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Saturday, 26 June 2021

Weekend Post

Hi Everybody!

It's weekend, enjoy!

Today I am sharing another piece for Mia's butterfly challenge at AJJ. It's a hybrid piece put together  with a painted background, photos, and digital elements from Serif. The image in the frame is from the Graphics Fairy:



A beautiful butterfly photo:


I am continuing the tour through the Altstadt of Düsseldorf as many people liked the photos I showed.
Düsseldorf is one of the big Carnival hotspots, so lots of statues commemorate the festivities:





One of the traditional old pubs:


The lion of Düsseldorf:


The old harbour:


A sign at the Uerige Pub:



Altstadt houses:





Advertising columns (Litfaß Säule)



Swans on part of the old moat:









Hope you enjoyed your walk with me, I will show more next week!
Have a great weekend, take care,
and thanks a lot for coming by!

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54 comments:

  1. ChristineSaturday, June 26, 2021

    Lovely hybrid piece. Thanks for the tour!

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  2. My name is Erika.Saturday, June 26, 2021

    Happy weekend Valerie.That is a wonderful summer feeling piece for today. It is really beautiful. Perfect for AJJ with those butterflies. And the photos are fun to see. They feel so different from where I live for sure. Have a wonderful weekend and I hope you are feeling better. Hugs-Erika

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, June 26, 2021

      Thanks Erika! There's a lot of old history here, which is something I like, although I also love some of the modern buildings, too! I am feeling good, thanks!

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  3. Elkes LebensglückSaturday, June 26, 2021

    Das ist so fabelhaft dein Journal page *wow* ich bin hin und weg davon!!!!
    Deine Fotos sind auch so schön von der Stadt und von den Tieren, da geht mein Herz auf bei dienem wunderbaren Posting!
    Schönes Wochenende wünsche ich dir und pass auf dich auf!
    Lieben Gruss Elke

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, June 26, 2021

      Danke, liebe Elke! Dir auch ein schönes Wochenende, bleib gesund!

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  4. AnonymousSaturday, June 26, 2021

    Hi Val! Good morning! It's nice weather here, so I'm hoping your weather is similar. Love your beautiful journal page, so much to see! The photos from D'dorf are wonderful, and the swan and cygnets are beautiful to see. Have a great weekend, hugs, Sarah

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, June 26, 2021

      Thanks Sarah. Hope you have a wonderful weekend. Hugs to all!

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  5. Bleubeard and ElizabethSaturday, June 26, 2021

    That is a fabulous journal page. It may be my favorite this month. It is just perfect for Mia's theme, too. Thanks for yet another great entry at AJJ.

    Those old buildings and statues are amazing. I absolutely adore the window boxes, something you seldom see here. I really enjoyed all the photos you shared today.

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, June 26, 2021

      Thanks. Window boxes belong to most European cities, I always loved them as a kid in London, and enjoy them everyday here when I go out! Have a great weekend!

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  6. NeetSaturday, June 26, 2021

    Such a lovely walk through your city - and to places I have not seen. I love the statues and always remember the one commemorating the battle between the Archbishop of Köln and the citizens of Dusseldorf. Each time I visited I had to go back to see it.
    Your journal piece is breathtaking. The composition is perfect - I love how you have linked so much to the bottom right corner and nestled the watch face and the butterfly between the clusters of flowers. A definite favourite page of mine.
    Hugs, Neet xx

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, June 26, 2021

      Thanks Neet. There's lot to see here, and it's always fun to find statues that I haven't seen for a long time. Glad you like my journal page, thanks! Have a great weekend, hugs, Valerie

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  7. Rustic PumpkinSaturday, June 26, 2021

    It sounds as if you're feeling better? Such a stunning butterfly, and look how floofy the feathers are on the swans! Have a super weekend, Deb

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, June 26, 2021

      Thanks Deb, I'm feeling better! The swans and cygnets were so sweet to watch. Have a wonderful weekend!

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  8. aussie aNNieSaturday, June 26, 2021

    wow breathtaking post with so much wonders to view. Love your art and of course the photos. We are in lock down here in the Sydney and outskirts so it's home again as always. xx

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, June 26, 2021

      Thanks Annie! Sorry you are in lockdown again. Here it's been liften, but as so many people are throwing caution to the winds and not keeping to any rules. I think we might be back in lockdown sooner or later! Have a great weekend!

