This is my second attempt at Alisa’s theme “Multiples” for this week. While I like nature and photographing nature, I also like photographing still objects. For a change, this post is not about nature.
Again, my photos are taken in various places. I am glad that I can show them in a set under a theme. On their own, it would be rather difficult to present the individual pictures. When drafting this post, I looked up the dictionary for the meaning of multiple. Usually, I am given a mathematical interpretation as to what is a multiple. I guess multiple may mean more than two (which is called couple or duplet etc). Here are some of the “Multiples” which have impressed us in our travels.
High up in Shangrila, Yunnan, we spotted these multiple timber screen doors in a temple. We liked the fine wood carving and the gold color on them.
Some very Chinese styled red lanterns at “Yellow Crane Tower”, a historic tower in WuChang, China, swaying in the wind.
Multiple umbrellas affording shade to visitors in the Resonant Desert in Inner Mongolia, China.
Multiple Aobaos at the Masuoleum of Genghis Khan in Inner Mongolia.
Multiple columns to the Celcus Library at Ephesus, Turkey.
Multiple columns and facades at the Dolmacbache Palace, facing the Bospohrus in Istanbul, Turkey.
Multiple ornamental columns and statues arranged in a semi-circle at Hero Square, Budapest.
Multiple arches seen in Lithuania, while travelling in the Baltic countries.
So, the world is full of interesting “Multiples”!
You have traveled a great deal. Perhaps you could do a blog some time on how many countries you have visited. Great pictures
Some day, I may do that. I knew of many people who have travelled more than I do. One problem is I lost basically all the non-digital photos. Thank you for your suggestion!
Tremendous! I really liken those umbrellas marching through the dunes :)
Those umbrellas are for shading people from one area of interest to another. This is the first time I see them in a desert. Thank you!
Wonderful photos! With each one I said to myself this is my favorite.
Very glad that you like all the photos! Regards, Michael
Particularly intrigued by the padlock in the first photo, the desert shelters and the Turkish library. I wouldn’t want to walk anywhere near that library, fearing that a stone from above would shake loose and fall on me. Beautiful multiples. Thanks for showing us.
I was also intrigued and have no idea what is stored behind the screen doors. Thank you for the perusal and the “like”. Regards, Michael
I love the umbrellas in China photo.
Hi Jill, those umbrellas are for shading people from one area of interest to another. This is the first time I see them in a desert. Thank you!
The umbrellas in the desert…amazing.
Hi, Those umbrellas are for shading people from one area of interest to another. This is the first time I see them in a desert. Thank you for the “like”!
A wonderful collection – a story behind each moment…
Thank you Clanmother!
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Beautiful photos again. It is nice when you are able to put some random photos together in a post.
How thoughtful of them to put up those umbrellas in the Resonant Desert!
Yes, these are the photos which I may not have posted if I just talk about travelling. Those umbrellas are for shading people from one area of interest to another. This is the first time I see them in a desert. Thank you!
Stunning pictures. I have always been fascinated by architecture… probably because of it’s balance and symmetry. These photos show that aspect off in a truly beautiful way. I have a few similar pictures I took it Israel, a great place to explore the architecture.
I would like to visit Israel some day! Thanks for the kind comment!
I’m stuck between the multiple arches and the multiple umbrellas as my favorite. Both are very cool. Although I can appreciate the umbrellas more if I ever go to Mongolia and need the shade. :)
If I have to choose, I would more prefer the multiple arches. Those umbrellas are for shading people from one area of interest to another. They are really good when you have to walk a long way under the sun without any cover. Thank you!
Love the photo of Hero Square, Budapest.
Thank you marillionflower!
Stunning wood carvings, I enlarged it to take a good look. You can spend a lot of time but still see something new. Looking at the Dolmacbache Palace really shines a light on the economic situation in some of these countries. Not only do they have to spend money on modern infrastructure like roads, bridges etc…I imagine it gets very expensive to maintain these ancient sites so that they are safe enough for the public.
There are a lot of details on those wood carvings.In China, it is not uncommon to paint over the wood carvings in gold. The blue colors on the woodcarvings intrigued me a bit. Turkey is not ranked very high up on National GDP, as you say, they have to invest heavily on infrastructure, but also on maintenance of heritage buildings / sites, education, weapons etc. . . .
I admire your collections..its a Long journey!Is there Tomb for Genghis Khan?Tks for info blog!
Hi, nobody yet knows where Genghis Khan is buried, National Geographic has a project looking for it. His burial place is quite secrete, some rumours that it is under a river. However, there is a masouleum for him in Inner Mongolia>
As always, wonderful photos, Michael! I especially love the pictures from Mongolia. Cheers, Steph
Thank you for the kind comment! Regards, Michael
The rich decoration on the doors is simply magnificent in their detail.
Yes, if you look at them in detail you will find a deer, egrets, flowers etc. . . .
I have been to most of these places, but I did not see everything that you saw! Not in Inner Mongolia. You are good!
