one of the most beautiful towns on the French Riviera
28 September 2008
Summer's End - the Hand - 2
This old house is diagonal to the Church of Saint Barthelemy in Gorbio. Peer closely at the centre of the door (or enlarge the photo) and you'll see yesterday's brass hand.
I groaned, too! Well, "gasped" is more like it :-) How perfectly charming. The door and steps sort of "carved" directly into the stone building - it's fabulous. Even the unevenness of the ledges where the little topiary trees sit - I'm so glad no one tried to make them level - much more interesting and organic this way. Great shot!
I wouldn't be surprised to learn that this religious hand probably was kissed numerous times by its entering guests (probably on the ring finger) because of the religious / spiritual connotations. For example, it was quite customary years ago to kiss a bishop's hand out of respect. I don't know if the custom still holds in certain places like Menton. Here in the Midwest, it's more a throw-back to the past. I do love this photo. It has a lot going for it.
This is so lovely I just groaned when I opened it. The grey , the door, and then the pop of green with the plants in the perfect gray pots. Oh my.
ReplyDeleteI'm with Virginia, it's perfect. You could not have posed this sot any better and how I would love to be there right now.
ReplyDeleteI groaned, too! Well, "gasped" is more like it :-) How perfectly charming. The door and steps sort of "carved" directly into the stone building - it's fabulous. Even the unevenness of the ledges where the little topiary trees sit - I'm so glad no one tried to make them level - much more interesting and organic this way. Great shot!
ReplyDeleteGreat shot! Are these plants lantanas?
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't be surprised to learn that this religious hand probably was kissed numerous times by its entering guests (probably on the ring finger) because of the religious / spiritual connotations. For example, it was quite customary years ago to kiss a bishop's hand out of respect. I don't know if the custom still holds in certain places like Menton. Here in the Midwest, it's more a throw-back to the past. I do love this photo. It has a lot going for it.
ReplyDeleteLovely entrance!!!
ReplyDeleteabsolutely charming!
ReplyDeleteGee, everybody has expressed exactly my feelings---would love to be there.
ReplyDeleteThe Hand Knocker is not common in our area (Florida). We have one and now that you have shown me yours I will show you ours in the morning.
ReplyDeleteThis is a charming entrance and you have shown again your attraction to detail. Wonderful photo!
ReplyDeleteI love this shot.
ReplyDeleteI think the knocker is the hand of Fatima.
ReplyDeleteGreat shot. I love the simplicity and calm of it.
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