The challenge this week is: “to share an image of a wall that reveals a place, people, or you.”
As a child, I found myself continuously amused at the saying:
“If only these walls could talk…the world would know just how hard it is to tell the truth in a story in which everyone’s a liar.”
It´s funny how some sayings stick with you. The minute I saw this challenge not only did this quote spring to mind but also, surprisingly, Tangier.
Tangier, for me at least, is a perfect example of this, particularly as you wandered through the Medina and its crumbling buildings. The Medina, filled with character, has a magical quality about it. Walking through it is like being in a different era. However, while the guides focus on selling the hustle and bustle of this wondrous place, highlighting its excitement and vitality, your gaze cannot help but be drawn to the tragic dilapidation of its buildings and their crumbling walls. Especially if you have just come from Tangier´s modern zone which is the epitome of wealth.
This stark contrast of poverty and wealth immediately stirs up a sense of curiosity, so much so that these crumbling walls begin to take on a new meaning. They begin to reveal the pain, struggle and suffering that they have witnessed and, if you are anything like me, you find yourself asking: just how many secrets are hiding behind this rubble. Oh, “if only these walls could talk…”
So, there you have it, my humble entry into the weekly challenge this week. If you liked it, and would like to see some more,click here to be brought to the challenge page.
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Hope you all are having a great day.
Thank you for reading and I will talk to you in my next post.
Giana xoxo
Chasing Butterflies 
The photo with the woman in yellow is fabulous! Really well done.
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Thank you so much, Tina! Delighted you like that photo, it’s one of my favorite captures! Have a great day, thank you so much for your comment😃🙏😃
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Agree with Tina – it’s amazing… 🙂
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Thanks so much, delighted you like it😃🙏💗🙏😃 happy Tuesday to you😃🍀😃
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Hi there, Giana. So nice to see you again. Love your photos and thoughts expressed for the challenge.
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Thank you so much, Sylvia. So nice to be back! I just quickly popped over to check out your most recent posts and I was blown away by your painting of the swamp, so beautiful! Thank you for your warm welcome back comment! I look forward to catching up on your posts this week! Happy Monday 😃💗🙏💗😃
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Fantastic captures! I, too, especially like the shot of the woman in yellow! There is so much happening in that photo! 🙂
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Thanks so much, Melissa. There really is so much happening. I just love the atmosphere in this one, it reveals so much about the Medina and the culture there. Thanks so much for your comment! Happy Monday to you! 🙂
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I very much enjoyed your contribution. There’s a true sense of beauty and mystery in your photos.
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Thanks so much for your lovely comment. I´m so happy you enjoyed my contribution. I just really like the atmosphere in these photos. Happy Monday to you, I hope it´s a great one! 🙂
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Yes, they are contemplative. Thanks, Happy Monday to you as well.
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A beautiful photo with a great context
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Love the last photo in the series! Gorgeous.
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Thanks so much, Lisa! I quite like that one myself! Happy Monday to you! 🙂
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