2021年2月22日 星期一

羅浮宮 - The Louvre Museum

 



盈珍攝影 - Ying Chen photography 

曾經幾次去羅浮宮

都是很匆忙。

在花園走走,看小朋友將自製的小風帆

放在池塘裡嬉戲,

即開心一個下午。


羅浮宮之大,

宮內珍藏之多,

整日都品嚐不完。


起初宮內的藝術品

只是皇室的私人收藏,

直到法國大革命後才對外開放。

歷經大革命,帝國時期,

十九世紀末至二十世紀初,

向藝術家訂購的作品,

與收藏家之捐贈⋯

羅浮宮的寶庫珍藏更為豐富。


踏入舉世聞名的博物館,

埃及希臘東方古文明的

奇珍異寶映入眼簾。

古城門石塊之宏偉壯觀

震撼人心。


迴廊的另一邊

矗立著舉世聞名的藝術創作,

維納斯 - 神話中愛與美的化身。

發掘於1820年,意大利米勒,

據說是西元前二世紀的作品。


此外,創作約於公元前二世紀的

 勝利女神 

吸引了眾人的目光。


達文西的傑作「蒙娜麗莎的微笑」

被人包圍爭相拍照,

她一如既往巧笑倩兮。


走入一間接著一間的

宗教畫作陳列室,

彷彿置身於時光隧道中。

一幕幕重現的歷史故事,

引人省思⋯


靜謐的夜色中

再次巡禮拿破崙廣場。

晶瑩剔透的金字塔

與周圍的古老深宮相映生輝。


I have been to The Louvre Museum

  Musée du Louvre )many times in a hurry. 

Walked in the garden to watch the children 

put their handmade small sails in the pond to play,

that was, happy all afternoon.


There are so many artworks 

in the palace that you can visit and enjoy

all day long.


The artworks in the palace

 at first just a private collection of  the royal family.

Opened to the world until after the French Revolution.

Came through the revolution and the empire period,

 late 19th century to early 20th century, 

works ordered from the artists and 

donations with collectors... 

the collection of Louvre is more abundant.


Stepped into the museum,

the rare treasures of Egypt, Greece, 

and ancient Eastern civilisations came into view.

The ancient city gate and the magnificence of the stones were shocking. 

The other side of the corridor,

stood up with world-famous artistic creation, 

Venus de Milo - the incarnation of love and beauty 

in myth,

excavated in 1820 at Milo in Italy.

It is said to be a work from the second century BC. 


And the “ Winged Victory of Samothrace “ 

created around the second century BC 

attracted everyone's attention. 


Leonardo da Vinci’s  “ Mona Lisa “,   

his masterpiece surrounded by people 

scrambling to take pictures. 

She smile faintly as always. 


Walked into a gallery of religious paintings 

as if in a time tunnel. 

Historical stories recurring scene after scene. 

Thought - provoking artworks...


In the quiet night,

went over again the Napoleon square.

The crystal clear pyramid and 

the ancient palace shone in harmony.

 


  


2021年2月20日 星期六

巴黎蒙馬特 - Montmartre

 


聖心教堂 - Basilique du Sacre - Coeur 


老畫家的畫作 - The old painter's painting

位於巴黎130公尺高的山丘蒙馬特,

一座白色圓頂典雅的教堂特別吸引人。

這座拜占庭式的聖心堂與周圍小教堂

矗立於燦爛的陽光中

俯視著巴黎的蜿蜒小巷和許多壯麗建築。


徘徊在Rue St - Rustique 這條老街,

已難尋覓過往莫內,雷諾瓦, 梵谷⋯

許多藝術家們曾在此聚會的蹤跡。


來到畫家聚集的廣場,

專業熱忱的藝術家們當街為人作畫。

一幅幅生動圖畫在此露天畫廊

任君觀賞選購。

一位神情憂鬱的老人

在風中搖搖欲墜,

瘦弱的身體緊貼著幾幅畫作,

我停下腳步,問他需要幫忙否?

他孤傲地搖搖頭。

我想給予他支持與溫暖,

對他說我很欣賞他的畫作

想買一幅他的畫。


他顫著雙手堅持將畫包裝完美。

我看到他雙眸發亮,

臉上露出一絲微笑⋯


Located on the Montmartre,

the hill (130 meters high ) in Paris,

a white dome elegant church is particularly attractive. 

This byzantine architecture 

Basilique du Sacre - Coeur 

and surrounding small churches stand  

in the bright sun

overlooking winding alleys 

and many beautiful buildings in Paris. 


Wandering in the Rue St - Rustique,

 it is hard to find the traces of Monet, Renoir, 

Van Gogh...many artists who have gathered here.


I came to Place du Tertre. 

Professional and enthusiastic artists paint 

on the street. 

All vivid pictures can be viewed 

and purchased in this open-air gallery. 

