Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Colours of Scotland (Old Stones)

Of all the scenery we saw in Scotland, I liked the uneven stones the best.  They fit together (like in buildings, walls, and prehistoric monuments), but they're not alike.  
I think my favourite palette is the greys and greens, (with colourful moss and lichen) that one sees on the old stones of Scotland.  
I love the way the growth on the stones matches the growth on the ground, even though they are different plants.
It's not just the natural (or at any rate, pre-historic) stones possessed of the nice colours.  Stone buildings acquire new growths and stains in attractive ways.
And, better yet, the stone buildings leave some opportunity for the introduction of accent colours which pop out and make a bold statement.  

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