Familiar views with different hues
Softer hues brought about by the passage of time...
When the sun sits low in a cool spring sky.
These familiar views whisper of a gentility
Of gelati and pastels
And sitting amidst pearls and cream.
It’s a familiar view but with dove-greys skies
... and washed-ink seas
Where the two meld in a surreal flourish
As if painted by unseen hands.
It's familiar views with softened hues
Where the line between art and reality is undefined
And time stands still
Luring me to a place of peace...
Awe...
Solitude...
Serenity...
And escape!
© 2013 Francesca Muir
Hi Fran - another glorious post on your blog. Such fantastic photo's. Your talent is endless XXX000
ReplyDeleteThank you Mem - when you live in a glorious place it's easy to take good photos. F xx
DeleteBeloved views Francesca.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice day.
It is Easter Sunday here.
Preparing the traditional meal.
Costas
Thank you Costas - I hope you had a fantastic Greek Easter - I could smell the 'arni' roasting from here. I look forward to another Greek Easter in Crete in 2015! Fx
DeleteYou always make me want to hop on a place to Greece Francesca, absolutely gorgeous. Is that a real cat in the window? xx
ReplyDeleteThank you Millie - you will love it when you go! Yes that is a cat in the window - silently surveying the scene - it was quite surreal really - much like the rest of Oia and Santorini. F xx
DeleteBeautiful hues hue clever thang xx
ReplyDeleteThank you Margaret! xx
DeleteQuite lovely, so serene. We need to visit Santorini again don't we? Love
ReplyDeleteAbsa-bloomin-lootley Mum - when? Just say. Fxx
DeleteIs it really so beautiful? How I would love to run away there in the off season and rent a writing room! Is that possible?? Xcat
ReplyDeleteCat you would love it and yes you can rent places out of season - though it becomes very isolated - quiet with VERY few people - just you and the elements and a few locals - for me the best time to be there!. F xx
DeleteDefinitely spring 2015! Hurry on time till then.Remember the hysterical bus ride? Love
ReplyDeleteIt's a date! xx
DeleteI can't make out what's what - what's real and what isn't . . . but it's all beautiful with an air of tranquility.
ReplyDeleteEsther - it's ALL real - it's just the amazing light - the extraordinary landscape and the many cave houses painted gelati colours which gives Oia its surreal feeling. It's SO beautiful - any time of the year. F x
DeleteWow! What a great group of beautiful photos. I'd love to go there someday.
ReplyDeletePat it's a must! Thank you for your comments and hope you make it one day. You will love it F x
DeleteFabulous. When were you there? I love Greece too. Baci. xx
ReplyDeleteThank you Niki - last time was 2008 - time for another visit. Coming? F xx
DeleteAbsolutely stunning photos Francesca. I too, am an Aussie living in Greece, and have recently discovered your blog. J
ReplyDeleteWelcome Jackie and thank you - stay in touch please! F x
ReplyDeleteLooks like a doll house to me :)
ReplyDeleteEvery capture is fantastic. Love these photographs.