Southern Spain: Urban Expressions of Beauty

One of the aspects of travel is the chance to encounter objects created through the imaginations and talents of people within their communities. Each region holds such pieces of art that range from the simple to the ornate and reflect the cultures and values of those who live there or who lived there in the distant past. I enjoy wandering around and experiencing them in small doses. (I do believe that too many marvels in a short time are overwhelming. Over saturation, even of architectural treasures, takes away from the appreciation of the creator's work. It is impossible to "do" Alhambra in a single hour's visit and do justice to the efforts of it's beauty.)A small viewing with time to reflect and absorb what has been seen is ideal.

I chose photos for this post by nature of the object rather than location. Southern Spain was influenced by the Arabs, Phoenicians, Romans, and many others. It was a pleasure to see the results of these efforts, still intact and unmarred. The next time that I visit, I will be less compelled to use my camera's viewfinder and will be more likely just to observe and appreciate.

Thank you for visiting, I hope that you have enjoyed your stay. May your own travels be interesting and enjoyable.

Kerry