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Monday Photo Minimalism~Mexican Minimalism, 2

Posted on August 6, 2018 by

In the convent museum Franciscano in Tzintzuntzan, Mexico. The museum is watched over by the people of the town. I don’t know if they arranged the pieces, but if so, there is a wonderful artist amongst them. Advertisements

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The Sunday Traveler ~ The d’Orsay Museum, Paris

Posted on February 11, 2018 by

The d’Orsay Museum in Paris, originally built between 1898 and 1900 was the Gare d’Orsay, a train station, built for rail travel between Paris and Orleans; built for the Universal Exhibition of 1900. For a full photo of the front … Continue reading →

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The Sunday Traveler ~ The Rodin Museum, Paris

Posted on January 28, 2018 by

The Thinker. In the gardens of the Rodin Museum of Paris. A December afternoon spent in this lovely museum, and in the cold of the outdoor gardens soon made it my favorite museum in all of Paris. Truth be told, … Continue reading →

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The Sunday Traveler ~ Notre Dame, Angels in Infinity

Posted on January 21, 2018 by

    He looks around, around; he sees angels in the architecture spinning in infinity, He says, “Amen!” and “Hallelujah!” ~ Paul Simon Walking through Notre Dame, though crowded with people from all over the world, I felt as if … Continue reading →

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The Sunday Traveler ~ Paris, Notre Dame, Inside

Posted on January 14, 2018 by

Notre Dame, the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Paris; construction began in 1163, everything else you can find in Wikipedia, so I won’t go there, but I did want to stress the age of this incredible church. As the Sunday … Continue reading →

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The Sunday Traveler ~ The Louvre

Posted on December 31, 2017 by

I struggled on which photo to use as the opener for this post about the Louvre; there are the outdoor buildings, the pyramid, the statues, the architecture, but this sculpture, The Winged Victory of Samothrace, has won my heart, and … Continue reading →

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Sally D’s Mobile Photography Challenge ~ My Mexican Rooster

Posted on May 30, 2016 by

San Miguel is full of art and color. I brought back only a couple of things for myself, and this rooster was a must have when I saw it. I blessed it as I put it in my suitcase, and … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 29, 2016 by

A Sunday visit to Fabrica La Aurora was another day in San Miguel that brought surprises and beautiful art to be devoured. The Fabrica is a re-envisioned, re-purposed century old cotton mill, and textile factory. The restored buildings now house … Continue reading →

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The Sunday Traveler ~ San Miguel Arcangel’s Murals

Posted on May 22, 2016 by

The church, San Miguel Arcangel in San Miguel de Allende Mexico, is impressive in its architecture, but the murals have their own striking presence amongst the grandeur. Here in the side Capilla, or chapel, is the Cristo de la Conquista, … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge ~ Inspiration in Art

Posted on July 31, 2015 by

Inspiration for me is found in art; paintings, sculptures, architecture, and of course photography. These sculptures are on an outside wall of the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Rounding a corner and seeing this, with the afternoon sun providing the … Continue reading →

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