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Thursday’s Special: Traces of the Past Y2-02
If you were a regular visitor here two years ago you might remember this little church from Corsica.
I found appropriate that it should be featured again, this time in the Traces of the Past series. (You may notice how my attitude towards photo editing and enhancing has changed over the years; the fact that the colours in this shot are more muted and softer does not mean that my memories of the place are fading).
Contrary to my earlier practice today I am sharing a different type of tune. It’s not sacred music, Gregorian chant or similar that I usually post with photos of churches. It is not even (entirely) in Corsu (Corsican language). It’s in French and it features the French slam poet and singer Grand Corps Malade whose cooperation with the Corsican group I Muvrini honours this land of courageous people that paid a high price for the French victory in both World Wars.
Una Terranova
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La nôtre est une flamme qui ne s’éteint pas
Elle vient de la Terre du Commun
Elle dit… mon pays a besoin du tien
La nôtre est gravée sur le seuil des fontaines
Et les arbres centenaires
…..
P.S. If you want to take part in this challenge, leave the links to your posts and link to this one. I won’t be around next week (from 27th April to 4th May) which means that the next Thursday’s Special is scheduled for 5th May.
Please, check out the entries for this exciting challenge:
https://irenewaters19.com/2016/04/21/traces-of-the-past-thursdays-special
https://ledrakenoir.wordpress.com/2016/04/21/audio-cords
https://12monthsinwarsaw.wordpress.com/2016/04/21/traces-of-the-past
https://empireoflights.com/2016/04/21/hamburg-traces-of-the-past/
https://folcke.wordpress.com/2016/04/21/thursdays-special-traces-of-the-past/
https://dailymusing57.wordpress.com/2016/04/21/thursdays-special-traces-of-the-past-2
https://geriatrixfotogallerie.wordpress.com/2016/04/21/stone-sarkophags
https://smallbluegreenwords.wordpress.com/2016/04/22/thursday-special-4
https://sonyavdg.wordpress.com/2016/04/22/thursday-special-traces-of-the-past
https://suejudd.com/2016/04/21/thursdays-special-traces-of-the-past-y2-02
https://attaleuntold.wordpress.com/2016/04/21/thursdays-special-traces-of-the-past
https://lucidgypsy.wordpress.com/2016/04/22/traces-of-the-past
https://travelwithintent.com/2016/04/23/blank-sign-of-the-past/
https://memoriesaremadeofthisblog.wordpress.com/2016/04/24/traces-of-the-past-the-good-old-days
https://unavistadisanfermo.wordpress.com/2016/04/25/traces-of-the-past-4
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Paula this photos is so beautiful it almost seems unreal. A piece of art sitting on a landscape. I love this one!
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the 12th century one 🙂 Thank you for your lovely visit Sue. Have a great Thursday!
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Fabulous perspective Paula, love the way it is perched on top of the hill, almost sphinx like but with an extra long neck!
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What a genius comparison, Patti. Thank you 🙂
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What an astounding piece of architecture. Just beautiful Paula. The photo is exquisite
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Thank you, dear. I look forward to seeing your traces 🙂
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Perhaps a stone Zebra? Fascinating and beautiful!
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A cute comparison Eric :D. Thank you!
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Remenber this building from earlier, fascinating architecture… 🙂
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I much prefer your current editing style. It’s easy to see that it has changed when you compare the two photos.
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Yes, less is more! It also shows that I am more confident about my photography and feel that I don’t need to tweak it as much :D. It is very useful to hear your opinion. Thank you, Max.
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I love that continuous curved line close to the bottom the composition, road and line of bricks continuing on into the shadow. Only you!
Here’s the link to my contribution
https://12monthsinwarsaw.wordpress.com/2016/04/21/traces-of-the-past/
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It’s a pleasure to talk with a person as perceptive as you, Meg. Dziękuję bardzo.
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Fascinating perspective for this piece of ancient architecture….
Love it
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Grazie, Anna.
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Lovely pattern on the fasade to this church.
Here is my conribution fot this weeks challenge:
https://folcke.wordpress.com/2016/04/21/thursdays-special-traces-of-the-past/
//iPictureThis
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This is wonderful. Thanks again, Lena.
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I agree with all of the above. This church is stunning. https://irenewaters19.com/2016/04/21/traces-of-the-past-thursdays-special/
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Thank you kindly Irene, and thank you for your wonderful maypole post 🙂
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I like this angle…. What an amazing place!
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Oh yes, you would like it there. 🙂 Thanks, Sue. It’s always nice to hear from you.
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….and hopefully I shall post for this prompt later!
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Hi Paula, a great trace indeed! This is a beautiful church, magnificently situated in the landscape – as your picture conveys. Did you edit the perspective in post processing? … Well here are my perspectives, perceptions, pasts: https://empireoflights.com/2016/04/21/hamburg-traces-of-the-past/
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Yes, I tried to correct the perspective in post-processing :). I like your unique perspectives, Tobias. A very personal view of the past. Thank you.
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Well worth seeing more than twice, Paula. And that is a very touching tribute to Corsica and its people – so many forgotten stories of people’s bravery and suffering.
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the church is really a gem. and the music piece is so well matching it.
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Thanks, Klara
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Just caught you then! Madhu indicated that you were on holiday while she’s in Croatia. Hope you have somewhere restful to go and nurture yourself for a while. Sending hugs xxx
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Thank you, Jo. I’m completely exhausted and need a break from everything.
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It struck me how much older places in Europe are compared to America- but for us, my choice is considered pretty old! https://dailymusing57.wordpress.com/2016/04/21/thursdays-special-traces-of-the-past-2/
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It is lovely and beautifully captured. 18th century IS old 🙂
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Don’t you love it when clouds work to your favour?
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Absolutely 🙂
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Beautiful. Love the art of the brickwork. 🙂
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Cheers, Draco.
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Beautiful image! I love the composition.
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Thanks so much, Lisa.
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Fabulous brickwork, reminds me of a church in Sintra, Portugal. The brickwork, not the actual church. Beautifully captured Paula.
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🙂 Many thanks, Jude. I was in Sintra too.
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Hope you like my gloomy one this week, Paula! https://suejudd.com/2016/04/21/thursdays-special-traces-of-the-past-y2-02/
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It’s exquisite, Sue. Thank you very much.
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Where such a beautiful place
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Gorgeous and perfect for the challenge…
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Thank you, Lori dear 🙂
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A beautiful little church, Paula. I enjoyed the song. I always love to hear a guy with a great voice, singing in French. 🙂
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The church looks like its stepping out of the background, like 3D, amazing.
I understand how your challenges work now, and I’ve posted a trace of the past. https://lucidgypsy.wordpress.com/2016/04/22/traces-of-the-past/
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A very curvy, appealing image with striking architecture. Great shot, great edit, Paula.
I always enjoy the Traces of the Past theme. Here is mine: https://travelwithintent.com/2016/04/23/blank-sign-of-the-past/
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🙂 thank you so much, Debbie
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Such an unusual and beautiful church and the music is so haunting. I am bringing back memories of my past today. Early 1960’s, was that so long ago!!! https://memoriesaremadeofthisblog.wordpress.com/2016/04/24/traces-of-the-past-the-good-old-days/
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Well done post. 🙂
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I missed this photo a couple of years ago and Look forward to seeing that version of it later – I really like this. 🙂
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Belle image. Et chanson intéressante. J’avais entendu parler de grand corps malade, mais jamais écouté. Merci pour me la faire connaître… Bz
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