Ages ago a city vanished under the raging lava to be uncovered 17 centuries later and shown to the world. The dead city with so many traces of life remains as a reminder of once advanced civilisation.
In the middle of the yard of an anonymous house surrounded by ancient columns stands a tree, the subject of my take on the Sunday post challenge.
Listen to Rodrigo Leao’s Vita brevis (as in Ars longa, vita brevis – or in my interpretation of Pompeii “Lives were extinguished, but art lives on”)
Ethereal music, perfect for this photo. A spot of memories, deeply buried underneath layers of time, crowned by this valiant tree. Again I love your photo, Paula. You have a gift of seeing and capturing special places. Thank you, dear.
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Thank you for these soothing words, and for being able to see my “genius”. I love you Mar! 😀
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A special place and a remarkable photo, Paula.
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I appreciate this a lot dear Jo 🙂
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This is a very fitting image for the challenge; the photo speaks volumes and gives a sense of peace and hope. I like it very much! z
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You are right Z 🙂 This is how I feel about this photo … peace and hope 🙂 Thank you, dear 🙂
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This is such a moving place to visit. I remember that it shocked me so much. Beautiful music, Paula, 🙂
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True, but I want to go back and give it a more thorough visit. I am glad you liked the music, AD 🙂
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I agree with Marion– you have the gift… Thank you so much for the beautiful post!
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Big hugs coming your way, Amy 🙂 🙂
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Beautiful post.
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Great surroundings Paula , Thanks for sharing this stunning image beautiful my friend 🙂
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Thank you Jake. I am happy with your visit 😀
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Just the right picture for the right theme! I am sure that tree chose it’s spot very carefully and is pretty proud about it! 🙂
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You know just the right thing to say, Sweetie 🙂 Thank you!
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I took a break and saw this beautiful photo …
Thanks Paula!
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Devo ringraziarte io cara Anna.
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I am one with Marion…you have a gift. Loved the image
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Thank you Jo 🙂 *hugs*
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I love what you’ve done with the place Paula! And the lone tree, surrounded by all the stone work is a perfect interpretation of the theme.
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Yes 😀 I did the most of the place :D. Thank you Mr. Sweet 🙂
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This is so beautiful Paula!!! XXX
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xoxoxox Thank you Anne!
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I visited pompeii last month and I was so overwhelmed by everything. The music is perfect just reminded me how I felt standing among the ruins…
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Hello Mekala 🙂 Thank you so much for your visit. The place can hardly leave anybody indifferent… I am glad I got the music right ;). I appreciate your comment!
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Fab composition Paula. Love how those columns appear to be standing sentinel around that tree! You truly are gifted 🙂
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🙂 Thank you so much Madhu 🙂 The place made an impact on me 😉
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My new habit : open your blog, read your story, and listen your “cool” music collections… 🙂
You’ve been “painting” my colorful life… thank you Paula… 🙂
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It is so nice to hear this 🙂 I am so happy, Bams 🙂
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Love it.
Your composition of the picture specially stands out. Wonderful 🙂
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