tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post5495922162767223046..comments2024-03-28T14:42:33.585+01:00Comments on Words and Pictures: Beijing - The Forbidden City Part IIIWords and Pictureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05672524847577136244noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-30836275152511237652016-07-22T13:13:19.816+02:002016-07-22T13:13:19.816+02:00ahhhh!
Alison,
finally I am able to sip my coffe...ahhhh!<br /> Alison,<br /> finally I am able to sip my coffee and continue on with the tour and adventure you share!<br />The tiles as you say are gorgeous, exquisite and I love the palette! The stone paths are just incredible- are they wearing much due to tours? And the Dragon glideway for the Emperor,do people walk on that now or is every designated to the small scuttle steps? <br />Amazing is what I say! I have watched movies of this and always wondered how much is real, and to have you share all of this information and beautiful photography- well,amazing- did I say that? Thank you again for sharing-I will be back for more adventures with Alison!<br />huge hugs,JackieJackie PNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03400208631365548141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-32551100976542606262016-06-20T17:35:00.388+02:002016-06-20T17:35:00.388+02:00This far more intimate setting puts me in mind of ...This far more intimate setting puts me in mind of Versailles a little with the grandeur of the main palace almost too dazzling in comparison to the smaller scale 'Petite Palace' again with the greenery and 'natural' settings (even if they are all constructed like a Disney park!!! I'm now looking forward to brush strokes... xxJenny Marpleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00940317993979637301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-20445735387637889792016-06-04T13:24:19.865+02:002016-06-04T13:24:19.865+02:00I bet you'll come back with tons of inspiratio...I bet you'll come back with tons of inspirations after your world tour! It seems you're making the most of your time away and so you should, quite envious really...Craftyfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10107809970586860108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-43090926380750564782016-06-02T22:51:15.390+02:002016-06-02T22:51:15.390+02:00Just catching up on the end of the tour, wonderful...Just catching up on the end of the tour, wonderful photos and you make a splendid guide, thanks for sharing.<br />Off now to catch up on Beijing.<br />Avril xx Mrs.Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06259794519132429682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-86059946750393353842016-06-02T01:01:32.887+02:002016-06-02T01:01:32.887+02:00It really is another world isn't it, the tree ...It really is another world isn't it, the tree trunks are amazing. All this just for one man though. xxSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17370190771793517610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-87282276547675998602016-06-01T14:18:04.947+02:002016-06-01T14:18:04.947+02:00Fabulous photos Alison, Thank you so much for shar...Fabulous photos Alison, Thank you so much for sharing. Those knobbly and twisted trees are amazing as are the textures and patterns on the pathways. Mo xAlmohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10494404219607769934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-76180811380555856112016-05-30T15:03:28.478+02:002016-05-30T15:03:28.478+02:00You have given me such a treat Alison - I have alw...You have given me such a treat Alison - I have always admired Chinese are and especially calligraphy. Each and everyone of your pictures is gorgeous. And really quite special - instead of being overwhelmed the the ornamentation and grandness of it all - I got to see some wonders through an artist's eye. Thank you Sugar!!<br />Sandy xxSandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02376271281160099224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-31525424363284243652016-05-30T10:03:47.790+02:002016-05-30T10:03:47.790+02:00Fabulous photographs again, the trees trunks are s...Fabulous photographs again, the trees trunks are simply uncredible!!!!!!!<br />How blessed you are to have seen and admired them closely. <br />And thank you for all your lovely comments and support always on my blog Alison, though I have less time to detail my artwork in Shakespeare's language... I appreciate them so much.<br />Take care&hugs Coco xxCocofolieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15131016171039637518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-3110129670169296462016-05-30T07:37:06.462+02:002016-05-30T07:37:06.462+02:00What an amazing place Alison, I don't think I&...What an amazing place Alison, I don't think I've ever seen pictures of this part of the Forbidden City before, thank you for sharing them. Amazing details on each and every surface, nook and cranny; it boggles the mind to try and imagine the hundreds and thousands of hours that went into creating these works of art. I doubt that I will ever visit it myself so thanks for letting me enjoy it vicariously through your photos! Deb xo Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08202241672864661004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-27721441942809228552016-05-29T06:22:08.345+02:002016-05-29T06:22:08.345+02:00Totally stunning! It's an incredible place and...Totally stunning! It's an incredible place and you are a wonderful artist of the pictures! BarbaraBarbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13200298737127597217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-8776206454432997782016-05-28T17:39:13.651+02:002016-05-28T17:39:13.651+02:00What a fabulous place - love all the details you h...What a fabulous place - love all the details you highlighted - I especially love the trees! What secrets that place must hold!! Hugs, Chrisxpearshapedcraftinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05744515186281908192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-27875998738809569362016-05-28T09:59:33.289+02:002016-05-28T09:59:33.289+02:00Wow Alison fabulous photos and narrative, we could...Wow Alison fabulous photos and narrative, we could almost be with you. Thank you as always for all your lovely comments, they are very much appreciated hugs Debs xxDeborah Wainwrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09233225034879345417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-74737176242098428412016-05-28T09:11:26.256+02:002016-05-28T09:11:26.256+02:00I