Category: photo challenge

There are lot of ruins in Brittany. Sometimes it was a church having the tallest tower in the town in 14th century, sometimes it was a part of castle wall in 16th century, and sometimes it was a small barn. Exactly saying, some of old architecture are still actively used. Even a historical abandoned architecture is giving the identity of this country. You may find several scroll here and there on the picture. Those are not typical ‘triskele’ of Brittany but are seen often.

写真はブルターニュにあるノートルダム修道院の遺跡のひとつである。この地域に多い渦巻模様が至る所に刻まれている。観光地というわけでもなく、牧草地の中を抜ける田舎道にポツンと立っている。

A contribution to A Photo a Week Challenge: Abandoned by Nancy Merrill Photography.

A lot fo days have been passed after I moved to a new town and sometimes I found myself forgetting how to feel grateful not because someone else around me but my arrogance. I still cannot do anything by myself in this proud country and everyone helps me having a safe life under the difficult circumstance, though it should be always challenging for everyone. After all, we cannot be alone. It could be a good opportunity to remember how to express my profound appreciation. For Christmas time is coming soon.

感謝を忘れてしまうのはどうしてなのかと考える。

A contribution to A Photo a Week Challenge: #GiveThanks by Nancy Merrill Photography.

A joy at such simple things as a sunny spot! As some readers know, Brittany in winter is a rainy country. Seven days a week, you have chances of rain and it starts from October and continues to March. Amount of precipitation is not so much but it rains many times in short time. As a result, many of people doesn’t take an umbrella. A good coat helps you very well.

ひだまりが何よりも嬉しい冬がやってきた。

A contribution to A Photo a Week Challenge: Joy by Nancy Merrill Photography.

It was a very small seedling of Japanese maple, just one inch (3 cm). A young teacher found it in a park which was build on a historic spot and she brought it back to her home to show it to her small daughter. 20 years later, the tree grew up and was becoming tall. Her daughter moved to a different city and the tree was too big in her garden because it was just next to other trees. Finally she decided to cut down the maple tree in memorial. I don’t know how it is. At least, it was there at least several years after her decision.

庭もないコンクリートの上に何年も住んでいると思い出のものといえば何もかもが工業製品になって、どこか後ろめたい感覚がしてくる。そんなにストイックにならなくても良いだろうに、自然なものが何かなければならないような気がしてくるのは、本能なのか単なるエゴか。

A contribution to A Photo a Week Challenge: In memorial by Nancy Merrill Photography.