Thursday’s Special: Green & White against Blue

Perched high on a promontory overlooking the Corsican Gulf of Saint-Florent, the polychromatic church of San Michele is the finest representative of the Pisan-Romanesque style architecture on Corsica. Its green and white serpentine and limestone walls date back to the 12th century.

I captured this jewel glistening beautifully in the late summer sun amidst dramatic and seductive Corsican landscape.

To complete your experience please listen to a traditional Medieval polyphonic chant performed by Corsican group “A Filleta”

 

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**About Thursday’s Special: It is a ‘non-challenge’ challenge that appeals to bloggers eager to wake up their creativity and show their own ideas and interpretation of the world. I invite everybody interested to join in. There are no themes, titles and techniques set for your expression, there are no limits and restrictions (no red tape whatsoever). The only thing required is to post a photo post on Thursdays entitled “Thursday’s Special: (your theme/title)” (as explained in my Thursday’s Special introductory post), to provide a link to my Thursday’s Special post, and to leave a link to your post in the comments section of my post. If you like Thursday’s Special widget, feel free to grab it and post it on your blog.

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91 responses to “Thursday’s Special: Green & White against Blue”

  1. ” I captured this jewel glistening beautifully in the late summer sun amidst dramatic and seductive Corsican landscape.” Love this and the haunting music Paula!

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    1. Kathryn, I am happy to hear that you like it, and that you listened to the music as well. Thank you, dear 🙂

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        Anytime Paula!

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  2. The music really adds to the atmosphere of the photograph Paula. Beautiful.

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    1. I appreciate your lending an ear Colline, and I am so happy you liked it 🙂

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  3. Beautiful atmospheric music…..much cheerier and dynamic than I was expecting, and a lovely colour filled photo Paula. Lovely post.

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    1. Thank you my green loving friend – I had a feeling this shot would please you 😉

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  4. […] post is a contribution to Paula’s Thursday Special. Head on over and look at other interesting posts by fellow bloggers. […]

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  5. I snatched a few moments so I could participate this week Paula. Hope you like it 🙂

    Winter Shopping

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  6. Paula, You did it again! It’s jewel, a very special one, via you lens! Wow!!!
    The architecture is spectacular!

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    1. Btw, will get my TS done later tonight 🙂

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  7. I’ve never seen anything like that of that age before. Are there others?

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    1. Hello Allan, there are about twenty-seven of them from the same period, but I did not get to see all of them. Anyway, I believe this one is the most picturesque due to its style, but also due to its position :). Thank you so much for coming and commenting 🙂

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    1. It sure was :D. Thank you very much, Jeff 🙂

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  8. The color and lines in this edifice are wonderful.

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    1. 🙂 Estoy de acuerdo

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  9. First thing that came to my mind seeing this image is a “Giraffe” 🙂

    Superb combination of white and green in blue background.

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    1. Funny you should say that, Sreejith 🙂 I first thought it looked like a dinosaur especially before I corrected its slanted lines 😀 Thank you so much for your kind comment. Bless you, Paula

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  10. What a capture of a fascinating building…

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    1. I appreciate this Rob 🙂 Luck was on my side, my friend 🙂 🙂

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  11. Ah Corsica, a land of diversity, contrast, magic landscape and rich history.
    Perfect picture of one of its hidden gems.
    You are a true explorer. (this one is well off the beaten path)

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    1. 😆 Nothing that GPS could not find 😉 😀 :*

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      1. True the EYE in the sky knows path to any location on this globe.
        It can’t distinguish between garbage dump and beauty.
        It’ll not tell you what to look for.
        Exploring and searching was all you.

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  12. Beautiful photo and beautiful church Paula. I found some blue and green graffiti in my archives.
    http://artishorseshit.wordpress.com/2014/02/13/graffiti-0990/

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    1. Hope you’re doing well these days. I’m busy at home changing diapers, washing clothes, making food, etc! I’m almost more busy now than when I was working!

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      1. Thank you for asking, I am trying to do better :). I hope the kiddo will appreciate all this extra time in your company. I used to hand wash my sister’s diapers …. that was hell….. 😀

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        1. Doesn’t sound like something I’d like to try… Disposable diapers is great!

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          1. And he should be elegible for potty training pretty soon….

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            1. Yes, I’ve been thinking about getting the potty for several days now. It’s stored in the basement.

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              1. He is almost one – he can do it :). I know I did…..

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    2. This is lovely CG 🙂 I like it and I am thankful for your contribution 🙂 Takk for the compliment 🙂 xo

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  13. Fascinating building. Any shots from inside?

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    1. Nope. Not this time. It was closed.

