Tally's bubble

Jun 11, '08 4:52 PM
for everyone

It came down to a choice of 3 for this topic, one of my choices would have been the Palais Royal in Madrid, which was spectacularly opulent. Even that didn't blow my mind quite as much as the interior of the Duomo in Pisa. Right next to the Leaning Tower, it's just incredible. Really high, ornately frescoed ceilings, arches, intricate stonework, marble, it's just amazing. Extravagant and expensive!

Breathtaking still.

I couldn't let this theme go past without a nod to my new camera, my baby. My old, beloved camera met an untimely death, thanks to an incident involving my 7yr old son "helpfully" taking said camera upstairs. And dropping it. The "clunk" sound was heartbreaking, I knew it was a goner. I hadn't budgeted for a new one, but got an amazing deal on my new love. Still feels very much an extravagance in these economically hard times.

http://fotofriday.multiply.com/journal/item/90/Picture_Perfect_Extravagance

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wildflower1217 wrote on Jun 11

It's beauttiful! :)

http://wildflower1217.multiply.com/journal/item/251/Picture_Perfect_Theme_-_Extravagance...?replies_read=7

littleronnie wrote on Jun 11

What a fabulous photo. Very well done.

Ronnie's Picture Perfect

ka2ka wrote on Jun 11

great one !!
http://ka2ka.multiply.com/journal/item/137/Picture_Perfect_Extravagance

maryr1 wrote on Jun 11

A beautiful photo. An extravagance that will last forever. I love your camera and I would love one. I am wondering if I should be extravagant and get one.
http://maryr1.multiply.com/journal/item/108/Picture_Perfect_Extravagance

ladykatya wrote on Jun 11

BEAUTIFUL
http://ladykatya.multiply.com/journal/item/603/PICTURE_PERFECT_-_EXTRAVAGANCE?replies_read=26

mykhall wrote on Jun 11

that is so beautiful and its an amazing shot.

My PPF

emmm1 wrote on Jun 11

Wow, yeah, that's extravagance all right. Can you imagine creating something of that quality nowadays?

tabbynera wrote on Jun 11

Great Proprtions on the ceiling, I always get a stiff neck taking those photos but they are rewarding.
http://tabbynera.multiply.com/journal/item/624/Picture_Perfect_Extravagance

tallyknight wrote on Jun 11

Thanks for the comments :)

Tabby, I know what you mean, I always end up with a crick from walking round staring up...that or I walk into something!

belita747 wrote on Jun 11

Firstly I want to congratulate you for the nice shot on the theme. Secondly, my best wishes for many moments of pleasure with your new camera.

http://belita747.multiply.com/journal/item/454/PICTURE_PERFECT_-_EXTRAVAGANCE

tallyknight wrote on Jun 11

Thanks, I've only had it a week and it's brought lots of those already!

goldendawn1 wrote on Jun 11

Beautiful shot!! That is gorgeous.....Oh I love your new camera too....now your broken heart can mend with many wonderful photo's!
http://goldendawn1.multiply.com/journal/item/97/Picture_Perfect......Extravagance?replies_read=15

octoberwitch wrote on Jun 11

Gorgeous building, thanks for stopping by.

http://octoberwitch.multiply.com/photos/album/38/My_Picture_Perfect_Extravagant_Chicago_Trip#1

mom2mels wrote on Jun 11

that is a beautiful shot!

Thanks for coming by my page!

oceankinguk2003 wrote on Jun 11

Beautiful shot and a cool new Cam, thanks for the visit and comment, Baz
nice take on theme, Baz

utroukx wrote on Jun 11

that is beautiful. i can't even imagine what it must be like to see it in person.

