Friday, April 22, 2016

five arches on friday

There's something so appealing about an arch.
At least to my eye. I reach for my camera when I see one.
Here are five of my favorites--two from a botanical garden in 
Grand Rapids, Michigan, one from the Blue Ridge Parkway, 
one from Istanbul, and one from Munich. 
You can probably guess which is which.
When I took this one in the pouring rain, I don't think I even realized
 it was an arch in an arch in an arch.
"All experience is an arch wherethrough gleams that untraveled world whose 
margin fades for ever and for ever when I move." Alfred Lord Tennyson

Joining Five on Friday

23 comments:

  1. You're right, there is something appealing about an arch. They act as a perfect frame for the background they share with us! Have a wonderful day!

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  2. I think I recognize the Blue Ridge Parkway arch--or, at least one (or more) just like it.

    Best,
    Bonnie

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  3. Munich, definitely!
    The shape of an arch is softer that the rectangle of a doorway and a one how, to me, more welcoming.

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  4. I recognized the Blue Ridge Parkway arch. Lovely Five on Friday.

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  5. What a great five, such an enchanting post I hadn't noticed the beauty of an arch before so I thank you for that.

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  6. Wonderful arches! I especially like the arch within an arch photo, that is very beautiful isn't it. Thank you for joining Five On Friday this week, I do so appreciate it and enjoyed reading your post. Hope you have a great weekend! xx

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  7. Hi Dotsie,

    These are very pretty and architecturally interesting. I love the one in the botanical garden and the one in Munich. Lovely!

    Have a great weekend. :)

    Hugs,

    Denise

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  8. These photos are stunning! I love the arch in an arch. Thank you too for leaving such a kind comment on my blog. I hope your weekend is fabulous! Pat xx

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  9. Open doors and windowsills are my "thing." Arches qualify as an open door for me. Lovely photos, though two have me stumped.

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  10. I to like a good arch, It's exciting to pass below one into a new area.
    Merle..........

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  11. Very pretty photos, Dotise. I love to see arches used in buildings also, except maybe the golden arches.♥

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  12. Love them one and all. Now I will probably begin seeing arches everywhere ;)

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  13. I feel the same way you do and these are beautiful captures. We have a few arched pass throughs (is that correct? Not doors opening to rooms) in our house and I simply love them. I love arched front doors on cottages, preferably homes covered in ivy.

    Jane

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  14. I like arches too, I wonder if I've seen the one in Istanbul, definitely saw a few there.

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  15. Such great photos :-)

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  16. I love each of your arches.

    We're headed to Ojai for the 116th Ojai Tennis Tournament today and after reading your post, I will be trying to capture an arch photo along the main street of Ojai.

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  17. Wonderful topic for your post today. Splendid archways.

    Wishing you a beautiful weekend ... coming to you from Amy's Five on Friday.
    Brenda



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  18. Wonderful arches for your five.

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  19. They are all great in their own way. So unique. I love the arch in the arch and the arch...great photo!

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  20. How pretty! Each arch is different and each is pleasing to the eye. There is "something" about the arch that makes it special. Very nice!

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  21. A great topic for Five!
    The first and last are my faves!

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  22. A great collection of arches - I find their graceful shape very appealing, too.

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  23. Podso,
    Gorgeous photography!
    While spending our Tours of Duty within the European borders,
    I could not bring myself to Tour Munich.
    "Mr. Ed" booked a Bus Tour and went.
    I'm glad he went.
    I'm glad I didn't.
    Your arches are absolutely gorgeous!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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