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Saturday, 29 January 2011

Black and White time again!

I'm looking forward to the weather being better and actually feeling like going out to different places so I can get to grips with taking some different black and white photos.  But with the temperature refusing to go past single figures, I have to resort to taking things close to home. 
This little fellow comes from Portugal and is a version of the Barcelos Cockerel.  He is said to represent faith, justice and good luck.  You quite often seen these figures painted with a black backround and quite garish patterns all done in primary colours but I think this one is a pretty version.
My sister has a holiday home in Portugal and flew out there on Thursday for a 10 day winter break.  It's not brilliant temperatures out there at the moment, think it is 11 degrees today, but I kind of wish I was out there too just to get away from January at home.
Hurry up February - and please bring a little sunshine with you!
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6 comments:

  1. Denise29 January 2011 at 15:09

    Yep, I wish I was out there too! lovely photo today- BUT I do think the photos on my blog today are serious contenders for the best of the week-Swoon..:-)))))

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  2. Maria Ontiveros29 January 2011 at 16:57

    You know I love a good rooster (or gallo, as we say in Spanish). And I love the symbolism. Will have to be on the look out for these.
    Rinda

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  3. Scrappi Sandi29 January 2011 at 23:06

    Maybe if we all wish hard enough we'll get some early spring sunshine?!?!!!

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  4. Amy30 January 2011 at 02:40

    He's a smart looking rooster and I really like what he represents!
    Portugal just sounds exotic - even at 11C - it's 40C here right now as I type this ... the other extreme is just as bad you know!

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  5. Sian30 January 2011 at 09:28

    Yep, a bit of sunshine would be lovely!

    And thankyou - yes I am feeling a good bit better :)

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  6. Deb @ PaperTurtle1 February 2011 at 14:15

    LOVE this shot of this cute rooster! I want one...

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