Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Day 9 [2/4]

Madeira

Funchal.
Modern but not too much, european and characteristic, historic but with free WiFi in the centre. A feeling of belonging here (or wanting to) caressed my mind. Busy, colorful yet not as busy as I am used to, and much more colorful.
It felt like a place I'd want to retreat to, to hide from globalization, to hide from my worries. It felt remote but not unconnected, exalting the sweet taste of control over when and where do we let the world reach us.

Mumbled by - A - C -
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7 comments:

  1. qualcosa di belloFebruary 4, 2009 at 12:33 AM

    remote yet connected...a beautiful tension

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  2. Catherine VibertFebruary 4, 2009 at 2:20 AM

    Beautiful, the inner courtyard reminds me of a place in Nepal. I love the sun and its points on the second shot. Did you use a filter to get that effect?

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  3. spacedlawFebruary 4, 2009 at 8:36 AM

    My husband says that Madeira reminded him of Italy in the seventies. It is truly an amazing place, with its own pace.
    Great atmosphere in your shots.

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  4. ShariFebruary 4, 2009 at 8:46 PM

    Wonderful photos, great blog. I like your words too.

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  5. - A - C -February 4, 2009 at 11:09 PM

    Thank you for your comments.

    @spacedlaw: well, yes, it is possible it reminds me of italy in the past... but I'm not so sure. It has a character of its own.

    @ catvibe: No, i didn't use any filter. actually the only one i own is a light polarizer but it works awkwardly on the 12-24 mm.

    @ Inky: welcome :-)

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  6. floretaFebruary 9, 2009 at 7:37 AM

    interesting texture on the walkway. that is the most vibrant spectral sunlight i've ever seen. good choice w/ black and white.

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  7. - A - C -February 9, 2009 at 10:10 PM

    @ floreta : your kindness is flattering me. thank you

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