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Architecture: Soaring or Simple

These creations conjure up many questions. How and why usually come first.

Stromness Scotland Orkneys — Stromness, Scotland. Narrow streets, narrow windows. Keeping out the cold.

Stromness Scotland Orkneys — Stromness, Scotland. Chimney tops and solid walls suggest wind, rain, and cold are ever present.

Salamanca Spain España — Salamanca, Spain. Calle Libros in the heart of the University (founded in 1218 by King Alfonso IX de León).

Stromness Scotland Orkneys — Stromness, Scotland. The street narrows against the incoming winds but the houses are notched to allow easy passage of carts.

Salamanca Spain España — Salamanca, Spain. The Roman bridge dates to the 1st Century CE, during the reign of Emperor Trajan.

Stromness Scotland Orkneys — Stromness, Scotland. Does this simple house have a window aiming at that wonderful view?

Salamanca Spain España — Salamanca, Spain. Reach out and touch your neighbor!

Why do we enjoy a trompe l’oeil?

Zamora Spain España trompe l'oeil — Zamora, Spain. A home cleverly painted.

John O'Groats Scotland accommodation with water views outdoor sculpture — John O’Groats, Scotland. Accommodation give views of the Orkney islands.

Burgos Spain España cathedral facade daytime — Burgos, Spain. Façade of the Cathedral is a Gothic treasure.

Zamora Spain España trompe l'oeil — Zamora, Spain. The trompe l’oeil reflects the other side of the street.

Contrasts help to imagine.

Okreek South Dakota USA white wooden church prairie Great Plains red door — Okreek, South Dakota. Calvary Church welcomes all.

Light and dark encourage wonder.

Burgos Spain España cathedral towers spires nighttime — Burgos, Spain. The playful contrast of interior and exterior lighting of the Burgos Cathedral invites all to wonder.

Salamanca, Spain. The Plaza Mayor after a welcome and needed rain.

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