Shakhi Zinda: A Timeless Ode to Samarkand’s Cultural Splendor Part 3 of 3
Nov 16, 2023 14:38:56 #
gray_ghost2
Loc: Antelope, (Sac) Ca.
What amazes me is the construction of these beautiful structures by the craftsmen with what we'd call primitive tools. Their beauty and longevity. Well done. to them.
Nov 16, 2023 19:11:28 #
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Nov 16, 2023 22:39:05 #
MosheR
Loc: New York City
lnl wrote:
Sorry you had to lose your hair due to a brain itch!
I’m just beyond amazed at the tile work. I guess I’m going to start scratching soon too.
I’m just beyond amazed at the tile work. I guess I’m going to start scratching soon too.
My shorter friend said I outgrew my hair.
Nov 16, 2023 22:39:34 #
Nov 16, 2023 22:41:02 #
MosheR
Loc: New York City
PAR4DCR wrote:
Lifetime employment, tile setter! Good detail Mel.
Don
Don
Thank you, Doug. And I've actually done lots of tile setting.
Nov 16, 2023 22:41:31 #
MosheR
Loc: New York City
Bubbee wrote:
Beautiful and interesting!...as usual!
Thanks so much, Bubbee.
Nov 16, 2023 22:42:28 #
MosheR
Loc: New York City
gray_ghost2 wrote:
What amazes me is the construction of these beautiful structures by the craftsmen with what we'd call primitive tools. Their beauty and longevity. Well done. to them.
I agree in the strongest possible terms.
Nov 16, 2023 22:43:50 #
MosheR
Loc: New York City
Chance Logan wrote:
Interesting how the architecture can speak of period expression. I enjoy how you approach each location by immersing with learning and understanding rather than just a selfish indulgment of your time.
Thank you for that, Chance. That's what I try for.
Mel
Nov 16, 2023 22:44:50 #
MosheR
Loc: New York City
AzPicLady wrote:
Nice images of really pretty buildings.
They certainly are beautiful ... especially in person.
Nov 17, 2023 07:00:09 #
The shear scope of this place is enough to overwhelm you. If you happened to be allergic to stunningly beautiful tile work, you'd be in bad shape after only 10 minutes of exploration. It really taxes the imagination to try and grasp the efforts and, no doubt the sacrifices, of so many people over so long a period of time that was required to create and maintain the Shakhi Zinda. But then, man, driven by invisible forces and irrepressible beliefs, can achieve the incomprehensible.
Your photos, Mel, that are fleshed-out here with the written word, have expanded my education once again, and that's a gift that's difficult to quantify in words. Thank you
Your photos, Mel, that are fleshed-out here with the written word, have expanded my education once again, and that's a gift that's difficult to quantify in words. Thank you
Nov 17, 2023 08:27:09 #
Nov 17, 2023 09:48:06 #
MosheR
Loc: New York City
black mamba wrote:
The shear scope of this place is enough to overwhe... (show quote)
Tom, I love reading your responses and always eagerly look forward to receiving them. Of course, like everyone else here who submit their work, I like it best when the comments are positive. But yours are consistently so thoughtful, clever, intuitive, and incredibly well written that I'm always tempted to download them, save them somewhere, and forward them to my family.
I don't. I won't. But I'm tempted.
Anyway, I once again thank you.
Nov 17, 2023 09:48:43 #
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