The mosaic chimney

Linda Sparks

The mosaic chimney

Found this house in a rather bland and ordinary Tucson, AZ neighborhood. Needless to say, this Spanish style house is a standout. After shooting the whole thing, I started separating out bits and pieces. I think this is the best part.

Taken with Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18

Top Ten in Pick of the Features Challenge, Unique Buildings of the World 10/14/09
Top Ten in Rainbow Features Challenge, Color Me a Rainbow 9/30/09

Featured in Unique Buildings of the World 10/14/09
Featured in Color Me a Rainbow 9/24/09
Featured in Windows and Doors 8/30/09
Featured in Retired and Happy 8/28/09
Featured in Full Frontal Facades 8/27/09
Featured in Unique Buildings of the World 8/26/09

The mosaic chimney belongs to the following groups:

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The mosaic chimney by Linda Sparks
The mosaic chimney by Linda Sparks
  • BarbaraManis

    BarbaraManis

    Fabulous work, Linda! Love it!

  • Linda Sparks replied

    Thanks, Barb. It looks like a painting and I didn’t do anything to it. And thanks for the fav, too.

  • webbie

    webbie

    This is just beautiful …awsome capture:)

  • Linda Sparks replied

    Thanks so much

  • salsbells69

    salsbells69

    This is gorgeous ! Well seen and captured.

  • Linda Sparks replied

    Thanks so much. One of those lucky days.

  • catherine walker

    catherine walker

    wow…how wonderful!

  • Linda Sparks replied

    Thanks. I’ve sure gotten lots of comments quickly on this one.

  • stephaniek

    stephaniek

    This is SOOO great Linda…...........an Artist must live here!!! Nice shot!!

  • Linda Sparks replied

    Thanks. The shot surprised me. Can’t imagine doing the mosaic on the chimney. Thanks for the fav.

  • stephaniek

    stephaniek

    hahaha….....true, but it’s just a small accent sized area!! ;-))

  • A.M. Ruttle

    A.M. Ruttle

    Great eye to catch this fabulous shot!

  • Linda Sparks replied

    Thanks so much.

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    lovely work

  • Linda Sparks replied

    Thank you for the support.

  • AsEyeSee

    AsEyeSee

    Great angle, Linda! The colors really pop out so vibrantly, and the architectural lines are highlighted perfectly!.

  • Linda Sparks replied

    Thanks. And thanks for the fav. I’ve gotten a lot of favorable reviews on this one.

  • Danceintherain

    Danceintherain

    Nice find … great angle,
    • Coy *
  • Linda Sparks replied

    Thanks. Appreciate your support

  • Karen Stackpole

    Karen Stackpole

    Great Colours and shapes. Love it!

  • Linda Sparks replied

    Thanks, Karen. This is my latest favorite shot, so glad you liked it as well. Thanks for the Feature.

  • Mac Cabrera

    Mac Cabrera

    You’ve got an amazing portfolio. Love this gem.
    Mac

  • Linda Sparks replied

    Thanks so much. It grabbed me, so glad you like it.

  • richman

    richman

    great colour wowzers

  • Linda Sparks replied

    Yeah, Wowzers for me too. Thanks so much.

  • Linda Sparks replied

    And thanks so much for the Feature. Made my day as this is my current favorite of all my shots.

  • litzlimgo

    litzlimgo

    wonderful color, great shot!

  • Linda Sparks replied

    Thanks so much. And thanks for the fav, too

  • Irene  Burdell
  • Linda Sparks replied

    So happy you liked this one. thanks

  • Delany Dean

    Delany Dean

    Lovely! Very intriguing shot… your feature is well-deserved!

  • Linda Sparks replied

    Thanks so much for your support

  • AsEyeSee

    AsEyeSee

    Wwowwwwww… Congratulations on all the Features with this one!

  • Linda Sparks replied

    I think this one hits people or it doesn’t. Fortunately some of the people it hit were hosts. Thanks for being such a great cheerleader.

  • Linda Gregory

    Linda Gregory

    Way to go, Linda. Another feature!

  • Linda Sparks replied

    Thanks again

  • LouJay

    LouJay

    Fantastic subject and lovely capture!

  • Linda Sparks replied

    Thanks so much. I’m just delighted that I’m learning.

  • Taschja Hattingh

    Taschja Hattingh

    I just love,love,love the colors! Great work!

  • Linda Sparks replied

    Thanks a bunch. Wouldn’t it be fun to live in this place?

  • fauselr

    fauselr

    beautiful shot, wonderful colors

  • Linda Sparks replied

    Thanks so much, and thanks for looking

  • Anna Goodchild

    Anna Goodchild

    great angle!

  • Linda Sparks replied

    Thanks, and thanks for the favs, too

  • stephaniek
  • Mark Coward

    Mark Coward

    Wonderful colours.

  • Linda Sparks replied

    Thanks. One is never sure when first joining a group what is and isn’t down their alley. If I slip, let me know.

  • Taylor Sawyer

    Taylor Sawyer


    Congrats on your feature! You are now invited to enter
    this piece into Best of RAINBOW

  • gato

    gato

    great colors, and composition, maing the walls in layers…love it!

  • Linda Sparks replied

    Thanks so much. I loved the house.

  • D. AMO

    D. AMO

    It’ hit me! Love it>!

  • Linda Sparks replied

    Thanks so much

  • Isa Rodriguez

    Isa Rodriguez

    fabulous, Linda! gorgeous home.. exceptional photography

  • Linda Sparks replied

    Thanks. Even a blind squirrel finds a nut sometimes.

  • Linda Sparks
  • leonie7

    leonie7

    the colours in this are just stuning

  • Linda Sparks replied

    Thanks

  • Candy1974

    Candy1974

    WOW! Great work!

  • Linda Sparks replied

    Thanks. and thanks for the fav, too

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