Nice tribute to details. When I went to Newport, the architectural flair on the mansions was so ornate...that European influence on the Vanderbilt place!...:)JP
it is interesting the elements of classical architecture...gargoyles to ward off the spirits...i like that you zoomed in on the columns...its fresh..smiles.
Architectural details release our own fantasies and make us aware of all the things we know and have picked up along the way in life. We each are cornucopias of little treasures.
For Magpie Tales
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Central Library, Manchester, U.K., by Robin Gosnall
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What creations topped the columns
For everyone to see
Could it be angels
Or is it dragons
Guarding their wordy lair
It could be alien leaders
That often touched our world
Or it could simply be
Beautiful architectural swirls.
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February 3, 2013 at 9:11 AM
Nice tribute to details. When I went to Newport, the architectural flair on the mansions was so ornate...that European influence on the Vanderbilt place!...:)JP
February 3, 2013 at 9:11 AM
Yes, beautiful architectural swirls!
February 3, 2013 at 9:22 AM
aliens! definitely!
February 3, 2013 at 10:54 AM
Art is so often the meanings we see. Great reflections.
February 3, 2013 at 10:57 AM
You did very well here. I have nothing to offer for that photo, and am so disappointed. I hope to next time!
February 3, 2013 at 1:00 PM
literary angels disguised as aliens? Nicely done!
February 3, 2013 at 1:23 PM
The creations atop the columns - are always of interest...
February 3, 2013 at 1:24 PM
it is interesting the elements of classical architecture...gargoyles to ward off the spirits...i like that you zoomed in on the columns...its fresh..smiles.
February 3, 2013 at 4:23 PM
I like the idea that it's dragons. If I was a dragon my hoard would be a library :) I love it.
February 3, 2013 at 5:41 PM
Architectural details release our own fantasies and make us aware of all the things we know and have picked up along the way in life. We each are cornucopias of little treasures.
February 3, 2013 at 7:17 PM
Or little gremlins, maybe.
Good work, Gail!
February 3, 2013 at 8:48 PM
I'll tell you what it was, a most lovely poem!
February 4, 2013 at 1:30 AM
your poem is as lovely as those architectural elements atop the columns.
February 4, 2013 at 4:52 AM
My vote goes to little aliens.
February 4, 2013 at 10:53 AM
I like the way you focused in on the architectural elements. Creative!
=)
February 4, 2013 at 1:01 PM
Lovely macro take on the columns...
February 4, 2013 at 4:13 PM
I've always liked columns. Nice!
February 5, 2013 at 11:48 AM