It’s been a busy week, and I’ve a feeling I shan’t be blogging again before Christmas, but I just had to have a go at posting a few photos for Ann-Christine’s Lens-Artists Challenge this week : Perfect Patterns. I’m going to let the images speak for themselves this time. We’ll have two galleries: man-made patterns, every one of them from Spain …
And now the natural world, not one of them from Spain, or indeed from outside the UK:
Click on any image to get its label: and only a label this time: no stories, no history, no nothing. Sorry!
The featured image is a ceiling in the Palau de la Musica, Barcelona.
From Pyrenees to Pennines 
Oh what gorgeous patterns both human and nature made. 😀 😀
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Thanks, Cee.
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Wonderful variety of images Margaret.
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Thanks Cindy.
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These are so lovely, particularly the Cordoba shot. The curlew almost looks laquered!
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That was a wonderful experience. It was our first outing after lockdown, and the birds had got unused to people. These shy birds were so close!
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All beautiful, Margaret! And all perfect for the challenge. If I had to choose a favourite, it would be Northumbria for its colour harmony and patterns. Thank you for taking the time to join us!
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I couldn’t not, Ann-Christine. But I didn’t have the time to do it the justice I’d have liked
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But you did!
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🙂
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Great photos of the patterns Margaret!
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Love the Moorish patterns and the water 🙂
(The Curlew needs a few English spelling lessons though) 😁
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Thanks Brian. You’re a pal. I really was rushing to finish the post … and it doesn’t pay. Sorted now – I hope!
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👍😁
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What a treat, loved your patterns very much.
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Thank you Susan.
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Blissfully beautiful – the lot!
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Thank you Peter.
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Great patterns Margaret
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A lovely selection, especially the architectural patterns. I’ve been enjoying your posts recently but haven’t been able to like or comment as wordpress no longer supports my laptop’s outdated browser. Serious updating needed in the new year but now I’ve found I can at least log in from my phone. If this is your last post before Christmas, I wish you a peaceful and happy time.
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And I hope you have a good Christmas too. WP eh? I can’t get it to publish galleries on the phone, even though I’ve installed Jetpack. It’s a law unto itself …
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Beautiful images all of them. Have a wonderful Christmas Margaret, thank you for being my top and most loyal commenter on my blog, especially given my recent absence. Heartwarming to have your visits. 🙏🎄🕯️🥰
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Thanks Claire. You do pick some interesting and unusual books.
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I think WP’s been up to its tricks, shifting me off your list …
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Great selections. I like ’em all! No stories?! What do you think this is, a PHOTOGRAPHY blog?!?! 😉
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Fair point! But I’ve barely even said what anything is.
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Beautiful set. I love the ceilings, and that curlew of course.
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Of course the curlew’s your favourite! And ceilings – which to choose, eh?
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Beautiful! And just in case you don’t blog again before 25th, have a wonderful family-focused Christmas 🎄
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Thanks so much Sandra. You too,
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Words aren’t always necessary. If this is your last post before The Day then have a happy and peaceful time. Safe travels. 💕
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Thanks Jude. I hope you enjoy the Christmas season too.
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You chose well,Margaret. The tiles a re beautiful. Merry Christmas to you and a peaceful holiday.
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Thank you. And the same good wishes to you too.
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Really fantastic Spain and natural photos! Love the patterns. Have a very merry Christmas!
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Thank you. You too Rebecca.
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Beautiful Margaret, thanks for making time to share these with us, they’re amazing. I especially loved the man-made patterns in this one.
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Both Man and Nature have some pretty fine patterns up their sleeves!
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These patterns are magnificent, Margaret! Nature’s patterns are special. All are beautifully captured. 🙂
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Thanks you. Lots to choose from!
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Such great examples of patterns really do speak for themselves!
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Thanks Sarah. There are so many, that choosing’s a bit of a lucky dip.
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I know what you mean, I felt the same 😀
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Oh yes, I am all for more perfect patterns and plenty of colours too. Great selection and so much more engaging than the minimal, grey trend we had a few years ago. As usual nature does it best and you captured it elegantly with the frosted webs and the vibrant green gorse (?). And, wishing you and your family a cheery red and green festive season (maybe with a sprinkle of the white stuff too). Agnes.
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The white stuff seems more likely to occur dahn sahf at the moment. I hope you have a god Christmas – and a break from work too.
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That’s as beautiful a finale to your blogging year as I could want, Margaret. Have a fabulous Christmas!
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You too Jo. Enjoy your brief visit to England and family.
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Thank you for a wonderful year of connection, Margaret. All the very best to you and your during this festive season. Looking forward to entering and into a fresh new year of possibilities and opportunities, together!
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