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Fearless. Fierce. Fabulous. Photography by Liesl Marelli of Girona Consulting, Inc.website ⁞ blog ⁞ e-mail ⁞ facebook Use of the photos without written permission is strictly prohibited. Watermarks that appear on the digital prints do not appear on printed photos or downloads.
Lovable Animals & Pets Photography by Liesl Marelli, of Girona Consulting, Inc.website ⁞ blog ⁞ e-mail ⁞ facebook Watermarks do not appear on purchased prints
Lovable Animals & Pets Photography by Liesl Marelli, of Girona Consulting, Inc.website ⁞ blog ⁞ e-mail ⁞ facebook Watermarks do not appear on purchased prints
"Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." - Mark Twain And just in case you need further clarification, we'll pause and reflect upon a quote by Mahatma Gandhi "I will not let anyone walk through my mind with their dirty feet." Photography by Liesl Marelli of Girona Consulting, Inc. (All Rights Reserved) website ⁞ blog ⁞ e-mail ⁞ facebook Use of the photos without written permission is strictly prohibited. Watermarks that appear on the digital prints do not appear on printed photos or downloads.
Outdoor & Nature photography: Florida, USA © Photography by Liesl Marelli of Girona Consulting website ⁞ blog ⁞ e-mail ⁞ facebook Watermarks do not appear on purchased prints or downloads
Location: Spain Photography by Liesl Marelli, All Rights Reserved. website ⁞ blog Available for purchase (watermark does not appear on printed or downloaded photography)
Arc de Triomf in Barcelona, Spain Photography by Liesl Marelli, All Rights Reserved. website ⁞ blog Available for purchase (watermark does not appear on printed or downloaded photography) ********************** A Piece Of Barcelona’s History: The Arc de Triomf courtesy of www.spanishlearningsite.com, February 25, 2010 The Arc de Triomf in Barcelona is located between Passeig de Lluis and Passeig de Sant Joan. You won’t get lost looking for this tourist attraction because it is very accessible due to the many renowned hotels located near the entrance of the Ciutadella Park where the Arc was built. Don’t get confused though with The Arc de Triomf of France and that of Spain’s. Although they share the same name, they are two different things, both in historical background and architectural design. The of Arc de Triomf in France basically highlights Napoleon’s recorded winning spree. On the other hand, the Arc de Triomf in Barcelona was constructed for the Universal Exposition in 1888 where it was built as the Grand Entrance to the Parc de la Ciutadella. It has lived up to the original idea, nonetheless. Both Arc de Triomf may be of the same grand frame and may bear a common arch with horizontal beam and vertical columns, but the one in Barcelona has a stunning orange-colored brick that produces a bright appearance. It has a rather one of a kind taste taken from a Moorish design, which have been rooted from their hundred years of existence in Spain. The strong Moorish influence does not only manifest in the pillars of the Arc but continues in the small caps that decorate the integrated pillars on each side which are hard to see from the street. You have to be a very keen observer to notice the intricate design around each tiny dome, covered by a striking concave at the topmost part of the structure. Outside the grand architecture are stone carvings unlike its French counterpart. On the wall of the Arc de Triomf in Barcelona is a painting by the sculptor Josep Reynes put securely in place. Likewise, a stone carving done by Josep llmona, the Recompense, adds spice to the wall. Just by looking at the walls, you could imagine yourself looking at a gallery of a museum. Various artists have contributed so much to this work of art. The result of which is a welcoming ambiance to the visitors and even to the residents of Barcelona. Going deeper into the exploration, you can find twelve statues of women that bear the mystery of the cities of Barcelona. The sections above the arc seemingly relate the history of the city. At the topmost level above the central figure is the exquisitely crafted Coat of Arms of Barcelona. Beside the armor are two imposing lions. These two icons redefine the Moorish touch in the facade because Islamic art does not dwell on animal or human figures. Arc de Triomf embodies the victory, as well as a thousand stories behind the triumphant entry to the city and the pride of Spain.
Arc de Triomf in Barcelona, Spain The Arc de Triomf (Catalan pronunciation: [ˈarg də tɾiˈomf], English: Triumphal Arch) is an archway structure in Barcelona, Catalonia. It was built for the Exposición Universal de Barcelona (1888), as its main access gate by architect Josep Vilaseca i Casanovas. The arch is built in reddish brickwork in the Moorish Revival style. The front frieze contains the stone sculpture "Barcelona rep les nacions" (Catalan for "Barcelona welcomes the nations") by Josep Reynés. The opposite frieze contains a stone carving named "Recompense", a work from the earliest period of Josep Llimona. The arch is located between Passeig de Lluís Companys and Passeig de Sant Joan, at the end of a wide promenade connecting with the Park of the Ciutadella. Photography by Liesl Marelli, All Rights Reserved. website ⁞ blog Available for purchase (watermark does not appear on printed or downloaded photography) ********************** A Piece Of Barcelona’s History: The Arc de Triomf courtesy of www.spanishlearningsite.com, February 25, 2010 The Arc de Triomf in Barcelona is located between Passeig de Lluis and Passeig de Sant Joan. You won’t get lost looking for this tourist attraction because it is very accessible due to the many renowned hotels located near the entrance of the Ciutadella Park where the Arc was built. Don’t get confused though with The Arc de Triomf of France and that of Spain’s. Although they share the same name, they are two different things, both in historical background and architectural design. The of Arc de Triomf in France basically highlights Napoleon’s recorded winning spree. On the other hand, the