Sunday, May 17, 2009

Roof tiles

Came across these carefully stacked roof tiles in a town not far away. They're waiting to be put back on the roof of a house that's having some repair done. I like it when people make an attempt to keep the original building materials on old houses, insofar as possible. Thrifty and pretty at the same time.

11 comments:

Mim said...

Lovely patterns and so tactile

The Good Life in Virginia said...

i adore tile roofs...they are lovely to view :)
have a wonderful sunday.

Marie-Noyale said...

I agree with you.
Will we get a chance to see the finished work!!
They are already beautiful as is.

yudikris said...

Dear, Bibi...

You always choose unique and nice shots. This is a very good of you!I am too, waiting to see the finished work! That would be so exciting!


Warm regards,

Yudhie
(yudikris.blogspot.com)

Pat said...

Marie-Noyale/Yudhie,

I took this photo in another town, and if I go back reasonably soon, I'll take a photo of the finished roof! :<)

Marie Reed said...

It's such a texture filed and touchable shot Bibi! Did you watch Eurovison last night?

Virginia said...

What a grand abstract you've captured. I want to touch them as well!
V

Lowell said...

Creative shot; good eye. I agree about keeping original materials...

marley said...

They make a really funky pattern, like modern art!

Buenos Aires Photoblog said...

Wondrously timeless. Beautiful!!!

Buenos Aires Photo

b.c. said...

that's such a nice shot, i really like it

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