Thank you friendlytm for the kind comment!
Hi Michael… thanks for recently liking a post of mine and causing me to take a look at what you’re doing. Love the images you’re presenting to us, and your writing. Your perspective is a really fascinating one, and I’m grateful you’ve decided to share your thoughts with all of us. Happy travels! :)
Hi Nikki, Thanks very much for the kind comment. You are most welcome to share the posts / pictures with me. Best wishes for 2013! Michael
Michael, This is a wonderful set of multiples. I especially like the umbrellas in Mongolia. Thank you!
Hi Jane, the umbrellas seem to be the most popular picture. Thank you!
The Inner Mongolia photos are very interesting. Is it part of the Silk Route?
Hi Opalla, I am not sure . The Silk Road could be further West!
I love the line work in “umbrellas” and “aobaos”, but the last is my favorite. I love the frame in frame in frame.
Hi, I agree that the last one with frame in frame is the more interesting one. Thank you!
I love how you found a common theme for such diverse things and places. Each photo is great on its own but when put together they make us look in a different way. Thank you for sharing.
Hi lena, I am glad that you can see a different perspective from the set of pictures. You are most welcome to visit my blog. Thank you!
Wow, great and beautiful .. some I have seen before – maybe other angels ….. my pick will be the umbrellas.
Yes, Viveka, the umbrellas are quite a sight!
Fantastic photos! I love the repetition of multiples, which are fun to find all over the world!
Hi Terri, I think I am thank the challenger who set such a good theme for the challenge. Thank you!
Love the one with umbrellas in the desert :) Reminds of Christo’s art
Now you mentioned, it reminds me of Christo’s art as well. Thank you!
Hi Michael,
First let me say thank you for visiting my blog and for taking the time to read a few of them. I believe your Hero Square, Budapest photograph above is my favorite from this post. I also find myself pulled toward nature shots (all of the time) but am working on pushing myself to branch out to other genres.
Jennifer Wilcox
Walnut Cottage
Hi Jennifer, like you, I like nature but will attempt to shot other subjects as well. I hope I can improve on taking photos of people and animals. Thank you!
I go on a “mental” vacation every time I read your blog. Thank you for sharing your journey with all of us!
Hi, mental vacation is the first time I have heard of in the comments. Glad that you enjoy the posts / pictures. Thanks very much for the perusal!
At least I have been to the Hero Squares in your series of multiples!
Glad that you like the Hero Squares picture. Thank you!
You have inspired me to go on a “multiples” walk around Oaxaca.
Will you be posting something on “multiples” based on your walk around Oaxaca? Thank you!
While I may not always comment on your photos, I always enjoy looking at them. On the theme of multiples, I have some photos I took of designs in the old sultan’s palace, Topkapı, in Istanbul, which also carry a repetitive theme, and are quite beautiful. Thanks for the wonderful photos.
Thank you Frank for your kind comments and I look forward to visiting more of your blog!
Love the picture from Mongolia! Nice perspective as well as composition!!!
Hi Rusha, thank you for your always encouraging comment!
Great theme! I particularly like the photo of the umbrellas in Inner Mongolia.
Thank you Bryon for liking the post and the kind comment!
heh, some people do find my name quite tricky. It’s actually Bron (short for Bronwen which is a girl’s name, rather than Byron which is for boys), but you’re welcome!
I didn’t know Bron is a girl’s name. Thank you for the perusal and the comment!
Hi Michael, really enjoying your photos and your commentary. You must have spent a great deal of time travelling! Regards,
Flavia
Hi crabandfish, I spent a considerable amount of time travelling in the last 1.5 years. I must admit, however, that some of the photos I used for photo challenges are from my archive. Thanks for the perusal and the “likes”. Regards, Michael
Hi Michael, I have nominated your blog for the Liebster Award. Check out my post for the criteria and questions. All the best. Flavia
Hi crabandish, thanks so much for the nomination which I understand is an important award. I have decided not to pursue or accept any nomination / award during my retirement and for this reason, I have already turned down all similar awards. Knowing that my blog is read in many places of the world (160 countries) is already my biggest reward. With regret, I have to decline the nomination. Thank you once again for the nomination which is very much appreciated! Best wishes to you also, Michael
Thanks for your reply, Michael. I completely understand. I hope I can have as a productive retirement as you have, take care,
Flavia
Hi Flavia, thank you for your understanding. Kind regards, Michael
I especially liked the umbrellas of Inner Mongolia and the Lithuanian Arches. I too would love to hear more details about your travels!! I am leaving for India next month for a spiritual retreat in Allahabad! I am very excited to be going!!
Hope you have a great time in India. Thank you for the kind comment!
Greetings from Australia Michael,
I really love the photographs that you have taken, there is a good variety and the architecture is particularly fascinating. Keep up the great work. :)
God bless you.
Glad that you like the photos. Thank you for the kind comment and God bless you too!