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!

6 comments:

Denise said...

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..:-)))))

Maria Ontiveros said...

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

Scrappi Sandi said...

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

Amy said...

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!

Sian said...

Yep, a bit of sunshine would be lovely!

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

Deb @ PaperTurtle said...

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