are the genius of Gaudi.
He walked on this earth,
but his mind,
and soul,
lived in the heavens.
When you walk in the quiet of earliest morning,
in La Sagrada Familia,
you can feel Gaudi’s sacred visions.
Cheers to you from the beautiful heart of Gaudi~
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Very beautiful and interesting!
So pleased you think so and thank you!
Beautiful.
Spectacular.
Stunning.
Awesome.
Superb.
Mind blowing photos. 🙂
This was our third time there and this is exactly the reaction I have everytime I go in here! Thank you for understanding~
Very beautiful indeed, Cindy. There are few places that are worth visiting a hundred times, isn’t it. 🙂 Hopefully someday, I get to visit this place.
Yes, yes and yes. Since so many people visit, I had to do what I never do, the third time, which is wake up very early (compounded by time change) to use my advance ticket to enter the church before many people did.
It was a pretty overwhelming experience which I normally only have with wildlife.
This is a human who provoked awe in me, like Bach, Beethoven, and all those people who show us what is sacred, and what we are really about.
a unique gallimaufry for sure!
A sacred gimish, you mean! It is amazing how all the incredible elements pull together to create this unified masterpiece. We have been to his houses, his park, he was just a genius.
Amazing structures – sacred vision is the perfect title.
Ah thank you for getting it & cheers too~
Wow! And wow again! Awesome photos! 🙂 <3
Thank you Natalie! It is incredible, everytime I have walked in….
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Amazing pictures! And whomever built these without cranes and computers were true genius.
Can you imagine the architectural genius? It is staggering.
Beautiful photos, Cindy!
Awww, thank you my friend!
Breathtaking!
Yes. It shows us what humans are capable of .
This is the first time I’ve seen photos of the interior. He was truly an inspired artist!
Yes! When you first see it, it can be overwhelming. It took more visits for me to start to start to see the internal symmetry and repeating patterns.
It’s a pleasure to see that u re-visited and took the time to recognize and appreciate the amazing artistry..sadly people have developed “sound bite mentality” where they just peep and run…I too like to savor beauty..
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Terrific images, Cindy. I would go back in a minute, it was such an amazing experience. We visited last year and I couldn’t stop shooting. Magnificent Gaudi.
Oh I know the feeling well! The trick is to try and get in either early or late when there are less crowds.
Oh my gosh Cindy. When I viewed the first 3 photos, my thought was, “Looks like an elven city!” hahaha! 😛 I’ve never seen any design that evokes such elements of fantasy quite like the ones shown in this post. Imagine the time and care it took to produce the carvings in the bottom photo. Wow! 😀
Yes, Gaudi is the most creatively inventive artists and architects I’ve ever seen!
We are drawn to the sacred and find solace in the beauty of light, colour, and story. And the silence of joyful reverence. A profound tribute to what is most dear. ““To the poet, to the philosopher, to the saint, all things are friendly and sacred, all events profitable, all days holy, all men divine.” Ralph Waldo Emerson
Ahhhh, gives me goosebumps, and is so reverant and true. <3
Beautiful photos and words. Never seen any of such clarity and tranquility. A place I plan to visit next year. Thank you Cindy.
Oh, I can’t wait to hear of your feelings and reactions. Be sure to purchase advance tickets online and go early if you can to beat the crowds.
Thanks for the tip! I didn’t know about the advance purchase. Oh, I’ll definitely let you know and no doubt do a post too!
Your beautiful photos really convey a sense of the gorgeous space. Thanks so much for sharing them.
Thank you so much more for appreciating them!
One of my favourite places on Earth. Beautiful photographs Cindy.
Alison
You are a beautiful friend Alison. <3
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Genius, indeed. Barcelona and all things Gaudi are wonderful:)
Barcelona is truly a special city isn’t it. Beauty is everywhere you look.
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You have the sacred vision Sharon. <3
I love these photographs, Cindy. 🙂
Awww, I love you Ranu. Thank you~
Beautiful! Creativity from beyond and above! *sigh*… and my being relaxes in the pause…
Thanks Cindy – awesome photos!
Yes, there is something so moving about sacred spaces, that can even be captured sometimes in photos.
So true… depending on the photographer, methinks!
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Breathtaking, such creativity is just amazing!
It is. Gaudi didn’t think outside the box, he thought outside the dimensions of space and time.
La Sagrada Familia is one of my favourite places – did you go up to see the towers, Cindy? A brilliant work of art that was still under construction when I went there – I recall talking to the female architect, one of several architects that have worked on it over the years. I love Barcelona and will return one day…
No I didn’t go up to see the towers and wish I could have. Barcelona is a very unique and special city.
Wow what a fantastic church! I wished they made some beauty like that where I live! Hugz Lisa and Bear
Yes, I hear you, I often wish the same thing, but there was and always will be, only one Gaudi!
