This year Architecture is close to my heart as my son is studying to become an architect.
But the particular type of architecture that I love is an arch.
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines an arch as:
"a curved structural member spanning an opening and serving as a support
(as for the wall or other weight above the opening)"
I'm not sure what it is about an arch that appeals, but I think arches look quite imposing and grand.
Here are some pictures I took way back in 1993 when I toured Europe. Loved these arches.
inside the Roman Forum, Rome
Arch of Constantine, Rome
Arch of Titus, Rome
Arc de Triomphe, Paris
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Warm Regards
Once your son joins Architecture course, he'll tell you about types of arches! I can as well, of course.
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Hi Anupama, he's just started so will look forward to some explanations from him. From your comment I assume you are an architect too. Thanks for visiting.
DeleteLovely choice for the A-Day and loved the collection of arches in photographs!! There is always grandeur accompanying arches I think!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Nanka. Yes they are so grand. I love arches.
DeleteLovely takes for the theme!
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DeleteArches are, by definition, AWESOME
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They sure are Roger. Thanks for visiting.
DeleteI almost did architecture this time, too, but went with something else. The architecture is Europe is so fascinating, and I especially love it in Oxford, England.
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Hi Leslie, yes the architecture in Europe is so beautiful. Thanks for visiting.
DeleteYour photos of architecture work so well for A. I especially like the Arch of Titus—te way it's shot and the color.
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda. Glad you liked my composition and thanks for dropping by.
DeleteGreat shots and post for A this week. Carver, ABC Wed. Team
ReplyDeleteThanks Carver. Glad you liked them.
Deletebful pics and clicked in 93 ! thats wow now :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Afshan - yep, no digital cameras back then, you clicked and hoped it came out good.
Deletebeautiful arch hope i can visit any of these beautiful places. Good luck to your future architect son. Have time to visit my ABC Wednesday
ReplyDeleteThanks WorkingAtHome. I hope you can visit them too. I wish that for you. Thanks for the good wishes. Architecture is hard work!
DeleteI love arches, too, Suzy. Maybe it's because their shape reminds us of rainbows? Just wondering . . .
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Ah Martha, that just might be the reason. How clever! Blessings to you too my friend.
DeleteArches look surely great and splendid. Beautiful photographs as always.
ReplyDeleteThanks Pree - glad you liked my pics.
DeleteHi Suzy,
ReplyDeleteYou are right arches do have that grandiose feel to them and it was an important part of Roman architecture. Though I am not an architecture student, couple of years of freelancing for an architectural magazine has taught me a lot. Beautiful pictures. Keep up the good work.
Thanks Swati. The Universe is definitely endorsing architecture as my son's career via this post. Great, I'm happy. Thanks so much for dropping by.
DeleteI love looking at the various creative forms of architecture that are used in creating what could be quite ordinary buildings, etc. into pieces of art.
ReplyDeleteThat is so true that some creative architecture can transform buildings. Nice observation Jessica.
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