We are, aren’t we? The lucky ones, including animals, can build their own home but most of the buildings around us are built yet. Here are some from around here. Which happens to be Tuscany. Which architect built my fortune?
In her post to this week’s Amy-hosted Lens-Artists challenge, Zimmerbitch mentions that concrete is “the second most used substance on the planet after water, and probably the most damaging to our increasingly endangered environment” (from the article in Guardian which I have yet to read), and accordingly posts a photo of a wasp nest. Biodegradable architecture for the win.
I almost went that way and searched for only animal structures, but then realised that humans are animals too.
This is the first half of last year in my photos of buildings. Not only Tuscany, there will be a bit of Rome and wider Lazio region and Orvieto in Umbria too. With the rainbow. The gallery ends with some designated buildings for animals, including photographers.
But at the beginning, they say, there were pyramids.
Oh, and if somebody is keeping count, yesterday my blog remained without its daily post. This is Italy. Builders were on strike.
A local arboretum gives lessons on how to make insect habitat. Maybe someone there in your place did the same? I’m writing it down, I’ve been wanting to try it myself and your phot inspired me. Xx
Thanks, Emma. Well, this entire area is a well-maintained nature reserve with many displays such as this hotel. I do hope some bugs think it’s home too, not just educational. 🙂
Besides the golden stairs and walk-over in Tatti, I love the silo. Great composition and I don’t think I’ve seen a silo with such a pretty entrance.
… and I don’t want to forget the rainbow. Nice!
Thank you, Joanne. 🙂 I like certain things that stand out but for me, somebody else would choose something different as outstanding around here. Isn’t this what life is all about?
I enjoyed the tour! You always seem to find the most diverse, most interesting examples! As always, I love your captions and your sense of humor. Silo and half silo… funny. And I like the tie-in with Su Leslie’s post about concrete. Enjoyed this a lot!
Thank you so much for the tour of Tuscan towns. I loved Orvieto, such a beautiful town. Appreciate these beautiful photos.
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Thank you, Amy. I’m happy to take part.
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I love the golden stone archway and flowers on the steps. Even heaps of stuff to make concrete look good in Italy.
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Thank you, Deborah. The archway is in the same town as your green door, remember? 😉 It’s a sign!
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It is! Of course, I remember my green door.😁
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The bug house is primo!
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Thanks, RX! 🙂
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A local arboretum gives lessons on how to make insect habitat. Maybe someone there in your place did the same? I’m writing it down, I’ve been wanting to try it myself and your phot inspired me. Xx
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Yeahh, Claudia, thanks! This is great news, for me, you and the bugs!
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Gorgeous photos!
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Thank you, Sheree! 🙂 Had fun with this post in trying to combine the typical with the outstanding.
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I love the bug hotel, I wonder how well used it is?
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Thanks, Emma. Well, this entire area is a well-maintained nature reserve with many displays such as this hotel. I do hope some bugs think it’s home too, not just educational. 🙂
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Yeah, they might not like people peering in at them!
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Just buildings, yet so beautiful.
Love those pyramids and LOVE how Italy and France go on strike.
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Thank you, Bojana. 🙂 They do, don’t they, on a regular basis.
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Yes, and that’s good. Conscious people, not slaves, like the rest.
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Besides the golden stairs and walk-over in Tatti, I love the silo. Great composition and I don’t think I’ve seen a silo with such a pretty entrance.
… and I don’t want to forget the rainbow. Nice!
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Thank you, Joanne. 🙂 I like certain things that stand out but for me, somebody else would choose something different as outstanding around here. Isn’t this what life is all about?
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Yes indeed!
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I enjoyed the tour! You always seem to find the most diverse, most interesting examples! As always, I love your captions and your sense of humor. Silo and half silo… funny. And I like the tie-in with Su Leslie’s post about concrete. Enjoyed this a lot!
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Thank you, Lindsay, I’m glad to hear all this! I’ve got lots and lots of photos to choose from. And if in the mood, I let my funny out. 😀
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