For today's Sunday Selections,
a blog hop party of photography challenges
hosted by River of Drifting Through Life --
I'm fulfilling the Colour of the Month prompt
provided by Charlotte of MotherOwl's Musings.
This month's colour is Gold.
Here's a few photos of gold (or gilded) items
from my travels over the years --
1. Uffizi Gallery, Florence, Italy (2008)
A corridor ceiling overflowing with
golden-framed Renaissance paintings.
2. Brooklyn Public Library, New York (2009)
On one of its entrance columns, the Goddess Athena
with the Python of Delphi at her feet.
3. Coronation Chair, Westminster Abbey,
London, England (2009)
The ancient Chair itself is wood, but
the four Lions supporting it are gilded.
The empty space just above the Lions is
where the Stone of Scone is placed
for the Coronation ceremony.
4. Temple of the Golden Pavilion,
Kyoto, Japan (2012)
This photo was taken from the back,
on the shore of the lake
which the Temple overlooks.
5. Sweet Cake Plate, Uji City, Japan (2012)
I was served this sweet cake
on a golden glazed ceramic plate
at the start of a Tea Ceremony.
[Photos © Debra She Who Seeks, 2008, 2009 and 2012]
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