Random Shots
Before I put an end to this series, I found three more shots I wanted to share. Like this gate for instance that is situated to the left of the Library of Celsus.
Or this gatelike structure that I gave a cursory nod and a click of the shutter.
And this beautiful tile work that I am guessing was either part of a flooring or could this be a road of some sort. It's amazing how this could have lasted all these years.With this photos, our too short a time in Ephesus ended. We were met at the southern gate by our friendly taxi driver and driven back to the port.
CORRECTION: At the beginning of this post I mentioned that our friendly driver was Albanian. My mistake. I read back my journal and realized that he is Bulgarian who spoke Turkish and a little Italian and his name was Alonzo. Thank heavens for journals.
i love the flooring. must have taken them a lot of time to build and design that with all those tiles.
ReplyDeleteAmazing that the floor tiles are still very much visible. They are small and painstakingly put together.
ReplyDeleteGood shots.
the taxi driver wasn't reading this blog i hope. ^0^
ReplyDeletei think the 2nd take was superb, good to have a slight background of some people at the back, you can see how tall that is.
these 3 photos are indeed worth sharing. the pillars are beautiful--imagine that in your own garden.:p and the tiles are just amazing...aside from its intricate design and age, how about that design for an outdoor table?:p
ReplyDeleteWow, it's incredible to see such colors still vibrant on those tile floors after so many many years. And I assume, tourist foot traffic included?
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful photos you brought us from this interesting place.
ReplyDeleteI know you will never forget this city, Maria. Now I won't either...and I know I'm repeating myself, but it's true!
ReplyDeleteay gusto ko mag korean pose sa post na yun! reminded me of one scene in jlc's movie hehehe;)
ReplyDeletei like this series. makes me want to travel back in time.
ReplyDeletei like intricate flooring bricks. you just imagine how beautiful it was years back.
ReplyDeletesad that what's left of the library are its pillars. great series!
Glad you posted these! They are fantastic but the gate is truly impressive!
ReplyDeletesimple and crisp ng photos. yan gusto ko, walang hardcore editing. Ü
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing how they were able to preserve those wonderfully designed tiles so you can walk on them and take pictures of it several decades after it was built. Job well done to those in charge of preserving these ruins!
ReplyDeleteGreat sequence of photos. How wonderful is the tile work of that floor!
ReplyDeleteThe tiles were very impressive. I think the designs should be replicated somewhere, if allowed.
ReplyDeleteNice patters you making out from lens.. Loved it..
ReplyDeleteI love them all! You make me green with envy.
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