A photo sent to me by a friend. A 700 year old village in Iran. I don't know anything else...electricity, plumbing but I found this photo fascinating. There were several other photos of doorways, apartments and staircases all in an amazing rock formation!
Summer at the beach is enticing me to play. It's either the pool or the beach or something fun pulling me. I am keeping to my Monday, Wednesday, Friday studio schedule but not accomplishing so much. Reading a book on the archaeological finds at the site Masada too. I have set a goal of 10 new works for my entrance into creating a website so my excitement is high, only lately the call of fun is overpowering. Expect a slowdown on posts in the next few weeks but I'll still be visiting all of you....always have time for a visit and comment!!
what an absolutely incredible image!!! how divine - you can almost see the inhabitants of that time milling around - great great photo! now, go forth and have fun in the sun and/or sand!!! jenean
ReplyDeleteI love the photo and what a story it tells. Thanks for sharing.
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absolutely amazing structure - enjoy all that this summer has to offer :)
ReplyDeleteYou really set a strict schedule for yourself. Now I understand that painting, it was about the rocks of Masada. I spoke with Patrice about it saying that I thought that is was gave the "groundwork" for the painting. Excuse the terrible pun.
ReplyDeleteIntriguing photo, plus the coincidence that you are reading about archeology. Sometimes you need to give yourself permission to play, enjoy!
ReplyDeleteHave fun in the sun! Vitamin D is A Good Thing (as Martha would say!) Ha. BTW - I could not live in this dwelling - too much like camping. :-)
ReplyDeleteLooks like a home for desert hobbits, not to be too whimsical. Beautiful and mystical place.
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I have seen photos like this before, whether of the same location or not, I do not know, but I never cease to find them fascinating. They really set my imagination going. I want to sit down and write something (imaginary) about the people who live there or a story set in them. Thanks for posting.
ReplyDeleteFascinating photo!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your summer,,,,it will be all to fleeting.
Blogs and posts will wait for us,,,,,,,
Very interesting blog. Wonderful art.
ReplyDeleteI had just heard about this place on something on T V A very interesting village. Thanks for sharing.
Don't you just want to peep inside, they look so cosy and tucked in...amazing image.
ReplyDeleteI only wish for some fun in the sun :) enjoy those days.
A website!!! will stay tuned :)
Jenean, I too love this photo...it is a step back in time...the doorways are wonderful! We should all have a great summer!
ReplyDeleteKatelen, My pleasure to share this photo...it creates so many tales with all the stairs and doors!
Jeane, Yes, enjoying the summer...my new job! ha
Lia, Yes, a coincidence, a welcomed one. Thank you for visiting...I'll be visiting your site too!
ReplyDeleteKaren, The sun has been coming out before noon so that allows me a morning dip in the pool...life is good!
Dave, This photo does inspire... writing or painting, it does push a imaginary button!
Babs, You are so right about summer being fleeting...thank you for your wise words!
Jo, I would so love to look in on these villagers...share a glass of tea and watch everyday life...for a short time.
Martha (crow), I couldn't agree more on the hobbit idea...only Persian and ancient too!
ReplyDeleteGary, Your welcome, the village is so interesting.
Glad you stopped by!
Love that photo, so glad to have seen it here. Gaudi before Gaudi and still standing.
ReplyDeleteThis is an amazing photograph... I could see it appearing in your art someday. Your summer days sound so lovely! Roxanne
ReplyDeleteIncredible photo! Inspiring post!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
Like Dave this is familiar and reminds me of a visit to Matera in Southern Italy - a fascinating and little known World Heritage Site and the subject of Carlo Levi's book 'Christ stopped at Eboli' - you can google it for more info! Enjoy your 'new job' summertime Jeane!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful village, so unique and needless to say, it is like a village carved out of an artist's prolific, creative mind!
ReplyDeleteYes, I'll live there please.
ReplyDelete(heck, I don't have electricity or indoor plumbing as it is anyways, may as well have cool stone formations!)