Arc de Triomf in Barcelona was constructed for the Universal Exposition in 1888 where it was built as the Grand Entrance to the Parc de la Ciutadella. It has lived up to the original idea, nonetheless. Both Arc de Triomf may be of the same grand frame and may bear a common arch with horizontal beam and vertical columns, but the one in Barcelona has a stunning orange-colored brick that produces a bright appearance. It has a rather one of a kind taste taken from a Moorish design, which have been rooted from their hundred years of existence in Spain. The strong Moorish influence does not only manifest in the pillars of the Arc but continues in the small caps that decorate the integrated pillars on each side which are hard to see from the street. You have to be a very keen observer to notice the intricate design around each tiny dome, covered by a striking concave at the topmost part of the structure. Outside the grand architecture are stone carvings unlike its French counterpart. On the wall of the Arc de Triomf in Barcelona is a painting by the sculptor Josep Reynes put securely in place. Likewise, a stone carving done by Josep llmona, the Recompense, adds spice to the wall. Just by looking at the walls, you could imagine yourself looking at a gallery of a museum. Various artists have contributed so much to this work of art. The result of which is a welcoming ambiance to the visitors and even to the residents of Barcelona. Going deeper into the exploration, you can find twelve statues of women that bear the mystery of the cities of Barcelona. The sections above the arc seemingly relate the history of the city. At the topmost level above the central figure is the exquisitely crafted Coat of Arms of Barcelona. Beside the armor are two imposing lions. These two icons redefine the Moorish touch in the facade because Islamic art does not dwell on animal or human figures. Arc de Triomf embodies the victory, as well as a thousand stories behind the triumphant entry to the city and the pride of Spain.
Location: Fort Zachary Taylor, Key West, Florida, USA Photography by Liesl Marelli of Girona Consulting. (All Rights Reserved) website ⁞ blog ⁞ e-mail ⁞ facebook Available for purchase. Watermark does not appear on printed or downloaded photography. Background courtesy of www.fortzacharytaylor.com/history.html Fort Taylor is a perfect example of the wealth of history Florida has to offer. The park, which now covers a total of 54 acres, is a National Historic Landmark that played a significant role in Florida's early development. Construction of the fort began in 1845, shortly after Florida became a state. In 1850, the fortress was named after U.S. President Zachary Taylor, who died in office earlier that year. Throughout the 1850s, construction on Fort Taylor was slow. Yellow fever, shortages of material and men, remoteness, and hurricanes had slowed down progress. Prior to the start of the Civil War, Capt. John Brannan occupied the fortress, placing it in Union hands. The main role of Fort Taylor during the Civil War was to serve as headquarters for the U.S. Navy's East Gulf Coast blockade squadron. This squadron deterred numerous supply ships from reaching and leaving Confederate ports in the Gulf of Mexico. While Fort Taylor never saw any hostile action, many historians have argued that because of Fort Taylor and its mission, the War of Rebellion was not allowed to continue any longer than it did. The 10-inch Rodman and Columbiad cannons at the fort had a range of three miles. This was an impressive deterrent to the Confederate navy, preventing them from attempting to take the fortress or the island of Key West. Proving to be a severe loss for the South, Fort Taylor remained in Union hands throughout the Civil War. By the time the three-story fort was finally finished in 1866 (21 years after it was begun), there were many impressive features included. Items such as sanitary facilities flushed by the tide and a desalination plant, which produced drinking water from the sea, were available as early as 1861. A total of 140 guns and a large supply of ammunition were on hand to secure the fort. In the years that followed. Fort Taylor was again used during the Spanish-American War. In 1889, in an effort to modernize the fortress, the top levels were cut down to install newer weapons. Further remodeling also included the addition of Battery Osceola and Battery Adair on the inside of the fortress. With the coming of the 20th century, more sophisticated weapons and eventually radar and other devices took the place of guns. By 1947, the Army turned Fort Taylor over to the Navy to maintain. Beginning in 1968, through the tireless efforts of volunteers, excavations for old armaments in the gun rooms uncovered a number of guns and ammunition from Civil War times. This represents only a fraction of the buried arsenal, which is the largest collection of Civil War cannons in the U.S. In recognition of this, Fort Taylor was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. Two years later, the fortress was designated a National Historic Landmark. Tours of the historic fort are offered at 12 daily.

Fearless. Fierce. Fabulous.

Photography by Liesl Marelli of Girona Consulting, Inc.
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Use of the photos without written permission is strictly prohibited. Watermarks that appear on the digital prints do not appear on printed photos or downloads.

Liesl Marelli of Girona Consulting, Inc.
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Use of the photos without written permission is strictly prohibited. Watermarks that appear on the digital prints do not appear on printed photos or downloads.

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Fearless. Fierce. Fabulous.

Photography by Liesl Marelli of Girona Consulting, Inc.
website ⁞ blog ⁞ e-mail ⁞ facebook
Use of the photos without written permission is strictly prohibited. Watermarks that appear on the digital prints do not appear on printed photos or downloads.

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