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Čičmany, Slovakia
Posted by Michael Skorulski (Cigel, Slovakia) on 16 August 2008 in Art & Design and Portfolio.
Čičmany (pronounced chichmany) is a traditional Slovak village where residents have painted their wooden houses with folk art designs.
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
How fabulous, I can only imagine the creativity and positive vibes that people get just entering their home, it's stunning, wonderfully caught by you ;)
16 Aug 2008 7:41am
@Lorraine: That's very kind. thank you, Lorraine.
@Rags: Many thanks, Rags.
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
I loved the one you showed us two weeks ago and this is another wonderful design.
I went hunting for more about this village and found several photos - not nearly as clear as yours, but it does show the folk art in context. The terrain reminds me of parts of Austria.
16 Aug 2008 7:47am
@Judy: Thanks, Judy. Yes, the countryside can be quite a lot like Austria.
KIJI from France
Very interesting photo! I love the graphism. Slovak people are real artists :)
16 Aug 2008 9:14am
@KIJI: Many thanks, KIJI.
@António Pires: Thank you. they embroider these patterns sometimes.
akarui from Kagoshima, Japan
Beautiful design painted on the wooden house. It must be a beautiful place to visit.
16 Aug 2008 11:35am
@akarui: It is very nice to visit. thank you, akarui.
MJ from Delaware, United States
This is like lancaster where they put symbols on their barns... not quite as extensiove as this... this is beautiful
16 Aug 2008 12:09pm
@MJ: Thank you, MJ.
@Steve Rice: Thanks very much, Steve.
Tracey from White Hall, United States
Michael, I love the graphic quality to this one! The brown and white is a fantastic color combo. Great eye to spot the potential!
16 Aug 2008 1:34pm
@Tracey: Thanks, Tracey. I was attracted to those color contrasts.
Denis from Martinique
Surprising and interesting ! I like folk art, this one seems completely out of time !
16 Aug 2008 2:55pm
@Denis: I agree. thank you, Denis.
dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, CA, United States
just wonderful design work -- striking and delightful to the eye! did these designs originate from sewing templates? the look quite angular -- like embroidery patterns! marvelous!
16 Aug 2008 3:02pm
@dj.tigersprout: Yes, they could have originated from sewing patterns. An interesting observation. thank you, Jaycee.
Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France
Nice details. I like these folk art designs a lot. It remind me South-American folk art design ! And more with this wood color… Very interesting.
16 Aug 2008 4:31pm
@Calusarus: Many thanks, Calusarus.
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Their homes must be so colorful and rustic. This is so sharp and clear and shows the detail to a great advantage.
16 Aug 2008 5:24pm
@Marion: thank you, Marion. I appreciate your words.
Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom
That's really different to just slapping some brown paint on....! Nice shot Mike
16 Aug 2008 9:43pm
@Observing: Thank you, Mike.
@Nick: Thanks so much, Nick.
Betty from New Jersey, United States
The buildings must be beautiful, your photo is... quite an intricate design.
17 Aug 2008 12:45am
@Betty: Thank you, Betty.
Photographs by M.E. from Tustin, United States
what an artwork & what a capture! congratulations!
17 Aug 2008 4:37am
@Photographs by M.E.: Thank you, M.E.
John Maslowski from Dallas, PA, United States
Great job capturing this beautiful design and art. Lovely picture of this work.
17 Aug 2008 4:37am
@John Maslowski: Thank you so much, John.
Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan
It brings to my mind the patterns on Romanian folk carpets and costumes. I like this capture because of its simplicity and elegance!
17 Aug 2008 1:23pm
Pentax Optio A30
1/160 second
F/4.8
ISO 400
92 mm (35mm equiv.)