Tag Archives: Louvre

Symbols of Cities and Lands

Posted on July 13, 2015 by The Retiring Sort

Some landmarks are iconic – a single image of them conjures the names of the places they represent. They become symbols of their locations… Like the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower in Paris… The Great Wall of China… Tower Bridge in … Continue reading →

Posted in Photo Challenges, Recreation, Travelogues | Tagged Eiffel Tower, Golden Gate Bridge, Great Wall of China, lifestyle, Louvre, Photo Challenges, photography, postaweek, Space Needle, Tower Bridge | 6 Comments

Simple Geometry

Posted on November 4, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

Maybe it’s because there’s often been chaos in my day (and in my thoughts), but sometimes I really crave the orderly. Symmetry. Simple Geometry. Architecture is one of the places where I have enjoyed many balanced forms. I’m drawn to … Continue reading →

Posted in Photo Challenges | Tagged Biosphere, geometry, Louvre, photography, photos, postaday, postaweek, praymids, symmentry, Transamerica Tower, triangles | 38 Comments

Travel Theme: Art

Posted on July 3, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

Ailsa at wheresmyback posted her Travel theme this week: Art. Since I’ve just returned from vacation, and before that been at my mom’s for a few weeks, I am just buried with things to do. So, I will take the … Continue reading →

Posted in Photo Challenges, Travelogues | Tagged Art, EiffelTower, France, lifestyle, Louvre, Mona Lisa, Musée du Louvre, Notre Dame, Paris, Photo Challenges, photography, photos, postaday, postaweek, Seine, Travelogues, Venus de Milo, Winged Victory | 30 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Blue

Posted on May 14, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

This week’s official WordPress photo challenge is “blue” – images cast somehow in the color blue. This challenge comes late – on a Monday. Usually we get them Friday and have the weekend to dig through our archives. (Not that a silly … Continue reading →