A flight of fancy was needed on this drizzly Shropshire day. So why not skip off to Nice for some dreaming Cote d’Azur light. And (somewhat loosely interpreted) take up Sofia’s this week’s challenge at Lens-Artists to look for all manner of things symmetrical.
The Promenade des Anges beside the glimmering Mediterranean seems a good place to start – glorious under the sun even in late October. And what could be more cheering than an azure avenue of beach brollies…
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…glamorous by night:
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…vibrant in its old town streetscapes, markets, palaces, churches, museums….even a sudden cloudburst doesn’t dampen its spirits…
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and when the sun comes out again…oh, that light, shades of Matisse, Chagall, Dufy…
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…and then it’s back to the beach for some symmetrical sunbathing:
Lens-Artists: Symmetry This week Sofia shows us many exquisite examples of symmetry. Please visit her blog and be inspired!
Very Nice
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The lavender building is particularly striking!
I loved these images Tish. Never knew an umbrella was called a brolly. I learn something new every day! Lovely pictures. Yes, I said it twice!!
Double praise, absolutely welcome, Anne 🙂
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I wish I was there too. Somehow you make Nice look a lot nicer than I remember…! Stunning photos, I love the first one, poetical in its mood, the one on the square with symmetries on the floor and buildings, the Modern Art Museum… brilliant post.
Many thanks, Sofia. I think we were lucky with the weather – also the autumn light which gave everything a glow.
Nice!
Brightens up a cold,drizzly and dark, “Yes, as a matter of fact we don’t have any power at the moment, thank you Eskom” jo’burg evening…
Oh, dear, Ark. I remember all the candle-lit scrabble evenings in Nairobi and Lusaka. Very wearing. There are rumbles here about possible winter powercuts.
This outage is the result of a cable failure,apparently.
Celeste mentioned at half seven she received a notification from one of the neighbours it should be sorted by eight and I was to keep an ear open for the power to return ( we are on a generator at the mo.)
Well .. it’s now 8: 30 and all I hear is the blasted noise from the genny outside in the storeroom!
You and G settling in all right?
We are part settled, and part camping out. Waiting for a planning application to turn the rear conservatory into a proper room, i.e. a kitchen-diner.
A great mid-autumn break, and incidentally, some great examples of symmetry.
Tish, these are all great examples of symmetry. I have to say, though, that my favorite was that photo of the Musee d’Art Moderne. I loved those symmetrical lines.
Many thanks.
Looks like you had a great autumn break, lovely light in some of these! And Best of all you got some examples of symmetry
Thanks, Sue.
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Her best examples were Portuguese, Tish. Nice bit of French stylishness here.
Very nice.
Terrific Tish! The umbrellas are great and I also really loved the amazing street scene with the wet symmetrical pavement against the symmetrical buildings. Super!
Many thanks, Tina. I loved the combination of old and new in that wet pavement scene.
Beautiful, and oh so glorious.
Great photos and symmetry. Love that banner shot!
That was a very happy shot, John. Thank you.
Lovely Title “NICE SYMMETRY ~ SYMMETRICALLY NICE” and well collection of pics. Great!
Many thanks 🙂
You’re welcome! If you have any more questions or if there’s anything else I can help you with, feel free to ask. Many thanks for your appreciation! 🙂🌟
I love the title too! And especially loved the place de Masena. The symmetrical tiles of the street are fantastic, along with the arches in the back. The purple building was a stunning example too. Very nice, Tish.
Many thanks, Donna. And for naming La Place. I’d forgotten it!
Nice, nice.
Ah, wish I was there…all these beauties spoke to me, but the opener stole my heart. And Matisse. Gorgeous light in all of these.
Thank you, A-C. We were lucky with the light 🙂
Great photos and so amazing. Anita
Thanks, Anita 🙂
Lovely!
The Promenade des Anges, my fav
Many thanks.
You are welcome.