Little magic carpets
This is the story of some simple, everyday objects that have been part of my life for years. They’re not just items for decoration and practical use. Their very fibres are seeped in the memories of travels around eastern Europe. They’re precious things…
BULGARIA – 1990
This rich textile was bought on a trip to Bulgaria almost 25 years ago, as the country was emerging bleary-eyed from decades of socialism. A first solo visit to eastern Europe holds vivid memories. My friend Eva was unimpressed. “It smells of communism,” she said. To this day it is used as a tablecloth.
SLOVAKIA – 2006
This cloth with its elegant apricot braiding was picked up in Bratislava. This was a hastily organised trip to mark the end of a long relationship, and the charms of the Slovak capital were lost on me. As it happens, this cloth is covering the table at the moment.
ROMANIA – 1991
Romania has a special place in my soul, and this first visit was memorable and momentous. I remember buying this runner in the port city of Constanta, and it has spent years hanging on the walls of various homes, often guarding the front door. It’s starting to fade, but that eye-opening summer never diminishes.
Perfect examples for making eye catching images…
Really enjoyed the way depth is used here :)
It’s really been great finding your work mike :)
So much to learn by observing…
Thanks again for sharing your gift with us :)
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I really appreciate you taking the time to look, Sreejith. I’ll certainly be looking out for your posts in the future – you have a very firm following!
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Thank you so much, Mike :)
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Wonderful series Mike with such rich and vibrant colours and very emotive words.
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Thank you very much, James. I enjoyed the trip down memory lane. And it was a comfortable, warm indoor shoot!
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You are very welcome Mike and have a great Sunday.
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Likewise, James :)
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Beautiful colours and memories no doubt!
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Thank you Andy. Yes, indeed. You must have had a fair few scrapes with Serbian equivalents in your time!
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Yes indeed, i just love the colour and vibrancy of eastern european culture…
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That makes two of us :)
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I want to know more about these ‘bits of old cloth’ the stories you attached to the first few whetted my appetite for more Mike :) The macros are lovely showing us enough with that tantalising glimpse. A series to add to Mike.
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Thank you Lee. I did wonder about writing much more, but stuck to just a little background to the shoot. And it’s mainly about the photos after all…
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Awe, yes I know, but. . . . ..
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The stories I could tell!
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I’m sure, and listening :)
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Beautiful series. I love the texture and colours.
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Thank you Koos. Just a few little bits of old cloth :)
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The colors and textures do make them magical! Nice work, Mike!
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Thanks Robyn, glad you like them. Small things that mean a lot and were enjoyable to capture.
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Warm, rich colours, but delicate textures too. Nice series, Mike! :)
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Thanks Richard! A good combination of an indoor shoot and recalling so many memorable trips thanks to these long-kept items.
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