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  9. David M. Gascoigne,Saturday, June 26, 2021

    More butterflies, so my weekend is getting off to a good start, Valerie. Actually when I opened the door to the deck this morning when I first got up an Eastern Tiger Swallowtail drifted by, so it really has been a lepidopteran start to the day. It had better be careful, however, there were a couple of crows scanning for breakfast and a swallowtail appetizer might be on their menu! I had always thought of Düsseldorf as a grimy, industrial city, but as you are showing us with these delightful images of the old section of town it has hidden charms. Well, maybe not even hidden. The Mute Swan is as elegant as only a swan can be. Enjoy the weekend. Hugs and kisses. David

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, June 26, 2021

      Hi David! How nice o be greeted by a beautiful swallowtail- I was woken up by the not so sweet melody of the crows, who were holding a gathering in the tree behind the garden! Düsseldorf has a few not-so-nice corners but on the whole it's a great city, even though I don't want to live there. Many of the old, industrial areas have been turned into galleries, event locations and apartments for people with more money than sense! I always love watching the swans and their young. I had a nice walk through Kaiserswerth this morning, read the newspaper and drank lots of coffee. Now the washing is in the machine, and I'm thinking about what I could make for my dinner later on....Have a great weekend, hugs to you both!

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  10. Divers and SundrySaturday, June 26, 2021

    Love the butterfly piece :)


    I can't imagine living in a place like this where buildings reach back so deep into history while continuing to be in use. Amazing!

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, June 26, 2021

      That's what I like about living here! Have a great weekend!

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  11. JeanieSaturday, June 26, 2021

    Hands down, you are the best tour guide! I oould see you conducting wonderful walking tours of Dusseldorf (or probably many other places). I love every photo!

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, June 26, 2021

      Thanks Jeanie, I have made a lot of yours with visiting friends and family over the past 50 years! Have a great weekend!

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    2. Valerie-JaelSaturday, June 26, 2021

      That should be tours not yours! I hate spellchecker!

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  12. Rain Saturday, June 26, 2021

    Hi Valerie! :) The photos are beautiful, what a nice place to visit. I love the carnival sculpture. Beautiful and so is your art! :)

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  13. MartynaSaturday, June 26, 2021

    Very fine post 😊 have a nice day 😊

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  14. SueSaturday, June 26, 2021

    Wow what a beautiful hybrid piece, and it's a stunning photograph of the butterfly! Take care and have a very happy weekend, Sue xx

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  15. AnonymousSaturday, June 26, 2021

    Hi Val, Bill here! Lovely Art and photos! Have a great weekend!

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  16. R's RueSaturday, June 26, 2021

    Beautiful 😍

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  17. craftytrogSaturday, June 26, 2021

    Beautiful art and photography Valerie!
    Hope you're having a good weekend.
    Alison xx

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  18. Maria RodriguesSunday, June 27, 2021

    Hi Valerie,
    Beautiful and delicate journal page.
    Thank´s for this great virtual tour through your enchanting city of Düsseldorf.
    The photos are amazing, I loved the house with the bells.
    Have a good weekend

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    1. Valerie-JaelSunday, June 27, 2021

      Thanks Maria, the house with the bels is one of my faves, too!

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  19. Carola BartzSunday, June 27, 2021

    Nice photos of Düsseldorf! I'm not a big Karneval fan, but I do like the statues. The house with the bells looks interesting. I don't know Uerig beer - is it good?

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    1. Valerie-JaelSunday, June 27, 2021

      Thanks Carola! I hate carnival, but as you say, the statues are great! Uerige is an Altbier but I am not a beer drinker, and I've never tried it. The pub is always crammed full, so people seem to like it! Have a wonderful Sunday!

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  20. kiwikidSunday, June 27, 2021

    Beautiful art piece Valerie. I enjoyed your walk in Duseeldorf. Do the bells ring at special times on that building, fascinating.

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    1. Valerie-JaelSunday, June 27, 2021

      The bells usually ring each hour. I love this house, too!

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  21. DVArtistSunday, June 27, 2021

    Really beautiful art and excellent photos.

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  22. Lucyna DrozłowskaSunday, June 27, 2021

    A wonderful walk around an unusual town. Thank you and have a great week :)

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  23. gigi-hawaiiSunday, June 27, 2021

    Awesome statue! Very interesting to look at. Love that swan, too.

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  24. Crafting QueenSunday, June 27, 2021

    Hope you had a wonderful weekend. Love your digital piece, full of lovely images. So nice to see images from your part of the world. Keep safe and well. Hugs Anesha

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    1. Valerie-JaelSunday, June 27, 2021

      Thanks Anesha! Have a wonderful, new week!

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  25. MeggymayTuesday, June 29, 2021

    I love how you framed the art on your beautiful hybrid journal page Valerie.
    The photos were lovely, looking at them was like having a mini day trip to your part of the world.
    Yvonne xx

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  26. nwilliams6Friday, July 02, 2021

    Lovely AJJ page, Valerie. So many details and lovely composition. The frame is very cool and love the butterflies on it and in your picture under your page. All the pictures are fabulous. Amazing signs, sculpures, buildings, etc. Always a treat to visit you! Hugz

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    1. Valerie-JaelFriday, July 02, 2021

      Thanks Nancy. Sometimes I go over the top and keep adding more and more! Have a lovely dAY! Hugs!

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  27. Magic Love CrowTuesday, July 06, 2021

    Gorgeous art piece and I love the butterfly photo! Those swans are so precious! Big Hugs!

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