so love seeing all your beautiful photos and rea...I so love seeing all your beautiful photos and reading about your experiences away from home. Thanks for sharing it through your own inimitable words and pictures xxxBrenda Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10125808222761586493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-15795869950486884022016-05-28T00:18:39.158+02:002016-05-28T00:18:39.158+02:00I saved this to the last so that I could devote th...I saved this to the last so that I could devote the time needed to enjoy every single photo - and I did! This is such a beautiful place and a truly inspiring post Alison, thank you so much for taking the time to explain it to us! Anne xxRedannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00927442847627008591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-24134587263509408952016-05-27T23:14:11.455+02:002016-05-27T23:14:11.455+02:00This is wonderful Alison! Thank you for sharing th...This is wonderful Alison! Thank you for sharing this!<br />I am thrilled about the fantastic photos!froebelsternchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06501600240752195171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-15940732326241913182016-05-27T21:24:13.807+02:002016-05-27T21:24:13.807+02:00thankyou so very much for your tour around the gar...thankyou so very much for your tour around the gardens - looks pretty amazing - full of intrique - wonderful words too! Brilliant xxrachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14882763159860546363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-64548605156495215232016-05-27T16:52:37.478+02:002016-05-27T16:52:37.478+02:00So much beauty in one place!! Formed both from peo...So much beauty in one place!! Formed both from people`hands and from nature. <br />Both kind stunning, to see, The pavillons , the gnarly twisted trees, the pathways , everything must have been a huge experience to see, in real. <br />Lucky you, dear Alison.<br />Hugs,Dorthe Dorthehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13685326242045661724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-58551405878924936212016-05-27T16:12:49.071+02:002016-05-27T16:12:49.071+02:00You are living a dream, my dear! And I'm happ...You are living a dream, my dear! And I'm happy to step inside of it through your eyes. What wonders! Looking forward to the continued encore posts and new projects - how exciting! <3SewPaperPainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04375856869443819008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-60499536496285544372016-05-27T13:27:20.973+02:002016-05-27T13:27:20.973+02:00Fabulous to see more of your travels here with the...Fabulous to see more of your travels here with the notes. I think my favorites are the trees--amazing how they grow! I find it interesting that architecture is so different from country to country and region to region. I bet my architect husband could give me more insight on that topic. I am so grateful for your generous sharing of your travels, as I will never get to see it in person! Hugs!sarasclosethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09721374629006409763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-16869809985681635442016-05-27T13:00:50.221+02:002016-05-27T13:00:50.221+02:00Stunning photos Alison,absolutely love the lions,r...Stunning photos Alison,absolutely love the lions,really striking <br />Hugs <br />Donna xxInky and Quirky Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05458767721398587416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-92043884463603910872016-05-27T12:41:45.011+02:002016-05-27T12:41:45.011+02:00This is when you need a TARDIS! What a magical pla...This is when you need a TARDIS! What a magical place it is! I am completely captivated by the magnificent Lion sculpture. When I win The Lottery.... ;oD<br /><br />LxLauren Hatwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17774296308613840184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-87415576264844393472016-05-27T12:07:22.134+02:002016-05-27T12:07:22.134+02:00Ive loved reading and seeing this Alison thank-you...Ive loved reading and seeing this Alison thank-you. I toured China in 1991 when it was quite unusual to do so and felt very priviledged. You have really pulled at my heart strings and memory! It still looks exactly the same, except we had grey rainy skies for our Forbidden City visit. Ill return soon to see your first 2 parts. So sorry to have been absent recently; first i was away and then life became importantly busy.<br /><br />Nicola xPaper Profusionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08307545011423409239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-3280048323692218132016-05-27T10:04:53.714+02:002016-05-27T10:04:53.714+02:00Another fascinating instalment, thank you! It real...Another fascinating instalment, thank you! It really gives insight into the personality of those emperors and their state of consciousness.... I can see why this would be your favourite part of this vast complex. All the carvings are amazing but I think my favourite part were those trees.... Anyway, now I can't wait to see the next part and all those brushes....Astrid Macleanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09489025428063136772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-91591970193628979542016-05-27T09:58:26.213+02:002016-05-27T09:58:26.213+02:00And so the intimacy of the gardens is revealed! Th...And so the intimacy of the gardens is revealed! Those gate guardians are indeed ferocious looking, would certainly deter a few folk lol. The knotted & gnarled tree trunks almost look carved they are so contorted, the roofs....as you say, it's a shame about the deep shadows, the beautiful paths remind me of the ones in St Paul de Vence near Nice - an artistic village that is also the home of the "colombe d'or" hotel restaurant which is full of art & also the Maeght foundation. Delightful memories for you to have & also share with the "mere mortals" though the emperor would possibly not approve!<br /><br />Sally xsallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08287900660128774538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-90056267339920771122016-05-27T08:44:07.401+02:002016-05-27T08:44:07.401+02:00Thanks for sharing some lovely photos Alison, happ...Thanks for sharing some lovely photos Alison, happy and safe travels.<br /><br />B xbrendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08768329329811996308noreply@blogger.com