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Look. Reflect. Wonder.

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