monaswe2007 wrote on Jun 11

wow that is beautiful! My Picture Perfect theme

redheadedgoddess wrote on Jun 11

What a GRAND photo! Well done. Thanks for popping in.
http://redheadedgoddess.multiply.com/journal/item/128/Picture_Perfect_-_Extravagance

mrpiggy001 wrote on Jun 11

now that is grand and extravagent, excelent choice
http://mrpiggy001.multiply.com/journal/item/924

terrencew wrote on Jun 11

Great photo,an unusual perspective made it even more interesting. Fine take on the theme.
Thanks for your visit.
http://terrencew.multiply.com/journal/item/352/PICURE_PERFECT_EXTRAVAGANCE

manicarver wrote on Jun 11

Oh, wow!!! Fantastic photo.
http://manicarver.multiply.com/journal/item/541/Extravagance_

vickiecollins wrote on Jun 11

beautfull...building AND camera. (smile)

http://vickiecollins.multiply.com/journal/item/365/Picture_Perfect_Extravagance

ladylight wrote on Jun 11

wonderful extravagance

(thank you for stopping by)

tallyknight wrote on Jun 11

Thanks for the comments :)

lindalovestostitch wrote on Jun 11

Beautifully extravagance! We didn't have time to go inside Duomo while we were there. We drove there from Assisi as a day trip and made other stops on the way back. Thank you for showing it to me! Great shot!
http://lindalovestostitch.multiply.com/journal/item/45

tallyknight wrote on Jun 11

Never got to Assisi, I hear it's a beautiful spot! What amused me about Pisa was the amazing number of tourists trying to get photos looking like they were leaning against/holding up the tower itself.

naarta wrote on Jun 11

Look like a truly wonderful hotel.

paulamartin wrote on Jun 11

I have seen this Duomo and it is INDEED extravagant! Beautiful choice! Thanks for visiting mine also...

http://paulamartin.multiply.com/journal/item/238/Picture_Perfect_-_Extravagance_

lindalovestostitch wrote on Jun 11

tallyknight said

Never got to Assisi, I hear it's a beautiful spot! What amused me about Pisa was the amazing number of tourists trying to get photos looking like they were leaning against/holding up the tower itself.

I believe I saw some people doing the same thing!
Assisi was my favorite place in Italy! We stayed in an apartment in a families home. They we so nice to us and our granddaughter.

cowgirlfromhanna wrote on Jun 11

Beautiful!
Congrats on the new camera!
http://cowgirlfromhanna.multiply.com/journal/item/98/Picture_Perfect_Extravagance

belita747 wrote on Jun 11

Thanks for the visit. I am sure you will enjoy the visit to that exhibition.

http://belita747.multiply.com/journal/item/454/PICTURE_PERFECT_-_EXTRAVAGANCE

msowens1 wrote on Jun 11

wow great take.... and congrats on the new camera!

http://msowens1.multiply.com/journal/item/340/_PICTURE_PERFECT_-_EXTRAVAGANCE_

magsny73 wrote on Jun 11

That is a beautiful photo!
Good Luck and lots of fun with your new camera!

karen21445 wrote on Jun 11

Wow.....Beautiful

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single39female wrote on Jun 11

This is a great shot..Looks like it could make one of the top ten.
Great take on the subgect.
http://single39female.multiply.com/journal/item/231/Picture_Perfect_Wednesday

dannidoodles74 wrote on Jun 11

Amazing!

Messing around..trying to make an icon lol

isostar wrote on Jun 11

Excellent shot. Very nice building.

here is mine
http://isostar.multiply.com/journal/item/18/Picture_Perfect_-_Extravagance

joanne7111 wrote on Jun 11

Wow! That's gorgeous!
http://joanne7111.multiply.com/journal/item/125/Picture_Perfect_-_Extravagance

mamaofseven wrote on Jun 11

I love the beautiful painting. Amazing. I know what you mean by it being extravagant to spend money on a new camera, it took me months to afford another one.

geoaskier wrote on Jun 11

Incredible shot!!!
http://geoaskier.multiply.com/journal/item/162/PPF...EXTRAVAGANCE

sharonl344 wrote on Jun 11

Beautiful painting !!

http://sharonl344.multiply.com/journal/item/130/Picture_Perfect_Extravagance

trayne wrote on Jun 12

beautiful , lovely picture... I love being able to sit here in my easy chair and view the world at my finger tips.. at other's extravagance. Have fun with your new camera.

http://trayne.multiply.com/journal/item/87/Picture_Perfect_Extravagance

lyricalinspirations wrote on Jun 12

So pretty, such incredible detail and artwork involved in this building. Beautiful photo. Thanks for stopping by mine!