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  14. […] Linked to Thursday Special. […]

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  15. That church is simply stunning. Here is my contribution for the week: http://travelwithintent.com/2014/02/13/add-love-and-stir/

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    1. :O lovely spoons 🙂 Thank you my dear 🙂

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  16. Wow, amazing building; very unique and eye-catching style. Excellently captured.

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    1. Much obliged, Stevie 🙂

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  17. A cross between a chess board and the Mezquita, Paula 🙂 I like the drama of its situation and can just picture the musicians playing down in the village.

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    1. I like Pisan-Romanesque architecture; in fact I like all Romanesque architecture. These are great finds.

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  18. […] post inspired from the always worth visiting PaulaThursday’s Special “non-theme”: “Green’n white against […]

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  19. This is something special,really!
    So beautiful and so well captured!
    XX

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    1. Thank you dear Anna. Sorry I haven’t replied to your mail yet. When are you travelling to Bellagio?

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      1. This morning we left for Bellagio , but when in Como….0 C and the “deluge universel”!
        So we’re back home .
        (No good to stay in the hotel two whole days!)
        Baci, Paula!

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        1. You did right. I think it would be best to leave it for May. Imagine all the flowers in the villas 🙂 Valentine’s can be nice and cosy at home too or at a nice restaurant 🙂

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          1. E’ quello che faremo!

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  20. […] post is in response to Paula’s Thursday Special. She did another amazing photo for TS. Paula said, “I captured this jewel glistening […]

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    1. My week is very productive Amy. Thank you so much for your wishes 🙂 Your parade looks so inviting. Thanks Sweets 🙂

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      1. Thank you, Dear 🙂 Love TS!!

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      2. For next week, do you want to see cowboys or cowgirls first?

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  21. Very picturesque, very blue! love it!

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    1. Thank you Know-All 😀 I enjoyed reading about you 🙂

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  22. I am very pleased about that you have such great pleasure of visiting Corsica – I myself am very excited about this beautiful island – Corsica and Andorra are in my eyes amazing blowholes – in addition to a fabulous nature so are the people both these places so great – right originals in a good way – excellent captured photo… 🙂

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    1. I promise to go to Andorra too. Still don’t know when 😀 Thank you very much, Drake 🙂

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  23. Fabulous and stunning Paula

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    1. It was incredibly beautiful for entire week 🙂 Amazing, exciting island 🙂

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      1. Well done for taking your eyes off it. Not sure I could have done 😉

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  24. Yes, you really did capture a beautiful jewel, Paula. What a magical photo! Thanks for the musical interlude. Very authentic. 🙂

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    1. 🙂 My pleasure as always dear, dear Sylvia… Thank you xo

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  25. A beautiful building you’ve capture so well! The composition is perfect. 😀

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  26. Wow, what a perfect shot on a perfectly lighted day! I enjoyed the chant too. It sealed the deal on an otherwise fine image. 🙂 Sometimes, I see a photograph that sticks in my head as an example or or a mental link to something important. This image feels like one of those.

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    1. You have no idea how nice it is to read this 🙂 Much obliged, George 🙂

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  27. An absolute stunner! 🙂

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  29. Great architecture and shot Paula. The music fit so well. 😀

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    1. Aww, thank you honey for listening to it. 🙂

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  30. hi Paula,
    thank you for the music, the Medieval polyphonic chant performed by Corsican group “A Filleta”!

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  31. It’s so cool to know that even that way back they still get to be stylish.

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    1. The Middle Ages were not as dark as one would believe 🙂

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  32. […] Thanks to Paula for her Thursday’s Special Non-Challenge Challenge.  […]

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  33. What an awesome photo, you’re right – it is glistening in the sun, and it looks magical.

    Apologies for being tardy with my post this week, Paula. I had started writing it well in advance, but had a nasty spill on some ice yesterday that affected my ability to type. Well, enough with the excuses, right?

    Black Bird, Red Boat & Selfie

    Black Bird, Red Boat & Selfie

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  34. wow!! It’s beautiful. Architecture with blue sky is pleasant and your music is wonderful …

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  35. Can’t make up my mind which I like better, that gorgeous multi hued building or the mesmerizing music!!!

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    1. 😀 I think it is the building considering your profession :), but yes, the music is terrific in this one. I am quite proud of myself for having discovered it 🙂 Thank you, Madhu 🙂

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  36. I can’t believe I still haven’t commented on this! Mea Culpa. I saw it almost immediately after you posted it and didn’t feel like I could convey how powerful it is, so I waited. The church itself is such an incredible piece of art/architecture. You capture is so vibrant and stunning. I hardly ever like to listen to music on blogs, buy yours is always an exception. This is a great choice for the photo. Happy Thursday’s Special… very late!

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  37. Love this photo! You find the most stunning things to photograph! I am always impressed.

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  38. […] you were a regular visitor here two years ago you might remember this little church from […]

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