Let me begin by saying that there is no way I can do justice in terms of capturing the total splendor of this building that evolved over the centuries from the Roman years to the age of Spanish Islam to the its later Christian influence. A person could spend years exploring it in its totality and never become bored. Given that, I thought that I'd share glimpses of the building's interior. Perhaps you'll be inspired to make a visit and experience the beauty for yourself.
The immensity of the structure and the uncountable detail was overwhelming to me. More recently I have become aware of the "slow photography movement" in which the photographer holds a reflective lens and considers carefully before taking a photo. To be very honest, there was so much I didn't want to miss and I had such a limited time to visit, I took non-stop photos with the idea of sorting them out later. In retrospect, I think that by taking this photographical route prevented me from savoring the moment and appreciating the artistry. The trade-off was that I came away with many photos that encompassed many aspects of my visit.
The photos in this post have three purposes. Obviously the first is to show you aspects of Cordoba's beauty. The second is to show the blend of Muslim geometric images and those of 16th Century Christianity. The last is an attempt to convey its vastness.
I hope that you have enjoyed your visit. Perhaps Cordoba has been added to your list of places yet to visit. In any case, may your travels be both interesting and enjoyable.
Kerry
1 comments:
I found your blog by hitting the "next blog" arrow. I normally find a blog where someone is talking about how great their two year old is! I was thrilled to find your thoughtful blog and your lovely photos of Cordoba. Thanks for sharing them.
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