starfishred wrote on Jun 12

wonderful

http://starfishred.multiply.com/journal/item/434/PICTURE_PERFECT_-EXTRAVEGANT

jengkikit wrote on Jun 12

love the picture!!!
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jayaramanms wrote on Jun 12

Great photograph. It is really beautiful and depicting the theme extravagance. Thank you for sharing. My PPf entry is at - http://jayaramanms.multiply.com/journal/item/197

modasiliv wrote on Jun 12

Uterly Beautiful.
http://modasiliv.multiply.com/journal/item/475/PICTURE_PERFECT_-_Theme_Extravagance

luvdivinity wrote on Jun 12

wow...big wow picture!
http://luvdivinity.multiply.com/journal/item/116/Picture_perfect_-_Extravagance_-

fotofriday wrote on Jun 12

Beautiful works of art..both the classic....and the new technology...

Picture Perfect Friday Extravagance

viviennek wrote on Jun 12

you know how i love buildings like that, especially when they do allow you to take photographs
http://viviennek.multiply.com/journal/item/114/Picture_Perfect_-_Extravagance

so jealous of the new camera :(

tallyknight wrote on Jun 12

viviennek said

Viv, I hate places that won't let you take pics! Telling you not to use flash is one thing but to outlaw cameras completely really winds me up.
You have a lovely camera and it takes amazing pics!

tallyknight wrote on Jun 12

Thanks for all the comments.

viviennek wrote on Jun 12

tallyknight said

I hate places that won't let you take pics! Telling you not to use flash is one thing but to outlaw cameras completely really winds me up.

I am more than happy to pay extra for a permit, and most places i've been have either had that option or freely allowed photography, but i was disappointed to pay almost £10 for entrance to st pauls cathedral and not be allowed to take photos, in fact it brought tears to my eyes and my hand was itching to get my camera out. i'm pretty sure that westminster abbey bans photography too.

maraid wrote on Jun 12

Oh wow what a wonderful photo and lots of extravagance. Luv M.
http://maraid.multiply.com/journal/item/1689

mjrohn wrote on Jun 12

WOW breathtaking extravagance thing you captured. Great shot!
Please feel free to stop by: My Extravagance

cool2523danda wrote on Jun 12

Perfect take!
thanks for dropping by!

jadedjim wrote on Jun 12

Beautiful shot. Sorry to hear about your old camera.

jujukitten wrote on Jun 12

Gorgeous shot :) I too felt the same when I dropped my camera & it no longer worked. Not is all lost my hubby bought me a new one for christmas its ace, I'm not dropping this one :)

mitchylr wrote on Jun 12, edited on Jun 12

Great photo Tally. They certainly didn't use any old cowboy builders in those days!!! LOL. Oh, I'm feeling a little better today, thanks for asking :-))

http://mitchylr.multiply.com/journal/item/111/Picture_Perfect_EXTRAVAGANCE

laniebg wrote on Jun 12

beautiful, both of them!

http://laniebg.multiply.com/journal/item/429/Picture_Perfect_Extravagance

tallulahledeux wrote on Jun 12

Your picture of the ceiling is beautiful, not to mention the ceiling being beautiful!

lighteningsun wrote on Jun 12

A beautiful and very ornate ceiling, a lovely shot.

http://lighteningsun.multiply.com/journal/item/176/Picture_Perfect_-_Extravagance

bonniels wrote on Jun 12

Spectacular photo, just beautiful

http://bonniels.multiply.com/journal/item/194/PICTURE_PERFECT_-_EXTRAVAGANCE

djdx wrote on Jun 12

Very impressive photo for this theme.

Glad you got a new camera.

http://djdx.multiply.com/journal/item/298

mschief01100 wrote on Jun 12

just looking for some ideas...stunning photo...Great choice of camera too. I have the Sony A200 dslr..and love it to bits...will be back with my entry x

clearstar wrote on Jun 12

What an amazing looking building. The extravagance of materials used at the time such a building was built is amazing
http://clearstar.multiply.com/journal/item/183/Picture_Perfect_Extravagance

dews24u wrote on Jun 12

It is extravagant, but BEAUTIFUL!!

