Friday, December 6, 2013

le portail


This is dedicated to my friend Joan who visited us awhile back in Amboise.  After seeing this arched entry gate on the street leading to Clos Lucé, she went back home to Maryland and painted a fantastic interpretation of it.

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  1. That is beautiful, and it piques my imagination... leading me to wonder where the stairs go.

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    1. I suspect your imagination is better than the reality !

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  2. I love the way the stairs curve away from the gate slightly. Like William I am intrigued. I'll have to take a look next time we are there.

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    1. You'll have to pay attention, or you'll walk right past it !

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  3. Oh yes....much better to click on the photo to see the whole image! Lovely!

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    1. Thanks Michael. I am so annoyed that FB can't display the portrait format shots. (Among other things.)

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  4. Thank you so much for sharing France with us. =)

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    1. Well I can't claim it's much of a sacrifice on my part ! I'm having the time of my life.

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  5. that is beautiful...do you have a picture of her painting?

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    1. I do. I'll have to ask her permission. Stand by.

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  6. It is rather an inspiring and intriguing archway Stuart, the steps could lead to so many wonderful scenarios.

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  7. If I use my imagination, I can see a ghostly figure climbing those steps by the dim light of a lantern.

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    1. Dont' stop there... keep going. I'm already hooked.

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    2. there's probably something bad going to happen....

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