Beautifully rendered, Cindy
Thank you Derrick & cheers to you~
It’ll be nice when it’s finished… 🙂
Yes!! They are estimating a completion date of 2026-28, but as you know, so many completion dates have passed already. It is worth the wait though! Cheers to you my friend and hope all is well with you~
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Gaudi produced the most stunning designs and I think Cindy is quite right.. his visions must have come from somewhere unearthly. Beautiful images as always from Cindy Knoke.. If you do not already follow her blog, head over and sign up.. nature, architecture, European capitals and scenery as well as her own home grown wildlife sanctuary which is The Holler.
I am so lucky to know you Sally. Thank you so much for being you! Hugs & cheers~ <3 <3
My pleasure Cindy.. your images are great prompts for writers.. and are stunning too. xx
No pineapples? It has to be the best example of how not to run a construction project but the end result is quite simply the most stunning flight of fancy anyone has ever attempted. When I first saw it maybe 15 years ago I did wonder if Barca had a naturally occurring air borne hallucinogen to explain the vision. Your pictures are stunning Cindy.
Laughing, and I hear you! It is amazing enough that Gaudi had these creative visions, but almost more remarkable that they were recognized for the genius they were, and that Gaudi was commissioned to build the cathedral, and park and so many buildings. Can you imagine any of these projects getting approval from any architectal body or city planners in the US? It wouldn’t happen. Kudos to Spain for letting creativity fly~
Oh ineded
Wow, I love this!
Yes! So do I! <3
Beyond words…
Yes, this is La Sagradas effect on my percisely. <3
Wow pics are beautiful.
Thank you so much~
It is the Masterpiece of Architecture created by the soul not mind.
Yes, or the two working in beautiful concert, which may be the essence of creative inspiration.
Amazing captures of his vision Cindy! I must admit the film set from the Alien movie came to mind a couple of times 😊
Oh, I have to go back and look! I saw the first Alien movie with my mother when I graduated university. It nearly gave her a heart attack!
Cindy, you always capture the essence of your photographic target. Beautiful detail, wonderful color. Thanks for sharing.
Ahhh, you are such a dear friend Wally. <3
spectacular!!! thank you
Thank you more for you kind heart Linda~ <3
Absolutely breathtaking. Too beautiful to be real.
Yes! This sort of sacred human vision is so uplifting to see and feel. It connects us to something so profound.
I’m speechless at the amazing beauty you’ve captured 🙂
Ahhh, I am honored and humbled. Gaudi is a genius.
And your photography certainly enhances Gaudi’s genius 🙂
Is that the interior of what I think it is? Holy cow! (Yep, it’s been a while since I’ve been there…too long!)
It took me several visits just to be able to start processing it. It was so overwhelming at first.
Cindy, was your Facebook page just hijacked? I got a request to follow you just now and I accepted, but I thought we were already following each other. Can you please check? An almost empty page comes up, except for your lovely photo and it says 6 people are following you, which also sounds weird.
yes, it is the second hack in around three days. Unfriend this person and please report to facebook. I believe the second phony account was just shut down. There will be no friend requests from me in the future and I am going to communicate about this with facebook.
Fantastic architecture and designs, Cindy. Thanks for sharing through your beautiful pictures. —- Suzanne
Thank you more for your kind appreciation Patricia~
Beautiful and so unusual.
Yes, all of Gaudi’s legacy is like this!
a loving heart and open mind finds peace
That is a beautiful thought. <3
It is quite an amazing place…(Suzanne)
Yes, none other like it~
Oh my!!!!
I understand! <3
Stunning, Cindy. I think I would get stuck to the floor and stare for hours. Your photos are beautiful.
Yes! My neck gets tired from craning backwards looking up!
spectacular views and fotos, Cindy. It is first for the honour of man, secondly for the honour of God. Or is it vice versa?. But look at the first picture, at the upper end. Do you see God’s face? He doesnt seem delighted… 🙂
God may have a lot to be sad about, looking down on us on this planet and I agree with you, it for the honor of both. <3
Golly! Isn’t it interesting? ᕕ( ᐛ )ᕗ
Yes, and unique in the world. <3 ᕕ( ᐛ )ᕗ <3
Beautiful. I’m always in awe at how beautiful stained glass windows. Lovely photography. <3
I am going to do a post just on stained glass in the future. I love it too!
Wow! I am glad I am following you, I get to see so unusual things everyday. Loved the post.
I am honored that you do and thank you too! <3
Wow!!
This is exactly what I think and say each time I see it!
Gaudi is very distinctive, once you know his style.
I’m about to post my next tapestry Cindy.
Leslie
Oh wonderful! I am quite excited to see!
Das sind schöne Fotos. L.G. Wolfgang
Vielen dank mein lieber Freund Wolfgang! <3