Bronze scallop shells - any favourites ?

tigermike · 2024-11-29T12:38:37+0100

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 · 2024-11-29T13:04:35+0100

Tudela.
Camino del Ebro.

Bradypus · 2024-11-29T14:00:11+0100

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

Itsnever2late · 2024-11-29T14:27:43+0100

Yes, the one over the fireplace

Gthiker · 2024-11-29T14:49:25+0100

Brussels, Belgium

tigermike · 2024-11-29T14:57:24+0100

Lekker !
These shells are popping up everywhere !!

mspath · 2024-11-29T15:00:15+0100

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 · 2024-11-29T15:15:53+0100

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

DreamWeaver · 2024-11-29T15:23:49+0100

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

CWBuff · 2024-11-29T16:19:47+0100

Najera May 30, 2022 - Golden Shells Lead the Way

Camino Chrissy · 2024-11-29T16:23:33+0100

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 · 2024-11-29T16:25:36+0100

Pamplona

tigermike · 2024-11-29T17:27:03+0100

Camino Chrissy said:
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 · 2024-11-29T17:54:00+0100

tigermike said:
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 · 2024-11-29T17:58:41+0100

I'm a fan of the sidewalk markers in Logroño

CWBuff · 2024-11-29T18:06:32+0100

Rick of Rick and Peg said:
Pamplona

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does not count - thats a SILVER shell!

CWBuff · 2024-11-29T18:10:21+0100

tigermike said:
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 · 2024-11-29T18:11:27+0100

trecile said:
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 · 2024-11-29T18:14:05+0100

CWBuff said:
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 · 2024-11-29T18:21:33+0100

Here are a couple of mine not yet shown.

tigermike · 2024-11-29T18:24:29+0100

Camino Chrissy said:
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 · 2024-11-29T18:26:31+0100

CWBuff said:
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 · 2024-11-29T18:31:12+0100

Camino Chrissy said:
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

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