Visitors to America's west will probably recognize this landmark. Sci Fi movie fans will probably recognize it. Devil's Tower has the distinction of having been named America's very first national landmark in 1906. This picture doesn't truly represent its size, unless you take a very close look at those mature pine trees at its base. But at 1267 feet it's pretty awesome in person.
I love it for its STRIPES
The city of Lisbon paves many of their pracas, sidewalks, and even streets in four inch square pieces of stone. They are especially partial to black and white patterns.
Here is the wavy STRIPED pattern of one of the many beautiful pracas we enjoyed in the city.
Comments (15)
Great shots!
Have you started on those pancakes yet? *smile*
Posted by Jerry | April 4, 2009 6:09 AM
Posted on April 4, 2009 06:09
Wow on the wavy stripes ... loved the other photo too!
Posted by ann | April 4, 2009 8:28 AM
Posted on April 4, 2009 08:28
The wavy stripes on the pracas look very entertaining.
Posted by VioletSky | April 4, 2009 8:42 AM
Posted on April 4, 2009 08:42
Perfect stripes! Now maybe some striped pancakes for breakfast?
Posted by Palma | April 4, 2009 9:24 AM
Posted on April 4, 2009 09:24
I love these photos! Devil's Tower is amazing and the perspective of your photo is very cool. And those pracas are just lovely!
Posted by Annie | April 4, 2009 9:39 AM
Posted on April 4, 2009 09:39
Beautiful shots for stripes! :)
Mine is up too!
Have a great weekend :)
Anna
Posted by Anna | April 4, 2009 10:05 AM
Posted on April 4, 2009 10:05
Wow, That Devils Tower looks awesome indeed! Both photos are great for the theme.
Posted by Eden | April 4, 2009 11:11 AM
Posted on April 4, 2009 11:11
I agree with the previous comments - both are great stripes. One built by nature and one built by man.
Posted by marta | April 4, 2009 11:57 AM
Posted on April 4, 2009 11:57
Great catch! Love the contrast between both photos: the straight stripes of the Devil's Tower and the wavy stripes of the pracas.
Happy weekend!
Posted by María I. | April 4, 2009 12:17 PM
Posted on April 4, 2009 12:17
Great photos. I love Devil's Tower. It's been quite a while since I've been there.
Posted by Cindy Ruth | April 4, 2009 12:32 PM
Posted on April 4, 2009 12:32
I think yours are the most interesting stripes I'ne seen so far!!!!
My stripes are posted too.
Posted by Kelly | April 4, 2009 1:31 PM
Posted on April 4, 2009 13:31
Nice shots, Deborah.
Posted by candi | April 4, 2009 1:45 PM
Posted on April 4, 2009 13:45
Oh, yes.. Close Encounters movie fame. Wonderful stripes all around. I wonder how hard it is to maintain those striped bricks!
My stripes are here.
Posted by srp | April 4, 2009 1:51 PM
Posted on April 4, 2009 13:51
I have not heard of Devil's Tower. Your photo makes me want to visit. Not a big sci fi person. Will have to google to find out more...
Love love love the wavy stripes.
Great photos and great take on the theme this week :)
Posted by girasoli | April 4, 2009 11:52 PM
Posted on April 4, 2009 23:52
Very very nice. I love the rocks and how they formed the stripes. Fab!
I'm up.
Posted by Kay | April 5, 2009 9:08 AM
Posted on April 5, 2009 09:08