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Monday, April 25, 2016

Fragments from the streets

One feature of Fiona's and my journey is the amount of walking we do; but it is through walking that one discovers fragments of art, history and lives. 

A few images from Cardiff streets including the first photos of a public sculpture that was part of a war memorial. One side of the work was a face, the other the hull of a ship and the back the structure of a boat -  a very powerful work.




And there we less challenging fragments in Cardiff.






We are back in Edinburgh and there are always layers of history and forgotten bits.






We also visited a couple of public galleries in Cardiff and Edinburgh but sharing fragments from those will be for another day.
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9 comments:

  1. Velma BolyardApril 25, 2016 at 12:50 AM

    wonderful fragments here. just wonderful.

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  2. DebbieApril 25, 2016 at 2:35 AM

    I have been to Cardiff a few times but never seen the sculpture in your first photos, its stunning.

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  3. JulietteApril 25, 2016 at 3:28 AM

    Beautiful pictures. Thank you!

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  4. PennyApril 25, 2016 at 8:57 AM

    Love the fragments. Looks as if you are both having an interesting trip. Keep the photos coming.

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  5. CarolApril 25, 2016 at 11:22 AM

    That sculpture is wonderful, I'd love to see it. Thank you for this great travelogue, Barry. I'm really enjoying it!

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  6. artpropelledApril 25, 2016 at 3:01 PM

    I love these trips you take because of all the wonders that you share. What an amazing sculpture! Thank you both!

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  7. LAC EMP 2020April 25, 2016 at 9:41 PM

    Barry,
    How can that sculpture be almost on my doorstep and I've not seen it. I feel ashamed! You must tell me where it is and I shall rectify that omission this summer.

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  8. Anvil ArtifactsApril 26, 2016 at 12:16 AM

    Your ability to capture the beauty in everyday objects is so finely tuned. Thank you for sharing these photos of your trip. They are wonderful! Enjoy!

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  9. BarryApril 26, 2016 at 2:55 AM

    Hi V, D, J, P, C, R, L and AA - thanks for checking out the fragments and your comments. The photos that Fiona and I end up with from a trip away are the strangest collection - rarely any peopl, not many full objects and no shots of self - we just can't be trying hard enough. V - glad you also enjoy fragments. D and L - the sculpture is on Cardiff Bay outside the assembly hall - one of the sculptural highlights of the trip. J - thanks. P, C and R - as I said in reply to I know that I'm part of a fragment and detail loving tribe that includes yourselves. Alas the trip is coming to an end - must pick out some highlights when I get home. AA - the everyday objects often have th extraordinary elements which can pass us by too easily. All - go well and enjoy the journey of each day. B

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Comments are welcomed - it is good to connect with fellow travellers.