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Thursday’s Special: Traces of the Past Y2-03

Looking at the romantic skyline of the Renaissance Mantua, a square building with four angular towers draws my eye and takes me on an imaginary tour of a 15th century Lombard duchy when art was a commodity available to the privileged few, but when it ranked fairly high in the general order of things. A hard act to follow in today’s Europe, won’t you agree?

 

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P.S. For newbies – if you are interested in participating in Thursday’s Special photo challenge, you should publish a post with a photo (or several photos) having in mind the given theme (in this case anything related to the past either near or distant), link that post to this one and leave me a note in the comments section. 

Note: I am happy to announce that we have the winner of the poll for the “Best glow entry”. It is Lena.  Last week there was no voting for the best entry considering multiple theme choices, but for this challenge I will introduce it again. Leave me the links to your entries by next Wednesday, please and have fun compiling your “past” post!

PPS: To see what other themes and posts are coming go to Scheduled challenges page.

 

Click on the links to see the entries to this challenge:

https://restlessjo.me/2016/06/09/the-palace-full-of-beauty/

https://irenewaters19.com/2016/06/09/bradleys-head-traces-of-the-past-yr2-03-thursdays-special/

https://anotherday2paradise.wordpress.com/2016/06/09/thursdays-special-traces-of-an-inca-empire

http://lessywannagohome.blogspot.hr/2016/06/traces-of-past.html

https://attaleuntold.wordpress.com/2016/06/09/thursdays-special-traces-of-the-past-war-aircraft/

https://ladyleemanila.wordpress.com/2016/06/09/seasons-london-calling

https://thepisceanme.wordpress.com/2016/06/10/romance-acrostic-poetry/

https://ledrakenoir.wordpress.com/2016/06/09/stepped-in-stones

https://sonyavdg.wordpress.com/2016/06/12/thursdays-special-traces-of-the-past-3

https://dailymusing57.com/2016/06/10/thursdays-special-traces-of-the-past-3

https://suejudd.com/2016/06/11/traces-of-the-past-y2-03/

https://folcke.wordpress.com/2016/06/12/thursdays-special-traces-of-the-past-y203

https://tishfarrell.com/2016/06/09/ludlow-castle-in-its-autumn-glory

https://lucidgypsy.com/2016/06/14/traces-of-the-past-2

https://unavistadisanfermo.wordpress.com/2016/06/14/traces-of-the-past-5

https://3rsofretirement.com/2016/06/14/thursdays-special-traces-of-the-past-2

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53 responses to “Thursday’s Special: Traces of the Past Y2-03”

  1. brindille33 Avatar
    brindille33

    Bonne nuit Paula en France,
    Un tel château dit de la Renaissance Italienne ressemble bien fort à un château fort. Un très bel exemple d’architecture photographique déjà éclairé et pris sous un coucher de soleil ?
    Un témoin du passé effectivement. J’adore l’architecture, les pierre. Tout cela n’est à regarder qu’avec beaucoup de plaisir et une belle découverte. 🙂
    Geneviève

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Tu as raison Genevieve. Merci pour ton commentaire 🙂

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  2. Eric Tonningsen Avatar
    Eric Tonningsen

    What first drew my eyes was the spectacular lighting. Beautiful capture, Paula.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thanks, Eric. It’s always nice to read you.

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  3. Miriam Avatar
    Miriam

    So incredibly grand and what wonderful lighting. Great photo.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thanks a lot, Miriam 🙂

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  4. Sue Slaght Avatar
    Sue Slaght

    So warm and romantic Paula. Loving the reflection dancing on the water.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      🙂 Much appreciated, Sue.

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  5. restlessjo Avatar
    restlessjo

    Wonderful, Paula. A sultry evening and a warm glow. The music matches beautifully. Sending hugs 🙂

    The Palace full of Beauty

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thank you, Jo. I was right in thinking that you would show us more of Poland 🙂

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      1. restlessjo Avatar
        restlessjo

        Where else? 🙂 🙂 I may have a second entry but it will be quite a long post, so maybe not 🙂

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  6. morselsandscraps Avatar
    morselsandscraps

    A wonderful evening colour scheme, and you the mistress of light, sky and reflections.

    Y2-03??? I suspect I’m missing something very obvious!

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thank you, kindly Meg. Y2 is the second year that I have “Traces of the Past” running and 03 means – third time this year. I will introduce it in B&W too as of this July.

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      1. morselsandscraps Avatar
        morselsandscraps

        Thank you! I keep meaning to ask and I finally dared.

