Bronze scallop shells - any favourites ?

[tigermike]

Its quite cold here in the UK now, winter is upon us and the sun sets by 16.00hrs, so the days are short and the nights long.
So this just adds to those endless hours thinking about past Caminos and looking forward to the next....
I have always loved those wonderful bronze shells embedded in the paving slabs that guide us on our journey toward Santiago de Compostela.
They appear in most of the major towns and cities along The Way and so I have been wondering just how many different designs there are and if other pilgrims have a favourite or have taken any photos ?
This is certainly one of the most iconic, and leads the way for pilgrims as we near the end of our Camino...





Anymore anyone ...?

 

[SabsP]

Tudela.
Camino del Ebro.

 

[Bradypus]

I posted this on another thread just yesterday! Stumbled across it - literally - in the centre of Kaunas in Lithuania.

 

[Itsnever2late]

Yes, the one over the fireplace

 

[Gthiker]

Brussels, Belgium

 

[tigermike]

Lekker !
These shells are popping up everywhere !!

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
Saint Jean Pied de Port

photo taken October 15, 2013



Another example of a small shell seen beneath your feet is this triangular marker set within the SJPdP pavement.

 

[DreamWeaver]

Rue Saint Jacques, Paris 2023 before the start of my 2nd camino

 

[DreamWeaver]

Bruges and Ghent. These were taken in 2018, after my first camino.

 

[CWBuff]

Najera May 30, 2022 - Golden Shells Lead the Way

 

[Camino Chrissy]

I love this thread! I know I have taken many pictures of bronze shell markers underfoot on my various Caminos.
I always enjoy threads that encourage pictures of similar items, or when forum members post Camino pictures.

I am also a fan of using and seeing emojis. I think they are often fun and lighthearted, even though some members find them rather juvenile and I understand why.
OTOH, they can add a bit of clarity to better understand the meaning behind certain posts, which is sometimes helpful.

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

Pamplona

 

[tigermike]

I love this thread! I know I have taken many pictures of bronze shell markers underfoot on my various Caminos.
I always enjoy threads that encourage pictures of similar items, or when forum members post Camino pictures.

I am also a fan of using and seeing emojis. I think they are often fun and lighthearted, even though some members find them rather juvenile and I understand why.
OTOH, they can add a bit of clarity to better understand the meaning behind certain posts, which is sometimes helpful.

Thanks for your post @Camino Chrissy and glad you are joining in the fun of this thread.
I'm wondering just how many different bronze marker designs there are and curious to know people's favourites. Am hoping someone has that special 'footprint one' in Belorado (?)

 

[trecile]

Am hoping someone has that special 'footprint one' in Belorado

There are quite a few footprint markers in Belorado. Here's Martin Sheen's

 

[trecile]

I'm a fan of the sidewalk markers in Logroño

 

[CWBuff]

Pamplona

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does not count - thats a SILVER shell!

 

[CWBuff]

Thanks for your post @Camino Chrissy and glad you are joining in the fun of this thread.
I'm wondering just how many different bronze marker designs there are and curious to know people's favourites. Am hoping someone has that special 'footprint one' in Belorado (?)

@trecile beat me to posting Martin's but here it is again
Martin Sheen's Prints in Belorado
and for the good measure - here are Emilio's Prints in Belorado as well
Enjoy!

 

[tigermike]

There are quite a few footprint markers in Belorado. Here's Martin Sheen's

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Wow, I don't recall seeing this one - great - thanks

 

[Camino Chrissy]

does not count - thats a SILVER shell!

And might I remind you that your contribution is painted gold.
I was wondering what @trecile's shell of Martin Sheen's boot and handprint is made of, but then threads often "meander" a bit from an OP's title.
I have always liked Logrono's abstract Camino shell logo, btw.

 

[Camino Chrissy]

Here are a couple of mine not yet shown.

 

[tigermike]

And might I remind you that your contribution is painted gold.
I was wondering what @trecile's shell of Martin Sheen's boot and handprint is made of, but then threads often "meander" a bit from an OP's title.
I have always liked Logrono's abstract Camino shell logo, btw.

'Gentle' meandering's okay...
There's another silver/stainless steel variation somewhere isn't there ?

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

does not count - thats a SILVER shell!

It's a double cheat really. Not a bronze stylized shell but a silver moonrise. But you caught me so I'll give you a half of a point.

 

[CWBuff]

And might I remind you that your contribution is painted gold.
I was wondering what @trecile's shell of Martin Sheen's boot and handprint is made of, but then threads often "meander" a bit from an OP's title.
I have always liked Logrono's abstract Camino shell logo, btw.

I plead my color blindness
Hmmm, good question... it does seem to be a bronze metal plaque imbedded into a brick square (but then I repeat my claim to being color blind....)
P.S. here some emojiis for you for a good measure @Camino Chrissy

 

[Itsnever2late]

Here are a couple of mine not yet shown.
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Favorite so far
The abstract Logrono markers are a close second.

 

[CWBuff]

Azofra - probably spent close to 10 mins just staring at that sign in some sort of stupor saying to myself "I cannot BELIEVE I walked 200km" (Of course roughly 2 weeks latar I'd be just as "stuporly" staring at the sign that said SdC 200km and thinking I cant BELIEVE its only 200 km left....)

 

[Camino Chrissy]

I plead my color blindness
Hmmm, good question... it does seem to be a bronze metal plaque imbedded into a brick square (but then I repeat my claim to being color blind....)
P.S. here some emojiis for you for a good measure @Camino Chrissy

Yes, @CWBuff, I have noticed you are an emoji lover, too!

 

[Camino Chrissy]

Favorite so far
The abstract Logrono markers are a close second.

I think @mspath's bronze triangle is pretty awesome, too!

 

[JillGat]

Camino Frances
Saint Jean Pied de Port

photo taken October 15, 2013



Another example of a small shell seen beneath your feet is this triangular marker set within the SJPdP pavement.

That's so pretty! I'm bringing a chisel next time I'm there...
JUST KIDDING!!

 

[Bill905]

Does this count? O Pedrouzo, 2019

 

[tigermike]

Does this count? O Pedrouzo, 2019

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What is this one - looks more like a manhole cover...

 

[CWBuff]

Does this count? O Pedrouzo, 2019

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Wow.. missed that one somehow

 

[Camino Chrissy]

Wow.. missed that one somehow

I've seen ones like that and several other attractive manhole covers while walking the Caminos.

 

[Blue Tang]

Here's one from Carrión de los Condes.

 

[RobinK*]

Leon August 2021, on my way home again after walking the Olvidado