it a paradise? ;-)
ReplyDeleteIt accords with my feelings right now!:(
ReplyDeletethought provoking post. happy sky watch.
ReplyDeleteThis contrast makes quite a striking photo!
ReplyDeleteVery neat, the cycle of life portrayed. Happy Skywatching!
ReplyDeleteI always try to answer people who leave a comment. I don't see how those with soooooo many comments can possibly respond to all theirs.
One week I didn't, I may not this week as we have Hurrican Ike coming tomorrow and Saturday.
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BTW, my SiteMeter shows that more than 80% of people coming from Skywatch, WW, One Single Impression, and Ruby (Red) Tuesday for a peek at my posts DO leave a comment. :-)
That is not true for those coming via Google, very few ever leave comments on those old posts. A few do.
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Neat Photo...Happy SWF
ReplyDeletenice picture. I like your contrast
ReplyDeleteLovely!
ReplyDeleteYour fine words summed this image up perfectly and such a contrat to yesterdays winter scene.
ReplyDeleteSuper photograph, I love the old tree.
ReplyDeletebeautiful composition baring it all!
ReplyDeletelonely! but have a happy weekend to you!
ReplyDeleteI love this and the thinking behind it... saying that I've always liked your posts.
ReplyDelete:O)
Tom
great contrast here. and the text, superb
ReplyDeleteOld trees show us the greatness of God and the superb way He creats everything.
ReplyDeleteLove the contrast of colour, texture and shape in this pic! Just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a tree. Love your post:)
ReplyDeleteGreat blog - Greece is one of my favourite places in the world.
ReplyDeleteThe contrast does hit immediately. Thanks for the view!
ReplyDeletenice contrast. happy Sky Watch!
ReplyDeleteGreat picture, dangerous tree if someone gets ideas to climb it...They are going to find it rotten to the core (and i wish they do not find out retrospectively!!!)
ReplyDeleteI thought you were taking a break, it must be similar to a "Working Lunch" or a "Working Vacation" :-)
I bet that is harbouring quite a collection of life still - it just isn't green.
ReplyDeleteNice shot.
Yes... that title is absolutely perfect for your photo! What a neat perspective... love it!
ReplyDelete~Michele J~
Mountain Retreat
I will think of your words next time I visit my favorite dead tree.
ReplyDeleteHope it is not near your house, should it suddenly become horizontal.
P.S. Thanks for your good question about our McDonald's. Answer will come soon.
ReplyDeleteWonderful contrast!
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat shot and a gorgeous blue sky.
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