An old man with a melancholy expression, 

shaky in the wind,

thin and weak body close together with his paintings. 

I stopped and asked if he needed help? 

He shook his head proudly. 

I hoped to give him support and warmth,

told him that I admire his paintings,

and would like to buy one. 


He was trembling hands and insisted on 

perfect packaging the painting.

I saw his eyes shine and a smile on his face...

  

2021年2月18日 星期四

凡爾賽宮 - Palace of Versailles

盈珍攝影 - Ying Chen photography

位於法國巴黎西南郊外,

古典主義風格的凡爾賽宮

包括森林, 花圃, 莊園⋯

完工於1710年,

為歐洲當時藝術,貴族活動中心,

亦是時尚,文化發源地。


法國大革命後,宮殿曾淪為廢墟

長達數十年。

直到1833年奧爾良王朝國王下令修復,

成為歷史博物館。


歷經多次維修,

凡爾賽宮已恢復昔日風華,

金碧輝煌。

只是人去樓空,

當年的紙醉金迷歌舞昇華

已不堪追憶。


王公貴族的特權,

生活榮華富貴醉生夢死⋯

孰不知天福享盡惡報即來。


人生並非只此一生,

由始以來

不知已輪迴多少世。

我們皆為宇宙自然界的一份子,

聚散各有因緣。

珍惜善緣。

唾棄惡緣邪緣。

致力於學習,慈悲,行善。

福報因今生的努力與前世修善業而來,

然而福報享盡即將陷入苦境。

因此我們要惜福,行善,

才能真正脫離苦難。


當年如果路易十六與王后

能夠惜福,造福人民,

也不致於淪落到那般悲慘的下場。


夕陽西下,

花圃莊園繡滿了金線

一場心靈饗宴如約而至。


Palace of Versailles is located 

on the southwestern outskirts of Paris, France. 

Including forest, flower garden, manor... 

The project was completed at the year 1710.

It was art and nobility activity center. 

Also was birthplace of fashion and culture 

in Europe at that time. 


After the French Revolution, 

the palace has fallen to the ruins

for decades.

Until the year 1833

the king of July Monarchy 

repaired became a history museum. 

After many repairs, 

the Palace of Versailles has restored its former 

glory and magnificence. 

However the past is unbearable to recall 

in the deserted palace. 


Privileges of Princes and Nobles,

glorious and rich...

if only live a life of depravity,

not aware of the good fortune might be depleted 

then suffering would be coming. 


Life is not just this life. 

We don't know how many lives have been reincarnation. 

We are all part of the universe, 

the gathering and scattering have their own destiny.

Cherish good fate.

Spurning evil deeds. 

Dedicating our life to be good, learning, compassion. 

The blessings and good fortune 

that’s from our efforts in this life and  

doing good karma in previous life,

if the blessings and good fortune was depleted 

then suffering would be coming. 

Therefore we must cherish good fortune, blessings,

be good and practice charity, 

for being truly free from suffering. 


If Louis XVI and the Queen 

could cherish blessings and benefit the people, 

they would not fall into 

such a tragic end. 


At sunset

the flower garden is embroidered with gold threads. 

A feast for the soul as promised.




 




 


2021年2月14日 星期日

阿里山日出 - Alishan sunrise

 



盈珍攝影 - Ying Chen Photography

天未亮,

遠山披著黑紗。


曙光乍現

剔透的火球

閃爍萬丈光芒。


金色陽光穿越山河大地,

但願眾生充滿幸福。


It's still before the dawn.

The mountains are covered with black yarn. 


First light of morning moving through twilight.

The transparent fireball shines 

with boundless radiance.


Golden sunshine through all over the would,

hoping all beings are filled with happiness.


甜點的旋律 - Dessert melody

 


盈珍攝影 - Ying Chen photography






美妙如詩 - beautiful like a poetry

 














 

2021年2月13日 星期六

糖果紙娃娃 - Candy paper doll

 


母女 - Mother and daughter 

盈珍攝影 - Ying Chen photography

記得小時候過年吃很多糖果

各色各樣的糖果紙

是我最愛收集的。

可以做很多漂亮的娃娃。


糖果紙做的母女:

其實很容易。

把糖果紙打開,

摺疊多次後打一個結做為身體,

然後下面拉開調整為大篷裙,

上面撕兩邊做手臂,

中央剩餘的做頭和髪型。


Remember Lunar New Year 

when I was little,

eat a lot of sweets and candies. 

Candy paper is my favorite collection.

And I can make beautiful dolls out of papers.


“ Mother and Daughter ”

Made of Candy Paper

It's actually very easy. 

Open a candy paper 

and Refolding the paper 

multiple times.

Tie a knot (for making the body )

Then pull it apart to make a skirt.

Tear both sides of the top 

to make the arms.

And the rest in the center 

to make the head and hairdo.