"Extravagant" - For Picture Perfect

shintatr wrote on Jun 12

Beautiful ! It's on the list of places I want to visit now !
http://shintatr.multiply.com/journal/item/275/PICTURE_PERFECT_-_Extravagance

cherikeeusa wrote on Jun 12

Spectacular shot! Can I just whisper here than I am similarly enthralled by the 2nd picture as well. Is it taken through a mirror?

http://cherikeeusa.multiply.com/journal/item/94/PPF_-_Extravagant

mimisplace wrote on Jun 12

Oh who cares bout the budget lol I'd me out the door so fast to go buy another one !!! Cant imagine my life going by without my camera! ohhhh and I love your extravagant pic too *gigglin*
Click here for my ppf

windin wrote on Jun 12

I knew you'd post a brilliant photo...all those lovely old castles and cathedrals around you! :)

Love the new camera!

tallyknight wrote on Jun 13

Thanks for the comments!

tallyknight wrote on Jun 13

cherikeeusa said

Spectacular shot! Can I just whisper here than I am similarly enthralled by the 2nd picture as well. Is it taken through a mirror?

Thanks! It was taken in a mirror, only way I could figure out to get a picture of it.

angeloo00oo wrote on Jun 13

WOW definitely breathtaking.
Wonderful shot for this weeks theme and so crisp and clear.
***PP***

stosoned wrote on Jun 13

extravagance or necessity! LOL

http://stosoned.multiply.com/journal/item/341/PICTURE_PERFECT_CONTEST_THEME_-_EXTRAVAGANCE

viera7 wrote on Jun 13

wow... that's really breathtaking ...beautiful shot...ideal for the theme... I love that architecture...well done

http://viera7.multiply.com/journal/item/163/PICTURE_PERFECT_-_EXTRAVAGANCE

dreamzonforever wrote on Jun 13

Magnificent!

DreamzOnForever’s PPF entry - Extravagance

rachel70 wrote on Jun 13

Breathtaking indeed!

mindyjordan wrote on Jun 13

super shot

http://mindyjordan.multiply.com/journal/item/255/Picture_Perfect_Extravagance

empressselena wrote on Jun 13

Your right, it is still breath taking, just gorgeous! You are lucky to have been able to see it. Poor camera! LOL Well little ones do not realized that dropping electronic devices is not good. LOL Or water! ROFL At least you could get another! Great PP

Click here for Empress C's Extravagance

ladyexpat wrote on Jun 13

Stunning shot!

I remember this when I was in Pisa. Great new camera.

Thanks for stopping by.

tintalasia wrote on Jun 13

Can you imagine being on a scaffold up there painting? Wow! That is incredible! Nice camera... wrap it in bubble wrap this time? ; )
Tint~
My Picture Perfect

flutterbee1952 wrote on Jun 14

Oh my this is totally amazing. I just have never been exposed to such grandeur and beauty. The talent that is displayed there is remarkable.
http://flutterbee1952.multiply.com/journal/item/289/PICTURE_PERFECT...Extravagance

rowe85 wrote on Jun 14

incredibly extravagant! even your description of it is extravagant. amazing take, talia...",)

http://rowe85.multiply.com/journal/item/40/Picture_Perfect_Friday_Extravagance

photographyku wrote on Jun 14, edited on Jun 14

beautiful...
http://photographyku.multiply.com/journal/item/10/Picture_Perfect_EXTRAVAGANCE

tallyknight wrote on Jun 14

Thank you again, for the comments. Multiply is giving me a hard time today!

fotofriday wrote on Aug 1

Congratulations you have been chosen for our Top Ten poll..choosing the #11 spot...

http://fotofriday.multiply.com/journal/item/135/Fridays_Poll_for_11

lindao6 wrote on Aug 1

What a beautiful picture!!!! Really lovely!!!
Hope you are loving your new camera ~ looks like a nice one!
Congratulations on making the top 10 ~ I can sure see why!!!!

rachel70 wrote on Aug 1

Still a great picture, good luck!

single39female wrote on Aug 1

Congrats on Making the #11 List.. Great Picture.. Good luck.

goldendawn1 wrote on Aug 1

Congrats on making # 11 list!!!!!! Whooo Hoooo and best of luck!

vickiecollins wrote on Aug 1

congrats on being in the 11 contest.