Driving may get you to the city. Once there though, driving keeps you from seeing the city.
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Beautiful carved sandstone panel. |
Portland has many beautiful old handmade buildings. When they were built, people saw them by walking or from an open horse drawn carriage.
Driving doesn't allow you to look UP.
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I know this is based on an acanthus leaf, but I love it as a palm leaf too. Also love how directly it shows the cutting and tool marks involved in creating it. |
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Acanthus detail over ornamental panel. |
With summer's good weather, walking may introduce you to sculpture you haven't seen before.
Look UP!
1 comment:
So true, in any big city, you have to walk and look up to find the unexpected treasures! Great photos.
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