tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3347742851023686126.post3206700175412893548..comments2024-03-05T00:57:33.785-08:00Comments on A Photographic Journey...: Ancient Athens...TheChieftesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00153059825142977202noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3347742851023686126.post-20038527769377802062010-11-18T00:44:55.785-08:002010-11-18T00:44:55.785-08:00Yes Linda...it was quite a juxtaposition of the an...Yes Linda...it was quite a juxtaposition of the ancient to the modern lifestyle!!! <br /><br />Thanks Gerald!!!TheChieftesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00153059825142977202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3347742851023686126.post-72821719255125157182010-11-17T10:26:35.034-08:002010-11-17T10:26:35.034-08:00Love the shots of the cranes.Love the shots of the cranes.Gerald (Ackworth born)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10972748175799683560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3347742851023686126.post-89887021240377859722010-11-16T13:36:33.724-08:002010-11-16T13:36:33.724-08:00Ancient Greek scaffolding - well, well!
Urban spra...Ancient Greek scaffolding - well, well!<br />Urban sprawl is terrifying, and all the more so when viewed from a historic site from a time when we hadn't encased the world in concrete.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11269887100694066103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3347742851023686126.post-10477105389211042172010-11-08T17:53:18.485-08:002010-11-08T17:53:18.485-08:00Thank you Costea and I'm so glad you visited!!...Thank you Costea and I'm so glad you visited!!! <br /><br />I agree Lady Fi!!! I was really surprised that the concept of urban sprawl was a reality there...I always envisioned Greece as a quite open space with a few well placed homes and buildings!!!TheChieftesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00153059825142977202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3347742851023686126.post-23198675302995176082010-11-08T09:56:06.354-08:002010-11-08T09:56:06.354-08:00You never really think of the urban sprawl when co...You never really think of the urban sprawl when conjuring up the Acropolis in your mind. Wonderful shots!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3347742851023686126.post-89112735521223117112010-11-07T22:59:03.583-08:002010-11-07T22:59:03.583-08:00beautiful reportage!! thank you!beautiful reportage!! thank you!Costea Andrea Mihaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11444420721520338124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3347742851023686126.post-74780051416075659362010-11-06T11:57:32.697-07:002010-11-06T11:57:32.697-07:00In Florence I thought it was really cool that they...In Florence I thought it was really cool that they made the effort camouflage the renovation...I understand the concept behind Staples doing that...I just think it's uncool!!!<br /><br />Famous? Or infamous, Wayne?!!! Truly, whenever I saw a crane or scaffolding over there, I thought of you!!!TheChieftesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00153059825142977202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3347742851023686126.post-20766932376782154152010-11-06T11:52:38.594-07:002010-11-06T11:52:38.594-07:00Wow, I"m famous. Thanks Kathy
On any visit I...Wow, I"m famous. Thanks Kathy<br /><br />On any visit I've ever made to Europe at least one architectural icon was completely or partially obscured by scaffolding.Waynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00763611338613325523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3347742851023686126.post-52713275471902055202010-11-05T20:49:16.394-07:002010-11-05T20:49:16.394-07:00I get your point, Chieftess. I would respect (and ...I get your point, Chieftess. I would respect (and patronize) the company that donated the scaffolding. As it is, I'm put off by Staples for this.Petrea Burchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13043950465171821852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3347742851023686126.post-62847878360957267702010-11-05T19:38:22.729-07:002010-11-05T19:38:22.729-07:00thank you Justine!!! All of Greece is beautiful!!...thank you Justine!!! All of Greece is beautiful!!! The Athens antiquities are spectacular and well worth a visit!!! <br /><br />Thank you Lisa! I'm so glad that you're joining me!!! <br /><br />Hiker...I went to the site you included and was amazed!!! They were doing renovations in Florence and Rome as well, but the scaffolding was covered with similar netting, except that it was painted to exactly match what it was covering...so from a distance, it gave the illusion of the real thing...that bold advertising is awful...and the companies that are doing it, should be ashamed!!!<br /><br />I agree Petrea...our modern civilization takes it's toll on the wonderful treasures of old and we need to do what we can to save them for the future generations...but all that advertising??? They should be ashamed!!!TheChieftesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00153059825142977202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3347742851023686126.post-38482576740427249562010-11-05T17:21:22.719-07:002010-11-05T17:21:22.719-07:00Still an amazing place, scaffolding or no. I'd...Still an amazing place, scaffolding or no. I'd love to visit.<br /><br />Hiker, that's a little creepy. But if that's what it takes, that's what it takes. Venice is worth saving.<br /><br />When we were in France it was clear Versailles is also in need. These things are great treasures and we should do what has to be done.Petrea Burchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13043950465171821852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3347742851023686126.post-72912407932316360282010-11-05T16:57:20.682-07:002010-11-05T16:57:20.682-07:00Never been to Greece, though understand I'm mi...Never been to Greece, though understand I'm missing one of life's great pleasures. Just heard on NPR that Venice (which I do know) is undergoing major renovations. Apparently Staples, etc., are helping foot the bill. Really.<br /><br />Here's a picture: http://www.theworld.org/2010/11/04/billboards-adorn-historic-venice-buildings/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3347742851023686126.post-21011659854094246422010-11-05T14:17:31.309-07:002010-11-05T14:17:31.309-07:00I am so enjoying following you on this journey!
Wo...I am so enjoying following you on this journey!<br />Wonderful shots!Lisa Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06638444295223502727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3347742851023686126.post-62264598824261418242010-11-05T11:24:22.496-07:002010-11-05T11:24:22.496-07:00these are all lovely shots! wow Athens looks beaut...these are all lovely shots! wow Athens looks beautiful, thankyou for sharing.Justinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14131220171499559949noreply@blogger.com