Weekly Photo Challenge: Contrasts

Posted on July 4, 2014 | 8 Comments

Light and Shadow

The Street of the Knights in Rhodes because this is one of the best preserved/restored medieval streets in Europe and we wanted to get there before the crowds. As soon as the cruise ships arrive and discharge their guests onto the quayside hundreds of people make straight for this place and it immediately loses its atmosphere and its charm. At eight o’clock in the morning however there was no one about except the odd delivery man and it was possible to soak up Mussolini’s fascist interpretation of the medieval street.

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8 responses to “Weekly Photo Challenge: Contrasts”

Rajiv | July 4, 2014 at 5:28 am | Reply

Oh, nice !

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- Andrew Petcher | July 4, 2014 at 6:45 am | Reply
  
  Thank you.
  
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Hugh's Views and News | July 4, 2014 at 9:13 am | Reply

I can’t image what that place will be like once the cruise ships arrive. Looks so calm and peaceful in your picture.

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- Andrew Petcher | July 4, 2014 at 9:17 am | Reply
  
  It becomes a seething mass of tourists – a complete contrast!
  
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  - Hugh's Views and News | July 4, 2014 at 11:25 am |
    
    You took the words right out of my mouth, Andrew.
    
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Let's CUT the Crap! | July 4, 2014 at 11:57 am | Reply

I love the quiet of morning when the streets are empty and the rest of the world seems to still be asleep. This photo puts me in this state of mind. 🙂

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- Andrew Petcher | July 4, 2014 at 12:20 pm | Reply
  
  I was lucky to find it that quiet!
  
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  - Let's CUT the Crap! | July 4, 2014 at 1:40 pm |
    
    😀
    
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