Serenity can be many things. Today I proclaim it to be these twenty photos with at least one window: ten from the capital of Slovenia plus ten from the Slovenian coast and Trieste.
There is one more thing that combines all these photos: all were taken in July last year, the first of two months I spent in my country of origin.
Every month I have a look at the same month last year to see what is coming up, and then I make the post with my favourite photos from a year ago for my Calendar. Today’s post is not my official calendar post but I came up with more than 100 “favourite” photos, so I’ll spread them through several posts. This is the first.
Welcome to Ljubljana and Piran then, with one photo from Nova vas and one from Trieste. These are some scenes that make me serene and glad to be able to return as often as I do.
The end of the day in Ljubljana. Vurnik House on Miklošičeva St. Street art on Trubarjeva St. This home for the elderly says: “What is in your head, nobody can take away.” Which is not really true. My friend complained that they should say heart, not head. Tabor. Our little Schönbrunn. Taken from the bar opposite my former high school Poljane. It could be Shakespeare but it could be Bukowski too. I love this habit. “Dnevnik” daily newspaper puts its current issue on display like this for people to read. The end of another day. Throw your arms around me. The last from Ljubljana: This cemetery is having a ball. (Žale Cemetery.) Museum house in Nova vas. The memory of more serene times. A classic beauty. Piran is the window king. Another beauty. Hotel Bernardin with Croatia opposite. Father’s invention: champagne bottle light fixture. (Really.) Piran street view. And another. A hop to Trieste. To create instant serenity: a make-believe window that you carry with you.
For Lens-Artists Photo Challenge, hosted by Tina of travelsandtrifles.wordpress.com: Serenity
That’s a home for the elderly? Ok, I know now where I’ll be when I’m old.
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Hehe, welcome, Bojana. 🙂
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As ever, some gorgeous pictures. The street art or graffiti art is a highly accomplished piece. Very nice.
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Thank you, Scooj. I had a hunch that this one must be high on the quality scale. I was in a hurry to post and didn’t investigate the artist. Naughty.
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Some of these writers are almost impossible to identify, which is one of the reasons I started writing about them in Bristol, so that people could research and find out who the artists are.
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Just now I spent quite a while trying to get some info on it online but no luck. I did the image search too. I understand how you must feel sometimes. You’re doing a mighty fine job with your blog.
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Thank you.
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Hi Manja thanks for sharing. I particularly like the home and the washing on the line. Windows are interesting subject!
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Thank you, Teresa. They are indeed, right there after doors if you ask me. 🙂
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I just adore the Vurnik house and your Father is a genius! I thought at first they were professional lightshades from a store!
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Hehe, thank you, Amanda, I hope he sees this. Only the idea was his, he is not an electrician. You should see the entire thing, I have posted it earlier, must search for it.
Here it is: https://manjamaksimovic.wordpress.com/2016/02/03/mm-2-43-monochrome-madness-curves/
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That is amazing. What a talent. Can I commission him to make me one? I so love it. I saw something like this – only make with real glass for over $1000 here recently.
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That electrician made only this one. It’s a unique design after my father’s idea and sketch. Father says that he will take some detailed photos and you can share them with your trusted electrician. You just need to drink many such white-bottled sparkling wines. 😉
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That won’t be a problem!
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Clever and thoughtful theme, nicely done.
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Thank you kindly, John. 🙂
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Stunning is the only word I can think of. Although all are wonderful, Shakespeare (or whomever ) is incredible. Your last image and thought truly touched my heart.
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Ahhh, so glad to hear this, Tina. ❤ And thank you for all your kind words!
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Great photos and what a great idea!
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Thank you so much, Sheree. 🙂
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These snaps are indeed very amazing 🙂
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Thank you very much, Hammad. 🙂
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When I saw ‘windows’ in the title, I just knew there were going to be shutters and laundry! … and you delivered 🙂
The Vurnik House = stunning.
Photo with the laundry strung between 2 shuttered windows = gold metal winner 🏅
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Hihih, shutters and laundry coming up regularly for you, Joanne. Thank you! 🙂 You should really come over here, to the Adriatic area. Everything looks like this!
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Oh, I would love that a lot. Sigh. My heart is already there.
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A nice collection! 🙂
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Thank you kindly, Len! 🙂
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