Architecture – Endless Skys

Neuschwanstein Castle

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Neuschwanstein Castle (“New Swanstone Castle” in English), was built by Ludwig II, but he only got to spend 11 nights in the castle before he died. Built in Hohenschwangau, Germany, construction started in September, 1869 and it was finally completed in 1886. Today the Castle receives over 1.3 million tourists every year, making it one

Pennie McCracken
August 01 ,2018
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Weekly Photo Challenge – Curve

Tags : #blog Architecture art Lithuania postaday theatre Three Muses weekly photo challenge

I created this image from an original photograph of the Three Muses, Drama (Calliope), Comedy (Thalia) and Tragedy (Melpomene), who represent and adorn the entrance of the National Drama Theatre in Vilnius, Lithuania. Located on Gediminas Ave, the theatre is considered a landmark of Vilnius city and is one of Lithuania’s most prominent publicly funded art

Pennie McCracken
June 22 ,2016
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Weekly Photo Challenge – Vivid

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In March of this year I decided to create something just a little different with a photo I had taken of the Tower Bridge in London (see above). In a nutshell, I decided to make it more vivid, simply to create an alternative and unusual look. I felt like I was creating its aura. It

Pennie McCracken
June 11 ,2015
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Weekly Photo Challenge – Twinkling Light

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This week’s Photo Challenge is about capturing twinkling lights. The theme was perfect for me as I had just finished the above artwork this morning (cropped for the post). I haven’t had time to join in the fun for a few weeks so I was thrilled to be able to participate today.

Pennie McCracken
December 13 ,2014
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Weekly Photo Challenge – Endurance

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Dingli Chapel, which also used to be known as St. Mary Magdalene’s Chapel is situated on the Dingli Cliffs of Malta. A wonderful example of European architecture built in 1646. Still standing and functional after nearly four centuries is endurance indeed. It is still open for Mass annually and as far as I know is

Pennie McCracken
September 25 ,2014
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Travel Theme (Architecture)

Tags : 15th century Ailsa Architecture church Church (building) Herefordshire history Ludlow Shropshire travel theme

I have a true appreciation for architecture, especially from times gone by. I took this photo as I was driving by and I have spent all morning trying to find out which church it is so I could share some of its history with you too. We were exploring around the Ludlow area in Shropshire, but we also

Pennie McCracken
August 10 ,2013
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