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        1. Paula Avatar
          Paula

          😀

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  7. ledrakenoir Avatar
    ledrakenoir

    What a mood catched here, excellent work… 🙂

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      *bow*

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  8. Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist Avatar
    Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

    We were only talking of the importance of art in the past and that art work was valued highly enough that a living could be made from it and it was classified as a profession. These days most artists probably need to hold a regular job and arts funding by the government is being whittled away in chuncks (in Australia at least.) Love your capture of the castle. Flood lighting making them a very mellow yellow makes the castle seem even more romantic than under normal lighting. As we don’t have castles I have to say I find they all take me back in time. I am not taking you back so far in time this traces past as Australia, although geologically ancient, does not have as much photographical old history. https://irenewaters19.com/2016/06/09/bradleys-head-traces-of-the-past-yr2-03-thursdays-special/

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  9. themofman Avatar
    themofman

    I am so glad that Europe still sees art as a cultural necessity more than the western hemisphere which treats it more as either an frivolity or a commodity.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      This attitude is finding its way into Europe too, unfortunately.

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  10. DailyMusings Avatar
    DailyMusings

    The sky and the water make the view of this wonderful building so beautiful. I love those towers. Your choice of music a perfect companion Paula. Just loved it. Have a good day. Hope to participate later- work is a bit overwhelming at the moment-taking up so much of my time in hours and mental fatigue.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      No, no, no, I don’t want you tired- I know it very well. Take your time. You may post until next Tuesday/Wednesday.

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  11. anotherday2paradise Avatar
    anotherday2paradise

    A very hard act to follow indeed, Paula. Such a magical image, and I loved the gentle piano music. Here’s my entry: https://anotherday2paradise.wordpress.com/2016/06/09/thursdays-special-traces-of-an-inca-empire/

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  12. klara Avatar
    klara

    always wanted to go back in time and experience one day of life in that era.
    http://lessywannagohome.blogspot.be/2016/06/traces-of-past.html

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  13. 76sanfermo Avatar
    76sanfermo

    Sono stata conquistata dalla bellissima foto!

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      🙂 Ciao Anna

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  14. ladyleemanila Avatar
    ladyleemanila

    hi, sharing with you traces of the past, London 🙂

    Seasons – London Calling

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  15. Tish Farrell Avatar
    Tish Farrell

    Always a topic well worth revisiting, Paula, and your photo with its golden glow transports us back in time.

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  16. Debbie Smyth Avatar
    Debbie Smyth

    Beautiful view of the past – and great music to go with it, Paula

    My look back to the past isn’t as far back – but it’s an important move to older technology, showing that the new is not always easy to introduce! https://travelwithintent.com/2016/06/09/st_helena-island_ship/

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Fabulous Debbie!

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  17. marc bourbon Avatar
    marc bourbon

    quel bel éclairage !

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      🙂

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  18. Arkenaten Avatar
    Arkenaten

    Quite posh I must say!
    Lovely shot, Paula.

    Here’s my contribution. A bit different, but I’m sure it will resonate with some.

    https://attaleuntold.wordpress.com/2016/06/09/thursdays-special-traces-of-the-past-war-aircraft/

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  19. Srivi Avatar
    Srivi

    What a lovely entry Paula… The sky adds more definition to the picture! Loved it 🙂

    Here’s my entry:
    https://thepisceanme.wordpress.com/2016/06/10/romance-acrostic-poetry/

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  20. DailyMusings Avatar
    DailyMusings

    Here’s a bit of the past Paula https://dailymusing57.com/2016/06/10/thursdays-special-traces-of-the-past-3/
    I will be away until from my computer until Monday night- looking forward to seeing Black & White Sunday then

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  21. Sue Avatar
    Sue

    Here’s my offering, Paula…a human past: https://suejudd.com/2016/06/11/traces-of-the-past-y2-03/

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  23. Tish Farrell Avatar
    Tish Farrell

    Ludlow Castle In Its Autumn Glory


    I did do this on Thurs. but don’t think the pingback worked. Wishing you a calm Sunday 🙂

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  26. Lena Avatar
    Lena

    Fantastic picture Paula, I reallt love the colours of this “night-line”. Here are my (late) contribution for the challenge:
    https://folcke.wordpress.com/2016/06/12/thursdays-special-traces-of-the-past-y203/
    //Lena @ iPictureThis

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  29. 76sanfermo Avatar
    76sanfermo

    Hi, Paula! Good morning…
    Always in admiration for your Mantua landscape , I send you here my contribute to the challenge
    http://unavistadisanfermo.wordpress.com

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Grazie per avermi lasciato entrare nella tua casa 🙂

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      1. 76sanfermo Avatar
        76sanfermo

        Ma grazie a te!!!

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  31. equinoxio21 Avatar
    equinoxio21

    Traces of the past before the night engulfs them? 🙂
    Bien joué. Bonne semaine.

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  32. Patti Küche Avatar
    Patti Küche

    Beautiful tones, adore the serenity . . . . !

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  34. Cardinal Guzman Avatar
    Cardinal Guzman

    Beautiful place. Nice light.

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  35. alexraphael Avatar
    alexraphael

    I really like the little sprays of silver in the photo. The subtle piano piece really matches it too.

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  36. Mark Kertesz Photography Avatar
    Mark Kertesz Photography

    This one caught my eye….another great shot

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