There is something tragically beautiful about bullfighting rings. This is the bullfighting ring in Seville, Spain, which is a spectacular stadium with it high, curving arches and bright orange sand. One can almost imagine the torero in his brightly decorated outfit gracefully guiding the bull with almost dance-like qualities. So, we chose this photo of the ring for our entry into this week’s Daily Post Photo Challenge.
There are architectural gems in just about every place we’ve ever visited and each is special in their own ways. Trying to decide which location to feature as part of Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Architecture seemed a daunting task. After careful consideration, we decided on Alhambra in Granada, Spain. The fact that it is an amalgamation of styles throughout its history, but that the Islamic architecture remained the centerpiece, even when occupied by Spanish royalty, truly makes this place special. Despite the grand size of the palace and grounds, the real beauty is in the intricate details found throughout Alhambra.
A fellow blogger, Polianthus, has asked us to participate in their monthly fountain challenge and this month it is urban fountains. In looking through our pictures of fountains, we found this fountain from Granada, Spain. It is a monument depicting Christopher Columbus getting approval from Queen Isabella to try to sail around the world.
