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15-JUL-2008 Marisa

Sad House

Nyon (Switzerland)

One of the best ways to survive summer is to get out for a walk quite early in the morning to avoid two of the main catastrophic features of the season, heat and crowds.
Summer can be merciful and nearly generous in that magic and short time which comes immediately after sunrise.
Then I keep on thinking that we can discover always new aspects of our daily reality if we look at its apparent banality with bright and curious eyes.
The same tree might have so many different faces according to the light, the month and even a wall, a plain wall can look different day after day if one takes the time to peruse its wrinkles, its bricks, its secrets, a lizard running by, a wild and stubborn little flower which wants absolutely to grow there.
Then there are the involuntary incongruous details.
Like this a little mysterious and dilapidated little house, which seems to give us a silent glooming message, claiming on its chimneys to be “S A D”.
But the early morning sun caresses its roof and it can be good enough to cheer up a little also the moodiest small house.

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Sandi Whitteker05-Aug-2008 12:15
This is a marvelous shot Marisa. Super colors and a beautifully perched house with a charming little stream flowing by.
Ann Cleeves18-Jul-2008 16:04
This is very touching....despite being a 'sad' house, it's a beautiful image with another narrative of astute observations. The house could be really beautiful with a spruce up and the addition of a few nice touches...it is already in a wonderful setting.
Steve Morris16-Jul-2008 18:53
A fairytale home!! BV
globalgadabout16-Jul-2008 15:09
intriguing...the owner neglects the house..but maintains the garden...a more enjoyable pursuit that brings a bit of cheer...V
Mihai16-Jul-2008 06:07
very beautiful !!! V
dane16-Jul-2008 01:51
well shot/well said
Victoria15-Jul-2008 22:42
What a beautiful place, miss there
Jeff Barbour15-Jul-2008 21:52
Such beautiful colours....
Greg Humphreys15-Jul-2008 20:36
I love the photo and the message--thanks for brightening my day.
Guest 15-Jul-2008 18:55
You do wonders with color! Kind of a cream look here. Very nice.
an nguyen15-Jul-2008 18:06
Just exactly my style of house. Small and sincere. Marisa, you got me good prescriptions to survive the summer heat. VVV
Laryl15-Jul-2008 18:02
a wonderful little place
Jola Dziubinska15-Jul-2008 18:01
Another lovely fairy tale from you, Marisa.