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Saturday, June 23, 2012

Shadowy Amphitheatre

Amphitheatre

Abandoned amphitheatre, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, México

no strutting players
mumbling their memorized lines
only one hand claps


Text and photo © 2012 by Magical Mystical Teacher


Welcome, Shadow Chasers!

Your hosts are:
Magical Mystical Teacher
Rose (chubskulit)
Gemma Wiseman


For we are but of yesterday, and know nothing, because our days upon earth are a shadow:
- Job 8:9, King James Version



May the sunlight and shadows always be with you!
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44 comments:

  1. KellyJune 23, 2012 at 7:07 AM

    I know I should be drawn to the light...but I want to ascend those shadowy steps.

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  2. Magical Mystical TeacherJune 23, 2012 at 7:09 AM

    The layout is all wonky, and I have no idea why!

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  3. Gemma Wiseman aka Pamela AdamsJune 23, 2012 at 7:09 AM

    Beautiful, atmospheric photo where the stones whisper stories!

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  4. Gemma Wiseman aka Pamela AdamsJune 23, 2012 at 7:10 AM

    I'll have a go at fixing it for you! Now! Hang in there!

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  5. robin.June 23, 2012 at 7:11 AM

    beautiful mmt. simply love it.

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  6. Sylvia KJune 23, 2012 at 7:14 AM

    One more of those lovely places in San Miguel! Thanks, as always, for the wonderful memories!

    Sylvia

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  7. Gemma Wiseman aka Pamela AdamsJune 23, 2012 at 7:19 AM

    Can't do! Don't know why! The post looks OK in edit mode!

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  8. Gemma Wiseman aka Pamela AdamsJune 23, 2012 at 7:35 AM

    Found it! The photo was reading right alignment yet all the rest of the post was in the middle. Like a disagreement of commands! All fixed!

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  9. Paula Scott Molokai Girl StudioJune 23, 2012 at 7:45 AM

    I don't know if that King James quote has been there all along, but I just now noticed it-what a great quote and I want to go to that amphitheater!

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  10. Kathe W.June 23, 2012 at 8:27 AM

    gorgeous shot- I love the state of Guanajuato!

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  11. Scrappy GramsJune 23, 2012 at 8:59 AM

    I would so love to visit this part of Mexico. I love the texture of the cobblestones.

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  12. Beverley BairdJune 23, 2012 at 8:59 AM

    Lovely shot! Great shadows and stone walls!
    Great haiku as always!

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  13. GaelynJune 23, 2012 at 9:16 AM

    Looks like a cool and refreshing place.

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  14. BLOGitseJune 23, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    Hola from Spain, right now from Malaga! We saw similar wall here but no shadows :)
    Happy Sunday!

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  15. The Summer Kitchen GirlsJune 23, 2012 at 9:53 AM

    Bravo!! Take a bow for a fantastic shadow & Haiku MMT :)

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  16. Chubby ChiequeJune 23, 2012 at 12:04 PM

    It's well abandoned but the beauty in it and I can still hear the echo... cheering!

    WOnderful scene on a sunny day.

    Hugs,
    /C

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  17. Hootin AnniJune 23, 2012 at 12:51 PM

    Mmmmmmmmmm, I really like the cultural aspect of this photo!!!! Like an ancient ruin.

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  18. MyMaracasJune 23, 2012 at 3:17 PM

    Lovely play of light and shadow. I like that the shadowy part is in the foreground; there's a sensation of being led into the light.

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  19. DianneJune 23, 2012 at 3:57 PM

    I really love the big fat shadows the inner side of the arch leaves on the wall

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  20. JimJune 23, 2012 at 6:11 PM

    Fantastic.

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  21. DougVernXJune 23, 2012 at 6:31 PM

    INteresting how the stairs give this photo some nice texture. Thanks for sharing. I've posted. hope you all enjoy!

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  22. AngieJune 23, 2012 at 7:34 PM

    So silent shadows.

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  23. jewaiciousJune 23, 2012 at 8:04 PM

    Nice capture of tones, textures and mood...lovely.

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  24. LighthousegalJune 23, 2012 at 8:41 PM

    What a beautiful scene the amphitheater makes. It has a very peaceful feel to it. It looks to be well maintained even though it is abandoned.
    Happy Sunday!

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  25. Michele M./ Finch RestJune 23, 2012 at 9:33 PM

    Gorgeous!

    Thank you for hosting!

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  26. pembrokeshire lassJune 24, 2012 at 12:06 AM

    I love the feeling of peace there and yes I could almost hear the ghosts of those long gone strutting sir lines! Joan

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  27. MaggieJune 24, 2012 at 2:09 AM

    How peaceful and serene, I could easily sit there and while away an hour or two.

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  28. Betty ManousosJune 24, 2012 at 7:15 AM

    terrific shadow shot!

    happy sunday!

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  29. DarylJune 24, 2012 at 8:02 AM

    Just back from New Mexico and I brought back some shadows too .. your's are lovely

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  30. AlexaJune 24, 2012 at 8:21 AM

    I love the shadows, but in this case the light as well. Don't know why it's been abandoned, but it makes a great photo!

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  31. JazzbumpaJune 24, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    The sound of one hand
    Clapping echos in the stones
    And silent shadows.

    Cheers!
    JzB

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  32. CathyJune 24, 2012 at 11:39 AM

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  33. Sara Chapman in Seattle, USAJune 24, 2012 at 12:15 PM

    Hard to believe this is abandonned. A lovely photo. My sister lives in San Miguel and I have sent her the link.

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  34. LeahJune 24, 2012 at 1:10 PM

    Love this shot.
    It conjures up the feeling of ancient history and deep reflection.
    Great verse you accompanied with it too.
    Cheers,
    Leah

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  35. FiveSibesMomJune 24, 2012 at 5:32 PM

    Love this...it is like a puzzle with the shadows, steps, and stones all leading to somewhere special...almost like a step back in time. Great haiku...I can almost visualize the Shakespearean players milling about in their finery!

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  36. colleenJune 24, 2012 at 8:36 PM

    Lots of angles and directions my eyes could take. I know I'm late but my shadow shot looms large.

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  37. darlaJune 24, 2012 at 9:13 PM

    great shot! lot's of shadows!

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  38. ~✽Mumsy✽~June 25, 2012 at 6:37 AM

    Fantastic shot!

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  39. LindyLouMacJune 27, 2012 at 3:50 AM

    Just the sort of place I would love to take a wander.

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Always remember, a sign of shadows means a sign of light.
Namaste.